Pneumatics & hydraulics

Smaller servomotor

14 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Baldor Australia Pty Ltd

The Baldor BSM40R and BSM60R motors are compact, lightweight packages available in either metric or NEMA (stepping motor) mounting configurations


Industrial impellers

14 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Fanquip

Fanquip has a range of heavy-duty impellers with diameters ranging from 280 through to 2800 mm.


Electricity supply — a key element of compressor installation

09 April, 2008

Compressed air systems can consume significant quantities of electricity, accounting for around 10% of Australia's power usage. An optimised electricity supply is an essential component of an efficient, cost-effective compressed air system installation.


Environmentally safe hydraulic oils - Part 2

19 March, 2008 by Glenn Johnson, Editor

In Part 1 of our story last month, we looked at the desirable features of a non-petroleum-based hydraulic fluid. This month we continue by looking at the advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic fluids based on vegetable oils


Hydraulically actuated diaphragm pump

12 March, 2008 | Supplied by: Williams Instruments Inc

Williams and Milton Roy have combined technologies to design a pump, blending the mRoy hydraulic bypass diaphragm design with the Williams V series pump. The result is the low volume, high turndown characteristics of a pneumatic drive coupled with the chemical containment and high pressure capabilities of a hydraulically actuated diaphragm.


Membership announced

28 February, 2008

Boge Compressors Ltd, a German compressor manufacturer, is now a member of the Air and Mine Equipment Institute (AMEI).


Environmentally safe hydraulic oils - Part 1

20 February, 2008 by Glenn Johnson, Editor

Spills of standard, petroleum-based hydraulic fluids are known to kill marine life and contaminate soil. Environmentally safe hydraulic fluids are formulated to avoid these undesirable results


ATEX-compliant rotary vane pump

14 February, 2008 | Supplied by: AVT Services Pty Limited

Edwards' EM range of ATEX-compliant rotary vane pumps for potentially explosive environments is compact and gives vacuum down to 10-4 mbar. It allows operators in the chemical industry to comply with the European ATEX directive.


New compressors boost WA energy

14 February, 2008 by Carolyn Jackson, Editor

A recent upgrade to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) in Western Australia provides increased gas flow to local energy providers and features several turnkey air compressor packages


Billion dollar fuel package and hydraulic system

22 January, 2008

The fuel tank inerting system uses air separation modules with patented fibres. The air separation modules generate nitrogen-enriched air by removing the oxygen molecules from its air source and distributing the nitrogen to all the aircraft’s fuel tanks, thereby reducing the flammability of fuel vapours in the fuel tank and increasing the aircraft’s safety.


Maintenance and the efficient use of compressed air

21 January, 2008 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

Compressed air is often the highest energy cost for many businesses. Unfortunately, this resource is often seen as unlimited. It is therefore important that this valuable energy source be utilised efficiently, in all processes, at all times


Pressure measurement in liquid chemicals

18 January, 2008 | Supplied by: WIKA Australia

The Wika Hydral-Line pressure measuring instruments are designed for use in liquid chemicals distribution applications. It has been adapted to the special requirements of the process equipment and UHP chemicals distribution systems.


Electro-pneumatic pressure regulators

11 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Griffiths Components Pty Ltd

Characteristics for Camozzi's Digital Electro-pneumatic Regulator Series ER include its compact design in combination with the user-friendly digital display and keypads from which it is possible to read and set all relevant parameters such as zero/span adjustment, operation mode, error code, etc.


Glandless spool

11 December, 2007 | Supplied by: IMI Precision Engineering

Most pneumatic solenoid valve manufacturers provide solenoid valves with nitrile seals. The seals are either in the form of O-rings, disc seals or bonded to the spool then surface ground. Over the years, nitrile seals have proved satisfactory. In addition to nitrile (soft seal) valve ranges, Norgren produces a range of ISO Standard valves with 'glandless spool' technology. The glandless valves use a hardened anodised teflon-coated spool and sleeve. The glandless spool and sleeve have no dynamic seals. The spool operates on an air bearing principle that offers several benefits over conventional nitrile soft seal valves. The spool and sleeve are hardened to 62-70 Rockwell C.


Piston pump with increased capacity

11 December, 2007 | Supplied by: K-One Fluid Power

The B series has been added to Kawasaki's K3VL series of piston pumps. It offers decreases in noise emissions and increased control options which provide faster reaction times, at the same time maintaining precise hysteresis and stability. The series has an increased capacity range with the addition of a 200 cc pump to the K3VL range. The series is suitable for agricultural, industrial, mining and mobile remote area applications.


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