Month: March 2021
What Is Electric Motion
Electricity is a relatively new player in the actuation market. Where hydraulic and pneumatic motion has existed for centuries and came into prominence in the early 20th century, electric motion only started to develop at the onset of our modern technological era. How Electric Actuators Work Electric actuators most commonly pair with motors to provide […]
What Are The Differences Between Cobots & Other Robots?
On a recent podcast, Dustin Hrubetz, JHFOSTER’s Manager of Robotic Distribution and Industrial Application, talked about a few differences between cobots and other robots. He also discussed some of the applications cobots (collaborative robots) are being used for in current markets. In this blog post, we are going to talk further about these topics. Keep reading […]
What Are The Most Common Repairs For An Oil-free Air Compressor?
One of the benefits touted for oil-free air compressors is reduced maintenance. While there are differences in what oil-free and oil-injected compressors need, neither type will provide reliable operation with no maintenance at all. What’s more, while oil-free compressors may need less frequent attention it might be argued that they need overhauling more often. Here […]
How Do I Choose An Oil-Less Air Compressor?
In the market for a new oil-less air compressor or expanding or building a new facility that you’ll need to adequately outfit with such a device? The last thing you want to do is just pick one and roll with it. When it comes to industrial air compressors, selecting the correct one is essential, or […]
How Long Does It Take To Install A Compressed Air System?
Whether you’re looking to power tools in a machine shop or equipment on the factory floor, a compressed air system can help streamline productivity and efficiency in an industrial environment. But unlike the portable air compressors that you may have around the home to inflate tires and power certain handheld tools in your workshop, a […]
How Do I Control Contaminants In My Compressed Air System?
Contaminants in compressed air are bad for business. They degrade product quality, impair the safety and efficiency of manufacturing equipment, and can sicken customers and end users. Fortunately, there are proven methods and techniques for taking them out before they affect anyone’s health or the financial bottom line. Before detailing these though, it is important […]
How Often Should Industrial Air Compressor Filters Be Replaced?
An air compressor filter keeps debris and other contaminants from reaching the rest of the system. This keeps compressed air clean and also prevents damage to your compressed air system caused by the contaminants. This means more efficiency for you and a decreased chance of expensive shutdown. Replacing your filter on time prevents your filtration […]
5 Industries that Could Benefit the Most from Automation
Automation is here to stay and make production faster and processes more efficient for all. While its impact is widespread across a variety of industries, there are a few that will experience incredible growth from effective automation integration and the proper implementation of all equipment and parts. These industries are evolving rapidly thanks to the […]
4 Industries that Could Benefit the Most from Robotics
According to the International Federation of Robotics, the United States is the leading user of industrial robots in the Americas, with approximately 293,200 robots currently in operation over a wide range of industries. However, robots have not just reached American companies. The adoption of human-robot collaboration is on the rise with nearly 2.7 million robots […]