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Rod locking pneumatic cylinders provide emergency locking and braking

30/06/2017

In automation applications, fail safe is a pre-requisite for any installation. In order to prevent damage to the products being assembled or manufactured, the automation system or line, or, most seriously to alleviate the risk of injury to machinery operators or those in the vicinity, any kind of pause in operation must leave the equipment in a safe state.

Minimising waste in hygienic control valve applications

30/06/2017

Manufacturing processes that operate under hygienic conditions are arguably under more pressures to increase efficiency and reduce waste due to high relative operating costs.

Hydraulic motors for the tunnel machine

05/06/2017

Machine builder Palmieri has developed a new type of machine for an unusual tunnel project in Italy. Bosch Rexroth designed and delivered the hydraulic system for it.

Cost benefits and energy efficiencies of AODD pumps

05/05/2017

Air Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps are an interesting seal-less, displacement alternative to centrifugal pumps. In this article, David Rozee of Triark Pumps explains how they work, and how their low-maintenance application is proving cost-efficient for both businesses and the environment.

Valve helps articulating boom mowers hold steady