【Vol.88】Quick exhaust counters condensation

When a room is warm, but the outside is very cold, condensation occurs due to the temperature difference. At home, a lot of condensation occurs on the window, causing molds to grow.

【Vol.87】Standard valves for Chemical liquids

There are many kinds of fluids. The CKD fluid control device has valves that can be used for chemical liquids such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and nitric acid, as well as water, steam, and vacuum.

【Vol.86】Component-based safety measures

The international standard ISO 13849-1, which specifies the principles and performance required for the machine safety control system, was drastically revised in 2006 and requires evaluation from the category to the performance level (PL).

【Vol.85】Announcing the Release of a Batteryless Absolute Encoder!

In our lineup, we offer the ERL2 / ESD2 and ESSD / ELCR Series electric actuators driven with stepping motors which are very user friendly. However, since an incremental encoder was installed, it was necessary to return to the origin each time the power was turned ON.

【Vol.84】Realizing "Gripping" and "Measuring" with pneumatic hands

This industrial robot plays an active role in various settings such as welding, conveyance, assembly, and inspection processes. You will most likely encounter it often in the near future.

【Vol.83】Dryer for supporting the air in the factory

Moisture is contained in the air. When air is cooled, the moisture condenses to form droplets. These droplets find their way into control circuits, creating malfunctions, and freezing issues during the winter.

【Vol.82】CKD Supporting Rechargeable Battery Manufacturing

“Rechargeable batteries” are used not only in home appliances such as mobile phones and digital cameras, but also in automobiles. They are an essential part of our lifestyle.

【Vol.81】No tanks required. Easily produce nitrogen gas.

Nitrogen is used in various applications.In the liquid state, nitrogen is used for cryopreservation and treatment of explosives.

【Vol.80】Attain more data through IO-Link compatibility

There are various communication systems and communication compatible products available for Smart Factories. Although CKD's directional control valves and sensors support various communications such as CC-Link and EtherNet, we will take this opportunity to introduce to you the IO-Link system.

【Vol.79】Notification of Element Replacement! Oil Mist Filter

Are filter elements regularly replaced? Regular replacement will maintain the cleanliness of the air and prevent the equipment from deteriorating or malfunctioning.

【Vol.78】Great points of Electric Actuators!

Pneumatic cylinders and electric actuators are both linear drive devices, but what is the difference? I will show you why electric actuators are popular.

【Vol.77】Vibration resistant cylinder switch.

Answering the prayers of those who want to rid of unexplained stops, is our cylinder switch. One of the causes for unexplained stops is due to the switch moving from equipment vibrations. The deviation causes the switch not to be detected and the equipment stops.

【Vol.76】Constant applied pressure.A Buffer unit that replaces spring buffers.

In most cases, the conveyance of small parts and substrates such as ICs and capacitors are done with adsorption units. Those using spring buffers need to have a look at our buffer unit with constant damping pressure and low dust generation.

【Vol.75】Completely exhaust residual pressure.The first step to securing a safe workplace.

When conducting maintenance to machinery, it is necessary to fully remove any air pressure (residual) inside. Even if you remember to stop the pressure supply to the machine or its operation, there are many cases where workers forget to remove the residual pressure still in the equipment.

【Vol.74】Eliminate your hydraulic problems!

Hydraulics are used in equipment that utilizes large forces. However, as many factories also incorporate pneumatic components, most places are using both hydraulic and pneumatic sources.