Products for Final Control Elements
EXAIR introduces 3/8″ Super Air Wipe
The 3/8″ Super Air Wipe produces a 360° airstream that can blow off, dry, clean or cool the material passing through it. The split design can be clamped around continuously moving material such as wire, cable, pipe, hose and extruded shapes.
AutomationDirect releases NITRA 22mm pushbutton and switch pilot devices
- AutomationDirect
- AutomationDirect
ECP series 22mm pneumatic pushbuttons and switches are used with EVP series valve bodies to create manual valve assemblies, or hybrid electro-pneumatic actuators.
OnRobot announces Gecko Gripper, Polyskin Tactile Gripper & RG2-FT gripper
The Gecko Gripper, Polyskin Tactile Gripper, RG2-FT gripper and a technical upgrade of the HEX force-torque sensor product line based on OptoForce technology will open up new applications for collaborative robotics
Bimba announces Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tool
- Bimba Manufacturing Company
Developed to meet the versatile nature of collaborative robots, Bimba’s CRVT comes off-the-shelf as a solution with no external valve required.
Leybold announces VARODRY vacuum pump series
Equipped with complete air cooling, the oil-free VARODRY screw pump is intended to make water cooling superfluous. The developers at Leybold were guided by the idea of using fewer, machine parts and components in their design.
EXAIR releases 303SS Air Jets
These 1/8 NPT Stainless Steel Air Jets replace open tubes and pipe nipples on parts cleaning, drying and cooling operations. With temperature rated up to 400°F, they will produce up to 1.25 pounds of force upon a target.
FCI announces enhanced version of ST50 mass flow meter series
- FCI - Fluid Components International
The installation of ST50 Series Flow Meters in the process control loops of industrial air blower and dryer systems provides hot air flow rate monitoring. The use of mass flow meters ensures rate of flow measurement and totalized flow measurement for zone control and overall system operational efficiency.
Valcor Engineering announces SV22, SV26, and SV102 product lines
The SV102 is a precision pressure regulator, and the SV22 and SV28 are high flow electronic valves.
EXAIR releases 1/8 NPT small external mix spray nozzles
EXAIR’s 1/8 NPT small external mix spray nozzles atomize fluids up to 25 gallons per hour. External mix nozzles are great where a high volume of liquid is needed.
Festo introduces pneumatically based Fingerboard-latching system based on VTEM Motion Terminal
- Festo Corporation
A Festo application team developed this drilling industry solution utilizing the Industry 4.0-based VTEM Motion Terminal. The VTEM Motion Terminal is a digital pneumatic system. Downloadable apps create a number of functions for the motion terminal.
Enerpac announces XC1302S Cordless Dump and Hold Pump
- Enerpac
The XC1302S pump features a solenoid-operated valve which enables pendant control, allowing the operator to work up to 10-feet away from the pump.
Festo introduces VOFC/VOFD family of solenoid valves at Offshore Technology Conference
- Festo Corporation
VOFC/VOFD solenoid valves and VACC solenoid coils are designed to increase process safety across the entire system. VOCD/VOFD solenoid valves can be used in many applications and meet safety standards (up to SIL3, explosion protection).
CONTA-CLIP releases sheet-metal puncher with hydraulic hand pump
The hydraulic hand pump contains no hose and weighs 2 kg. The hydraulic cylinder can be rotated and swiveled by 360° along three axes, allowing for use in hard-to-reach places.
Fluke introduces Fluke ii900 Sonic industrial imager
- Fluke Corporation
An array of microphones combined with SoundSight technology, the handheld Fluke ii900 Sonic Industrial Imager filters out background noise so maintenance teams can locate leaks in compressed air systems.
Assured Automation announces GVI, GV, and GH series of actuated Globe valves
- Assured Automation
- Assured Automation
The equal percentage and linear plugs in the 2-way valves and linear plugs in the 3-way valves provide modulating control of a variety of fluids for pressure, temperature, level, and flow applications from –20 to 800°F. Available with electric or pneumatic actuator packages in ½"- 8" line sizes.
Endress+Hauser introduces Proline Promag W 300/500 electromagnetic flowmeter
- Endress+Hauser, Inc.
The Promag W flowmeters feature all options to fulfill the requirements of the water and wastewater industry. They possess the necessary custody transfer approvals, Ex approvals as well as IP68 for underwater and buried installations.
ZYFRA Group announces successful test of AI equipped electrical submersible pump
The unit recommends a mode of well operation that will ensure maximum oil flow rate for a certain period of time and provides for stable operation during that period by analyzing current frequency, gauged oil flow rate, periods of intermittent pump operation and other operating parameters.
Specialty Manufacturing Company introduces 845 Series 3/8" five-way valve
Constructed of solid brass, the 845 Series features an electroless nickel-plated brass ball, 302 stainless steel detent and spring, and has a maximum operating pressure of 500 psi at up to 180ºF, making it suitable for pressure, vacuum operation, and panel applications.
Clippard introduces NIV series gradient valves
- Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.
These multi-channel gradient valves are useful for solvent selection, stream splitting, flushing and other automated applications.
Fluid Components International (FCI) announces ST80 Series thermal mass flow meter featuring Adaptive Sensor Technology (AST)
- FCI - Fluid Components International
FCl’s AST thermal mass flow technology for the ST80 Flow Meters features a hybrid sensor drive. This measuring technique combines both constant power (CP) and constant temperature (CT) thermal dispersion sensing technologies in the same instrument.