AutomationDirect’s NITRA line of pneumatics products now offers additional straight, branch, union, Y, reducer, elbow and bulkhead fittings in 1/8 inch and 5/16 inch tube connection sizes. Designed to ...

The NITRA line of pneumatic products now includes 316 stainless-steel fittings that stand up to harsh chemicals and washdowns, and can withstand pressures up to 290 psi and temperatures to 390º. The ...

Pneumatic tools are commonly used on construction sites, usually with portable compressors. And it’s the rare manufacturing plant that doesn’t have a plant air system, and along with it a variety of ...

There's nothing new about powering tools with compressed air. Professional contractors and factory workers have been using air-powered pneumatic tools for decades. What has changed is that ...

Pneumatic tools are often a better value and almost always lighter than battery-powered. Take advantage of these deals to setup your home garage. I first weaseled my way into the car industry working ...

I first started using air-powered pneumatic tools nearly 40 years ago while working as a custom cabinetmaker and remodeling contractor. At that time, air compressors were behemoths: large, loud, and ...

Pneumatic actuators can be powerful and fast, making them very useful for all kinds of mechanical jobs. [Michael Rechtin] decided that while he could buy them off-the-shelf, he preferred to see if he ...

At-home DIY construction projects often call for nailing framing boards. While this task is doable with a carpenter's framing hammer or a claw hammer, the average person experiences significant arm ...