The cleanliness requirements in the food industry are particularly high. Therefore, components must not only meet the appropriate conformity certifications but also withstand cleaning to the highest standards—and at the same time, prove their performance. With the JSY5000-H series, automation specia…

For suction, transfer, pulverization, or to promote liquid media such as cleaning or cooling agents, process pumps are used industry-wide. These are increasingly subjected to high demands: from small space and weight requirements to reliability and process safety, up to high performance with low ene…

If precise, quiet and dynamic linear movements are required, linear guide rail systems are indispensable. For special applications, Ganter has now produced its modular system in stainless steel.

Even if they might appear so at first glance, not all linear guide rail systems are the same. The differen…

Whether for Pick-and-Place, packaging and palletizing, or conveyor lines: vacuum generators are used in many applications. Engineers are always faced with the challenge of ensuring high performance and process safety, as well as a space-saving and lightweight machine design and low energy consumptio…

The valve specialist GEMÜ is expanding its valve selection for the GEMÜ eSyLite motorized actuator with three further valve types. With the larger selection of electrical valves, plant engineers and operators find a tailor-made solution even more easily.

In addition to the GEMÜ R629 eSyLite plastic d…

Primarily in the food industry, the use of components that must meet strict hygiene guidelines due to possible contact with consumable end products is required. The new clamping connections of the KFG2H-E series from SMC now represent the world's first and so far only EHEDG-certified pneumatic fitti…

Both in the food and pharmaceutical industries, hoses are used that must be manufactured in accordance with the highest hygiene standards for direct contact with food or medications. Especially globally used solutions make the use of materials indispensable that, according to international guideline…

Switches that disinfect themselves. Sound too good to be true? No. It is possible. Antimicrobial coatings inhibit the growth of microorganisms and even kill them. Perfectly suited for medical technology, sanitation areas, and the food service industry.

Antimicrobial? What does this mean? Antiviral an…

Constant re-lubrication of metallic bearing points in the food industry costs time, money, and increases contamination risk. An economical and safe alternative are maintenance-free igubal joint bearings from igus. Now, the motion plastics specialist is introducing a new variant for higher loads. It…

Valve manufacturer GEMÜ is expanding its product range for automation components in the processing industry. The new electrical position indicators GEMÜ 1240, 1241 and 1242 and the combi switchboxes GEMÜ 4240, 4241 and 4242 will ensure reliable recording of valve end positions and form the basis for…