The new 3MA and 4MA series of non-lube NFPA air cylinders from Parker's Pneumatic Division have evolved from the current 2MA series air cylinder, the backbone of the aluminum cylinder industry for the past 13 years.
The Low-Hanging Fruit in Pneumatic Systems
Posted Jul 27 2009
Filed under: Pneumatic White Paper
Compressed air has been used in industry and manufacturing processes for well over a hundred years. Virtually every plant has a compressor and uses compressed air in the manufacturing process. The supply of the raw material (the air in the atmosphere) is abundant, and compressed air is easily transported from the compressor to the point of use at the machine. It is easily understood by most people who use it and it is safe around most processes because air is generally considered to be benign in nature. It can be easily adjusted to vary the manufacturing process. So, it is easy to understand why its use in industrial manufacturing is so pervasive.
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Performance, Ease-of-Use and Reliability for the Most Demanding Actuator Applications with Parker-Origa System Plus
Posted Jun 02 2009
Filed under: Linear Actuator Pneumatic
The Pneumatics Division of Parker Hannifin announces the addition of three new product lines featuring the Parker-Origa System Plus (OSP) family of linear actuators. The OSP product line includes the completely modular and space saving OSP-P rodless pneumatic cylinders and the high speed precision OSP-E electric linear drives. Complimenting the OSP-P, Parker-Origa is also offering a range of linear rails and cassettes.
The OSP-P rodless pneumatic cylinders manage high loads and moments, equal force in both directions, service intervals up to 8000 kilometers and include an internal guide system. These cylinders have an aluminum extruded profile with double dovetail mounting rails on three sides enabling direct attachment for all modular options. This allows customers to build flexible, easy-to-install solutions such as extremely long cylinders with stroke lengths up to 40 meters.
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Compact Parker Valve Offers High Flow and Preferred Connectivity
Posted Feb 23 2009
Filed under: Pneumatic Pneumatic Valve
The Pneumatics Division of Parker Hannifin announces the release of its new Isys Micro Valve, a compact valve manifold offering high flow and Preferred Connectivity to Rockwell LogixTM Architecture. Parker designed the Isys Micro using an innovative back-to-back valve mounting style with a 42mm wide manifold that holds 4 valves and offers a 0.35 Cv flow. For easy installation, Parker sells the Isys Micro complete with all valves, fittings and mufflers. The valve is also Fieldbus ready, making it ideal for centralized or decentralized applications in markets such as packaging, process control, alternative energy systems, semiconductor, automated assembly, dairy systems, fixturing systems, and water treatment systems.
"This Isys Micro valve design offers functionality for a range of machine configurations," explains Chris Landis, Product Sales Manager, Pneumatics Division, Parker Hannifin. "The flexibility of this valve means companies can use 25 Pin D-sub connections for smaller machines or employ simple node connections for larger machines using fieldbus.
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Parker Makes Air Control EZ with High Performance Valve
Posted Nov 21 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic Pneumatic Valve
The Pneumatics Division of Parker Hannifin announces the release of its new EZ Inline Air Control Valve, a high flow, fast response 3- or 4-way valve that offers long cycle life and exceptional durability due to its balanced spool design and Parker's Wear Compensation System. The EZ Inline is a compact solution available in 16mm, 19mm and 26mm with flow from 0.8Cv to 2.4Cv. Parker streamlined the design of the EZ Inline and reduced costs by allowing customers to choose only the features and options they need for their application.
"The EZ Inline is exactly what its name proclaims - easy for ordering, installation and maintenance," explains Anna Stjarnvy, Product Sales Manager for Parker Hannifin's Pneumatics Division. "OEMs with global sourcing and assembly needs, as well as clients in industrial markets require an air valve choice that is effortless and dependable.
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Pneumatics Provide Tight Position Control
Posted Sep 07 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic White Paper
by Andrew McCarty, Parker Hannifin Corporation
Spinal cord injury (SCI) has potentially devastating consequences. As of June 2006, over 253,000 people in the U.S. had structural or functional issues related to spinal cord injuries. Evaluation of spinal implant devices requires testing systems that can replicate the complex motions and loads human joints commonly undergo. Continually improving equipment that can perform tests of strength, range-of-motion, and endurance contributes to breakthroughs in the treatment of SCI patients.
The Datum Spinal Joint Endurance Testing Machine - recently designed and built by Datum Industrial Design, Inc., North Bergen, New Jersey - evaluates evaluates how spinal joints will function in human bodies.
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Parker’s 3MA and 4MA Non-Lube NFPA Air Cylinders
Posted Jul 18 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic
The new 3MA and 4MA series of non-lube NFPA air cylinders from Parker's Pneumatic Division have evolved from the current 2MA series air cylinder, the backbone of the aluminum cylinder industry for the past 13 years.
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Sizing Pneumatic Cylinders and ISO valves
Posted Jun 24 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic Pneumatic Valve Tech Article
By Chris Landis, Valve/Vacuum Product Manager, Parker Hannifin Corporation
Look at flow coefficient, cylinder bore, and rod speed to best match pneumatic actuators and valves.
In recent years, much discussion has centered on Cv ratings (also known as capacity coefficients or flow factors) and whether or not American, European, and Japanese pneumatic-valve manufacturers rate valves the same way. With ANSI/NFPA, ISO, and JIS organizations all specifying slightly different test methods and rating criteria, the confusion is understandable.
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Parker Hannifin Pneumatic Cylinders Help Increase Palletizer Speed by 26%
Posted Jun 24 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic
St. Louis-based FKI Logistex, a leading supplier of palletizers and depalletizers to the material handling industry, needed to increase speed rates on the case turner component of some of its palletizer products in response to customer specifications.
These high-speed case palletizers operate in warehouse and distribution, manufacturing, airports, and postal and parcel applications. The A-940 inline palletizer can reach speeds in excess of 200 cases per minute.
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Are You Taking Full Advantage of Pneumatic Valve Technology?
Posted May 02 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic Pneumatic Valve Tech Article
By Chris Landis
Put advancements in pneumatic valves to work for your organizationPneumatic valves have come a long way since the development of the compressor over a century ago. Starting with large manual and mechanical valves, they migrated to individually wired electric solenoids and ultimately ended up with plug-into-the-base electronics allowing for a single multi-pin connector or fieldbus installation. Today's valves are smaller, faster and more advanced than their predecessors and offer many advantages that can be easily overlooked. With advancements in ISO valve standardization, collective wiring solutions and diagnostic capabilities, both end users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are seeing significant cost reductions resulting from multi-vendor support, wiring simplification and decreased machine downtime.
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2-Color Panel Mount MPS-32 Pressure Sensor from Parker Hannifin Automation Pneumatic Division
Posted Apr 24 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic Sensors
2-Color Panel Mount (Red-Green Display), Pressure Sensor (MPS-32) from Parker Hannifin / Automation / Pneumatic Division
The MPS-32-2 Color Panel Mount Pressure Sensor from Parker Hannifin Automation / Pneumatic Division offers a number of very desirable features demanded by our clients.
MPS-32 features include
Pressure Ranges: Vacuum Pressure: 0 to -30 in HG, Positive Pressure: 0 to 145 PSI
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XM Series Direct Acting Valve Rated for Mobile Voltage Operation Available from Parker Pneumatic
Posted Apr 24 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic Valve
Parker Hannifin Corporation offers the XM Series Inline Valve for multiple industrial applications in a variety of pneumatic markets.
XM Series direct acting valves are available in both 3-way and 4-way versions. The XM Inline Valve is a 1/8", 2-position, single solenoid, spring return 3-way or 4-way valve with AC or DC operating voltages. The 12 and 24 VDC coils are rated for mobile voltage operation.
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P5TT and P5TD Series Twin Rod Cylinders by Parker Pneumatics Division
Posted Apr 21 2008
Filed under: Linear Motion Pneumatic
Designed and built at our Wadsworth plant, the Twin Rod Cylinder provides an economical Parker solution to light duty, non-rotate and bearing-guided linear motion applications.
The P5TT and P5TD Twin Rod products feature non-rotational, light duty performance in a smaller footprint and at a more economical price point than current higher capacity guided cylinder and thruster products. This design fills a product gap for Pneumatic Division and satisfies an application need for non-rotate, light-duty, and economical thrusters and slides.
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Parker Offers New Isys Valves and Isysnet Field Bus System
Posted Apr 11 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic Pneumatic Valve
With the recent introduction of the Isysnet Field Bus System and the Isys family of plug-in valves, Parker Hannifin has developed one of the best system-linked pneumatic valve product lines available. Isysnet products feature enhanced environmental characteristics, as well as modular designs and plug-n-play electronic capabilities, increasing the speed of installation while reducing mistakes, and simplifying control applications
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Parker FRL Air Prep Units Extend Pneumatic Equipment Life and Reduce Energy Waste
Posted Apr 01 2008
Filed under: Pneumatic Pneumatic Valve
General Line FRL Air Preparation Units protect pneumatic equipment and extend operating life, as well as reduce energy waste and safety hazards in pneumatic systems. General Line Parker filters, regulators, and lubricators provide clean and precise air control for demanding applications.
F602 standard filters from Parker deliver excellent water removal efficiency in heavy-duty applications with minimum pressure drop requirement.
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Pneumatic - Parker Pneumatic Division eConfigurators
Filed under: Pneumatic
Parker eConfiguratorsTM take the 'How To Order' page from the catalog and create an interactive webpage for you to build a complete part number.
Parker divisions have created hundreds of eConfiguratorsTM in order for you to optimize the selection of Parker components. All of the Pneumatic Division's major product lines have eConfiguratorsTM.
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Parker Hannifin Offers Magnetically Coupled Rodless Pneumatic Cylinders
Filed under: Actuator
The Actuator Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation offers the P1Z Series Magnetically Coupled Rodless Air Cylinders.
The magnetic rodless cylinder is a pneumatic cylinder featuring a mobile piston fitted with annular magnets. The mobile carriage is also equipped with magnets to provide magnetic coupling between the piston and the carriage. The cylinder is attached with jam nuts, flanges or foot mounts.
The basic version of the P1Z Series incorporates features a hard-anodized aluminum carriage that is free to rotate 360º around the cylinder axis. This feature allows various mounting arrangements. The basic version P1Z Series Cylinders are available in 3 bores sizes (16mm, 20mm, and 32mm) with stroke lengths up to 2000 mm. Adjustable air cushioning is available on all cylinders.
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