Pneumatics technology is the gentle giant of power transmission in
factory automation. Compressed air is often applied for its
cushioning capabilities, providing a more subtle touch than
hydraulics...
On January 28, 2015
Welding is not a clean process. Weld spatter and water expulsion
are two inescapable byproducts. At least that’s what the managers
of three Canadian automotive plants believed before learning...
On December 23, 2014
In our last blog we introduced five ways a well-managed weld cell
contributes to efforts to maintain uptime in a
lean plant. We concluded that sometimes the innovative
creativity of people working the...
On December 17, 2014
The welding line's lean best practices separate the leaders from
the followers. The stars of such manufacturing excellence are
often found in the automotive industry, where you'll see
welding lines in...
On December 5, 2014
Pneumatic valves work in a variety of applications to control the
operation of actuators, including cylinders, clutches, rotary
actuators, and air bags. In the transportation industry,...
On October 21, 2014
Our previous post discussed how advancements in technologies such
as drives showcase certain trends in a rapidly evolving industry.
Here, let’s take a look at trends in FieldBus-based pneumatic...
On November 20, 2013
Significant breakthroughs in engineering are often the result of
efforts develop a solution to a unique problem. Nontraditional
challenges require an innovative approach; for example, how do you
move...
On November 20, 2013
In the previous blog in this series, we learned how the Chainless
Challenge “won the race” in drawing students to hydraulics like
never before. But another big winner has obviously been that...
On November 7, 2013
In about 2006, those of us who are involved in hydraulics and love
it began to worry that students were losing interest in the
technology. To better attract bright young students to hydraulics,
Parker...
On October 30, 2013
Both passenger and freight trains are expected to operate reliably
in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable. Extreme
temperatures, aggressive contamination, and shock and vibration all
do...
On September 19, 2013
Vehicles within the commercial transport sector, whether rail or
construction, are consistently expected to operate reliably in some
of the most challenging conditions. Indeed, it is crucial...
On September 17, 2013
For offshore OEMs, the space, cost, reliability and performance
benefits of single supplier, multiple technology integrated
solutions represent a sensible approach in extreme environments.
The harsh...
On August 15, 2013
Pneumatic cylinders are used in many general industrial
applications but perhaps one of the most unusual involves the
production of primary aluminum in the metal industry. Production
process Tapped...
On June 24, 2013
An accurate and advanced pneumatic mechanism installed on farm
seeders lets farmers control seed handling, seed placement and
down/up-force control. In the early part of the systems’
development, they...
On June 11, 2013
Believe it or not, a relatively small pneumatic device helps
farmers feed a hungry world as well as put more money in their
pockets. Installed on seed planters, the advanced height-control
module...
On June 11, 2013
Pneumatics is the technology of controlling pressurized gases
to create force and motion. Parker pneumatics enable and improve
machinery performance. Key markets Automotive Bus Conveyor &
material...
On June 1, 2013
