Seamless compressed air supply Third Quarter 2024 The efficient performance of compressed air systems is the foundation for seamless production processes and sustainable business. The adoption of a comprehensive service plan delivered by an OEM like Atlas Copco is key to overall compressor performance, efficiency, reliability, and long lifecycle.
Selection of two-port valves: an open and shut case Second Quarter 2024, SMC Corporation South Africa Little consideration is generally given to two-port valves because they are often perceived as simple devices that only open and close to control downstream fluid supply. Although this is mechanically true, choosing the optimal two-port valve for your application can make a big difference, saving space, weight and energy consumption.
Integrated Air Solutions expands its compressor rental service Second Quarter 2024 The significant growth of the industrial air compressor rental division launched by Integrated Air Solutions under a year ago, has prompted the need for more resources and equipment. Headed up by Rudolf ...
Thor’s hammer of pneumatic knockers Second Quarter 2024, Neu Matics SA Neu Matics acts as sole distributor for a range of internationally recognised brands, and one of these is the pneumatic knocker from singold.
Compressed air drying and monitoring with low dewpoints Second Quarter 2024, Artic Driers International Artic Driers manufacturers the Sahara low dewpoint, heatless pressure swing air dryers with SANS 347 pressure code. These desiccant-rich pressure dryers comfortably obtain pressure dewpoints of -40°C.
Tyre-actuated globe valve Second Quarter 2024, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin has launched a tyre-actuated pneumatic valve in its Bestobell cryogenic globe valve range. The valve can be operated remotely with a single switch command, providing much greater speed and convenience than a manually operated type.
Oil-free beer and wine processing First Quarter 2024, Hydraulic systems & components The food and beverage industry depends on superior quality, 100% oil-free compressed air to eliminate the presence of unwanted oil vapour throughout the production line.
Ten considerations for optimum use of vacuum technology First Quarter 2024 Vacuum technology plays a huge role in the packaging of foodstuffs and other products. Here are ten considerations to help you use vacuum technology as effectively and efficiently as possible, so that you can optimise processes and cut operating costs.
Case History 191: The weakest link First Quarter 2024 Which is the weakest link in a control loop? The answer, without any doubt is that, in most cases, the final control element is the weakest link.
Thor’s hammer of pneumatic knockers First Quarter 2024, neaMetrics Neu Matics acts as sole distributor for a range of internationally recognised brands, and one of these is the pneumatic knocker from singold.
New IO-Link master future-proofs pneumatic valve systems First Quarter 2024, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson has introduced a new Class A IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analogue sensor connectivity on the AVENTICS Series G3 Fieldbus platform.
Versatile cylinder monitoring First Quarter 2024, ifm - South Africa This IO-Link cylinder sensor from ifm, with two configurable hardware outputs, will upgrade your machine in no time.
Tyre-actuated globe valve First Quarter 2024, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin has launched a tyre-actuated pneumatic valve in its Bestobell cryogenic globe valve range. The valve can be operated remotely with a single switch command, providing much greater speed and convenience than a manually operated type.
A new electric actuator Fourth Quarter 2023, SMC Corporation South Africa SMC’s new EQ electric actuator controls an electric drive in the same way as a pneumatic solenoid valve and the setup is simple and easy to control.
Latest trends in pneumatics systems Fourth Quarter 2023 There is a misconception that there is not much innovation in the pneumatics field, but a closer look reveals otherwise.
Magnetic bearings Fourth Quarter 2023, SKF South Africa SKF’s magnetic bearings, which can rotate at up to 50 000 rpm, are now playing a key role in reducing CO2 emissions across a range of industrial applications, including compressors. The company’s magnetic ...
Solutions for flow control Third Quarter 2023, Neu Matics SA Neu Matics SA specialises in the design and installation of pneumatic control systems, and the manufacture of cylinders and control panels. One of Neu Matics’ quality brands that it imports and distributes is SMS Tork.
Getting the drop on moisture and contamination control Third Quarter 2023, Hydrasales Studies have shown that contaminated oils are responsible for 70 to 80% of system failures. The two primary causes are particulate and water contamination. The inclusion of in-line filtration or the installation of efficient return-line filters results in cleaner and more efficient systems.
Flexible interfaces in plant engineering with the modular Festo angle seat valve Third Quarter 2023, Festo South Africa The Angle Seat Valve VZXA from Festo is capable of efficiently and dependably regulating media flows at temperatures up to 230°C, while demonstrating resilience, adaptability and excellent performance.
