Automated control of water systems, whether in swimming pools, washrooms, or drinking water supplies, needs reliable equipment that minimises water hammer and the effects of dezincification. Bürkert’s Type 6213 solenoid valve achieves this and can be specified to meet even the most (more...)

New from the World Magnetics Company and available in the UK and Europe from Variohm EuroSensor, the DesignFlex PSF111 series environmentally sealed pressure/vacuum switch is designed for challenging switching tasks where dust and water ingress prevention is essential. The waterproof snap-action (more...)

Eaton has announced the launch of the Synflex Optimum family of thermoplastic hydraulic hoses and fittings, designed to work together to improve hydraulic system performance, simplify assembly and optimise inventory. With high abrasion resistance and a wide range of pressures, the Synflex Optimum (more...)

Low pulsation is a key feature of the new FP 150 from KNF. By using five diaphragms to provide smooth laminar flow, pulsation values are typically below 150mbar (at the pump outlet) at nominal flow rate and lower still depending on system configuration and running speed. The benefits include greater (more...)

Wanner’s Hydra-Cell Metering and Dosing pumps offer all the advantages of conventional metering pumps with several significant additional benefits. Hydra-Cell pumps are internationally recognised for their ‘no pulse; no problem’ accuracy and reliability for metering and dosing (more...)

Damien Moran, Field Segment Manager, Hygienic, Pharmaceutical at Bürkert, looks at some of the basic differentiators of process valves as well as some recent design developments. Control valves are used to manage the flow rate of a liquid or a gas and in-turn control the temperature, pressure (more...)

Views from Tony Baldwin CEMI, Energy and Resource Specialist, SMC Pneumatics. Compressed air, whilst utilising a ‘free’ working fluid, is one of the highest energy consuming utilities found in today’s industrial premises. Having spent 30 years in the energy field reviewing many (more...)

Camozzi Automation’s Series 23 pneumatic cylinders embrace the innovative concept of ‘auto-cushioning’ – reducing installation and commissioning time, to provide a cost-effective alternative to manually adjustable cylinders. The versatile, general-purpose cylinder is (more...)

When specialist manufacturer of tube packing solutions Cerulean decided it was time to overhaul the design of its popular FPS-1 tube packer, it called upon Festo to help simplify the design and deliver an improved, future-proof packing solution. The personal care market is a rapidly evolving (more...)

For Marstons brewery in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, replacing control valves on the main chiller system would improve reliability. However, the process control components were initially looking expensive – until a much more cost-effective solution was revealed. Replacing ageing (more...)