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ULTRA-MINIATURE PRESSURE COMPENSATED FLOW CONTROL VALVE

Beswick Engineering announces the release of an ultra-miniature Pressure Compensated Flow Control Valve with low friction diaphragm – PCFCD-1N1. The PCFCD-1N1 is designed to maintain a constant flow rate, which the customer can adjust, regardless of upstream or downstream pressure variations. It works with both liquids (incompressible fluids) and gasses (compressible fluids) but is primarily intended for the control of liquids. The pressure regulation is accomplished with a low friction diaphragm mechanism. Beswick has applied for patent protection on this unique valve.

The PCFCD-1N1 sets an industry standard for miniaturization. It is lightweight….tipping the scales at only 48 grams. Customers will find it particularly useful when space, weight, and precise liquid flow control are critical. 

The PCFCD-1N1 controls flow rates of 0 to 4.2 gallons per hour of Water (0 to 20 cubic feet/hour of Air). It is especially suited for the control of low flow rates. The maximum rated inlet supply pressure is 500 psig. Both the inlet and outlet ports are tapped 10-32. The valve body is both small and lightweight allowing for convenient in-line mounting without the need for a panel mount thread. The PCFCD-1N1 is currently available in brass. Buna-N is the standard seal material. Fluorocarbon (Viton) is optional.

Beswick Engineering specializes in high-performance miniature fluid power components featuring captured O-ring face seals for leak-tight sealing, a variety of materials for corrosion resistance, and ultra-miniature designs for space savings. Applications include hydrogen fuel cells, medical equipment, instruments, laboratory equipment, ink jet print engines, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, homeland defense detectors, and many others. 

For more information, please contact:

Beswick Engineering Co., Inc. 
284 Ocean Road, Greenland, NH 03840 
Phone: 800-354-5014 or 603-433-1188
FAX: 603-433-3313

PIAB introduces the packaging industry's most sophisticated plastic bag handling solution.


PIAB, a global leader in industrial vacuum technology, introduces the packaging industry’s most sophisticated plastic bag handling solution. By combining PIAB’s powerful P6010 COAX® vacuum pump with an air-saving cruise control (PCC) feature and a durable BL-3P suction cup, PIAB offers the first complete solution for a variety of plastic bag handling applications in the packaging industry.

Until now, bag handling with suction cups has been a very challenging task, resulting in regular errors and machine stoppages. PIAB’s new plastic bag handling solution delivers higher process reliability by decreasing downtime that can result from dropped or damaged bags. Additionally, because of its unique design, users can handle a wider variety of bags to run with the same suction cup, thus decreasing changeover time.

“Variation and change in product lines are some of the greatest challenges for today’s packaging companies and packaging machine builders,” according to Thomas Lindahl, PIAB Business Unit Manager, Packaging Segment. “PIAB’s plastic bag handling solution meets the growing demand for a solution that is flexible enough to handle plastic bags of many shapes and sizes.”

At the heart of PIAB’s plastic bag solution is the P6010 vacuum pump. Based upon the company’s patented COAX® multi-stage ejector technology, the P6010 provides up to 40% more flow than conventional vacuum pumps, while still reducing overall energy consumption. In order to optimize performance for plastic bag handling, the P6010 is equipped with PIAB’s air-saving cruise control option, which automatically maintains a pre-set level of vacuum to ensure a consistent and reliable vacuum level is provided at the suction point.

At its point of suction, the plastic bag solution features one of PIAB’s new BL-3P suction cups, which are offered in three different sizes, 30, 40 and 50, depending upon application size requirements. The suction cup is made of DURAFLEX®, a strong, durable and elastic material with excellent sealing capability and the sealing lip is a very soft and thin durometer, while the multiple bellows is a more rigid durometer. The unique characteristics of the BL-3P suction cup’s design provides enough strength and stability for high initial flow applications, while still providing the softness and flexibility required to seal uneven surfaces.

With better sealing capabilities and stronger, more stable bellows, the BL-3P suction cups also allow applications to run at higher speeds. The larger inner neck diameter and specially designed high flow fitting allow the high initial flow needed for a secure grip. Also, the BL-3P suction cups help to increase flexibility, as they are more pliable and better able to handle plastic bags of a wide range of sizes and shapes.


Headquartered in Sweden, PIAB is a global leader in industrial vacuum technology. Established in 1951, PIAB has been producing innovative solutions that improve the productivity and working environment of vacuum users around the world. PIAB manufacturers a complete line of vacuum pumps, vacuum accessories, vacuum conveyors and suction cups for a variety of automated material handling and factory automation processes. PIAB is the inventor of COAX®, a patented technology which integrates the internal components of a multi-stage vacuum pump into a vacuum cartridge, resulting in a smaller, more efficient, more reliable and highly flexible technology that allows users to design a modular system.

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The E02/E22/E32 Series electronic proportional regulators quickly and accurately adjusts output pressure in relation to an electrical control signal. They meet requirements of industrial environments including rapid cycling, quick response, and repeatability, which are found in paint, welding, packaging, textile, medical, and many other process applications.

The electrical control signal can be either analog or digital. The analog unit controls any pressure setting
directly proportional to the command signal of 4-20mA, 0-10VDC, or 0-5VDC. The optional digital unit uses a 2 bit binary signal to control four user defined pressures eliminating the need for an analog I/O card. 

Features:

E02 Series Features: 

Available in 1/8 NPT, BSPP or BSPT threads 
Dead-head or pilot applications 
Manifoldable or stand-alone units 
Three outlet port options 
Three setable performance modes in a single unit 
Compact design with large LED display 
Locking feature prevents unwanted changes 
Designed to meet IP65 and NEMA 4 requirements 
E22 Series Features: 

Available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 NPT, BSPP or BSPT threads 
Capable of flow up to 100 SCFM 
Modular 22 Series Flexiblok design 
Fully ported 1/2 exhaust for optimal performance 
Three setable performance modes in a single unit 
Large digital display for easy reading 
Locking feature prevents unwanted changes 
Designed to meet IP65 and NEMA 4 requirements 


E32 Series Features: 
Available in 1/2 and 3/4 NPT, BSPP or BSPT threads 
Capable of flow up to 250 SCFM 
Modular 32 Series Flexiblok design 
1/2 exhaust for optimal performance 
Three setable performance modes in a single unit 
Large digital display for easy reading 
Locking feature prevents unwanted changes 
Designed to meet IP65 and NEMA 4 requirements 

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The Actuator Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation introduces a next-generation solution for NFPA cylinder applications. 

The new 3MA Series and 4MA Series of cylinders deliver superior performance resulting from efficient design, reduced weight, low friction, and advanced sealing technology. The 4MA Series is designed for customization and offers availability of all options.

Because 3MA and 4MA rod lock cylinders are designed to hold loads in a static condition when air pressure is removed from the system, they are ideal for clamping, load holding or emergency stop (E-stop) applications.

Available in seven different bore sizes, from 1.125” to 5.00”, 3MA cylinders have strokes in any practical length and have a variety of rod diameters. 3MA cylinders have an operating temperature range of -10° F to +165° F (-23°C to +74°) and a maximum operating air pressure of 250 PSIG. The unique 1.125” bore includes a hydraulic version (Parker 3ML Series) with a maximum operating hydraulic pressure of 1,100 PSIG.

The 3MA Series is the latest in a line of Parker NFPA cylinders spanning 30 years of innovative design and production that includes MA Series and 2MA Series cylinders. Original breakthroughs introduced with these product lines included aluminum end caps and tubing, check seal cushions, and tie-rod mounted sensors. 

The use of lighter composites that deliver the same service life as aluminum or bronze, combined with die-cast end cap design, make the average weight of the 3MA cylinder 15% less than comparable cylinders. Composite materials significantly reduce inertia of moving parts and generate less friction than other materials. An added advantage of composite piston and end cap inserts is an automatic noise pollution reduction of 12 dB when compared with typical aluminum cylinder designs. Environmentally friendly, all 3MA materials are 100% recyclable, including the aluminum, steel, composite parts, and the nitrile and urethane seals.

All moving components in the 3MA cylinder are designed for low friction, which results in less wear. This is accomplished with zero leakage because of rounded-lip rod and piston seals that glide on lubricant film, self-lubricating Carboxilated nitrile polymer to maximize seal life, and nitrile end seals on the smooth bore of the cylinder body, which is the optimal sealing surface.

The cylinder’s standard mount feature accommodates almost all NFPA mounts as accessories. 3MA’s flexible design means that mountings can be installed at the factory or from separately ordered kits. For precise load holding and emergency-stop situations, where safety is critical, the 3MAJ rod lock cylinder is also available. Parker 3MAJ rod locks are IP67 rated, exceed NEMA 4X requirements, and are classified as EN 954 Category 1 for robust applications.

The innovative 3MA features advanced end cap and piston design. Anodized, high-pressure, die-cast aluminum heads and caps for flexible mounting. Full-flow ports combine with low inertia piston rod assembly to minimize cylinder response time. Floating check-seal design combines sealing capability of a lipseal with check valve action for quick stroke reversal, while outstanding cushioning performance is the result of sophisticated piston architecture and durable urethane seals. 

Sensor-ready, the 3MA has a unique extruded-profile cylinder body that provides integrated grooves to minimize sensor installation time, maximize sensor protection, and eliminate the need for brackets. A magnetic piston ring is standard. Sensors drop into grooves in the cylinder body for easy, inexpensive assembly and protection. Most sensors are CE approved and UL listed, with options that include ATEX, NAMUR (intrinsically safe) compliance, as well as meeting CSA and Weld Immune specifications. All sensors are RoHS compliant or excluded from the directive.

Proven exterior toughness is established from corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum alloy heads, caps and cylinder body; zinc plated steel end cap fasteners; case-hardened, hard chrome plated steel piston rods; and a durable urethane wiper designed to remove external debris and adherents from the piston rod during the entire stroke.

Standard 3MA mode code options include piston bumper seals, traditional ¼” urethane bumpers, fluorocarbon rod seals, stainless steel rods and double rod ends.

The Parker 4MA, designed for customization, meets the demand when cylinder flexibility is mandatory and access to all cylinder options is required. Standard features of the 4MA Series include a larger bore size range, standard and oversize rods and an externally removable rod gland (bearing). Model code options include many porting styles, high temperature (to +250°F) and low temperature (to -50°F) ratings, hydraulic service to 400 PSIG, a HI LOAD gland option for side load conditions, a metallic rod wiper gland option for rod adherents, stainless steel rods, a HB slide package for conversion to a guided cylinder, an ACVB option for an air cylinder/valve combination unit, a LPSO option for continuous piston rod position sensing (with LDT), and a 4MAJ rod lock version (all bores). All available options are detailed in the Parker catalog. 

Private labeling is available for both the 3MA Series and the 4MA Series at no charge (text only). Machine designs incorporating 3MA and 4MA cylinders are facilitated by configurable 2-D and 3-D CAD files available at www.parker.com/pneumatics. 

Parker 3MA and 4MA Series cylinders are domestically manufactured in strategic locations as part of a comprehensive customer service model that focuses on quick delivery, minimization of time-to-customer and cost-to-customer concerns, and the capability to accommodate non-standard designs with minimal lead-time adjustments.

For more information regarding the 3MA Series of NFPA cylinders, contact Parker Hannifin Corporation, Actuator Division. Phone 847-298-2400 or visit us online at www.parker.com/actuator.

Magnetically operated zero air loss condensate drain.

The MAG-11 removes condensate from compressed air filters. The operation is automatic and 
there is no compressed air lost during the condensate discharge cycle.

The MAG-11 uses magnetic force to operate the direct acting valve assembly and is ideally
suited in applications where power is not available, too expensive or not reliable.
The magnets have been specially selected to ensure that long lasting magnetism is guaranteed.

Key features:
• Zero air loss during the condensate discharge
• No electricity required to operate the drain
• Magnetically operated, long life magnets applied
• Condensate discharge of all filters regardless of size or capacity
• Operating pressure range is 0 to 230 psi
• Direct acting valve with FPM (Viton) seals
• Robust corrosion resistant aluminum housing
• Clever servicing feature
• The direct acting valve is serviceable
• Installation kit available

JORC Industrial LLC. 
1146 River Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Tel: 302-395-0310 
Fax: 302-395-0312
www.jorc.com info@jorc.com

NEW! Series PEC Arm Over Clamps are designed to provide the widest clamping force range in the industry. 

The Series PEC incorporates a cam locking mechanism that prevents the arm from opening if air pressure is lost. The lock works in a range of 6 degrees from the fully closed position. Multiple output shaft options allow the clamp arms to be mounted on either or both sides. The superior design of the Series PEC Clamp offers self-locking internal threads throughout that eliminate the need for thread locking adhesives or additional locking components. Speed reducers reduce the need for flow controls and assist in the prevention of overload failures caused by poor flow control adjustments. Carboxilated Nitrile compression seals give the PEC the advantage in harsh environments.

Advantages: Widest clamping force in industry, self-locking internal threads throughout, switches mount directly to clamp cylinder, endures harsh environments, superior delivery. 

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NEW Pneumatic Swing Clamp Cylinders

The clamp arm rotates 90° as it extends away
from the work piece providing clearance and
access for unload/load operations. Double acting
operation and standard magnetic piston offer
positive cycles, durability and work piece detection
features. Extruded aluminum body mounts
directly and rigidly to equipment surfaces in a
minimum of space.

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Food-Grade Suction Cups Handle Muffins, Cakes and Pastry

A full line of food-grade, translucent silicone vacuum suction cups for handling baked goods as well as fully packaged products is available from ANVER Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts.

ANVER Food-Grade Silicone Suction Cups are available in a wide range of sizes and shapes for picking muffins, cakes, and pastry directly from pans as they exit ovens or for placing completed packages into cartons. Rated for use at up to 600ºF (316ºC), these non-marking translucent vacuum cups are offered with fittings, spring suspensions, and mounting hardware.

Suitable for a wide variety of baking and packaging lines, ANVER Food-Grade Silicone Suction Cups come in round sizes from 0.98” to 2.36” I.D., with bellows up to 2.72” H, and in rectangular sizes from 3.15” L x 0.87” W to 1.57” W, with bellows from 0.59” to 1.30” H. Metal detectable versions are also offered for de-panning food products.

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Versatile Series CA44 Plug-in Pneumatic Valves have integrated AS-i connection

Series CA44 valves are two station valve manifolds for AS-i serial link (bus) applications, complying with AS-I specification V2.11 Rev. 1. Manifold choices include: with or without digital inputs, and with or without auxiliary power. The valve stations can be 4-way, 2 position valves, or dual 3-way, 2 position valves, or a blanking plate. The plug-in valve design simultaneously makes both the electrical and pneumatic connections when plugging the valve into place - eliminating the need to disturb electrical wiring connections. 

The CA44 valve flow is 0.2 Cv (200 l/min) with a pressure range of 29 to 116 psi. Voltage is 24VDC with a protection rating of IP67 (NEMA 6). Up to four valve functions and four electric inputs are possible with just one AS-i address. The manifold is easy to install with all pneumatic connections on one side, and a valve can be replaced without changing the address. Series CA44 valves feature a long service life of more than 100 million cycles.

The valves come with integrated push-in fittings for 4mm or 6mm plastic tubing or M7 threaded ports. An Internet configurator is available for designing your own valve manifold and CAD drawings can be downloaded. The manifold can be delivered fully assembled and tested.

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New Breed of Air Control Valve Provides Peak Performance in Extreme Environments


The Pneumatic Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH) introduces a heavy-duty industrial in-line valve series specifically designed for use in extreme operating conditions. 
The new Viking XtremeÒ incorporates innovative spool technology for effective use in applications where pneumatic systems have to operate at extreme temperatures. Viking Xtreme 
has an operating temperature range of -40˚C to +70˚C, with a maximum pressure of 16 bar.

Traditional solenoid valves typically use either an O-ring or lip seals between the valve spool and body. The Viking Xtreme’s aluminum spool, with a specially engineered over-molded 
rubber, eliminates the problems of seals deforming or extruding under conditions of high pressure or flow. 

The precision ground-molded spool construction lessens unit complexity, increases flow rates, ensures stable seal performance in high flow/pressure drop situations and offers 
robust performance in a wide range of operating temperatures.

Viking Xtreme provides enhanced performance for a variety of mobile applications such as truck/trailer, bus/coach and rail, as well as non-mobile uses including mining, wood cutting, 
pulp/paper processing and sawmill operations.

The new Viking Xtreme is available in three versions – solenoid operated, remote air pilot, and manually actuated. With a choice of 1/8˝, 1/4˝, 3/8˝, and 1/2˝ port sizes, the series offers 
peak performance in the most rugged environments. Viking Xtreme is a robust IP65-rated valve, constructed with an anodized aluminum body, and a bore polished to high surface finish 
for maximum flow capacity and extended life. Thermo set plastic coils, stainless steel fasteners and anodized aluminum end caps complete the product package and provide durability 
and resilience. A porous sintered bronze vent plug is built-in to prevent contamination ingression. 

The Pneumatic Division designs and manufactures air control valves, vacuum products, air preparation components and specialty products for a myriad of industry segments.

Parker

VPInstruments now offers the VPFlowScope

This revolutionary product, measures mass flow, temperature and pressure simultaneously. The bright blue LCD display provides realtime information on all three parameters. An other 
important property of the VPFlowScope is it’s built-in datalogger. This function enables you to store your data for a certain period of time. The software, allows for following your 
measurements realtime, processing data and printing reports.

VPFlowScope: Smart, Simple & Complete:

·All-in-one device. Measuring the most important parameters at once, making extra sensors and cables redundant.
·Ease-of-use. Information on the parameters is at your disposal every minute of the day. Registers data, by merely pushing record button. And transfers data to your PC, within 
seconds.
·Modular concept. Thereby enhancing users flexibility. 
·Easy-to-install. Just mount the VPFlowScope in the pipe and you can start measuring immediately. No difficult programs to be followed.
·Cost saver. By implementing the VPFlowScope in your system, you will get insight in your energy consumption. Energy savings from system improvements can range from 20-50% of 
electricity consumption. Furthermore, costly leaks can be identified.

VPFlowScope highlights:
-flow range: 80 and 150 mn/s
-pressure: 0… 16 bar
-temperature: up to 60 °C
-probe length: 300, 400 and 600 mm
-standard outputs: 4..20 mA, RS485 (Modbus)
-mounted via 0.5 inch compression fitting (included)
-accuracy: up to 2% of reading


VPInstruments
Buitenwatersloot 335
2614 GS Delft, the Netherlands
T:00 31 152131580
F:00 31 152130669
www.vpinstruments.com

Humidity resistant Diaphragm Pump for Medical Technology and Laboratory 

Rietschle Thomas engineers solved the problem by using umbrella EPDM valves instead of the common but corrosion sensitive stainless steel valves. Also all aluminum parts of the 2119 are protected against corrosion by an epoxide coating. The pump console is plastic injected and gives the extremely compact pump a favourable and modern design.

The two-staged diaphragm pump reaches a free flow of 19 l/min and a maximum vacuum of -900mbar. It is suited solely for vacuum applications such as steam autoclaves, vacuum ovens, vacuum mixers and pumps for aspiration.

This new pump development from the successful diaphragm pump 2107 is available in nearly all world voltages.

Rietschle Thomas

2 Smaller sizes for ultra-thing Angular Gripper SWG 

SCHUNK Inc. has introduced two additional sizes to its angular gripper series – SWG – specifically designed for small parts applications where space is a premium. The new sizes 10 and 12 are an excellent choice for small parts handling, from packaging to mold tending demands tighter and tighter dimensions. The SWGs stackable design answers these demands not only in sizing, but in flexibility as well.

The new gripper is available in 8 different sizes ranging from 10mm to 50mm assuring proper selection. With grip force from 0.01Nm (0.09 lbf.in) to 2.8Nm (25.0 lbf.in) and an opening angle of 15 degrees, the grippers are not only small they are powerful. The design is simple with as few parts as possible keeping production costs low and reliability high.

To further flexibility, the new economic ultra thin gripper comes standard with sensor grooves for monitoring both open and closed and an integrated spring adding grip force to the closed position. Whether used in a single configuration or stacked in a bank, the new SWG gripper is the cost-effective solution for small part handling

SCHUNK Inc.
211 Kitty Hawk Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560

Parker Releases Enhanced P1M Swing Clamp Cylinder

The P1M Swing Clamp Cylinder from Parker Hannifin incorporates many of the proven features of the standard P1M Series cylinder but adds rotating clamp capability to its notable features. 

The new P1M Swing Clamp offers a new robust, stress-proof steel bearing designed to withstand the most demanding torques. Standard design features, including flexible porting, long rod bearing, bumpers, and a three-piece bolted design, make this an innovative and durable product.

This product’s versatility helps it easily incorporate it into a wide variety of clamping applications and into markets that require a compact actuator with rotating clamping capability.

www.parker.com/pneumatics

Unique Online Configurator Tool for Handling Systems 
Configure Easy-2-Combine pneumatic handling systems quickly and easily

Now it’s even easier to design custom pneumatic handling systems with the online Rexroth Easy-2-Combine configurator.
Featuring pneumatic and electric components which can interface with one another, the Easy-2-Combine automation system from Rexroth offers remarkable solutions for most handling tasks. With the new Easy-2-Combine configurator from Rexroth, users can calculate and display entire handling modules online quickly and precisely. 

The configurator can quickly and easily compile a handling module (a pick-and-place unit, for example) – without any extra calculation work. As an added benefit, the configurator also provides complete documentation including CAD data for the user.

The tool is easy to use and can be accessed by anyone over the Internet. Before configuring a module, users must enter information required for design: the working space and work piece weight as well as whether or not rotary movements are necessary. After choosing the type of installation, users are presented with further parameters such as the rotation angle or the maximum time per movement. Using this data, the system works out the components while taking the mass moments of inertia into account. 

This tool saves users much of their time usually spent on complicated calculations. Users can select from a variety of gripper versions, rotary compact modules, and linear axes. Once specific parameters have been entered – the necessary stroke, for instance – the system determines all components that are compatible with one another and which optimally meet all the requirements. 

At the end of the process, a complete parts list is generated which even spans cylinder switches and fittings. Additionally, the user is given a material number which can designate the handling module as either a kit with mounting parts or as a preassembled unit, depending o