Compressors keep on running Fourth Quarter 2005 Arthur Rushmer Engineering reports that the numerous Mattei Maxima range of compressors that it has supplied continue to run well. The range consists of the following models: * Maxima 35 - which delivers ...
Safety prototype fitted to entire bus fleet Fourth Quarter 2005, Festo South Africa More than 100 buses operated by Interstate Bus Lines have been fitted with an upgraded access system designed and installed by pneumatics specialist, Festo.
In addition to automatically opening and closing ...
Easy debris extraction Fourth Quarter 2005 This low cost solution quickly removes chips and contaminants from grooves, containers and drilled holes. The EXAIR Deep Hole Vac-u-Gun replaces dangerous blow guns that can cause chips or debris to fly ...
Mechatronics for a bottle-handling robot Third Quarter 2005, Festo South Africa A new industrial robot capable of sorting returned glass bottles has been developed by Recop of Germany, using several inventions from Festo. One of the aims of this robot is to free workers from dangerous ...
New range of pneumatic fittings Third Quarter 2005 Motion and fluid control specialist, Norgren, has extended its range of world-class push-in fittings with the introduction of its new Pneufit D series.
Featuring quick and easy tool-free connection, ...
New series of compressed air dryers Third Quarter 2005, Artic Driers International Artic Driers International is now offering the new DK dryer, along with its large existing selection of dryers. The Jemaco DK Series of compressed air dryers are said to offer the best value in the industry. ...
Montreal Protocol gases for dryers Third Quarter 2005, Artic Driers International All Jemaco-Flair refrigeration compressed air dryers now supplied in South Africa are filled with Montreal compliant gases. From a global marketing perspective these air dryers are now acceptable in every ...
Pressure release valve with safety rating Second Quarter 2005 SMC Pneumatics has updated its VHS pressure isolation and release valve with a simplified design and additional safety features. The new features not only conform to the American OSHA (Occupational Safety ...
Oil-free screw compressors Second Quarter 2005 Where contaminated compressed air can result in expensive product spoilage, CompAir can supply oil-free compressors to eliminate the possibility of oil-carryover in the compressed air. Removal of oil ...
Energy savings in pneumatic systems - Part 2 Fourth Quarter 2004 The future direction of pneumatics will be in the change from the development of flexible actuator controls to more focused agile actuator controls, to meet the specific needs of industry applications and customer requirements
Industry leader called upon in local solution design Fourth Quarter 2004 Speed, accuracy and durability were the main selection factors when Protech Engineering from Port Elizabeth was approached by BKB to design a system that would produce large volumes of metal hooks for ...
Medical research relies on fluidic muscle Fourth Quarter 2004, Festo Research at the Vienna University Clinic into the occurrence of a medical condition known as 'bow legs', or axis misalignment, is set to get a boost from a unique Festo invention - the fluidic muscle.
Believed ...
Pneumatic drives for hygienic and corrosive environments Fourth Quarter 2004, Festo Specially designed for corrosive and hygienic environments, the CRDH and CDN pneumatic drives from Festo fulfil the requirements laid down by the industries that place great demands on cleanliness.
Beer ...
Energy savings in pneumatic systems - Part 1 Third Quarter 2004 Pneumatics has a significant impact on energy consumption and therefore can play a significant role in the reduction of energy consumption
Are variable speed compressors a sensible option? Third Quarter 2004, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Generally it is believed that variable speed technology offers the most efficient method of producing compressed air.
In the First World where it was conceived, it may be a plausible solution when one ...
Comprehensive range of pneumatic control valves Third Quarter 2004, Tectra Automation, Associations, Training & Education The upgrade of Bosch Rexroth's valve terminal systems (VTS), including the release of a refined high flow (HF) series, means more compact, modular units that can be installed and expanded with greater ...
The growing appeal of simple, low-cost mini-pneumatic components Second Quarter 2004, AI & Data Analytics, IoT & Automation With a projected annual average growth rate of 4,4% over the period between 2004 and 2009, the Euro 313,2 million mini-pneumatic components market is on course to become the fastest growing sector within ...
Heavy duty Multimach Second Quarter 2004 HDMs are a suitable solution for those requiring the high performance, flexibility and modularity of Multimach valves combined with sturdy mechanics and a high degree of protection against external agents. ...
New possibilities for compressed air preparation Second Quarter 2004, Fire & Safety The MS Series of Air Service Units from Festo opens up numerous individual possibilities for compressed air preparation that enhances the optimal functioning of pneumatic components. Tailor made for every ...
