Hydraulics & Pneumatics Products

TV science show presenter gets into the swing of it

Popular BBC science show, 'Bang Goes the Theory' recently tested to see if someone being pushed all the way up and over 360 degrees on a park swing was possible, or simply another urban myth. Helping to make the water powered jet pack work reliably in the experiment was a crucial piece of technology from solenoid valve specialist Bürkert.

Sealless gear pumps make a comeback with new design

In June 1990 a USA consultancy firm predicted that sealless gear pumps would take an increased percentage of the market; it didn’t happen.

Festo introduces extension to CPX automation platform

Festo has introduced an extension system for its CPX automation platform that has been optimised for cabinets. It will enable engineers to split CPX valve terminals into two parts and, as a result, save as much as 30 percent on costs.

A fully integrated drive for peristaltic pumps

Watson-Marlow has introduced DriveSure, a new panel-mounting, brushless dc gear motor with fully integrated speed controller.

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Hydraulic cylinder tips numbers 6 and 7 now posted(25/04/2013)

Parker's Andrew Delaney offers two important tips for designers and users of hydraulic cylinders, concerning piston seals and cylinder alignment.
Lee Products releases new Electro Fluidic Systems handbook(13/04/2013)

Lee Products has published a new Electro Fluidic Systems handbook, providing product information plus practical engineering reference material.
Quick release couplings are safe and spillage free(08/04/2013)

Dixon's new VEP Series quick release couplings, in sizes from 0.25in to 2in, offer zero spillage and guaranteed safe connection under pressure.
DP Seals adds 3D printing to its tool room process(04/04/2013)

Recent advances in polymer 3D printing materials bring dramatically increased realism to printed prototype rubber mouldings, significantly speeding the time from CAD drawing to final tooling.
Lee Products: engineering in miniature(14/03/2013)

Since 1948, The Lee Company has pioneered the development of miniature, precision fluid control components for aerospace, down-hole oil tools, machine tools, medical and scientific instrumentation and ink-jet printing.