A compact directional pneumatic valve that can operate as two independent valves in a single body (or in conjunction with a manifold) is now available in 1/4in as well as 1/8in sizes.

A compact directional pneumatic valve that can operate as two independent valves in a single body (or in conjunction with a manifold) is now available in a new size. Originally launched by Hoerbiger-Origa in a 1/8in size, the S10 valve is now also available as a 1/4in valve. The S10 addresses user requirements for smaller valves and also incorporate many other advantages, as Hoerbiger-Origa's product manager, Jochen Krinn explained: 'In recent times, the volume market trend for pneumatic control valves has swung away from the universal standard designs (like ISO), as companies can gain a competitive advantage by using more compact, efficient and economic valve designs'.

'This is being achieved in the S10 by the adoption of new materials, better manufacturing, higher precision and optimised designs.' He said: 'The S10-1/8in is less than two-thirds the size of our equivalent standard S9 valve; yet offers a 30% increase in flow rate'.

'Its life expectancy is in excess of 25 million cycles, so can it be installed with confidence in continuous process plants where it may receive no maintenance for literally years.' Krinn enthused: 'And perhaps best of all they are up to 30% cheaper than previous models.' Hoerbiger-Origa offers the S10 in a wide range of options, variants and configurations.

All come with the option threaded ports or push-in connections, manual overrides are standard with electrically actuated versions.

There are 2x3/2, 5/2 an 5/3 way versions and a choice of mono-stable or bi-stable formats, all with nominal flow rates of 650 litre/min for 1/8in, 1100 litre/min for 1/4in, and nominal power of 1.1W.

Options include an LED indicator and external pilot air.

The simplicity of the Slop's mounting manifold design makes it compact yet able to provide a common air supply for up to 16 valves.

Several different valve functions to be combined on the same manifold, a feature with considerable cost saving potential for systems builders.

Innovations on the manifold include flow dividers and intermediate compressed air connection.

These can be set up such that one section will feed valves at one pressure and another section will supply other valves at a different pressure.

It is possible to supply maximum three different pressure zones.

This is simply achieved by setting the flow dividers at two selected points and plugging the additional pressure port in between , such that each port of the manifold can then be fed with different pressures.

Stainless steel pneumatic regulators and filter regulators are designed to withstand the harshest environments while providing highly accurate pressure regulation and filtration.

SS pneumatic and filter regulators are tough Stainless steel pneumatic regulators and filter regulators are designed to withstand the harshest environments while providing highly accurate pressure regulation and filtration. ControlAir announces a major product expansion to their line of stainless steel pneumatic regulators and filter regulators. The expansion includes adding an automatic drain option, a low temperature option for 'arctic' applications, and a new stainless steel filter.

The Type 350/360/370SS Series was designed to withstand the harshest environments while providing highly accurate pressure regulation and filtration.

The 316 stainless steel housing and filter assemblies and the fluorocarbon diaphragm construction make the Type 350/360/370SS Series compatible with sour gas and adaptable to off shore environments.

The Type 350/360/370SS Series meets all NACE standard MR-0175 requirements for corrosive resistance.

Low initial cost and minimal air consumption make these units economical to buy and operate.

The Type 350/360SS Series also provides extremely accurate and repeatable control of gas pressure.

To maximize performance, oversized valving helps the regulators achieve high flow rates with minimal pressure drop.

A tapped exhaust port permits remote venting of hazardous gases.

A low air consumption rate of 4standardft3/h (0.1m3/h) ensures economical operation.

The Type 370SS Filter removes solid and liquid particles down to 25 micron (5 micron option), producing clean compressed air.

The Type 350/360SS Series is designed to provide instrument quality air to valves, pneumatic controllers, transmitters, transducers, valve positioners, air cylinders, and a wide range of pneumatic control systems.

Applications include: oil and gas processing, both on and offshore; food; pulp and paper; pharmaceutical processing; pollution control; wastewater treatment and research projects.

The Type 350SS Stainless Steel Filter Regulator is available in 1/4in NPT and 1/2in NPT porting.

The Type 360SS Stainless Steel Regulator is available in 1/4in NPT.

There is a choice of four output ranges that provide outputs up to 150 psig (10 BAR).

Maximum supply pressure is 290 lb/in2 gauge (20 BAR).

Two 1/4in NPT gauge ports are included.

Low temperature operation for 'Arctic' applications ranges from -58 deg F to +194 deg F (-50 deg C to +90 deg C ).

An optional automatic float operated drain is available with 1/8in NPT connection for the Type 350 and Type 370 series.

Optional hardware is offered that allows direct, inline or panel mounting.

ControlAir manufactures precision pneumatic and electropneumatic controls.

ControlAir's markets include process control, semiconductor, printing and converting presses, diagnostic and surgical medical equipment, robotics, quality control, automotive, analyzers, compressors, pumps and paint equipment.

For more information, ControlAir's Web site, offers full product specifications with pdf files, product CAD drawing files, and company profile.

Featuring a long life sealing system a rodless cylinder has extremely low reported leakage rates, which ensures running costs are kept firmly under control and life exceeds 6000km.

If a new design calls for a rodless cylinder that is proven, reliable, flexible and can help to reduce machine costs then the Lintra series from Norgren could be the perfect choice. More and more OEMs are specifying solutions that offer guaranteed performance to reduce maintenance periods, lower design/running costs and to maximise machine uptime. The Lintra family has the ability to deliver these specification requirements.

Featuring a long life sealing system Lintra has extremely low reported leakage rates, which ensures running costs are kept firmly under control and with life figures in excess of 6000km maintenance periods are kept to a minimum.

For 2006 the Lintra series represents even better value for money with restructured pricing thus helping control machine build costs in today's competitive market.

Available with up to four different carriage guide systems, as an integral part of the cylinder design, Lintra features the possibility of conversion whilst on site.

It can be specified in a wide range of variations to include high and low speed options, alternative porting, double carriage, integral valves, integral brake and twin stroke options.

This wide range of application features means a more cost effective solution to the problems associated with machine function and control.

Incorporating a lightweight high strength profile barrel Lintra features high moment resistance to deflection and twisting.

Because of this it can be used as a structural member of the machine frame thus simplifying design and reducing costs.

What is more the Lintra features highly efficient internal cushioning, which gives the cylinder the ability to absorb higher levels of kinetic energy.

This reduces the need for external shock absorbers, which again simplifies machine design and reduces component count and costs.

Lite and compact versions of Lintra offer basic cylinder lengths up to 35% shorter than competitive products.

This reduces dead space resulting in cost savings whilst retaining operating performance.

Suitable for lubricated or non-lubricated operation Lintra features bores sizes from 16 to 80mm, is available with stroke lengths up to 8.5m and has a pressure range up to 10 bar.