http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com pneumatic cylinders pneumatic valves pneumatic controls pneumatic valves pneumatic cylinders pneumatic suppliers pneumatic conveying systems pneumatic systems pneumatic conveying systems pneumatic CLEVELAND, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT), one of North America's largest distributors of bearings, power transmission components, fluid power products, tools and industrial supplies, has announced the availability of its 08/09 Product Catalog. This updated master catalog includes nearly 4,000 new products, including the debut of DeWalt tools, plus more than 20,000 bearing and power transmission parts, more than 9,000 fluid power products, and an enhanced 48-page Technical Reference section that includes formulas, conversion tables, fluid power troubleshooting information and more. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14600%2etxt Spiroflow Systems, Inc. has introduced a new, economic range of flexible silos that provide tailor-made solutions for quick, efficient and safe storing a large quantity of solids and ingredients in most industries. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14582%2etxt COLUMBUS – Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher has announced that more than $18.1 million in economic development and roadwork development grants have been awarded to aid in the growth of businesses and the creation and retention of jobs in Ohio. The grants, administered by the Ohio Department of Development, were approved today by the State Controlling Board and could create 3,217 positions and retain 8,257 jobs for Ohioans. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14447%2etxt May 2008 - Sunnen's new SV-1000 vertical CNC honing machine series is based on an innovative modular design, engineered to scale up from a single-spindle machine to a fully automated multi-spindle unit for ultra-precise bore sizing and finishing. The new machine will be demonstrated at IMTS in various configurations. Designed for part diameters of 3-65 mm (0.120-2.56"), SV-1000 series machines can size bores to accuracies of 0.25 µm (0.00001"). They are ideal for diesel fuel injectors, gears, small engine cylinders/connecting rods, hydraulic/pneumatic components, and medical devices in medium to high volumes. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14421%2etxt CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA -- A simple Type 1 Support Frame High-Volume Bag Dischargers that supports the weight of the bag for safe, secure and controlled discharge of steady flowing product is available from Spiroflow Systems. The Type 1 Support Frame accommodates most types and sizes of High-Volume Bags (Flexible Intermediate Container) and can easily controlled by a single operator. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14323%2etxt Covington, Ohio - AIRAM® Press Co. Ltd., combines its engineering application expertise and in-depth press knowledge to offer a diverse range of standard and custom engineered pneumatic presses, 3 to 210 tons, capable of meeting general stamping needs, piercing, blanking, forming, cut-off, coining, embossing, laminating and assembly type operations. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14311%2etxt Parker has been able to reduce installation time and machine cost of pneumatic valve manifolds by partnering with Rockwell Automation to provide a fieldbus solution with Preferred Connectivity to the Rockwell Automation Logix™ Architecture. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14247%2etxt WHAT IS A GRIPPER? WHY USE ONE? A gripper is a device which enables the holding of an object to be manipulated. The easier way to describe a gripper is to think of the human hand. Just like a hand, a gripper enables holding, tightening, handling and releasing of an object. 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Nilfisk CFM’s A15 and A17 pneumatic vacuums were developed in response to customers’ needs for compressed-air vacuums that pack the same punch as electric-run industrial vacuums. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14223%2etxt A new, upgraded mechanical vacuum lifter for handling ferrous and non-ferrous sheet and plate, and other heavy loads without requiring external power is being introduced by Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts. Anver’s Mechanical Vacuum Lifter is self-powered and eliminates the need for electric or pneumatic power, making it totally immune to power outages. Featuring a mechanism which creates a powerful suction through the action of the lifter being lowered onto the load by a hoist, it can be operated virtually anywhere and incorporates a new 36” long ergonomic safety handle. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14217%2etxt NEW BRITAIN, CT, Parker Fluid Control Division, manufacturers of the Skinner and Gold Ring lines of solenoid valves and the Sinclair Collins line of process control valves, now offers a new line of solenoid valves designed exclusively for the car wash industry. 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Evapar represents the highly-regarded Chicago Pneumatic line of compressors, manufactured by Atlas Copco, with machines that range from 5 to 250 horsepower with both fixed and variable speed offerings. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14160%2etxt CLEVELAND--Abanaki Corporation, manufacturer of industrial oil skimmers, has announced its purchase of Aerodyne Development Corporation, which manufactures dust collection systems equipment and solid-material-handling components. http://pneumatics.industrysearch.com/cgi-bin/portal2/main.plx?file=14130%2etxt Louisville, Kentucky - Air Hydro Power, Inc. has acquired certain assets of Mosier Fluid Power of Kentucky and employed Mosier Fluid Power’s key management and sales staff. 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