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Customised automation solutions by Festo
August 2008, Festo South Africa
Industrial automation functions are diverse and often unique to specific applications. Frequently, standard components are insufficient to provide the functionality and efficiency for the required task ...

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Thrilling control: 2,4 MW of fan power keeps Dutch skydivers airborne
May 2008, Nidec Control Techniques
A new indoor skydive centre in Holland is flying high in the opinion of its enthusiastic users thanks to precise air control provided by 12 huge 200 kW fans at the base of the tower.    This maximum of ...

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Locally manufactured pneumatic cylinder
May 2008, Festo South Africa
Model ADN is an ISO-standard compact cylinder which Festo is manufacturing in South Africa. This is an addition to the company's pneumatic drive range and combines smooth running with high load-bearing ...

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Convenient pneumatics: magnetic principles detect piston position
April 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new sensors from Turck extend the recently announced BIM-UNT product family. The units can detect all magnets in standard pneumatic cylinders safely and without multiple switch points.    In addition ...

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EXAIR blows away outdated products
March 2008
Here is how you can save more than R3000 annually, by replacing one outdated air nozzle! Old style flat air nozzles deliver com-pressed air through orifices that do not always operate at maximum efficiency. ...

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Modular multipin valve terminals
February 2008, Festo South Africa
Festo has announced the launch of MPA multipin modules. The MPA valve terminal is suited for universal application in all areas of automation technology. With this addition, the multipin modules can be ...

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Air gun complies with OHSA requirements
February 2008
The new heavy duty safety air gun from EXAIR, uses air nozzles engineered for safe operation, efficient air consumption and low noise levels. The range of nozzles allows users to tailor air consumption, ...

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Keeping operators cool underground
January 2008
Recent changes to South Africa's mining legislation require operators of mining machinery to be accommodated in fully-enclosed cabins, which will protect them from dust and noise. To control the cabin ...

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Super air amplifier cools iron castings
January 2008
The problem: a foundry that produces iron castings for the automotive industry had a problem with certain hot parts that slowed their production. After pouring, the castings gradually cool by travelling ...

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Cooler castings, tighter tolerances
November 2007
Application A steel casting company is using an Exair Model 5215 Cold Gun to remove heat from steel alloy casting gates on a grinding application. The more heat they can keep from the grinding wheel ...

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Smart HART pneumatic rotary positioner
November 2007
Following process industry requests for a smart positioner with both remote control and monitoring capabilities, engineers from pneumatic technology company SMC, have met the challenge with their latest ...

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Myths and truths: compressor efficiency and variable speed drives
October 2007
Before spending capital on a VSD compressor, careful analysis of the compressed air requirements of the application is crucial

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Festo simplifies robot pneumatics
October 2007, Festo South Africa
Simplification was the top requirement of ABB. Festo utilised its MS series of flexible service units to offer a single module for all robot types, providing a complete, ready-to-install solution that ...

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Lightweight pneumatic valves
October 2007
Certain machine and system applications in a variety of industries require especially light and compact pneumatic valves. Rexroth, locally represented by Tectra Automation, delivers a precise solution ...

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Air service units push profitability
August 2007, Festo South Africa
Pneumatic components have become indispensable in the operation of efficient mechanisation and automation processes. The most crucial element in the optimal functioning of these pneumatic systems is compressed ...

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Blow that machine screen clean!
August 2007
Exair's Window Blowoff systems give the machine operators a clear view of the part and the machining operation when coolants or cutting fluids are used. A clearer view allows machinists to make better ...

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Air operated device recovers losses
August 2007
The Exair Reversible Drum Vac is a safe, maintenance-free way to recover coolant, hydraulic oils, liquid spills, sludge and chips, tramp oils and wastewater. The compressed air operated system attaches ...

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Air knives give fans the cold shoulder
July 2007
A manufacture of automotive electronics had a problem cooling computers as they exited a wave soldering machine. In order to be handled and tested, the computers needed to be cooled to 27°C. Initially, ...

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Cut, blow and spray for cars?
June 2007
Car bodies are primer coated, then sanded before entering the paint booth. Priming dust, attracted to the car body by a static charge, creates imperfections that are captured and magnified in the painting ...

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Sawmill optimisation can save millions
May 2007
Sawmills in particular can benefit from a constant system pressure and the correct setting for cylinder end position cushioning

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