WITH THE Hydraulics for You (H4U) software platform and the ctrlX AUTOMATION toolkit, Bosch Rexroth has transferred the control functions of hydraulics, which are traditionally hardware-agnostic, into hardware-independent software modules. This enables the use of apps to access the functions.

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MATARA UK, specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, has released its very first Pneumatics Product Catalogue. The new 204 page catalogue features the company's air preparation range, solenoid valves and valve islands, pilot and mechanical valves, pneumatic cylinders (built in the UK), rodless cylinders, grippers, and ancillary equipment.

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FARNELL HAS announced its participation at this year’s Manufacturing Expo, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on June 8-9. As a major sponsor, Farnell will showcase its growing industrial automation and control product range of more than 80,000 competitively priced solutions, and broad electronics portfolio, to support design and maintenance engineers.

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THE ENTIRE team at Tom Parker, including staff across the Preston Northwest HQ, those based in the Basingstoke branch and the network of Area Sales Managers covering the UK, are "immensely proud" to be celebrating the company's 50th anniversary.

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FOR ANY company looking to improve the life and energy efficiency of its compressed air system, Hi-line Industries now offers its range of class-leading Vertical Air Receivers from stock at competitive prices.

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ELESA HAS announced a partnership with Misati, whose high-performance pneumatic clamps offer exceptional clamping action in work holding, or transport of assemblies in manufacturing operations.

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LEADING UK independent specialist in pneumatics, air compressors and fluid handling equipment, Thorite has moved from its old Laisterdyke, Bradford address, to brand-new UK Headquarters as of Monday 4 January 2021.

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Engineering expertise and a swift response from Eaton Hydraulics keeps the blades turning to ensure customer continuity during pandemic

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Most industrial customers have experience of the standard Service Agreement; a one-size-fits-all answer to customer care, which is good in certain circumstances, but fails in several ways where there are some elements – and therefore cost – that some customers have very little use for.

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For many companies who need a reliable source of compressed air, the age of their compressor isn't much of a concern. However, the running cost or energy consumption of an old compressor, matched against the cost of a new one with all the latest energy-saving features should be taken into account.

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Pneumatic cylinders often require running actuators as fast as possible without introducing excessive shock or vibration, which can become demanding. Engineers generally use an air cushion to avoid any lasting damage to the cylinder, however, adjustment of these end-position cushions requires time.

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Designed for testing pressure, lubrication, bleeding air and sampling oil in a wide variety of mobile and fixed position hydraulic applications, R+L Hydraulics has added test couplings to its product portfolio.

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New from specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, Webtec, ‘An Introduction to Practical Hydraulic System Maintenance’ is a new guide for all fluid power technicians. 

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Gardner Denver distributor Direct Air & Pipework (Direct Air) has helped Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (Longleat) bring animatronic dinosaurs to life for a new exhibition.

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Pneumatics specialist Aventics now offers customers in the UK an innovative service and product portal. Available at www.pneumatics-shop.uk, the portal helps users to quickly and easily find information on components and solutions tailored to the requirements of engineers and purchasers. At the same time, the portal’s lean structures and processes speed up online order processes.

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In 2015 Camozzi Automation invested in excess of £10K in a new, fully interactive training suite at its Nuneaton, Fluid Power Centre UK headquarters, providing a purpose built environment for trainees to gain an introduction to the basics of pneumatics or for those with advanced knowledge to tackle more complex modules. To date, more than 200 trainees have used this state-of-the-art facility.

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Pneumatics specialist Aventics offers all its tools free of charge online, from configuration programs to product information, CAD data and calculation tools, up to the energy savings calculator.

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In 1997, Thorite launched its first commerce based website. Since then, the site has been redesigned three times with each redesign featuring more help sections, new products and news items than the previous version.

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UK manufacturer of high quality compressed air purification equipment, Hi-line Industries has announced that customer prices are to remain frozen for the seventh consecutive year. The company says it can do this thanks to greater product turnover and increased access to better prices as a result of rising year-on-year spend.

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Bifold offers configurable valve control products, simplified for ease of selection with the highest safety factors and reduced spares requirements, offering the highest flow at the lowest cost, with reported cost savings of 22-39%.

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