Pneumatic systems use pressurized air to generate motion in many industrial applications, such as air-powered tools, end of arm tooling on robots, automated equipment and motion control systems. Pneumatics are widely used throughout industry and manufacturing because they are an effective, efficient and safe means of achieving movement and control. However, for pneumatic systems to […]
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Pneumatic, or compressed air-driven, systems have been used to achieve mechanical motion in industrial machinery for over 100 years and, in more recent times, pneumatic systems have advanced, expanding the range of pneumatic applications to include robotics, automated industrial equipment, processes and motion control in a variety of industries. The popularity of pneumatics stems from
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Similar to the way in which muscles in the human body enable motion of the arms, legs and other body parts, actuators facilitate mechanical movement. As a matter of fact, nearly every piece of industrial equipment relies on actuators to generate the motion needed to properly operate; however, the actuator used differs from application to
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Chances are if you work in an industrial facility, you’ve handled tools and equipment that are powered by a pneumatic system. These simple, yet powerful systems use clean, dry compressed air to create mechanical motion that powers tools, machinery and industrial automation systems. Learning about the components involved in a pneumatic system and how they
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Although electrical control panels are an integral component in automated equipment as they include a combination of electrical devices that distribute power to control the mechanical functions of industrial machinery, most facilities put them in place and then largely ignore them. This can be a dangerous and expensive oversite. Replacing an aging control panel with
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Melt Flow Index testers, also known as extrusion plastometers or Melt Flow Indexers, are used by plastic processors to determine the melt mass flow rate (MFR) and melt volume flow rate (MVR) of a plastic melted mass. The test measures the melt flow properties of virgin, compounded and post-process thermoplastics at a particular shear stress.
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Many industrial organizations are interested in improving efficiency, safety and productivity through the use of robotic automation but waffle on taking the first step. Understandably, the decision to invest in technology can be intimidating, especially when robots are new or unfamiliar to the facility and the project carries a significant capital investment. Before making any
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Most often used to measure pressure in fluid power applications, pressure transducers are usually specified with an allowance for over-pressurization and can operate trouble-free in a fluid power system that experiences mild pressure spikes from time to time. However, in some instances, pressure events will exceed normal operating pressure limits, causing a permanent shift in
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Industrial facilities can be a dangerous place for employees. In addition to the usual trips, slips and falls, fast-moving equipment and hazardous areas in manufacturing facilities present the potential for accidents and injuries. The use of robots can help improve the safety record of industrial workplaces by filling in for and safeguarding human employees in
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Industrial presses, cutting and power tools and machines with rotating or fast-moving parts are accidents waiting to happen, yet a lack of proper machine guarding is one of the most cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations each year. Safety precautions may be one of the best investments for an industrial facility, as they
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