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Implementing IIoT and Managing Expectation

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

There is still a sizeable gap between expectations from the end user perspective and the reality of what is possible tapping into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Implementing the tools necessary is more than just flipping a switch.  There are specific challenges associated with this implementation; however, strategies have been developed to help bridge that gap.

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EC ELECYLINDER? 3-Position Mode Specification from IAI

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

Thanks to the EC ELECYLINDER? 3-position mode specification option, stops are possible not only at the forward and backward ends but also at intermediate positions. The cycle time can be shortened by stopping at intermediate positions.

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Have You Considered These Factors for Belt Drive Applications?

Submitted by Dan Dal Colletto || Valin Corporation

When applying a belt drive, especially in vertical applications that involve significant loads, understanding the design considerations and potential failure points is crucial. Here, we explore the dynamics, considerations, and best practices for deploying belt drives in such demanding situations.

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ACS's Advanced Dynamic Focus Control Solution

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

Have you ever wished for sharper, clearer focus on your samples, regardless of surface variations or dynamic conditions?  AutoFocus technology offers a transformative solution, ensuring optimal focus precision for imaging and process equipment, even in challenging environments. 

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Parker Control Tech Tour is Hitting the Road

Valin and Parker are teaming up to host an exclusive event, showcasing process control products. Explore Parker's state-of-the art 68’ expandable tractor-trailer with a customized display room featuring flow, control, pressure and corrosion control products and solutions.

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The Art of the Crossover

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

Maintaining automated machines often requires replacing parts, but this process can be complicated by discontinued components, unavailability, or shipping delays. In such cases, decision-makers may seek alternative components, a process known as “doing a crossover.”

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Seamless Transition to Certified Fuel Filtration: Parker's CDFX? Solution for EI 1583 Phase-Out

Phase out of EL 1583 SAP filter monitors has been mandated by the industry regulators. Parker's drop in solution for new and existing monitor vessels, CDFX?, guarantees removal of water and dirt from fuel without requiring any additional sensing equipment. By removing the water rather than simply detecting it, you can ensure that clean dry fuel is delivered every time, avoiding costly downtime, potential flight delays and/or removal of contaminated fuel from your aircraft.

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Electronics Matter

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

When designing high-precision automation systems, engineers often focus on the mechanical specifications of actuators, assuming that the performance listed in the datasheet is what they’ll achieve.

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