Small linear actuator
01 July, 2008Increasing demand for miniaturisation in the field of drive techniques has led to the requirement for an efficient small linear actuator finding applications in the industrial and high-tech areas.
Pneumatic rotary actuator
01 July, 2008SMC Pneumatics has available pneumatic rotary actuators capable of stable speeds as low as 5 s to complete a 90° of rotation.
Pneumatic rodless product
01 June, 2008Tolomatic has introduced three new sizes to the MXP rodless product, increasing the size range from 16 to 63 mm bores. The product uses Tolomatic’s Endurance Technology features for durability and long life. It delivers increased load capability and is also designed for easy installation.
World’s first ATEX-approved pneumatic brake motor
18 May, 2008Explosion prevention is a hot issue within the field of systems engineering. Friction, overheating or sparks could lead to disaster in potentially explosive environments. Brake motors are essential in stopping loads in case of power failure or danger of injury, but the solutions for hazardous (explosion risk) areas are very limited and expensive.
Pneumatic cylinder with integral hydraulic brake
14 May, 2008Pneumatic actuators are notoriously difficult to control at either slow speeds or when the load varies during the stroke.
Cathedral gets a lift — hydraulically
12 May, 2008The refurbishment of one of Western Australia’s oldest Catholic cathedrals received a boost recently with help from hydraulic technology and the skills of riggers.
ATEX-compliant rotary vane pump
14 February, 2008Edwards' 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.
Billion dollar fuel package and hydraulic system
22 January, 2008The 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.
International trade fair for valves, pipelines, fluid engineering and process industry
14 November, 2007Flowexpo is an international exhibition on valves, pipelines, fluid engineering and process industry, founded in March 1997. It is held 26-28 March at Guangzhou, China.
Beijing Olympics' stadium construction
13 November, 2007 by Carolyn Jackson, EditorOn 8 August 2008, the eyes of the world will be on China as the games of the 29th Olympiad begin in Beijing. This historic event will be centred on the visionary new National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest'
Engineering graduates to meet resources boom demand
18 September, 2007For the first time in Australia, engineering students will have the option of accelerating their degree to complete their studies in three years instead of four.
Lock nut cylinders
13 August, 2007The Locknut cylinders range is available in single acting mode from 30 to 1100 t in the ST series and, for confined space applications, Larzep STX pancake lock nut cylinders are available from 50 to 550 ts capacity.
New name for Eastern Pneumatics
15 May, 2007Eastern Pneumatics has changed its name to Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, effective from 1 May this year.
Synchronised lifting system
15 May, 2007The Larzep synchronised lifting system has been designed to operate up to 32 hydraulic actuators or cylinders from one pump.
Lead screws with TFE coating
12 April, 2007Kerk Motion Products' lead screw, linear rail, spline shaft and ScrewRail actuator assemblies are available with Kerkote TFE coating. The coating reduces friction and extends the life of Kerk's assemblies, which are suitable for motion control applications in a variety of industries.
