Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from January 2008

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from January 2008

Putting vacuum to work: vacuum may be considered negative pressure, but it has more than its share of positive attributes.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
January 1, 2008... Pneumatic systems depend on control valves and tubing to route the energy of compressed air to cylinders, air motors, and rotary actuators that press, move, twist, lift, and turn to perform some sort of work. Fragile objects--or those with...

52nd annual designer's guide to fluid power.(Accumulators-Pumps)(Cover story)
January 1, 2008... The following charts are a collection of specifications for approximately 40 categories of fluid power products and services. Following the charts is an alphabetical index of all manufacturers. Approximately 900 companies are represented....

52nd annual designer's guide to fluid power.(Related products-Valves, pressure control)(Cover story)
January 1, 2008... Related products Description Advanced Machine & Rod clamp to lock piston rod on NFPA Engineering Co. and ISO 6431 cylinders. Attica Hydraulic Exchange# Repair, remanufacturing,...

Exciting times for fluid power.(Publisher's Page)
January 1, 2008... These are exciting times for fluid power technology and for the companies that supply the components and systems that drive industry. In fact, there has never been more opportunity for advancement and growth of our industry than there is right...

Rod locks ensure that safety remains top priority.(Ideas & Applications)
January 1, 2008... Finn Corp., Fairfield, Ohio, is a leading supplier of hydro seeding and blower trucks for the pneumatic application of seed, straw, mulch, pea gravel and other landscaping media. Typically, the media are dispersed through a pneumatic applicator...

Tandem seal prevents pressure buildup.(Ideas & Applications)
January 1, 2008... Tandem rod seals present a great way to keep fluid sealed within a hydraulic cylinder while keeping contaminants out. However, pressure can sometimes build up in the cavity between the seals, which can cause premature wear and leakage. To...

Resistitive sensors avoid all contact.(Ideas & Applications)
January 1, 2008... Resistive sensors have always been a simple and economical means of producing an electrical signal analogous to position. However, resistive sensors (potentiometers, or pots) have always suffered from the limitation that a moving element...

In-line manifolds feature bottom T-slot mounting.(TECH PNEUS)
January 1, 2008... Aluminum pipe thread manifolds from Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc., Cincinnati, group pneumatic valves and other components when space is limited. They help to reduce potential leak points and allow for faster installation, with one common...

Mufflers reduce noise, mists.(TECH PNEUS)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Reclassifying mufflers from EXAIR Corp., Cincinnati, can be installed directly into the exhaust port of cylinders, valves, and other air-powered equipment to reduce work area noise and harmful oil mist. They are easy...