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How Do I Size and Select Electric Linear Actuators?

The Motion Control Show provides a crash course of free education online with video courses on topics in industrial electromechanical automation which is great for automation, mechanical and electrical engineers and technicians to reference and fill in gaps in their knowledge.

Submitted by Rick Frauton || United Electric Controls
Preventative Maintenance and Self Diagnostics

Instrumentation operating in the hazardous areas commonly found in petrochemical refineries are subject to challenging conditions. Preventive maintenance is essential to the safe and proper operation of refineries.

Stabilized Bromine Sensors

Walchem's Stabilized Bromine Sensors offer a cost-effective and reliable solution to your control requirements. The sensors continuously and directly measure the chemical concentration, without the use of reagents. Learn more.

Submitted by Iwaki Air
Pros and Cons of Air Powered Pumps

When designing a pump system, the way the unit is powered must come into consideration. The two most prominent ways of powering a pump are via electrical power or compressed air.

Walchem Software Upgrades

Walchem has added a ton of new features to their W100, W600 and W900 Series controllers built around requests from their customers.

Parker ACR7000 Multi-Axis Servo Controller

Parker's ACR7000 Multi-Axis Servo Controller combines performance, value and scalability that meets and exceeds OEM expectations. The 7000 series utilizes re-imagined hardware designs, well-suited for table top and laboratory style instruments.

Contamination Prevention and Safety | Semiconductor Industry

UE Precision Sensors worked with leading semiconductor manufacturer's to create state-of-the-art products that assist with contamination prevention and safety by monitoring pressure, flow, level and temperature at all times.

Iwaki Air 3/8″ TC-X 100/101 Series Pump

Iwaki Air's 3/8” TC-X 100/101 Series pump is great for drum unloading where frequent start/stop actions are required. Available in a metallic or non-metallic body with endless diaphragm possibilities, this series drops into the Yamada DP-10 footprint.

XtreamSorb

Traditional process stream carbon adsorption has utilized relatively large loose carbon granules. The carbon granules are typically held within replaceable filter canisters.

Motors for Extreme Environments

Valin provides quality motor products designed to perform in environments and applications where ordinary motors are unsuitable.