Pneumatic systems & components


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Robotic eye in the sky
2nd Quarter 2013
Aerial Robotic Media uses the latest radio controlled robotic technology to carry out HD aerial imaging using flying robots, and has developed a range of aerial surveillance products for commercial aerial photography applications.

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Compressed air leak detection service
2nd Quarter 2013
Shield Technologies – a specialist in welding and industrial applications – has expanded its product offering to include the monitoring and detection of compressed air leaks. CEO, Wayne Holt explains ...

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New technology for pneumatic cylinder cushioning
2nd Quarter 2013, Festo
Festo has introduced its new patented PPS technology to South Africa. This innovative technology decreases installation and commissioning time of pneumatic cylinders by automatically setting the cushioning ...

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Pneumatic components with an hygienic design
2nd Quarter 2013, Tectra Automation
Rexroth pneumatic valves and cylinders have an hygienic design and are made from corrosion-resistant material. This allows them to be used in wet and splash areas where there is an increased risk of corrosion, ...

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Future trends in hydraulics and pneumatics
1st Quarter 2013, Technews Publishing
There is a common perception that not much is new in the world of pneumatics and hydraulics, but scrape the surface and a different picture emerges.

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Festo solution ramps up production output
1st Quarter 2013, Festo
The modular design of the MPA-FB Intelligent valve terminal facilitates maximum flexibility right from the planning stage and offers maximum ease of servicing during operation.

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Underwater inspection on 12 wheels
1st Quarter 2013, DNH Technologies
The seawater manipulator is capable of manoeuvring underwater in pipes, where it can be used to perform inspections with the help of high-performance cameras.

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Closed loop electro-pneumatic controls
1st Quarter 2013
Proportion-Air’s electro-pneumatic controls, which have been a staple in the industry for over 20 years, can be electronically reconfigured to accept feedback from its F-Series flow monitors. This combination ...

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Checking compressed air consumption
1st Quarter 2013, Tectra Automation
The AF1 series flow sensors from Bosch Rexroth record the flow rate and compressed air consumption in a system, making an important contribution to optimising energy efficiency. The measurements help ...

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Miniature sensor for short-stroke cylinders
1st Quarter 2013, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has launched the BIM-UNTK, the shortest magnetic field sensor in its sector for detecting piston position in compact pneumatic cylinders. With an overall length of only 19,7 mm, the sensor is suited ...

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Automation solutions save water
4th Quarter 2012, Festo
Festo brings decades of experience in automation technology to water processing, with complete automation solutions being customised to the individual requirements of plant operators.

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Electrically actuated control valve market
4th Quarter 2012
Recent advances in electric actuation technology have dramatically increased the addressable market base for these products.

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Know your compressed air service provider
4th Quarter 2012, Artic Driers International
Contaminated compressed air wreaks havoc on any pneumatics system and the importance of high quality compressed air has never been greater.

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Dry gas seals for compressors
4th Quarter 2012
AESSEAL has launched a dry gas mechanical seal range designed to maintain an optimum sealing interface gap between rotating and stationary sealing elements, ensuring reliability, consistent performance and reduced gas consumption.

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Lower electricity and air compression costs
4th Quarter 2012, Tectra Automation
Bosch Rexroth’s new generation of efficiency-driven components is set to drastically lower electricity and air compression expenses for pneumatic equipment operators.

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A new product for the compressed air industry
4th Quarter 2012
Dropout has released a product that is designed to revolutionise water separation in the compressed air industry.

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Shaken, not stirred
3rd Quarter 2012, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Festo
With help from Festo, Aston Martin’s engineering task force developed a special machine which quickly, efficiently, and safely releases the bedplate from the engine block of the Aston Martin V8, rotates it and sets it down.

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Cut compressed air costs
3rd Quarter 2012, Artic Driers International
The patented series of NGF Venturi-Wave filters from SPX Korea, distributed by Artic Driers, can prevent premature pneumatic equipment failure and reduce compressed air costs.

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A regulator with two functions
3rd Quarter 2012
FCE Technical Services has released the PBE-L pressure build and economiser regulator, which functions as both a pressure build regulator and an economiser relief regulator in one model.

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Sun saves energy
2nd Quarter 2012, Axiom Hydraulics
Use just the right amount of energy to move your load.

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