July 14, 2010
The
RC200 Radial Coat Valve, newly launched by PVA (Precision Valve &
Automation, Inc.), sprays low viscosity fluids onto the inside walls of a
cylinder to create a layer of coating. It integrates PVA’s front closing
valve technology, to start and stop fluid flow, with an air motor to spin
the coating nozzle. The nozzle rotation uses centrifugal force to accurately
propel the fluid directly on to cylinder walls in a 360° degree pattern.
Fluids
that can be sprayed with this technology include water, solvents, and low
viscosity lubricants. The valve is the quintessential solution for precisely
applying fluid inside of a syringe, barrel or tube.
Further
expanding the capabilities of the valve are a wide range of coating nozzles
that can be used for various size cylinders. In addition, a simple
controlled motion in the vertical axis can be performed to coat wider areas
of a cylinder.
July 5, 2010
PVA has hired Chris Donham as Regional Sales Manager for the Central US.
Chris had previously been a Partner at REStronics Midwest where he
represented PVA in Indiana and Michigan. Chris' hiring creates PVA's
first direct office in the Midwest. "Chris has proven to be a
tremendous asset during his tenure at REStronics and has always been adept
at promoting a wide range of PVA products.
His knowledge of our diverse product line, professionalism, and
geographic location are all key elements in what we anticipate to translate
into significant growth and service in this territory”, said Frank Hart, PVA
Sales and Marketing Manager.
Chris will manage PVA’s independent sales network across 17 states from the
Dakotas through Florida.
June 11, 2010
PVA has moved to our new 105,000 square foot world headquarters. Please
note our new mailing address at One Mustang Drive, Cohoes, NY 12047.
April 1, 2010
PVA (Precision Valve & Automation, Inc.)
has released an active fiducial camera option for all PVA350, PVA650, and
PVA2000 selective coating platforms.
The 640 x 480 CMOS camera provides an unprecedented level of control and
accuracy by automatically confirming alignment against a fixed reference
point on each board. Each cycle can
be corrected to adjust for any misalignment resulting in a more accurate
application process that assures integrity of your keep-out areas while
reducing rework, waste, and requirements for additional hard tooling.
In addition to the multi-axis correction capabilities, automatic
pattern recognition and verification can be completed on all pattern widths
12.7mm (0.5”) or smaller. To take
advantage of this capability, the coating material should fluoresce under
black light to provide contrast from the board surface to be detected by the
camera.
“The fiducial camera option is an innovative development for our
selective coating partners. The
ability to not only calibrate the pattern to accommodate misalignment, but
to also automatically inspect your pattern results on the physical substrate
are key components to improving quality while reducing rework.
This combination creates a smarter, more reliable solution for our
customers,” said Frank Hart, PVA Sales and Marketing Manager.
April 1, 2010
PVA has promoted David Gomez from Regional Sales Manager of Latin
America, to also include the Western United States. In addition, to
David's traditional sales responsibilities in Mexico, Latin America, and
South America, David will also manage PVA regional sales from Texas through
the Western US. "David has been a key contributor to PVA's growth over
the last decade and we have every confidence that his prior success will
translate to future growth in this key domestic market", stated Frank Hart,
Sales and Marketing Manager.
February 1, 2010
PVA is pleased to announce the hiring of Sherilyn Hill as Marketing
Communications Manager. Hill comes to PVA after holding a similar
position at OK International. "Sherilyn brings a tremendous amount of
industry experience to PVA. This experience includes managing multiple
brands globally, developing an integrated marketing communications program,
and implementing this plan from start to finish. We are excited about
the opportunity to proactively market PVA globally," commented Frank Hart,
Sales and Marketing Manager.
January 15, 2010
PVA is pleased to announce the hiring of Bengt Lammasniemi as Sales Manager
- Eastern Europe. Bengt had previously been employed by Interflux as a
PVA sales agent. "Bengt is an extremely knowledgeable sales and service
engineer and gives PVA our first direct presence in Eastern Europe. This
region has seen tremendous growth during the past few years as traditional
PVA accounts expand their operations. This is a natural progression for us
as we broaden our global sales strategy," stated Frank Hart, Sales and
Marketing Manager. Bengt will service the Scandinavian region and Poland
through Russia.
