Actuator Technology Center

Don’t Buy Any Air Filter For Your Room Without These Useful Tips

admin — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:05:03 +0000

It's been discovered that most of a human being's life is spent inside the room. Also, we have been told by experts that the pollution in the room is more than that of the outside. In other words, unless you get room air filter you may be exposing yourself and the entire family to respiratory d...

Always Beware of that Latex Glove!

admin — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:01:03 +0000

There is a wide variety of allergies that affect many different age groups. For instance, children are sometimes allergic to latex or natural rubber products. This allergy occurs when items containing latex touch the mucus membranes including such parts of the body as the mouth, bladder, genitals...

Gantry and X,Y tables

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:05:04 +0000

Precise work requires the right equipment and when it comes to gantry and xy tables there are a lot to choose from.

The X, Y standard laser table range from a 15"x 15" to 51" x 100" in size. Many companies who produce these tables offer a wide range in configuration so that the customer...

Seven Steps To Selecting The Right Air Cylinder

admin — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:03:06 +0000

What do you need to know to select the right air cylinder from the huge variety available in the industrial marketplace? Here is the answer.

How much force do you need to move the object you wish to move?

You'll need to know the weight of the object. Consider what the object b...

It’s FRL on Purpose, Folks!

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:03:01 +0000

FRL is an acronym for Filter, Regulator and Lubricator, devices used to "condition" the compressed air from a compressor before it gets to your application be that through an air valve to air cylinders, powering air tools and so on.

When called in to troubleshoot a complaint from a client...

The Difference Between AC and DC Electric Motors

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:04:03 +0000

There are two main types of electric motors. There are direct current or DC and alternating current or AC motors. The reference of DC or AC refers to how the electrical current is transferred through and from the motor. Both types of motors have different functions and uses. Dc motors come in two...

Why Use A Compressed Air Regulator

admin — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:04:01 +0000

If you purchase a "do-it-yourself" type air compressor, or if you purchase any type of air compressor for that matter, check to make sure that it comes with an Air Regulator. If not, purchase one. You will be glad you did!

An air regulator is a device that lowers the downstream air pressu...

Charge Up With an Ionic Air Cleaner!

admin — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:05:00 +0000

Similar to an ozone cleaner, an ionic air purifier also uses an electrical charge to alter oxygen atoms in the air. There is often confusion between ionic air cleaners and ozone air purifiers. The main advantage of the former is that an ionic air cleaner will not only clear your home of odors and...

Useful Guide On Air Filter Manufacturers

admin — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:02:03 +0000

There are many air filter manufacturers on the market. And this is not surprising since the demand for air filters has been on the upward trend for many years now. The demand is premised on the fact that clean and fresh air is needed all around us. We need it for our continual existence.

As...

Attending To Your Air Filter Duties

admin — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:02:01 +0000

The air filter is one of the parts and components of your car that you do need to change regularly. After all, it is one of those parts that really do a messy kind of work. Remember that one of its main functions is to actually prevent particulate matter from entering important parts of your engi...

Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors They’re Everywhere

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:02:01 +0000

When a business owner decides to invest thousands of dollars in a compressed air system, he is going to be looking for quality, dependability, and a manufacturer he can trust over the long haul. While Ingersoll Rand has had its ups and downs as a company, it has been in the compressed air system ...

Robotic Arms and Robotics

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:04:02 +0000

The word robot comes from the Czech word "robota", meaning "forced labor." The stuff of science fiction robotics in the 21st century is different than your parents or your grandparents' ideas of robotics. What used to be thought of as futuristic improbability is now becoming a reality.

Suck it Up, the Dust and the Savings!

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:02:01 +0000

Have you noticed that lately your furnace has been switching on more often? This is probably a sure sign that your furnace air filter needs replacing. Since most furnaces take the required air from outside, they must draw that air through a filter to ensure efficient operation of your furnace. Si...

The Importance of Home Air Filters

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:02:04 +0000

Many people are not aware that the air inside our homes is five times harmful than the air outside. Because of airtight home and office building constructions, the airborne pollutants are trapped inside, making the contaminated air unable to escape. Clean air is even more important inside the hom...

Is Your Home Adequately Ventilated

admin — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:04:40 +0000

If you are a home building contractor, you already know everything you need to about ventilating a home to keep it insulated and safe. Yet, many homeowners want to ensure their homes are adequately ventilated without paying hefty consulting and contracting fees each time they have a question or m...