Festo learns from nature February 2012, Festo South Africa The adaptive gripper DHDG from Festo handles fruit, bulbs or other pressure-sensitive items quickly and reliably thanks to its ‘Fin Ray effect’, based on the design of the tail fins of a fish.
“If flower ...
Green compressor condensate waste management October 2011, Artic Driers International An industrial air compressor can draw in about 6200 litres of water per week generating a large amount of oily condensate when working in a 30°C ambient with a 70% RH. The after cooler and air filters ...
Festo's new Tripod robot October 2011, Festo South Africa Systems integration for faster cost-effective production.
Festo in conjunction with machine builder, IFC Intelligent Feeding Components, has made production process variability and shorter set-up times ...
Tectra introduces large-ported FRL units October 2011, Tectra Automation Tectra Automation has introduced its new robust MU series filter, regulator and lubricator (FRL). Pneumatics product manager, Erika Bennion, explains: “In addition to our mainstream service units that ...
Safe and reliable positioning of industrial equipment October 2011 Becker Mining introduces heavy duty air-over-hydraulic power pumps.
Designed for safe and reliable lifting and positioning of industrial equipment, Becker Mining Africa’s new Simplex GA9 series air-over-oil ...
A wide range from BMG Hydraulics 14 September 2011 BMG Hydraulics distributes a wide range of valves designed to withstand operation in rigorous applications and ensure reliable performance in the most demanding industries
Festo achieves lift-off August 2011, Festo South Africa SmartBird is an ultra-lightweight automated bird inspired by nature.
Festo has set the pace with its latest invention inspired by nature: the SmartBird, an ultra-lightweight, powerful automated bird. ...
Optimising production with precision spray control June 2011 Although a spray system may be a small part of an operation, spray optimisation can have a major impact on product quality and productivity. The benefits of precision spray control can be considerable, ...
Compressed air saving 1 April 2011, Radél Measuring the consumption of compressed air and detecting leakages play an important role in an efficient energy management system. The FC100-CA from Flowvision is an advanced compressed air measurement ...
High efficiency filter and regulator 21 January 2011, Spirax Sarco South Africa The MPC2 from Spirax Sarco has an air pressure gauge and tamper proof options
High efficiency filter and regulator 9 November 2010, Spirax Sarco South Africa The MPC2 filter eliminates problems due to poor air quality, provides 100% water removal at line temperature and is capable of solid particulate removal to 0,01 microns
Opt for innovative design partnerships October 2010, Festo South Africa The skills shortage in process automation design and its effects on the water and wastewater industry in SA
Ideal flow rates March 2003, Tectra Automation The LS04 pneumatic valve series from Rexroth sets itself apart with small dimensions of only 10 millimetres width and flow rates from 200 l/min up to a maximum of 330 l/min. This makes the series well ...
Pressure powered pump October 2010, Spirax Sarco South Africa Spirax Sarco’s Pivotrol PTF4 is a non-electric pump, which transfers high temperature condensate or other liquids from a low point, low pressure or vacuum space to an area of higher pressure or elevation. ...
Learning from nature 14 September 2010, Festo South Africa Festo’s Bionic Learning Network aims to use biomechatronics to transfer nature’s efficiency to automation technology
Festo helps protect valuable cargo May 2010, Festo South Africa Festo recently supplied components to Stopak for the development of an airbag inflation tool. Stopak, a specialist in the design of cargo securing methods, developed the Jumbo Inflator to inflate dunnage ...
Pressure sensor for pneumatic applications May 2010 ifm electronic’s compact PQ Series pressure sensors are designed for pneumatic applications typically found in robotics and material handling applications. The sensors precisely measure the full range ...
