Category: Automation
Electric Versus Pneumatic Actuators: The Right One for You
Choosing between pneumatic or electric actuators is not always easy to decide. However, the two technologies are so different that one can seldom be a direct replacement for the other. While many variations exist to meet the demands of the air compressor market, there are a few key points that help you decide between electric […]
The Story Behind the Mask – 503 Fieldbus Technology Steps Up in the Fight Against COVID-19
Automation Technology Increases Production Rates for PPE We all want to do what we can during times of pandemics like COVID-19. To contribute in some way to the greater cause and make a difference to help those in need. A large manufacturing company in Minnesota strives to deliver comfortable, well-designed personal protective equipment (PPE). And […]
Aluminum Framing Solutions for the Medical Industry
Often medical staff and manufacturers experience problems with the environments they find themselves in. In recent years, there has been a quickly growing number of patients coming into smaller clinics. Even more, larger clinics are facing the need for efficient systems to move materials around the facilities. Aluminum framing solutions are perfect to create easy […]
Photoelectric Optical Sensors Increase Production Efficiency
In today’s environment, there is unrelenting pressure to manufacture products faster, more precisely, and at a lower cost per unit. As a result, industrial manufacturers increasingly try to find new ways to increase production rates while eliminating any unnecessary costs. In order to meet these needs, factory automation has become and will continue to be […]
Your Sneeze Guard Distributor
During the current times, many stores, offices, and production areas are opting for sneeze guard technology to protect all employees from infection. As governors across the nation begin opening various businesses, the contagious factor of COVID-19 doesn’t completely vanish. In addition from protecting employees from each other, the protective barriers can protect employees from customers, […]
Fieldbus Technology: Simplifying Your Automation Tasks
Fieldbus technology combines your valve stacks. In fact, Fieldbuses are able to connect multiple valve stacks onto one ethernet cable. This means you don’t need to have each of your valve stacks connected individually to a PLC. In fact, each valve stack connects to the main Fieldbus which connects straight into your Ethernet, then onto […]
Custom Engineered Solutions for Your Conveyor System
Conveyor System: From Concept to Finished Product Enter the material handling industry. Whether you are in the packaging, bottling or food processing industry, you’re probably using a conveyor. And you realize what an essential tool your conveyor is to driving production. However, have you thought about improvements to your conveyor system? Maybe you’re in the […]
Six Reasons to Consider T-Slot Aluminum-vs-Steel
Aluminum is used for a wide range of applications because it is a highly versatile metal. Also, the benefits of aluminum-vs-steel are hard to match. Light weight, strong, and corrosion-resistant, aluminum makes a formable structure. Secondly, it has an attractive appearance and is easily recyclable, making it environmentally friendly. Lastly, highly resilient, aluminum flexes under […]
Types of Pneumatic System Components
By definition, pneumatic movement means “the use of gas flowing under pressure to transmit power from one location to another”. Pneumatics is the use of pressurized gas that enables motion and that force or motion…
Modular Framing Systems Adjust to Fit Almost Any Industry
Aluminum Profiles, Fasteners and Accessories 80/20’s T-slot system is a modular framing system that helps you decrease costs, increase efficiencies, reduce waste. Aluminum systems also improve safety in a wide range of industries and solution applications. JHFOSTER (JHFOSTER) has been a leading distributor of 80/20 aluminum framing systems for some of the most complicated and […]