Pneumatics & hydraulics

Energy savings using compressed air filtration system

09 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Parker (Aust) Pty Ltd

Compressed air filtration has been adopted by a precious metals specialist to halve its energy costs.


Scroll compressor

31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty Ltd

The Conquest range of oil-free scroll air compressors operates without the use of oil during the compression process, resulting in quality, oil-free compressed air. Compact and low on noise, the scroll air compressors can be conveniently installed close to work areas.


Instrumentation and servo motor shaft couplings

19 August, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.nbk1560.com/couplicon/index_en.html

PCA has extended its range of NBK instrumentation and servo motor shaft couplings manufactured and includes a wide variety of coupling principles, Oldham, Bellows, Slit and disk formats and construction materials of bronze, aluminium, rubber and stainless steel, to list a few.


Solution to assist industry calculate compressed air energy savings

18 August, 2009 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

SMC Pneumatics has developed an Energy Saving Software Package which is designed to assist industry calculate the cost of compressed air and to assess cost savings associated with the implementation of proposed energy-reduction strategies.


Compressed air system implementation reduces carbon footprint by 35%

18 August, 2009 | Supplied by: CompAir (Australasia) Limited

Australian milk processor Murray Goulburn (MGC) has reduced its carbon footprint by 35% after the implementation of CompAirs recommendations in its demand side audit of the plants air system. The company has saved over AU$147,000 in energy and maintenance costs and cut carbon emissions by more than 1900 t at its Leongatha plant in Victoria after just five months.


Compact manifold design increases flexibility

10 August, 2009

In response to a specific request to improve safety and operating efficiency, a hydraulic system has been redesigned to eliminate the use of multiple manifolds and valves. Effectively replacing these items with a single manifold, the new design also incorporates state-of-the-art electronic control components.


Fluid power company appoints Australian distributor

05 August, 2009

K-One Fluid Power has been appointed Australian distributor for AMCA Hydraulic Fluid Power and its APV range of hydraulic proportional control valves.


Rotary valve

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson Process Management has introduced the Fisher Posi-Seal A81 rotary valve. Tight shutoff and the long seal-life capability of the A81 make it suitable for on/off applications.


Vacuum check valve

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies

The PIAB Vactrap COAX is a check valve with an integrated Pi12-2 COAX cartridge for decentralised systems and a built-in blow-off valve to provide a quick release of objects.


Compressor controller

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd

The Boge Focus compressor controller operates according to the customer's actual compressed air demand ensuring optimised system efficiency. It has been designed to ensure simple and reliable control for various operating parameters at two levels and serves to monitor, control and optimise a compressed air system efficiently.


Wireless valve position sensor

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions

The XYR 6000 valve position sensor helps improve overall plant reliability by giving users the ability to remotely monitor a greater number of applications within their processing facilities.


CL series range compressors

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd

Boge Compressors has extended their CL series range of compressors by introducing 7.5, 11 and 15 kW models.


Valves

30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The VSNB valves can be used with both single-acting and double-acting actuators which feature a NAMUR interface.


Lifting cushion

21 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty Ltd

The Pronal CLT seamless inflatable lifting cushions incorporate the strength of kevlar textile, the same fibre used in body armour, racing tyres and racing sails.


Vacuum safety valve

21 July, 2009 | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies

The Vactrap is a check valve which is also equipped with a built-in blow-off valve to provide quick release of an object. It is also available in a special version in which the vacuum pump and blow-off connections are interconnected (x-drilled), making it suitable for ejectors with an integrated blow-off valve, such as PIAB’s AVM models. The Vactrap can be used in an existing centralised vacuum system with external blow-off possibilities and it is also possible to get it with an integrated Pi12-2 COAX cartridge for decentralised vacuum systems.


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