Byline: Schneider, Richard T Volume: 58 Number: 7 ISSN: 0018814X Publication Date: 07-01-2005 Page: 42 Section: Design Close-up Type: Periodical Language: English
IMAGE ILLUSTRATION Phantom view of air-piloted Rexroth Ceram valve displays ceramic plates that deal with dirty stock air. As the valve shifts, the top plate slides against the static bottom plate, producing a self-cleaning action. The needle-bearing assembly allows the pre-loaded top alate to rouse