Pneumatic actuators (sometimes called cylinders) are the product used to provide motion and force to industrial automation applications. Linear and rotary output, they are available in all manner of sizes and styles to suit most requirements. Norgren has a long history of production of this kind of device – an early example of a pneumatic actuator was the original Martonair air hoist. Norgren now include rodded, rodless, compact, roundline, guided and other ranges. Customers can even still obtain the classic ranges – some available for over 60 years.

Correct air preparation is essential for best performance. Norgren has a great reputation in this area, and its ranges have been at the forefront of industry for many years. Whether simple or complex, Norgren offers a potential solution from one of many product ranges; individually mounted or in combination. Norgren’s air preparation product grouping includes combination groupings, filter regulators, filters, dryers, lubricators, pressure regulators, pressure relief valves, soft start dump valves.

Fittings and tubing are absolutely essential to any pneumatic system, since nothing will operate without them. Norgren ranges still include the well established and respected Enots compression series. Also featured are those accessory products which can be easily forgotten but are vital to successful operation – ball valves, blow guns, quick release couplings and exhaust silencers.

Pressure switches can be used to automatically monitor pressure levels in a compressed air system. They can however also be used for more complex monitoring functions in air, water or hydraulic applications. Norgren has a huge range of simple, strong mechanical switches – the 18D is one of the most recognisable switches of its type in the industry – and also easily programmable electronic switches.

Vacuum is most commonly used for picking and placing components in assembly automation systems. Generated from a compresed air supply, this can be controlled very simply in order to perform most common tasks. The Norgren vacuum range includes a range of pumps, cups, switches and accessories; easily selected and applied.

In industrial automation, valves can be as simple or complex as required. Norgren has one of the world’s largest ranges of valve ranging from those used in everyday applications to a version with an MTBF value of over 800 years.