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New product from Pisco. The one way flow control valve with Indicator and Push-lock Knob is extremely compact reducing the risk of initial settings and making maintenance and replacements easier. Features at a glance:Indicator shows every 1/2 turnThe flow rate is recognized by the indicator. Turns open is on the side and top Linear flow characteris..

There is hardly any industry that has been left untouched by the pneumatic revolution. Pneumatics can be used in simple household tools and in hi-technology industries alike. They range from modest air-driven pistons such as the ones used in vessel air nippers, to impressive multi-activator mining equipment. No matter how large or small, how simple..

One of the great advantages that pneumadyne pneumatic components have over other industrial components is that they have relatively low maintenance requirements. This is because pneumatic equipment utilizes air pressure to function, and this produces less residue and results in less wear and tear than in other types of machinery. This is particular..

One of the greatest fears of anyone who owns or operates a factory or assembly line is the prospect of a shutdown. The oft-repeated phrase "time is money" is certainly appropriate in this context, and any time that an assembly line spends inactive is time where it could have been producing products to be sold for a profit. Thus, indirectly, downtim..

When reviewing an application for the purpose of developing or improving a customer's pneumatic circuit, Pneumadyne engineers are often able to consolidate components into a manifold system or valve block. This method of circuit design provides our customers with several unforeseen benefits:Consolidating pneumatic components into a valve block or m..

The terms Flow Control & Needle Valve are often interchanged resulting in confusion when it comes to product selection. The difference between the two valves is explained below.Flow Controls & Needle Valves are used to reduce the rate of flow in a leg of a pneumatic circuit, consequently slowing actuator speed. Although the basic function is flow r..

Installing a variety of components in a pneumatic circuit can be a rather time consuming job. Running various tube lengths and connecting numerous fittings also results in the potential for leak-points within the system. Pneumadyne's System 11 is an ideal method of consolidating 2 to 10 components with a common pressure source; easing installation ..

In order for a factory that generates products of any type to continually produce items and generate revenue, they must ensure that the equipment which they use in their production line is up to date and is functioning at full capacity. This generally means that all equipment used in a factory such as robotic components must be checked daily or reg..

When it comes to buying tools, whether for commercial purposes or for indulging in a hobby, it is not surprising that most people would prefer to buy pneumatic equipment instead of mechanical equipment. There are several reasons for this, the most significant being that pneumatic tools are so much easier to handle and to work with and this is becau..

Pneumatic valves function much like the brake and accelerator pedals in a modern car. An air compressor provides the power which drives the system, much like the engine does in a car. And like that engine, when the system is in operation, the air compressor is always on, even if only at "idling" speed. When a valve is open, that is like depressing ..

You stroll casually towards a supermarket or a store and the doorway senses your approach and opens up for you. A closing elevator door opens up as you rush hastily to catch it. The water-flow in a wash basin stops as soon as you move your hands away from it. A hand drier gets switched on automatically when you hold your hands under its vent. Ever ..

Automation was first conceived centuries ago when scientists came up with solutions that did not require human labor to be the main stay behind each action. Nowadays technology has advanced in every field and inventions such as the Crouzet optical sensors and other Pisco tube fittings, valves and suction cups take pneumatic technology higher ahead ..