L-O-X Combines Filter, Regulator & Lockout Valve

Ross Controls has introduced the Modular L-O-X valve air-entry combination. Combining three elemental products into one (filter, regulator and lockout valve), this pre-engineered modular design consolidates multiple functions into a single space-saving and easy-to-service assembly.

Ross created the Modular L-O-X valve for packaging, conveyor panels and material-handling applications. It complies with ANSI/PMMI B.155.1 - 2006 and ANSI B11.GSR standards. It has a full-size exhaust port and a verification port for visible pressure-release indication (pop-up or pressure switches are optional). The L-O-X conforms to OSHA lockout requirements.

It is easy to operate and is lockable only in the 'off' position. The L-O-X is also suitable for air-entry applications. Beyond this new L-O-X/filter/regulator assembly, Ross is also offering air-entry packages for Cat-2, -3, and -4 applications for design flexibility. The Cat-2 design utilises a sensing valve, while the Cat-3 and -4 designs utilise a DM1 Series E double valve and DM2 Series E double valve (respectively) for control reliability.

Acquisition Combines Infra-Red Camera Makers

Flir Systems became the majority shareholder of Cedip Infrared Systems on 4th January 2008. Cedip Infrared Systems' infra-red camera operations will be integrated into the thermography Division of Flir Systems and trade under the Flir brand name. The acquisition will provide greater R and D capability, enhanced core competence and greater production and distribution ability.

Flir Systems will now have the capacity to develop R and D Systems that are application-specific with a greater range of cooled detector combinations. The centre of excellence of these high-end cameras will remain at the Cedip Infrared Systems base in France.

'The combined forces of Flir Systems Thermography Division and Cedip Infrared Systems will take infra-red technology into a new league on many fronts and result in development excellence to the benefit of all our customers', according to Arne Almerfors, President of the Flir Systems Thermography Division.

'Teaming up with Flir Systems Thermography Division is a great opportunity for the development of Cedip Infrared Systems high end thermography products'. 'The combination of the international sales network and global expertise of Flir Systems together with the technology of Cedip Infrared Systems, will immediately benefit all the customers and markets we serve' according to Pierre Potet, President of Cedip Infrared Systems.