Contributed by Troy Sanders | National Sales Manager | Fabco-Air When your operation calls for a pneumatic actuator, you’ll find a wide range of products available from various manufacturers. But because no two applications are alike, you must weigh several considerations before selecting and ordering an actuator. This article will discuss the different cylinder types […]
Fabco-Air launches new online shop
Fabco-Air is pleased to announce its new webstore (shop.fabco-air.com). Partnering with KYKLO, a content and e-commerce solution for the electrical, automation, fluid and energy industries, the Fabco-Air webstore has been designed to be a one-stop shop for all our standard products to streamline the product selection, quoting and ordering processes for customers and distribution partners. […]
Cylinders take the stage: 3 technology presentations at the FPTC 2019
Cylinders — whether they are hydraulic or pneumatic — are critical components in most fluid power applications. Cylinders are the workforce in any linear application — mobile, industrial or pneumatic — and they create the mechanical force in a linear motion to move loads. That’s why it’s no surprise that three of our presentations at…
Festo acquires component manufacturer Fabco-Air
Festo announced that it has acquired Fabco-Air, Gainesville, Fla., a manufacturer of pneumatic automation components. The acquisition is the latest in a series of investments to support sales growth in North America. Fabco-Air’s NPT pneumatic cylinders are applied by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on new machinery and systems as well as replacement components in the […]
Pancake cylinders from Fabco Air offer short strokes for compact spaces
The Pancake cylinder is a particular type of pneumatic actuator designed to satisfy the need for short stroke, low profile, compact air cylinders that fit in tight spaces. The original Pancake cylinder was invented in 1958 by Al Schmidt, and today it remains a mainstay in the compact air-cylinder market. This round-body cylinder has a […]
Why compact air cylinders are still important
The “less is more” trend seems to be prevalent in the pneumatic actuator market, as real estate on OEM equipment is at a premium. Compact air cylinders go back to the late 1950s, and satisfy the need for short stroke, low profile, compact actuators that have to fit in very tight spaces. In fact, this […]
Cantilevered jaw arrangement avoids interference
The LPG gripper from Fabco-Air handles oversize parts and heavy loads up to 300 lb. This gripper is an adaptation of Fabco-Air’s EZ Series linear slides; its jaws are a pair of tool bars. An integral, double-acting air cylinder drives the shorter jaw bar and inboard pair of guide shafts. A double rack and pinion […]
After Humphrey line acquisition, Fabco-Air releases new stainless steel, disposable cylinders
Fabco-Air Inc., which recently acquired the Humphrey Stainless Steel, Disposable Cylinder product line, also included the Volume Chamber product line as well as all relevant cylinder accessories in the acquisition. Now, Fabco-Air is unveiling the H-Series product line. The H-Series is completely interchangeable to the previous version offered by Humphrey. In an effort to make the […]
New environments challenge pneumatic cylinders
The biggest change pneumatic cylinders have seen in the past couple of years has been environment-driven. Engineers are requiring better performance from their cylinders and they’re requiring it in much more demanding applications. These environments include, but are not limited to, medical, hydroforming, foundries, food processing and packaging and others. These demanding environments are pushing…
Fabco-Air, Inc. Releases New OEM NFPA Air Cylinder Line
Fabco-Air, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the new OEM NFPA Cylinder Line. The FCQN Series combines cost-effectiveness with proven dependability. It is a repairable NFPA Interchangeable cylinder line that is specifically designed to give consumers an economical alternative. The product line is loaded with standard features. In fact, the cylinders automatically come…
Get a Hold on Pneumatic Grippers
by Paul J. Heney, Editorial Director Grippers grasp or enclose parts for transfer, insertion, or assembly in a variety of manufacturing situations. Pneumatic grippers provide their motion and actuation by introducing compressed air into a chamber of the device and powering a piston or a rolling diaphragm attached to a rod. The resultant motion of…
Fabco-Air’s Wide Opening Grippers
FKHL Series has hard-coated aluminum body and dual piston mechanism with rack & pinion synchronized fingers that deliver high forces. Rod scrapers protect shafts that ride on oil impregnated, steel encased sleeve bearings. Magnetic piston is a standard feature enabling “open” and ”close” position sensing with optional sensors. Fabco-Air, Inc. www.fabco-air.com Pneumatic Tips
Fabco-Air’s Toggle Type Grippers
Grippers are ideal for heavy work pieces. A toggle mechanism holds work piece securely even during pressure drops. Standard magnetic piston enables position sensing. Optional sensors feature surge suppression, polarity protection, LED indicator, and extremely fast switching speed. No extra lubrication is required. Tapped mounting holes on 5 surfaces facilitate mounting. Fabco-Air, Inc. www.fabco-air.com Pneumatic Tips
Fabco-Air’s Low Cost Angular Grippers
Compact design makes new grippers ideal for handling small parts in confined areas. Choose from 4 bore sizes 10 to 25mm. Magnetic pistons are a standard feature enabling “open” and “close” position sensing with optional sensors located in slots along the body. Lubrication is not required. Hard-coated aluminum body insures abrasion and corrosion resistance. New…