Electronics

Omron's S8VK-X

End users are demanding more information from their power supplies to maximize uptime and the S8VK-X delivers with real time service life information that can be monitored from a central location.

Submitted by Ray Marquiss || Valin Corporation

Robotics can be narrowed down to five types: Cartesian, Cylindrical, SCARA, 6-Axis and Delta. Each has specific elements (speed, size, workspace) making them ideal for certain applications. Knowledge of each type can help machine designers choose the best robot for their process. Learn more.

22 Series Ultra High Purity Fluoropolymer Valves

These new ultra clean valves offer increased flow and provide better seat sealing for enhanced leakfree performance and greater safety. They are designed to deliver the highest flow in the smallest package available.

MiniButtweld™ Fittings

Parker UHP fittings are designed as leak-free components for applications where ultra-high pure applications are required. MiniButtweld™ fittings provide compact ultra-high pure designs for use with orbital weld equipment. Their unique machining and surface enhancement prevent outgassing and inhibit corrosion.

VacuSeal™ Fittings

VacuSeal™ Metal Gasket Face Seal Fittings provide extremely high leak integrity, making them suitable for use in critical applications where ultra-high purity conditions are required, such as semiconductor tool hook-ups, valve manifold boxes (VMBs), and gas distribution systems.

Ultra-High Purity (UHP) Metal Face Seal and Weld Fittings

Introducing a new, competitively priced line of metal face seal and weld fittings from Parker, designed for ultra high purity (UHP) semiconductor applications such as manifold boxes, gas cabinets and tool hookup.

Submitted by John Brokaw || Valin Corporation
Don't Just Shelve It: Care for Spares

We think of routine care and maintenance of a system to stave off failures as standard practice, but what about preventive maintenance of the replacement parts used when the system does fail?

Submitted by Brian Lu || Valin Corporation
Aluminum Framing Work Stations

Using lean principles in manufacturing is an important element when trying to reduce waste, control costs and ensure timely deliveries to customers. However, this concept of trimming back unnecessary work and reaping the production benefits can also be applied at an individual level in production lines or assembly rooms.

Machinery safeguarding represents one of the best investments on the plant floor. For example, in a study conducted by the Liberty Mutual Group for the US, 61 percent of executives say they save $3 for every dollar invested in safety equipment and programs.

Submitted by Jeremy Miller || Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin multi-axis gantry system

Employing flexible automation technology now is vital for companies to sustain growth, keep a diverse range of products flowing through their lines, and minimize downtime with product changeovers. Advances in industrial technology and the evolution of automation has been unprecedented. Learn more.