Here are some tips to properly identify pneumatic fitting and component sizes when working on or retrofitting existing older machines. Contributed by Kevin Kakascik, Technical Marketing Engineer, AutomationDirect It’s just another typical day in your operations office, located right off the manufacturing floor. Demand for the company’s product is very high and the entire production […]
Product guide simplifies tubing and barbed fitting installation, removal
Tubing assembly and removal may seem simple, perhaps even trivial, until you have to do it yourself or you are responsible for writing assembly instructions. This is why Beswick has created its “How to install and remove polyurethane tubing when using barbed style fittings” product guide. It provides step-by-step installation and removal tips, complete with […]
Composite DOT fittings for pneumatic D.O.T. SAE J844 tubing
Composite D.O.T. push-in fitting from Poyconn are designed for use with the company’s pneumatic D.O.T. SAE J844 tubing. Their bodies are made of composite while the threaded head sections are made of brass. These fittings are rated for pressures from 0 to 145 psi and for temperatures from –40 to 140° F or –40 to […]
D.O.T.-approved push-in brass fittings
D.O.T.-approved push-in brass fittings from Polyconn are for use in many air-operated operations in vehicles, from air brake connections to gearshifts and windows and door locks to air operated seats and air horns. They are easy to use — simply push the fitting into the tubing for quick connection — no tools or loose parts […]
Barb fittings for miniature pneumatic control applications
Corrosion resistance and easy installation in small spaces make metal barbed fittings from IMI Norgren the ideal choice for a wide array of industrial automation uses including dispensing systems, gas sampling, and spraying systems. They are also used extensively in life science applications from laboratory equipment to medical devices. A single barb design allows for […]
What are the best pneumatic fittings for my application?
When looking for connectors for your pneumatic systems, it is important to understand what type of connection is being made. Fittings can be used to connect pneumatic tube, pipe or hose and each connection requires specific fittings. Pipe fittings, push-in fittings, barb adapters, compression fittings, and quick-connect fittings are some of the most common types […]
Ideal Tridon completes acquisition of ZSi Foster
Ideal Tridon Holdings Inc., a portfolio company of Snow Phipps Group, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ZSi-Foster Acquisition Corp. from Pfingsten Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Canton, Mich., ZSi-Foster is a specialty manufacturer and supplier of pipe, hose and conduit support and fastening solutions including clamps, […]
Miniature 10-32 compression fitting for use with 1/32-in. OD tubing from Beswick
Reducing dead-volume and overall component size to improve product performance can by achieved by switching to smaller diameter tubing. You may have considered switching from 1/8 or 1/16 in. OD tubing to ultra-miniature 1/32 in. OD tubing but have not switched yet because you were not certain how to connect to the smaller 1/32 in. […]
An insight into AIGNEP’s business
Joseph Quinn, regional sales manager for the western region of AIGNEP USA and I spoke recently about the company’s products. “We’ve found that distributors of hose product also run into customers that require pneumatic connectivity,” he said. “So what we sell is product that connects pneumatic systems to valves and cylinders from the compressor. We […]
Guide helps to select the proper pneumatic fitting
A new guide from Beswick Engineering Co. explains the various choices faced when you are selecting pneumatic fittings for your product. There are three common fitting types: barbed, push-to-connect, and compression. Each has advantages and disadvantages. How will you select the best type for the long term success of your design? The Beswick Fitting Selection Guide […]
