Pneumatics

Series 7000 proximity sensors are rugged, cost-effective products for sensing position on 2 to 8-in. bore tie-rod cylinders.

The EFP MultiPosition is a doubleacting, single-rod cylinder that uses a two-piston design to provide three positions in one package.

Dry Break quick disconnects minimize dead volume between external and internal ends when connected.

A wide range of fluoropolymer hoses are inert to virtually all commercial chemicals, acids, alcohols, coolants, petroleum compounds, solvents, vinyls, synthetic lubricants, and hydraulic fluids.

Compressed Air Hose (CAH) is designed to withstand the demanding requirements of air compressors.

Modular Y-Series air-preparation products include filters, lubricators, and regulators.

25th Anniversary Catalog 22 covers common industrial problems.

Here are some tips for sizing pneumatic systems for performance and efficiency.

A new conditionmonitoring system lets manufacturers watch the performance and energy consumption of air-powered equipment.

Most automated boat lifts rely on electric motors, but as most engineers and boat-lift repair personnel know, electricity and water don’t mix.

The High Pressure 156 Lee Chek valve from The Lee Co., Westbrook, Conn. (theleeco.com), weighs only 0.7 gm with a diameter of 0.156 in., but is said to be 2.5 times as efficient as high-pressure check valves of similar size.

A new air-powered tool from Fabco-Air Inc., Gainesville, Fla., (fabcoair.com) operates on 85 to 95 psi, but a forcemultiplying cylinder lets it deliver over 4,000 lb. of thrust to its cam-operated jaws.

Increasingly sophisticated production in developed nations and the spread of industrialization in developing nations are driving demand for compressors and vacuum pumps.

The 48-in. Super Air Knife covers a wide surface area for an efficient way to clean, dry, or cool parts, webs, or conveyors.