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The New FABCO-AIR Series FAQR is an ISO-6431 compliant cylinder.

1. Magnetic piston is standard in all sizes.
2. Adjustable air cushions at both ends
are standard in all sizes.
3. ISO 6431 dimensional interchange.
4. Machined male rod thread with jam nut
is standard in all sizes.
5. Hard anodized aluminum cylinder tube
I.D. & O.D. Painted end caps.
6. Cylinders can be operated with or
without additional lubrication.
7. Position sensors ordered separately
Mounting brackets fit
over any of four extruded housing rails.

Fabco-Air, Inc.
3716 NE 49th Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32609-1699
Phone: (352) 373-3578
Fax: (352) 375-8024



Micro Valve Technology from SCHUNK

SCHUNK, Inc. is introducing the new miniaturized MV micro valves that offer short cycle times, low energy consumption, simple operation, and high reliability. The electrically actuated 3/2 pneumatic valves are screwed directly onto the actuator which makes the hose connections between the valve and the actuator completely unnecessary. That reduces the interfering contours and the assembly expense. Air flow and air connection threads are specified exactly for the relevant actuator, which guarantees simple assembly and installation. The miniaturized valves are completely maintenance-free, they take just seven milliseconds for a switch process, and they have an enormous life span of 900 million switching cycles.

The micro valves from SCHUNK are available in the sizes 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3.0 mm. At 87 psi they achieve a flow rate of 2, 5, and 9 CFM.
SCHUNK Inc.
211 Kitty Hawk Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone: 919.572.2705 or
800.772.4865
Fax: 919.572.2818
www.schunk.com
info@us.schunk.com



OETIKER introduces the 1-Ear Clamp with Stud

Suitable for numerous applications. For automotive (gas generators for airbags), construction industries, and in sanitary installations. Also provides a robust, customer-specific fastening solution for tubes and pipes in widely differing industrial applications. They are an economical alternative to bracketing solutions, offering increased packaging benefits. The reduced ear provides high radial loads.

Oetiker Inc.
6317 Euclid Street
Marlette, Michigan 48453-0217
+1 989 635 3621
+1 989 635 2157 fax
E-mail: info@us.oetiker.com
Internet: www.oetiker.com



CLIPPARD INTRODUCES NEW ROTARY VALVES

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces a new line of Rotary Air Valves.

These new rotary valves are 4-way with 1/44 NPT ports. They are manually-operated 3-position closed center valves offering an operating pressure range of 0 to 150 psig and an operating temperature from 32 to 1400F.

With a small footprint, this base mounted rotary valve offers flexibility for strategic locations.

For complete details or to request a catalog, go to www.clippard.com/rotaryvalves-pol, or call 1-877-245-6247.

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.
7390 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45239
513-521-4261
www.clippard.com/rotaryvalves-pol



Bimba Introduces New 60 Series of Air Preparation Products

Bimba announced today a new addition to their Filter, Regulator and Lubricator (FRL) line of products and accessories, the Medium 60 Series. The Medium 60 Series, which supports port sizes of 1/2 NPT and 3/4 NPT, expands Bimbaas existing Air Preparation lines to further complete their comprehensive offering of FRL products and accessories. This product line expansion enables Bimba to support a broad range of port sizes from 1/8 NPT through 1-1/2 NPT.

Similar to Bimbaas 10, 20 and 70 Series, the new Medium 60 can be ordered with same-day shipping as individually stocked components or as custom-ordered pre-assembled systems, shipped in two days.


We are very excited to complete our line of Air Preparation Products with the new addition of models with 3/4 NPT ports,, said Jerry Scherzinger, Bimbaas Air Preparation Product Manager. A complete FRL offering coupled with our industry leading service capabilities will result in exciting opportunities for us in this market..

Currently the new 60 Series catalog is available in electronic format on the Bimba website.

To learn more about the new Medium 60 Series and to view pricing and shipping information, visit:
http://www.bimba.com/Products/AirPreparationEquipment/Medium_Series/



MINIATURE PNEUMATIC LINEAR ACTUATOR FROM AGI

The AGMS compact bearing guided air cylinder offer a high performance solution for linear motion applications that require short strokes coupled with compact boundary dimensions and high loading capability. The compact size of this pneumatic miniature linear actuator is ideal for use in tight spaces needing large payloads.

AGMS series mini-linear actuators from AGI provide a load-carrying capacity of 3 to 28 lbs., yet the total height of the assembly is only 0.813 inches, making this one of the smallest commercially available pneumatic linear actuator.

This precision mini-slide has a T-slot bearing design that is supported the full length of the body to carry heavy loads. AGMS straight-line design offers High moment load and high accuracy in a compact lightweight package. It features a lightweight aluminum base that is hard anodized and a carriage made from Ampco 18 aluminum-bronze. Standard mounting holes on the slide carriage and endplate make it easy to attach the mechanism being moved and the unit's base offers four holes for mounting. Stroke adjustments and locks are standard on end of extend and retract of stroke.

The Mini-Linear Actuator is part of a new product line that offers flexible configurations. The Pneumatically actuated mini slides have two bore sizes .5 and also a .75 inch available in .5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 inch strokes. Optional switch kits allow the use of inductive proximity switches for easy interfacing to electrical controls.

AGI supplies a complete range of sophisticated automation products that include, parallel grippers, rotary actuators, thrusters, linear actuator slides, mini slides, tool changers, and overload devices. All the units are available in imperial and metric versions for flexibility of design for a world market.

For more information on this product, send for a FREE catalog today. For immediate assistance, call AGI, at (203) 459-8345 or visit our web site at www.agi-automation.com



HOIST-OPERATED VACUUM LIFTER DESIGNED FOR POSITIONING CYLINDRICAL LOADS

A compressed air powered vacuum lifter for handling large cylindrical components that require close positioning into assemblies or stacking onto skids is being introduced by Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts.

The Anver APU Series Vacuum Lifter is designed for lifting a cylindrical component into an assembly or skid where it needs to be positioned close to others. Designed to assure they are balanced properly, it features a long, narrow suction pad with two plastic guides and an end stop that can be adjusted along a beam, and has two handles to simplify alignment.

Suitable for use under cranes, hoists, balancers, and robots, the Anver APU Series Vacuum Lifter runs on standard shop air and includes a 9V battery operated audio-visual alarm system that senses the peak vacuum level during each lifting cycle and triggers if there is a 10% loss of vacuum with a leakage rate of less than 1-1/22 Hg per second from the peak.

The Anver APU Series Vacuum Lifter is priced from $2995.00, depending upon the vacuum pad and guide configuration. Price quotations are available upon request.

For more information contact:

Anver Corporation
Scott Dillon, Group Manager
36 Parmenter Rd.
Hudson, MA 01749
(800) 654-3500 FAX (978) 568-1570
e-mail: sdillon@anver.com
www.anver.com



Metal Hose and Braid for Severe Service Applications...>>

Metal hoses and braid, available in -inch to 12-inch diameters, offer strength and durability in a wide range of fluid transfer applications. A full line of hoses offered by U.S. Hose Corp (formerly Senior Flexonics) is available for working temperatures from cryogenic applications to 18000 F and pressures ranging from vacuum to 2660 psig.

Custom end connection styles and materials are available to provide enhanced strength or specific chemical compatibility. The Companyys metal hose and braid products are offered in a variety of alloys that meet or exceed even the most stringent service conditions that industry demands.

U.S. Hose Corp (formerly Senior Flexonics) manufactures flexible metallic hose and braid, thermoplastic composite hose, and smooth bore and convoluted fluoropolymer hose technologies in three product ranges. Manufacturing and support systems operate within an ISO 9001:2000 compliant working environment.

For more information on Metal Hose and Braid visit
www.ushosecorp.com/pr1 or call 815-886-1140.

US Hose Corporation
815 Forestwood Drive
Romeoville, Illinois 60446
P: 815-886-1140
F: 815-886-2197
www.ushosecorp.com



The new Simrit materials offer high temperature resistance.

To address evolving industry challenges and requirements, Simrit the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK and a global supplier of elastomeric seals and custom molded products will announce its latest material and design solutions during a technical paper presentation at the 2008 International Exposition for Power Transmission (IFPE).

Joel Johnson, vice president of technology for Simrit, will discuss the companyys proprietary material and design solutions in a presentation titled Wide Range Temperature, Pressure and Fluid Resistant Hydraulic Cylinder Sealing Systemss on Friday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m. in room S-229 located in the South Hall, Level Two, Bridge Meeting Complex.

Increasing industry challenges including temperature and hydrolysis resistance, and bio-friendly fluid compatibility continue to drive demands for better performing seal designs and materials. During his presentation, Johnson will describe Simritts new global materials including NOK U641 urethane, G928 HNBR and NOK UH05 urethane as well as a unique sealing design that offers high pressure system ability which meets industry and customer needs.

The new Simrit materials offer high temperature resistance (up to 120 degrees Celsius / 248 degrees Fahrenheit), are compatible with bio-fuels and resistant to hydrolysis and glycolysis. The new advancements presented by Johnson will help fluid power engineers design more robust cylinders for use in a variety of applications.

Interested parties who are unable to attend the technical paper presentation can visit the Simrit booth (#S-14005) at IFPE 2008 for information about the new materials and designs. The company is also hosting a media-only event on Wednesday, March 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. in room N249-251 to discuss its package of industry-specific sealing solutions.

The Simrit Division is based at Freudenberg-NOKKs headquarters in Plymouth, Mich. and is part of the Freudenberg and NOK Group, which has total annual sales of more than $12 billion. Simrit offers an extensive portfolio of sealing solutions for the industrial, aerospace, appliance, diesel engine, marine, off-highway equipment, oil and gas, recreational vehicle and semiconductor markets.

For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.



Universal Protection from Conduit Covers

Introducing Conduit Covers A Universal Cover for Hoses, Pipes, Lines, Fittings and Connectors

Conduit Covers provide short-term alternative solutions to capping and plugging open lines. This innovative solution quickly and effectively covers the ends of all types and sizes of hoses, pipes, lines, fittings, and connectors to prevent contamination ingression and environmental damage.

Designed as an interim protection tool, Conduit Covers are often described as the universal cap and plug.

Conduit Covers are currently available in three sizes: 4"x5," 8"x8" and 12"x12." Each includes a built-in, lockable tie strap. Their proprietary polyethylene blend provides a high degree of pliability, durability, and protection.

1-800-513-1618
http://www.conduitcovers.com