Fluid Control & Pneumatics Blog

Solutions for Hydrogen Electrolysis

Jim Cahill — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:20:55 GMT

Let’s close the week with a quick 1 ½ minute YouTube video, Hydrogen Electrolyzers | Producing Hydrogen Through Safe and Efficient Electrolyzer Solutions. The video provides look at some of the Emerson technologies that can help in the hydrogen produ...(read more)

Achieving Future-Ready Operations Through Digital Transformation

Jim Cahill — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:57:47 GMT

Remote workforces, social distancing, reduced labor efficiency — these are just a few of the buzzwords surrounding the “new normal” manufacturers have faced since the global pandemic. Unfortunately, these are also challenges that are layered o...(read more)

The Journey to Sustainability

Jim Cahill — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:55:04 GMT

Making the World a More Sustainable Place Through Our Purpose People all over the globe are taking meaningful steps to reduce their environmental impact. I see it in my own life, in the importance of sustainability to my twin daughters, who are now ...(read more)

Equipment-Rental Companies: 3 Elements of a Build-to-Order Strategy

Jim Cahill — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:41:33 GMT

It’s a scenario no equipment-rental company can afford: A big construction project comes to a halt because a rented air compressor or power generator breaks down. And because of supply chain bottlenecks, replacement parts are a long time coming. Ever...(read more)

Pneumatics for Railway Transportation Applications

Jim Cahill — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:00:18 GMT

Many of us think about automation in the process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturing industries. But how does automation apply in other industries, such as railway transportation? In a Global Railway Review article, Improving railway operations using...(read more)

Optimum Fermentation Requires Proper Valve Selection in Fluid Automation

Jim Cahill — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:54:23 GMT

The alcohol business is booming. The explosion of craft beers, demand for new wine blends and rise of international distilleries mean consumers now have more choices than ever. No matter the size, beverage manufacturers need to make sure their produc...(read more)

How to Improve Burner Efficiency With Pulse Firing

Jim Cahill — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:37:23 GMT

Improving productivity while reducing fuel consumption and emissions are high priorities for industrial furnace, oven and dryer manufacturers. Because such equipment heats in-process materials to very high temperatures, they need a lot of fuel to ope...(read more)

Fluid Control and Pneumatics at the Emerson Exchange

Jim Cahill — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:42:24 GMT

It’s been great to see face-to-face industry conferences returning. Already this year, I’ve had a chance to attend the 4C Health, Safety & Environmental conference here in Austin, Texas, and the ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida. It is also ...(read more)

Is the Biotech Industry Growing?

Jim Cahill — Tue, 31 May 2022 13:53:53 GMT

In the biotech realm, many struggle to find experienced and technically savvy providers who can provide unique solutions in control automation. As trends accelerate in the biopharmaceutical industry, manufacturers are looking for new and improved app...(read more)

Pneumatic Efficiency for More Sustainable Manufacturing

Jim Cahill — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:42:02 GMT

Pneumatic pressure drives much production equipment in discrete and hybrid manufacturing operations. Optimizing pneumatic efficiency reduces energy usage and drives more sustainable operations. In a Fluid Power Journal article, Improving pneumatic ef...(read more)

Food Packaging Automation Trends in 2022

Jim Cahill — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:20:39 GMT

Authors: Tom Voth and Christine Hoffman The convenience of packaged food and beverages continues to drive growth in this industry. In fact, the U.S packaged food market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1% from 2021 to...(read more)

Safety Loop Redundant Solenoids for Exercise and Testing

Jim Cahill — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:49:03 GMT

Solenoid valves are often found in safety instrumented functions (SIFs) to release pneumatic pressure holding safety valves open or open depending on the application. Redundancy of these valves enables greater reliability and online proof testing. In...(read more)

Safety Components for Machine Automation

Jim Cahill — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:03:07 GMT

In this video, Machine Safety | Fluid Control & Pneumatics Mobile Event, Emerson’s Wolf Gerecke explains how our cost-effective solutions keep workers safer, simplify safety systems, improve machine functionality, and maximize productivity....(read more)

Improving Compressed Air Energy Efficiency

Jim Cahill — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:18:36 GMT

Compressed air used in many manufacturing sites whether process, hybrid or discrete manufacturing process. In a Compressed Air Best Practices article, Solving Predictive Maintenance and Sustainability Challenges Through Digital Transformation, Emerso...(read more)

Smart Devices Drive Performance Improvements

Jim Cahill — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:18:15 GMT

Whether you collect data manually or continuously monitoring with sensors, you need this data to analyze the performance of your industrial assets. In a Process Instrumentation article, Smart valves and pneumatics improve plant performance from the a...(read more)