TPT January 2007

Technology Update

to suit the space available or to offer an improved control layout. This focus on user- oriented detail extends to the gauges on the optional pressure regulator sandwich plates, which swivel for easier setting and reading. Large easy-to-read labels can be clipped on to valves and sub-bases for instant commissioning, fault-finding and identification. The VTSA terminal family includes over 150 new components, ranging from solenoid valves in all standard configurations, through sub-bases, supply-plates, end-plates and gaskets, to a wide choice of vertically stackable components and accessories such as pressure and flow regulators and hot-swap adapter plates. The VTSA family is compatible with both 18mm (ISO 02) and 26mm (ISO 01) valves. A novel design feature is the ability to combine both valve sizes in one installation without an adapter. This can save considerable installation space in the machine or control cabinet. Electrical actuation can be achieved by configuring VTSA systems with terminal boxes, multi-pin connections or Festo’s CPX modular electrical I/O system. Systems fitted with the CPX I/O system enjoy the

benefit of powerful additional diagnostics that are available via a handy plug-in MMI or via the fieldbus system to help minimise downtime, increase availability and reduce operating costs.

The MM1 is a computer controlled 2-axis machine that automates the cutting of shapes, profiles and holes in pipe with diameters of 2" to 16". The machine’s pipe bed can accommodate lengths of pipe up to 6', and additional pipe bed extensions of 8' can be added to make a bed of up to 32'. MM1 rotates the pipe on its roller bed with a three jaw chuck, while simultaneously moving a cutting torch back and forth along the pipe’s axis. Pre-programmed shapes such as saddle, hillside, lateral and mitre cuts can be made by selecting the type of cut from a menu, then entering the diameters of the pipe being processed.

Festo Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1252 775001 Email : info_gb@festo.com Website : www.festo.com

Automatic pipe cutter with up to 32' bed

Cypress Welding Equipment Inc, USA, has launched a new automatic pipe cutter.

The MM1 automatic pipe cutter from Cypress Welding Equipment fi

Irregular or uncommon shapes can be plotted, programmed and saved for future use. Cypress Welding Equipment Inc – USA Fax : +1 412 331 0383 Email : jwhite@weld.com Website : www.cypressweld.com

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