Pneumatic systems & components


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Small rotary compressors with ­enhanced reliability
1st Quarter 2015
Ingersoll Rand has extended its R-Series line of compressed air solutions to include small rotary compressors with V-Shield technology to reduce leaks and improve reliability.

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Meter for compressed air ­consumption
1st Quarter 2015, ifm - South Africa
The efector Metris compressed air consumption meter from ifm electronic allows compressed air users to keep a tally of exactly how much this expensive resource is being used or wasted.

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Custom designed actuators
1st Quarter 2015, Mitech Control Valves
Mitech’s pneumatic rotary actuators can be utilised in many industrial, R&D, laboratory, production and quality inspection applications which require rotary motion.

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How to purchase the right air dryer
1st Quarter 2015, Artic Driers International
Compressed air dryers are designed to standard operating parameters. When a dryer is working with a given design volume within these conditions, compressed air at 3°C dew point and 7 barg will be achieved. ...

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Advanced pneumatic valve system
4th Quarter 2014, Tectra Automation
The AVO5 valve system is designed to allow closer mounting to actuators for lower compressed air requirements; and its specialised design optimises air channelling for an increased flow volume up to 700 l/min.

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Air motors for demanding ­situations
4th Quarter 2014
Dowson & Dobson’s comprehensive range of Deprag air motors is ideally suited for use in demanding operations.

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Groundbreaking rotary lobe ­compressor
4th Quarter 2014
Worldclass hybrid air conveying technology which dramatically reduces energy consumption without compromising on quality or efficiency is available from industrial blower and compressor specialist, Airgas Compressors.

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Electronic proportional regulator
4th Quarter 2014
Pneumax has introduced a new electronic proportional regulator which allows the outlet pressure to be set electronically. “Most proportional regulators currently on the market come with an M12- 4 pin ...

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Monitoring ISO 8573 compressed air standards
3rd Quarter 2014, Artic Driers International
The need for compressed air treatment in South Africa is escalating as global manufacturing and quality standards are applied in this country, allowing manufacturers to compete in world markets. Polluted ...

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Saving energy in water treatment
3rd Quarter 2014, Festo
A key target for many water and wastewater treatment plants is reducing electricity consumption. St Petersburg, the most northerly city in the world, is implementing a programme to increase the energy ...

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New needle gripper series
3rd Quarter 2014, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation has introduced Schmalz’s expanded SNG needle gripper series with the variants SNG-AP (pneumatic) and SNG-AE (electrical). The new grippers are ideal for handling lightweight, thin and ...

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An end-to-end pneumatic solution
3rd Quarter 2014, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has recently introduced an entirely new range of handling products for industrial automation applications. Complementing Parker’s ...

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Advanced pneumatic valve system
3rd Quarter 2014, Tectra Automation
With the compact, lightweight design of its AV series, Aventics (formerly Rexroth Pneumatics) is setting a new benchmark for pneumatic valves. The AVO5 valve system, the latest addition to the AV family, ...

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Energy efficient motor technology
2nd Quarter 2014
“The energy costs involved in running a standard compressor over its lifetime far outweigh the initial investment and maintenance costs. The most effective means of reducing operational costs is, therefore, ...

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Advanced pneumatic valves
2nd Quarter 2014, Tectra Automation
The new, lightweight AV03 valve system from Bosch Rexroth has an ultra-compact design, thanks to a diagonal arrangement of the valve components, making it ideal for assembly close to the actuator. The ...

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Compressed air audits
2nd Quarter 2014, Artic Driers International
A 200 kW air compressor when operating 24/7/365 will cost R1,3 million a year for power and service costs; and manufacturing plants that are over 10 years old will on average waste 30% of the air produced ...

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A new line of valve banks
2nd Quarter 2014
Pneumax Southern Africa recently introduced the cost-effective OPTYMA-S valve banks to its array of products. Manufactured from a high quality techno-polymer, they have exceptional performance, with high ...

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Pneumatic linear actuators
2nd Quarter 2014
The locally designed and manufactured pneumatic linear actuators in the PSV Mitech range feature a double acting or fail open/fail closed operation. Compact in design, they are rated for 1000 kPa and, ...

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A new source of valves
1st Quarter 2014
Well known pneumatics, automation and control solutions company, Baccara has opened in Johannesburg. The Israeli company, Baccara Geva, is a market leader in the manufacture of products for automation ...

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Cylinders for the food industry
1st Quarter 2014, Festo
Festo has refined its range of pneumatic components to improve hygiene in food and beverage processing applications. They are made of corrosion resistant materials and now have a self-adjusting cylinder ...

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