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The BCF ORG Tech Talk Podcast Series focuses on the various subjects and topics, to help you choose the right Industrial Automation Solution for your application.It is what I learned over 40 years in the Industrial Automation Industry. Through education, associations, groups, but primarily, through the school of hard knocks, and would like to share this experience with you.I founded, managed, grew, and eventually sold, a successful Industrial Automation Distributorship while surviving some s ...
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#10 - Summary - Electric Actuators and Pneumatic Cylinders
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Episode 10 is the last in the Electric Actuator vs. Pneumatic Cylinder Series. We summarize the previous nine (9) Episodes where we covered: Introduction to Electric Actuators vs. Pneumatic Cylinders, Industry Direction, Cost of Ownership, Unexpected Downtime, The Many Advantages of Electrical Actuators, Linear Motors Made Simple, Frequent Maintena…
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In Episode 9 we hear from actual users of the two different technologies, Pneumatic Cylinders and Electric Actuators, to get their perspective. This Podcast series, focuses on the various subjects and topics, to help you, choose the right Industrial Automation Solution for your application. Each episode is approximately 10 - 15 minutes long so you …
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If you are concerned about the Environment, like many, you might want to factor this into your choice of technologies. Pneumatic Cylinders have been around for a long time and will continue to be used in various applications and there are applications better suited to a Pneumatic Cylinder; however, more and more applications are being solved with E…
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Because maintenance can be a significant portion in the cost of ownership, it’s important to consider the cost of maintenance in any purchase. This episode looks at Frequent Maintenance between different technologies. Our guest is John Davis, President of Paul Davis Automation. John’s varied professional experience gives him unique insight into not…
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#6 - Linear Motors Made Simple - Guest is Mike Korkowski of LinMot
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When we think of motors it is usually a traditional rotary motor with a rotor and stator that have been around for about 200 years. But there are also Linear Motors and Linear Tubular Motors. Linear Motors have been coming into their own over the past 30 years. This episode looks at Linear Motors Made Simple. Our Guest is Mike Korkowski, Applicatio…
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#5 - The Many Advantages of Electric Actuators with Dave Brownson of Forpak
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Electric Actuators are being used in more and more Industrial Automation Applications for a variety of reasons. In previous episodes we have covered Introduction to Electric Actuators vs. Pneumatic Cylinders, Industry Direction, Cost of Ownership, and Unexpected Downtime. This episode explores the many advantages of using Electric Actuators. Dave B…
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Unexpected machine downtime is a production manager's nightmare, particularly in facilities that operate 24-7. Unexpected Downtime is not a matter of IF but WHEN. Industrial plant downtime happens for a variety of reasons and always at the worst time. Unexpected Downtime wreaks havoc on production. Few things cause bigger headaches than the dreaded…
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If you compare the initial cost of a pneumatic cylinder versus an electromechanical equivalent, the electromechanical solution is much higher. However, if you look at the lifelong operating cost of the actuators, you will almost always save money by using Electric Actuators. It is not uncommon for an Electric Actuator to have a ROI of a year or les…
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#2 - Industrial Automation Industry Direction
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For many years pneumatics and hydraulics have been successfully used in Industrial Automation Applications. However, Electric Actuators have come into their own over the past few years. The industry is beginning to shift away from traditional pneumatics and hydraulics towards electro-mechanical products for many reasons. The BCF ORG Tech Talk Podca…
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#1 - Intro to Electric Actuators and the Electric Actuator vs Pneumatic Cylinder Decision
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Episode 1 is an introduction to Electric Actuators and then the Electric Actuator vs Pneumatic Cylinder Decision. It covers Electric Actuators and Pneumatic Cylinder advantages and disadvantages. Guest is Paul Riportella of Hamilton Automation LLC. The BCF ORG Tech Talk Podcast Series focuses on the various subjects and topics, to help you choose t…
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Episode #0 is an Overview, Objective, and Trailer of the 11 Episode Series reviewing and comparing Electric Actuators and Pneumatic Cylinders. This Episode covers the upcoming 10 Episodes and what to expect from this series.By Brian Fisher
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