New challenges for compressor manufacturers

Emerging technologies present new challenges for compressor manufacturers — a trend report from ACHEMA 2009 provides some details. Read more »

Valve actuation for solar plant

The Andasol 1 plant in the Spanish province of Granada is a parabolic trough power plant and is claimed as the world’s largest solar power plant. Intelligent electric actuators with digital control have been specified for valve control in all areas of the generating process. Read more »

Robotic hand, powered by compressed air

The Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech has developed a unique robotic hand that can firmly hold objects as heavy as a can of food or as delicate as a raw egg, and be dexterous enough to gesture for sign language. Read more »

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Custom manifolds for safe and efficient solutions
Custom Fluidpower manifold systems provide the user with versatility in design.
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Compressed air nozzle that cools whilst blowing
Silvent has developed the F1 Cooling Nozzle that is designed for spot cooling, whilst blowing away unwanted matter, dust etc.
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Light aluminium case hydraulic motor
Sai has released the GM05A + F5 + R03C. Features include: a light aluminium case hydraulic motor, case peak pressure 20 bar and can ...
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Electro-pneumatic transducer
The Series EPTA Electro-pneumatic Transducer converts an analog input signal to a linearly proportionate pneumatic output by modulat...
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Improve safety and reliability with custom manifolds
Custom Fluidpower Manifold's systems provide the user with versatility in design. With space-saving and weight-reduction benefit...
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Fitting for use in the food industry
Metal Work Pneumatics has expanded its range of fittings to include an all metal fitting suitable for the food, chemical and ph...
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Valve-mounted digital amplifier
Hydraulic Cartridges Australia has available a valve-mounted digital amplifier that claims to reduce design costs for hydraulic syst...
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Explosion-proof RTD temperature transmitter
Dwyer Instruments has announced its series TTE explosion-proof RTD temperature transmitter that is suitable for hazardous tempe...
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Heavy-duty multimach valve assembly
The Metal Work Heavy Duty Multimach (HDM) is suitable for applications requiring performance, flexibility and modularity.
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Diaphragm dryer for compressed air
Metal Work Pneumatics has expanded its range of Skillair air service equipment with Diaphragm dryers.