Food & Beverage

Steam vs. Electric Heating — The Basics

Most facilities in the chemical process industries (CPI) require some form of heat. The amount of heat required and the necessary level of consistency can vary from process to process. Regardless of the details, engineers must decide on a heating source that works best for a particular process.

Parker's Expanding the ACR7000 Multi-Axis Motion Controllers Family

Parker’s Electromechanical & Drives Division announced another expansion of the ACR7000 series product line. The ACR7000 series combines performance, value and scalability that exceeds OEM expectations.

Submitted by Randy Mulvaney || Valin Corporation
Silicon-Controlled Rectifier Power Controls: Worth the Investment

In terms of what matters to most in the field today, it is safe to assume that reliability, flexibility, accuracy and cost are at the top of the list. With these factors in mind, implementing a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) control system for an electric heater is often an optimal approach.

Submitted by Iwaki Air
Pros and Cons of Air Powered Pumps

When designing a pump system, the way the unit is powered must come into consideration. The two most prominent ways of powering a pump are via electrical power or compressed air.

Kyntronics SMART Hydraulic Actuators (SHA)

Fusing the Power of Hydraulics with the Precision of Servo Control SMART Hydraulics Actuators (SHA) for the Metal forming industry.

Parker ACR7000 Multi-Axis Servo Controller

Parker's ACR7000 Multi-Axis Servo Controller combines performance, value and scalability that meets and exceeds OEM expectations. The 7000 series utilizes re-imagined hardware designs, well-suited for table top and laboratory style instruments.

Motors for Extreme Environments

Valin provides quality motor products designed to perform in environments and applications where ordinary motors are unsuitable.

Submitted by Mark White || Parker

Over 90% of manufacturing facilities world-wide use compressed air as part of their manufacturing process. However, this powerful utility is not without its problems, in the form of compressed air contamination. It is therefore common practice to install compressed air filters as part of a “purification system” to ensure contaminants are reduced and the system operates in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.

Sensor Strategies to Optimize Automated Processes

Strategic implementation of sensors helps maximize a process from the start and equips operators with enough information to constantly be aware of everything happening in a line. So, what type of sensor(s) will work best for your environment?

Submitted by Tom Trinh & Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
mbConnect Remote Access for Original Equipment Manufacturer's

Looking for ways to support your systems more easily, more safely, and more quickly for your customers?  Perhaps you are wondering what remote access technology is for industrial control systems.