Pneumatic systems & components


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Air system service and maintenance: penny wise is pound foolish
Second Quarter 2008
Kevin Rushmer of Arthur Rushmer Engineering is quite emphatic: trying to save money by reducing compressor and air system maintenance boosts electricity consumption, increases maintenance costs and compromises ...

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Locally manufactured pneumatic cylinder is compact
First Quarter 2008, Festo
Model ADN is an ISO-standard compact cylinder which Festo is manufacturing in South Africa. This is an addition to the company’s pneumatic drive range and combines smooth running with high load-bearing ...

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Multipin pneumatic modules
First Quarter 2008, Festo
The new MPA multipin valve terminal modules from Festo have universal application in automation technology. With this new addition, multipin modules can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements. ...

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Air hoists operate quietly
First Quarter 2008
A major concern for workers exposed to high level noise over extended periods of time in their working environment is noise-induced hearing loss. The Bellambie lightweight, high-speed air hoists are fitted ...

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Vacuum technology: the emerging side of pneumatic handling
Fourth Quarter 2007, Festo
Festo has developed its range of vacuum generator products by focusing on economy of operation, reliability, and convenience

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Ingenious packaging solution
Fourth Quarter 2007, Festo
Ingenior, a Pretoria-based company that designs and supplies custom built machines, recently used Festo components to design and manufacture a leaflet inserter that uses the roll-up technique. Ingenior's ...

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Improved pin cylinders save space
Fourth Quarter 2007
Machine builders looking to incorporate small double-acting pneumatic pin cylinders for clamping, pushing or stopping applications into their machines often have to juggle between the available components ...

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Liquid drainers for air and gas systems
Fourth Quarter 2007, Spirax Sarco SA
The Spirax Sarco liquid drainer is the product of many years of experience; constant design improvements have made today's liquid drainer range extremely robust and ideally suited to the rigorous demands ...

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Smart HART pneumatic rotary positioner
Fourth Quarter 2007
Following process industry requests for a smart positioner with both remote control and monitoring capabilities, engineers from pneumatic technology company SMC, have met the challenge with their latest ...

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Keep compressor condensate disposal legal
Fourth Quarter 2007
Compressed air condensate separators are usually large, messy items that are expensive to own and maintain. For many companies the cost alone is enough to deter them from using a separator, despite the ...

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System monitors compressed air quality
Fourth Quarter 2007, Artic Driers International
Just because an air dryer is switched on and indicates a dew point, does not mean dry compressed air is being delivered to the user's plant. Many problems can affect the dryness of compressed air. These ...

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Energy savings in compressor systems
Third Quarter 2007
Reducing compressed air costs and energy usage. The most effective way to maximise potential energy saving and minimise maintenance and downtime in modern compressor plants is to run the compressed air ...

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Air maintenance unit family expanded
Third Quarter 2007, Tectra Automation
The Rexroth Air Service (AS) system fulfils the high requirements for compressed air preparation. Along with the standard functions of filtering, regulating and lubricating, this modularly constructed ...

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Banish moisture from compressed air
Third Quarter 2007
Tests carried out by pneumatic technology company SMC have indicated that in certain atmospheric conditions the moisture contained in compressed air from a 75 kW compressor after one day's operation could ...

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Solenoid R&D reaps rewards
Third Quarter 2007
Industrial applications requiring precise fluid control have a new option with SMC's launch of the Series VXZ range of zero differential pressure, pilot operated, 2-port solenoid valves. Following a design ...

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One concept, four designs of rodless thrust cylinders
Third Quarter 2007, Tectra Automation
At the Hanover Fair 2007 Rexroth presented a new generation of rodless cylinders which incorporate an oval piston and the company's Easy-2-Combine mechanical connection system. The new RTC (rodless thrust ...

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Proportional control muscles out cylinders
Second Quarter 2007, Festo South Africa
By combining elements of its pneumatic proportional technology in a ready-to-install solution, Festo has overcome the problem of unevenly wound fabric, plastic and paper webs. Edges can be easily adjusted ...

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Vacuum generators - the answer to greater efficiency
First Quarter 2007, Festo South Africa
Pneumatics specialist Festo is breaking new ground with solutions for efficient vacuum generation. Significant savings can be made when it comes to vacuum generation by using a decentralised solution. ...

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Pneumatic diaphragm actuators
First Quarter 2007
The Spirax-Mitech PN9000 series pneumatic diaphragm actuators are a compact range of linear actuators that are available in three diaphragm sizes for matching the requirements of valves at various differential ...

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Large range of pneumatic products for numerous applications
Fourth Quarter 2006
Applied Pneumatics is the authorised distributor in sub-Sahara Africa for the Enidine (an IMC Company) range of energy absorption and vibration isolation products specifically designed for general industry, ...

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