Proportional Control Products
Proportional Control Products for Pneumatic Applications
Cross can help you understand and correctly apply pneumatic proportional control technology. This type of technology uses valves and regulators that can change their output values depending on the value of an input signal that they receive. These devices can be used in an open loop system without feedback, or they can rely on feedback such as an actuator position transducer or downstream pressure transducer to work in a closed loop system.
The Aventics ED and EV Series, and the Numatics Sentronic series of proportional regulators cover a wide range of pressures and flow rates, and they offer versions that can be controlled with analog signals or through IO-Link. The Clippard Cordis Proportional Pressure Controls offer outstanding linearity with ultra high resolution and repeatability.
If your application involves position or force control of an actuator, or if you need to control the pressure of air or another gas over a range with a signal in response to changing demands, then Cross has the expertise and technology to help you with a successful and cost effective solution.
Benefits of Proportional Control Equipment
When looking for infinite position adjustability for an actuator through its entire range of motion, oftentimes the first thing that comes to mind is servo-electric solutions. However, this doesn’t have to be the only solution. In many cases, a pneumatic solution can be more efficient, more easily integrated, and more cost-effective overall.
If you’re dealing with long lead times for electro-mechanical components, working in hazardous environments, or working with underperforming equipment, it may be time to make a switch. With our pneumatic proportional control products, we can provide customized solutions for your unique production process.
Contact an expert at Cross Company Automation to learn more about how pneumatic proportional control products can benefit your operation.
Greater efficiency
Simple integration
More cost-effective
Increased safety
Customized solutions
Applications
- Pneumatic Actuator Position Control
- Single Acting (Conveyor Side Guides)
- Double Acting (Conveyor Laner, Damper Control)
- Pneumatic Actuator Force Control
- Pneumatic Vessel Pressure Control
- Plastic Blow Molding
- Fluid Spraying or Coating
- Web Dancer Arm Tension Control
- Leak Testing
Application-Specific Industrial Solutions
Proportional control equipment is designed to use feedback signals to regulate the output of a system. That feedback signal is used to determine the difference between the desired output and the actual output. Control systems use these signals to adjust the input to the system in order to bring the actual output more in line with the desired output.
This is particularly applicable to pneumatic applications, where proportional control products are used to control the flow of air through systems. For instance, proportional control valves are able to change output flow rates proportionally with input signals. This allows for precise control of air flow, which is critical for applications like packaging and robotics.
These are just a few reasons why we offer proportional control devices for pneumatic systems.
Precise Control
Proportional control products offer the precision pneumatic control that many applications require
Safety Concerns
In many cases, pneumatic equipment may be the safer option. Particularly in potentially explosive environments
Leading Brands
Out strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers allow us to provide our customers with the products they need
Applications of Proportional Control Devices
Pneumatic proportional control devices are widely used throughout many industries. Some of these include
Manufacturing – Proportional control valves are used to control air flow in manufacturing processes like injection molding, blow molding, and stamping
Packaging – Proportional control equipment is also used to control the flow of air in packaging processes like sealing, filling, and labeling applications
Robotics – Proportional control devices are often used to control the motion of robotic devices such as robotic arms and others
Medical – Medical devices like ventilators, nebulizers, and surgical robots frequently rely on proportional control products to ensure precision
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Why Cross Proportional Control Products?
As the manufacturing world becomes increasingly competitive, automation is no longer a luxury. It can even mean the difference between your operation and a close competitor’s. Robotics, pneumatic systems, and other automation equipment have become integral parts of many manufacturing processes. When integrated properly, industrial automation can increase throughput, productivity, and worker safety.
Whether you need to implement automation systems for the first time or you’re looking to upgrade an existing system, Cross can work with you to develop custom solutions. We have the industry partnerships, technical industrial expertise, and world-class customer service necessary to provide you with the pneumatic products and accessories your operation needs.
Contact a member of Cross Automation today to start the process and get the pneumatic products, components, or accessories you’re looking for. And see for yourself why so many operations choose Cross as their single-source solution for industrial automation and pneumatic accessories.
Related Pneumatic Products
At Cross, we offer much more than just proportional control products. We can also provide the products our OEM and other manufacturing partners need to succeed. Check out our other pneumatic products and see for yourself.
