Pneumatic SOLUTIONS

March 1, 2005
Non-contacting transducers For use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, the TLI series of non-contacting position transducers utilizes inductive-resistive

Non-contacting transducers

For use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, the TLI series of non-contacting position transducers utilizes inductive-resistive technology to ensure proper operation and accurate measurements.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Withstands temperatures of ±40° to 105° C, peak pressure 60 MPa, shock 50 g, and vibration 6 g
  • Stroke lengths from 50 to 1,000 mm, with optional plug or cable connection
  • Operating speeds up to 10 m/sec
  • 0.15% accuracy with 0.01mm resolution

NOVOTECHNIK U.S. INC
Southborough, Mass.
(508) 485-2244
www.novotechnik.com
Circle 150

Proportional control valves

The new VP60 high performance pneumatic proportional control valve features microprocessor driven position control and delivers high dynamic properties and shorter acceleration times.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • 250 million operations at full stroke
  • Pressure ratings up to 174 psi
  • IP65 protected
  • Connection made via G1/4 and 1/4 NPT ports
  • Optimized linearity with minimum hysteresis, failsafe bleeding, and zero overlap mode

IMI NORGREN INC.
Littleton, Colo.
(303) 794-2611
www.norgren.com
Circle 151

Compact cylinders

Series CQM Compact Cylinder with Guides incorporates slide bearings into company's CQS and CQ2 company pneumatic cylinders, giving 2 to 4 times the lateral load resistance of standard cylinders.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Meets or exceeds 10 million cycles
  • Non-rotating accuracy of ±0.2° for bore sizes 12 and 16 mm and ±0.1± for bores 20 to 50 mm
  • Piston speed range of 50 to 500 mm/sec
  • Maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa
  • Ambient/fluid temperature ranges of 10 to 70° C without auto switch (-10 to 60° C with switch)

SMC CORP.
Tustin, Calif.
(714) 669-0941
www.smcusa.com
Circle 152

O-ring gripper

The PG6J80 O-ring six finger gripper employs a dual acting piston to open and close gripper jaws.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Stroke adjustment to fit any O-ring
  • Ejectors have 0.25 in linear travel and are spring retractable
  • Six jaws in synchronized parallel motion provide superior load bearing support

NUMATICS MOTION CONTROL
Avon, Ohio
(440) 934-3200
www.numation.com
Circle 153

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