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Polishing, buffering and sanding often require a very specific, delicate touch to ensure consistent quality.  Collaborative Robots combined with a Force Torque Sensor can ensure consistent polishing and buffing on the parts surface.  A Universal Robot with force control as part of its programming structure allows for this, and offers a flexible solution that will automatically adjust position in order to achieve the desired force.

Come visit us at Knotts and enjoy this unique learning opportunity with Universal Robots, Mobile Industrial Robots and OnRobot Grippers. You'll be able to see these cobots in action and learn how they work.

American workers spend countless hours on their feet walking, lifting, or moving items from one location to another. With the implementation of autonomous mobile robots, the effort involved can become much easier for the average worker, which can benefit both the company as well as the individual.

Proportion-Air will be a featured segment on Manufacturing Marvels ® on February 6, 2015 on the Fox Business Network between 8:30-8:44pm CST.  

"The whole team is very excited to have our company featured in this segment. We take great pride in our finished product and the values Proportion-Air portrays."Brent Archer, Vice President, Proportion-Air, Inc.

The team at Marvel Production Group put together a phenomenal segment that will show a brief highlight of Proportion-Air's company overview and video footage of the manufacturing process.  

Proportion-Air, Inc. is a manufacturer of electronic air pressure regulators and air flow control valves. Founded in 1985 by corporate President Daniel E. Cook Proportion-Air offers a large family of electronic air pressure regulators and air flow control valves that allow you to select the best product to match your exact application requirements.

This post is brought to you by Pneumadyne.

Selecting the right valve to control system pressure, direction of flow and rate of flow is crucial when designing fluid power circuitry. Below are the top 5 things that must be considered when specifying directional valves for any pneumatic application.

Dorner Mfg. has introduced new pallet system components for use on its  2200 SmartFlex® flexible chain conveyor platform that provides accurate positioning and routing of parts for assembly, robotic and inspection applications.  The components, sold as completed assemblies or as kits, allow users to implement easy design changes to their conveyor systems, and offer versatile layout flexibility.

Here is a list of our leading manufacturers showcasing their products at PACK EXPO 2014, Nov. 2-5, at McCormick Place in Chicago. 

• Bimba Manufacturing - Booth S-1554

• Dorner Conveyors - Booth N-5336

• Hiwin - W-680

• WAGO - S-1839

• Omron Automation - S-2749

• Gardner-Denver - E-10006

• ITT - E-10010

• Schmalz - N-5727

For those attending the show, here are some helpful links.

Every workplace has some level of hazard.  For industrial and assembly workplaces there are particularly dangerous machines that could seriously injure, maim, or kill a person.  Plant workers, managers, and even casual passersby must adhere to very strict safety regulations in order to keep everyone as safe as possible. OSHA has a mountain of regulations for workplace safety. Machine guarding is one particular area that can be very helpful for workplace safety while also helping to improve overall productivity.

The Knotts Company is pleased to announce it will now be representing Thomas, a Gardner Denver Product, in Eastern Pennsylvania.