Servo-assisted solenoid valve switches (24/07/2008)
Burkert’s new type 6240 valve is an extremely compact, servo-assisted solenoid valve for universal use with neutral gases, liquids such as compressed air, water and hydraulic oil, and also steam. Believed to be the only valve of its type on the...

Rodless cylinder improves air efficiency and cuts energy costs (23/07/2008)
Parker Hannifin has launched a new design of mechanically coupled rodless cylinder that offers production engineers the potential to improve the performance and flexibility of pneumatic systems. In particular, the new P1T rodless cylinder is...

Control valves for low temperatures (23/07/2008)
Valve specialists Samson Controls are making an important contribution in helping Air Products achieve the highest levels of control when temperatures are at their lowest. Air Products, an acknowledged worldwide supplier of industrial gases and...

Seal range for aerospace sector (16/07/2008)
A high performance line-up of seals aimed specifically at the aerospace sector is being showcased by Garlock Sealing Technologies at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. Comprising metallic, elastomer and inflatable seals, the range has...

Low friction, chemical and high/low temperature resistant Seals: (15/07/2008)
Race-Tec NAK, possibly better known for the design and manufacture of high-performance, bespoke seals and precision elastomeric components for the motorsport industry, makes use of three materials in the production of these specialist low friction...

Direct-acting solenoid improves flow with low power (15/07/2008)
As a result of research into the marketplace and assessments of client demands, Midland-ACS' new 70 series solenoid valve provides higher flow rates, while at the same time consuming less power than traditional productsike. The direct-acting 3/2...

Dimensionally interchangeable, seal-less pump (15/07/2008)
Viking Pumps’ line of Universal Mag Drive series adds a seal-less option to the proven Universal Series product line. Dimensionally interchangeable footprint with Viking’s most popular Heavy Duty Bracketed packed and sealed pumps, the Universal Mag...

Pneumatic linear actuators (07/07/2008)
Festo has launched two high performance pneumatic linear actuators, extending the load-bearing capabilities of its popular DGC family to unprecedented levels. The new DGC-50 and 63 actuators feature internal piston diameters of 50mm and 63mm...

Aerospace specialist celebrates 60th anniversary (04/07/2008)
As the Farnborough International Air Show celebrates its 60th anniversary, it is joined in reaching this significant milestone by The Lee Company. Like Farnborough, The Lee Company holds a unique position in the aerospace industry and has...

Rexroth expands range of modular directional valves (03/07/2008)
Rexroth has introduced a new size to its range of modular directional valves that is rated at up to 25 litres/min and for working pressures of up to 310 bar. The valves are compact and rugged, enabling them to cope with the harsh working...

Miniature orifice restrictors (02/07/2008)
A new range of miniature orifice restrictors is now available from The West Group for use upon compressed air, gas and liquids to pressures of 125psi (8.5bar). The orifice restrictors incorporate a protective stainless steel filter enclosed...

Miniature relief valve ensures zero leakage (01/07/2008)
A new miniature relief valve which is ideally suited for thermal relief and low flow hydraulic pressure relief applications where zero leakage is essential, is the latest addition to the established range of Lee Products miniature components. ...

Oil-free blower can provide energy savings of 40% (27/06/2008)
Atlas Copco Compressors’ new ZS+ range provides a fully integrated, compact ,silenced package designed to reduce energy requirements by up to 40%. The compressor features helicoidal rotors, one with four lobes and the other with six flutes, that...

Anaerobic gasket is screen printable (27/06/2008)
ThreeBond has released its TB1133E anaerobic gasket, which offers enhanced vibration tolerance and ease of application when sealing complex areas such as automatic transmissions, transfer cases and so on. In particular, it is screen printable and so...

Banded seals for hydraulic automotive shock absorber pistons (27/06/2008)
Engineers at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions have come up with an alternative to the traditional method of sealing the pistons of car shock absorbers. In this new process, a flat disc of Turcon PTFE based material is pulled over the piston using a...