Clippard has released its new State Feedback Pinch Valve, providing precise, real-time valve status information for enhanced automation, improved diagnostics, and smarter process control. This plug-and-play design verifies valve position both electronically and visually, providing a direct feedback signal that mirrors valve operation and turning a standard pinch valve into a data-ready control component. Using […]
Valves
A designer鈥檚 guide to pneumatic valves
Directional control valves are the traffic police of pneumatic systems, charged with diverting, directing, and reversing airflow to manage the operation of actuators. A fluid power designer must first understand valve functions, flow rates (and the resulting sizes), and the construction materials best suited to their application before sending out requests for quotes. This designer鈥檚 […]
Compact booster valve for high-flow applications
Clippard released its new PHV series booster valve, delivering high-flow performance in a compact, pressure-piloted design. Engineered for manifold mounting, the PHV series achieves output flows up to 400 lpm at 100 psig with a lightning-fast 10 msec nominal response time, making it suitable for high-speed automation, large-volume dosing, quick-venting, and other demanding applications. The […]
VMAC introduces advanced multi-port air manifold for pneumatic efficiency
VMAC announces the launch of its advanced multi-port air manifold, engineered to transform service trucks and vans into highly efficient and organized pneumatic workstations. This precision-machined manifold block is constructed from robust, corrosion-resistant material that provides a streamlined, durable solution for operators across various industries. The VMAC Air Manifold supports seamless connectivity, accommodating multiple hose […]
Clippard releases isolation valves with hit and hold circuitry
The general principal behind a hit and hold circuit is that the valve is energized to full power for a short period of time before dropping the voltage and current to a specified level. Applications that are sensitive to heat rise can greatly benefit from hit and hold circuits by maintaining lower temperatures in a […]
Clippard panel-mounted electronic and pneumatic pinch valves
For applications that require better access or enhanced cleanliness, Clippard pinch valves are also available with a convenient panel mount option. Panel-mounted pinch valves provide all the same benefits as Clippard鈥檚 standard pinch valves along with seamless integration and easy accessibility. Compared to standard manifold mounted pinch valves, panel mounting offers simplified installation, a cleaner […]
Aventics pneumatic valves available with higher flow rates
Emerson has released the latest stage of its next-generation Aventics series XV pneumatic valve systems with new flow rates, configurations, accessories, UL certifications and more. These updates give OEMs greater design flexibility and scalability to precisely configure valves when engineering handling systems and automation solutions. After successfully launching the XV03 in most world regions in […]
What pneumatic valves should you select for automation systems?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor There are a lot of pneumatic directional valve options on the market. There are the big players in the game who take up half the market under only a couple of brand names, but the remaining half of the industry contains hundreds of players with myriad options. When selecting valves […]
Festo officially launches its VTEP proportional valve terminal
Festo has officially introduced the VTEP, which it says is the world鈥檚 first proportional valve terminal, to the U.S. market. The VTEP is suitable for flexible gripping, web tensioning, force-controlled polishing, precision piloting, dispensing, dosing, and diaphragm pump control. This solution was discussed in our article on linear motion technologies in August, where the company […]
Festo brings controlled 名媛直播 to the U.S. with digital closed-loop control
Last week, Festo introduced its Controlled 名媛直播, a digital closed-loop control strategy for delivering energy efficiency, high dynamic response, and precision movement. Controlled 名媛直播 is a suitable solution for web tensioning; welding; surface processing; flexible gripping, including vacuum gripping; dispensing and pumping; PET bottle blowing; and diaphragm pump control. See a technical overview on how […]
