Pneumatics & Hydraulics

June 2008

Turbo Pumps
The HiPace(TM) turbo pumps from Pfeiffer Vacuum (Nashua, NH) are available in pumping speeds from 10 – 700 liters/sec. They incorporate a new rotor design that reduces run-up time and provides high gas throughput and compression for light gases. The pumps’ rotor design provides up to 30% faster pumping speeds with up to 200% higher throughput. In addition, the pumps’ higher foreline pressure tolerance and lower weight reduces set-up costs.

The pumps are available in various drive versions, including Profibus and DeviceNet. The integrated drive electronics reduces bulky and costly cabling. The pumps can be installed in any orientation and are also available in corrosive-gas versions. For free info Visit

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April 2008

Brushless DC Pump
Thomas Products Div. (Sheboygan, WI) has introduced a brushless DC WOB-L(R) air compressor and vacuum pump for medical and other applications requiring a small-size and lightweight pump with variable output. The 250 Series pump measures 4.25 x 4.54 x 3.02 in. and weighs only 1.9 lbs. The pump features a variable output of 1,000 to 3,000 RPM utilizing an efficient brushless DC motor, and an enclosed crankcase for reduced sound, Maximum flow is 1.0 cfm, maximum pressure is 30 PSIG, and maximum vacuum is 22 in. Hg.

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October 2006

Axial Piston Pump
Oilgear (Milwaukee, WI) introduced a contaminantresistant PVWH open loop, axial piston pump. Ten sizes are available, and reach a pressure of 5,000 psi. With sleeve bearings that run on wet film and are pressure lubricated for stability, reliability, and repeatability, the unit is able to operate in special fluids. Features include: valve plate ported rear or top and bottom, SAE heavy duty shaft, high strength thrushaft availability, up to 3,000 rpm, maximum pressure of 5,800 psi, and theoretical maximum displacements ranging from 0.66 in3/rev (10,8 ml/rev) to 7.94 in3/rev (130,2 ml/rev).

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August 2006

Diaphragm Pumps
Thomas Products Div. (Sheboygan, WI) offers the Series 5002 miniature diaphragm liquid pumps, designed for all-liquid or mixed wet/dry pumping applications. Model 5002F pumps are single-head and measure 1.99 × 1.18 × 3.19". Model 5002FZ pumps are 1.99 × 1.18 × 4.88" and have twin heads. Both are oil-less. Standard materials include thermoplastic housings with ethylene propylene diene monomer diaphragms. Optional housing and diaphragm materials are available for use with aggressive media. Open flow is rated at 400 ml/min for single-head, and 850 ml/min for twin-head. Maximum pressure is rated at 40 m H2O, and maximum dry suction is 6 m H2O. Both 12 VDC and 24 VDC versions are available, with electromechanical compatibility protection included.

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Pneumatic Valve
I&J Fisnar (Fair Lawn, NJ) has released the VMP30H multipurpose mini-poppet pneumatic valve designed for controlled dispensing of low to high viscosity materials such as silicone, epoxy, rubber adhesives, and greases. The poppet design minimizes surface area and friction between the valve and the material. A diaphragm located between the driving parts and the wetted parts increases valve life. Shot sizes may be fine-tuned by turning the control knob at the top of the valve. The valve features a “suck-back” effect, where material is drawn back into the fluid body at the end of the dispensing cycle.

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June 2006

Piston Pumps
The Series 2665/2685 WOB-L piston pumps by Thomas Products Div. (Sheboygan, WI) incorporates epoxy-coated head and valve plates for exterior corrosion protection, aluminum construction, and a Teflon piston seal that remains flexible even in cold. The pumps are intended for use where fan guards are not required; Series 2685 motor and cylinder. All series 2265/2685 pumps provide up to 100 psi of pressure, and a pressure relief valve is also included. Thermally protected AC motors are of ultra-reliable permanent split capacitor design. Maximum flow for pumps equipped with 115 VAC 60 Hz single phase motors is rated at 3.68 CFM; maximum flow for pumps equipped with 220-240 VAC 50 Hz single phase motors is 3.23 CFM.

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February 2006

Collet Chuck
Lexair (Lexington, KY) has announced the Lexair/ Production Dynamics Full Bore® chuck, a mechanical-grip, air-release, front-mounted collet chuck designed to make the full spindle bore available to handle larger bar stock. The design eliminates the conventional draw tube and external actuator. Air is used only to open the chuck. Spring force holds the workpiece while it is being machined, and the part remains clamped even if air pressure is lost. Since clamping force is constant regardless of spindle speed, higher speeds can be reached during machining. Clamping force is adjustable by tightening or loosening the collet using the spanner holes.

The chuck features adjustable concentricity and dead-length positioning to allow hex, round, and square bar feeding with fast collet or pad changes. Pads are available in 1/16" increments for round, smooth stock and most sizes for round serrated, hex, and square stock. It is available in nine models with diameters ranging from 6.75" to 14".

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December 2005

Compact Cylinder
The RLQ series from SMC Corporation of America (Indianapolis, IN) is a compact cylinder with an integrated locking mechanism and air cushions. It is available in bore sizes of 32, 40, 50, and 63 mm. By using the same extrusion as the cylinder itself, the lock unit portion of the cylinder does not have unnecessary projections. The one-way lock mechanism is lightweight, allowing installation in tight spaces. The air cushion design does not require a cushion ring, and reduces the overall length of the cylinder.

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Industrial Pumps
D/G/M03 Kel-Cell® series industrial pumps from Wanner Engineering (Minneapolis, MN) feature Diaphragm Position Control technology, with Buna-n and Viton® diaphragms. The pumps can control the position of the diaphragm under a variety of inlet conditions to provide diaphragm rupture protection. The pumps provide maximum capacity of 3.0 gpm at 1750 rpm, maximum inlet pressure to 250 psi, and pressure variable to 1200 psi. They can be close-coupled to a NEMA 56c faced or metric motor, or belt-driven. The pumps are self-priming and can run dry without damage. They can be used to pump clean fluids or non-lubricating fluids, abrasive solutions, caustics, corrosives, and high-temperature fluids.

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October 2005

Diaphragm Pump
Thomas Products Division, a Gardner Denver company (Sheboygan, WI), offers the oil-less Thomas Model 1420 miniature diaphragm pump for applications requiring high flow in a compact size. The pump measures 3.41 × 1.16 × 2.96" and weighs 0.485 lb. The pump’s heads can be channeled in either parallel or series to meet specific flow and pressure/vacuum requirements. Flow is rated at 6 to 11 lpm when the heads are in parallel configuration, and up to 5.5 lpm in series configuration. Maximum pressure rating is 1 bar, and maximum vacuum rating is 23 in. hg.

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August

Shock Absorber
ACE Controls (Farmington Hills, MI) has introduced the MC 30M-Z miniature industrial shock absorber for mounting into pneumatic cylinders and rotary actuators. The MC 30M-Z features a stretch seal design and offers high-energy absorption in confined spaces. The wide effective weight ranges and self-compensating design allow it to handle a multitude of applications such as small linear slides, material handling and packaging equipment, small robotics, office and medical equipment, instrumentation, and more.
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Guided Tube Assembly
The Duff-Norton (Charlotte, NC) SuperCylinder™ adds a precision guided translating tube system their mechanical actuator components, providing a clevismounted actuator line with broad capabilities. SuperCylinder offers speeds up to 136 in/min, capacities up to 25 tons, and standard strokes up to 13 ft.

Two basic configurations are available: right angle (using a motor straight into a Cface adapter) and parallel (using a motor and gear reducer through a flange adapter). SuperCylinders come standard with limit switches; other accessories, like digital position indicators and encoders, can be specified.
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April

Pressure Regulator
The PRD regulator from Beswick Engineering (Greenland, NH) is suitable for gas and pneumatic pressure regulation applications. The non-relieving regulator is available in brass (~26.5 g), anodized aluminum (15 g), and 303 and 316 stainless steel (~26.5 g). The PRD controls output pressures from 0 to 30 psig. Maximum rated inlet supply pressure is 300 psig. Both the inlet and the outlet ports are tapped 10-32 UNF. Its design allows for in-line mounting without the need for panel mounting. Panel mounted version available.
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