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WHO WE ARE Numatic Engineering was founded in 1955, and became one of the high-tech Automation Divisions within Motion in 2017. In five decades of serving California industry, we have […]
Stay Safe with a Soft Start Valve
Soft-start dump valves allow downstream pressure to gradually increase on initial start-up before fully opening to deliver line pressure. The dump function allows the system to be exhausted quickly when required. Do you design […]
Troubleshooting Pneumatic Systems: Leaking Manifold Valves
Pneumatic Maintenance Situation A machine operator running an automated assembly machine notices air leaking from the exhaust port of a 5-station valve manifold and notifies the maintenance team. A maintenance […]
Fix a stuttering pneumatic cylinder with flow control
Why does my new air double-acting cylinder stutter when it extends? It’s not likely the lubrication… this can be fixed quickly with proper positioning of the flow controls as “Meter-In” […]
Best-Practice for Choosing an Air Solenoid Valve
Knowing How to Choose an Air Solenoid Valve Can Improve Pneumatic System Safety: As a design engineer with the task of selecting solenoid air valves for your new machine, there […]