An egg-citing lifting solution 1st Quarter 2014, Festo When a leading broiler operator in the Western Cape required a more efficient solution for its egg lifting device, Festo had just the right solution. The automated device lifts 72 eggs simultaneously ...
Optimise your compressed air system 1st Quarter 2014, Artic Driers International Compressed air and steam are vital forms of energy for any plant; but often they are the most misused and abused forms of power. They also happen to be the most expensive. So what can a compressed air ...
Pressure sensors for pneumatic applications 1st Quarter 2014, ifm - South Africa The compact PQ Series pressure sensors from ifm electronic are designed for pneumatic applications typically found in robotics and material handling applications. They precisely measure the full range ...
A new range of brakes and clutches 4th Quarter 2013 Gummi’s drum style pneumatic clutches and brakes include the most popular configurations, both expanding and constricting types. These are FK (CB), FKE (EB), FKR (ER), FM (CM), FKT (VC) and DX (Dy-A-Flex). ...
Pneumax expands its footprint 4th Quarter 2013 Pneumax has grown into a complete solutions provider in the fields of industrial automation, process control and motion and control technology. Recently, the company expanded its footprint by opening ...
Energy saving through leak detection 4th Quarter 2013, Artic Driers International In today’s environment of rising power costs, compressed air auditing is a real need and the cost savings that can be achieved are huge. Allen Cockfield, CEO of specialist air treatment company, Artic ...
Innovative energy savings in car body manufacture 3rd Quarter 2013, Festo The aim of the Green Carbody Technologies innovation alliance (InnoCaT) was to save up to 50% of energy in the production of a motor car.
Selecting the optimum motion control solution 3rd Quarter 2013, Festo The majority of machine builders incorporate into their machines off-the-shelf control components such as PLCs, HMI, and I/O with the aim of achieving the best price/performance ratio possible. The same ...
Valve system for wet areas 3rd Quarter 2013, Tectra Automation Designed for protection class IP69K and certified by EHEDG, the CL03 valve system from Bosch Rexroth can be installed directly in systems for the food processing industry. A separate control cabinet is ...
Robotic eye in the sky 2nd Quarter 2013 Aerial Robotic Media uses the latest radio controlled robotic technology to carry out HD aerial imaging using flying robots, and has developed a range of aerial surveillance products for commercial aerial photography applications.
Compressed air leak detection service 2nd Quarter 2013 Shield Technologies – a specialist in welding and industrial applications – has expanded its product offering to include the monitoring and detection of compressed air leaks. CEO, Wayne Holt explains ...
New technology for pneumatic cylinder cushioning 2nd Quarter 2013, Festo Festo has introduced its new patented PPS technology to South Africa. This innovative technology decreases installation and commissioning time of pneumatic cylinders by automatically setting the cushioning ...
Pneumatic components with an hygienic design 2nd Quarter 2013, Tectra Automation Rexroth pneumatic valves and cylinders have an hygienic design and are made from corrosion-resistant material. This allows them to be used in wet and splash areas where there is an increased risk of corrosion, ...
Future trends in hydraulics and pneumatics 1st Quarter 2013, Technews Publishing There is a common perception that not much is new in the world of pneumatics and hydraulics, but scrape the surface and a different picture emerges.
Festo solution ramps up production output 1st Quarter 2013, Festo The modular design of the MPA-FB Intelligent valve terminal facilitates maximum flexibility right from the planning stage and offers maximum ease of servicing during operation.
Underwater inspection on 12 wheels 1st Quarter 2013, DNH Technologies The seawater manipulator is capable of manoeuvring underwater in pipes, where it can be used to perform inspections with the help of high-performance cameras.
Closed loop electro-pneumatic controls 1st Quarter 2013 Proportion-Air’s electro-pneumatic controls, which have been a staple in the industry for over 20 years, can be electronically reconfigured to accept feedback from its F-Series flow monitors. This combination ...
Checking compressed air consumption 1st Quarter 2013, Tectra Automation The AF1 series flow sensors from Bosch Rexroth record the flow rate and compressed air consumption in a system, making an important contribution to optimising energy efficiency. The measurements help ...
