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Hydraulic Valves

Troubleshooting Challenge: Regenerative Circuit Not Working on a Molding Machine

A molding machine using a regenerative unloader circuit was opening and closing at twice the closing speed rate, and attempts to fix the problem were unsuccessful.
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Controls & Instrumentation

Air logic upgrades composites manufacturing

For more on the basics of controls using air logic, read our Basics article now.
Hydraulic Valves

Updated hydraulic presses save O-ring maker money, time

Company saves nearly $200,000, makes more parts, and increases sales by upgrading existing hydraulic presses.
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Plastics & Injection Molding

Transfer Arm Breaks The Mold

Moving preformed objects from oven to mold, and finished bottles from mold to conveyor in manufacturing is often accomplished with transfer arms.
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Hydraulic Valves

Electrohydraulic control in plastic parts production

Figure 1. A P/Q controller controls hydraulic flow and pressure through a servovalve and ensures a smooth transition when operation changes from speed control to pressure control...
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Hydraulic Valves

Electrohydraulics in Parison control

Parison control is used in plastic blow-molding machines to achieve optimum and uniform wall thickness of continuously extruded profiles. This can be accomplished with zero-lapped...
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Seals

To boost life and reliability, don't skimp on seals

Because injection molded plastics involve high pressures and temperatures, seals must be able to withstand these adverse conditions. Seals are among the least expensive components...