Application Spotlight
Parts are fed down a conveyor where a Series SxL/SxH Slide extends to eject an incomplete part from the line. The complete parts continue to a pick and place assembly performed by a Series GRW Gripper and slide combination. Vertical motion for the assembly operation is created using a Series SxL/SxH Slide and horizontal motion is achieved with a...
Norgren turns up the heat in steel rolling mill emergency
When any facility suffers a major fire this can be seen as a disaster but when the fire is in the main control panel for a flat steel rolling mill that produces 84% of South Africa’s annual flat steel requirements this could be described as a potential crisis. This is exactly what happened at Iscor’s Vanderbijlpark steel works in...
Series GRF Gripper Used in Lathe Loading Operation
Parts are fed down a conveyor to an automated part handler. The Series SM Slide moves the lower assembly horizontally above the conveyor belt. The Series STP Slide provides vertical motion and lowers the handler so that the Series GRF Gripper, attached to a Series RI Rotary Actuator, can grasp a part. The Series RI Rotary Actuator then rotates...
Norgren and Johnston Sweepers combine to make sweeping changes
When Johnston Sweepers, the world’s leading supplier of road sweeping vehicles, were looking to improve both the efficiency and design of its systems locker they were looking for a partner that could deliver the all important competitive advantage they needed. Operating in a highly competitive industry keeping the all-important time to market to a minimum is critical for Johnston Sweepers....
Series SFP Slide Ideal for Applications Requiring Long Travel
In this pick and place application, a Series SL Slide in the vertical position moves four Series GRS Grippers down to a conveyor. The Series GRS Grippers remove four parts. The Series SL Slide moves the grippers up as a Series SFP Slide transports the group over to another conveyor. The Series SL Slide lowers the grippers and parts...
Custom valve island prototyped in just 10 days
When semiconductor machine manufacturer STS required an ultra-compact valve island to drive actuators and control the flow of process gasses into its machines, global pneumatics expert Norgren created the perfect custom prototype in just 10 days. STS is a leading manufacturer of specialist machines that are used in semiconductor manufacturing. The machines are used to etch away materials or deposit...
Larger 303SS Air Conveyor Converts Standard Pipe to Convey in Corrosive Environments
EXAIR’s new Type 303 Stainless Steel 2-1/2 NPT Threaded Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a powerful conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials. They are ideal for food, chemical, pharmaceutical and medical processes or areas likely to be wet and corrosive which require the benefits of 303SS including excellent chemical and corrosion...
New Signal Operated Air Pressure Relay Offers Precise Control with High Forward and Relief Flow Capacity
Ideal for Pneumatic Counter Balance Applications AMHERST, NH, USA – ControlAir LLC, a leading manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, today announced the introduction of the new Type 7150 Precision Air Relay. The Type 7150 is a high precision, multi-stage pressure relay offering fine adjustment and maximum stability under variable operating conditions. High resolution output control combined with...
New Servo-Electric Driven Gas Booster Promises Smart, Clean, Efficient Operation
New electric-powered units offer high pressure, high flow rates along with advanced remote monitoring capabilities. Burbank, CA (February 6, 2020) – Haskel, a global leader in high-pressure solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newest technology – a servo-electric driven gas booster. The gas booster, named Q-Drive, establishes a new category of advanced electric gas boosters and...
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Big changes are taking place in the Public Service Vehicles sector as the full implications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 are being implemented. The whole purpose of the Act is to give equal access to bus and coach services for people with disabilities. Currently, there are some 10.7 million people of pensionable age, and this figure is expected to rise...
