• HEALTHCARE
• FACTORY AUTOMATION & PROCESS CONTROL
• MATERIAL HANDLING & CONVEYORS
• TRANSPORTATION
• TESTING & MEASUREMENT
Healthcare
Case History: CH_IM1 - Custom Manifold Assembly for Medical Ventilator Reduced Costs and Ensured Performance Throughout a Range of Environmental Extremes
A manufacture of ventilators for use in respiratory therapy needed a preassembled system that met tight dimension requirements, critical performance specification and was compatible with the company's existing controller, Humphrey was able to meet all of the customer's specifications as well as save the customer in assembly costs.
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Case History: CH_SP1 - Custom Valve for Critical Care Pressure Mattress System Reduced Potential Leaks and Made Installation Easier
A manufacturer of special mattress systems for pressure management and patient repositioning to help prevent the formation of pressure ulcers had a concern about leak rates. Humphrey designed a custom valve that not only reduced the leak rates, but made installation easier thus reducing assembly costs.
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Case History: CH_ER1 - Custom Valve Reduced Leakage and Provided More Consistent Performance of Physical Rehabilitation Equipment.
A manufacturer of physical therapy equipment wanted a valve assembly that would have zero leakage and would function on many types of different equipment. Humphrey created a valve assembly that not only reduced leakage but provided a smaller package that resulted in a more professional looking equipment. Plus the customer has one standard manifold that could be used on each piece of equipment.
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Case History: - O2 Concentrator Diaphragm Valve Assembly
A biomedical manufacturer wanted to adapt aerospace oxygen concentrator technology for use in home therapy. Humphrey created a special diaphragm valve that delivered high flow, precise control and reliability.
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Case History: CH_TH1 - A Highly Reliable Custom Valve Manifold System For Critical Medical Device
A manufacturer of a range of Ventricular Assist Devices need a valve manifold system that was reliable. Humphrey designed a complete assembly that greatly approved reliability. Humphrey also accelerated the development process, delivering functioning products in an exceptionally short period of time.
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Case History: CH_CH1 - Custom Valve Assembly for an O2 Concentrator Increased Flow Rate 20%
A manufacturer of O2 concentrators for in-home oxygen therapy wanted a design that would increase flow rate. Humphrey designed a low pressure pilot valve that increased the flow rate by 20%.
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Case History: CH_VI1 - Custom Valve Assembly Solved Critical Problem, Allowing Customer to Offer New Product to Emergency Medical Technology Market
A manufacturer of respiratory care and critical care products wanted to introduce a portable rebreather for emergency medical treatment of victims of toxic gas or smoke inhalation. Humphrey designed a valve assembly that met the critical response time and desired size requirements for portability.
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Case History: P0156 - Special Valve Assembly
A manufacturer of anesthesia wanted to enhance the reliability of its gas delivery valves. Humphrey worked closely with the company to develop both the valve assembly and the quality control methodology.
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Factory Automation & Process Control
Case History: CH_SM1 - Custom High Pressure Valve Optimized Paintball Gun Response Time and Reduced Costs
A major manufacturer of pneumatically-powered paintball markers wanted to introduce a new product having faster firing rate. Working in conjunction with Japanese partner, Koganei, Humphrey was able to offer a new valve with fewer parts, less weight, lower manufacturing costs. more reliable operation and a standard operation pressure at 225 psig.
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Case History: CH_MU1 - How a Custom Valve Assembly Was Designed to Withstand Harsh Workplace Conditions
A manufacturer of a float valve control assembly that provides automatic shutoff when the fluid level in a scrubber tank reached a certain point, wanted to eliminate components, reduce assembly time, and make more robust. Humphrey designed a compact assembly that was not easily damaged that reduced assembly costs, eliminated fittings and improved product performance in the field.
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Case History: P4125 - Push-Pull Needle Valve Assembly
A manufacturer of automotive parts cleaning systems wanted a rugged, dual-function control valve. Humphrey engineers designed a valve assembly with a single shaft for both on/off control and pressure regulation.
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Case History: P5045B - Special Flow Control Valve Assembly
A manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment needed a custom flow control to improve product performance. Humphrey developed a compact custom valve assembly to meet the exacting design and performance specifications.
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Case History: CH_TA1 - Custom Valve Reduced Cost and Improved Performance of Beverage Dispensing Equipment
A manufacturer of ice cream and beverage dispensing machines needed a valve that would eliminate clogging when dispensing syrups with suspended solids. Humphrey designed a 2-way valve that could dispense all types of syrups and maintain its functionality after being submerged in hot soapy water for cleaning.
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Case History: CH_FA1 - Custom Valve Manifold/Cylinder Assembly Provides Realistic Firearms Training Simulation
A manufacturer of simulated firearms training systems wanted to provide the same recoil ("kick") that the trainee would experience firing a real weapon to improve marksmanship.. Humphrey designed a custom valve manifold/cylinder assembly that fits in the stock of laser-emitting firearms and reduces the flow requirements.
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Material
Handling
Case History: P1070B - Valve Assembly
A conveyor manufacturer 's plastic valve with multiple components is a potential source of problems. Humphrey designed a single metal valve assembly to deliver improved reliability and superior performance.
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Case History: P3040 - 24VDC Solenoid Valve Assembly
A conveyor manufacturer wanted to replace noisy mechanical actuation system with a photocell/valve system that was easy to retrofit. Humphrey redesigned an existing solenoid valve assembly to achieve low current consumpiton and permit fast retrofit.
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Case History: N740A - Valve Assembly
A conveyor manufacturer needed a valve with low actuation force for a high speed, lightweight carton application. Humphrey designed a valve assembly that provided lower actuation force and long life expectancy.
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Case History: Conveyor Valve - Evolution of a Custom Control Valve Enhances Conveyor System Operation
A major manufacturer of accumulation conveyor systems wanted to replace its existing mechanically actuated pneumatic valve controls system with a photoelectric sensor-actuated valve control. Humphrey designed a valve assembly that incorporated DIP switches to enable a user to manually change the conveyor logic mode.
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Case History: P3148D - Special Manifold Assembly
A manufacturer of air balancing equipment wanted to enhance its existing control handle. Humphrey redesigned the manifold assembly to achieve lighter actuation force and more reponsive metering.
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Case History: CH_CM1 - Multiple Custom Valve Modules Reduced Costs and Improved Conveyor Performance.
A manufacturer of custom materials handling conveyor systems wanted to reduce costs, enhance performance, improve functionality, and reduce size. Humphrey designed a manifold body that provided a unique, contemporary look while reducing material costs.
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Transportation
Case History: P5014D - Special Valve Assembly
A manufacturer of truck trailer suspensions needed a rugged, custom valve that met tight target parameters. Humphrey created a special die cast valve assembly meeting the precise design requirements.
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Case History: P5035A - 12VDC Special Manifold Assembly
A railroad equipment supplier needed a special valve manifold for a new type of air brake system controller. Humphrey developed a compact manifold assembly offering proven reliability.
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Case History: P3099B - Special Manifold Assembly
A school bus manufacturer needed a compact manifold assembly for the door operator on a new vehicle design. humphrey created a special manifold that was simple and easy to install in the restricted space.
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Case History: P4105H - 12VDC Special Valve Assembly
A truck component manufacturer wanted a custom dual valve assembly for a new electronic transmission control. Humphrey developed an integrated design using proven valve technology.
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Testing & Measurement
Case History: CH-VN1 - A Custom Valve Manifold for High Precision Medical Laboratory Equipment
Customer required an extremely low leakage valve package that was highly resistent to a variety of reagants and also exhibited consistent and predictable valve to valve performance.
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Case History: CH-BK1 - Ultra-Low Leakage Custom Manifold Assembly For Compact Analytical Instrument
The customer designs and manufactures a wide range of laboratory analytical instruments. A new device incorporated advanced automated technologies to increase accuracy and testing efficiency. The instrument utilizes a single stroke pump to provide compressed air to the instrument, eliminating the need for an air compressor. The miniature valves the customer originally selected proved to have contributed to an unacceptable leak rate.
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Case History: CH_LE1 - Custom Manifold Assembly Improves Performance
A manufacturer of portable test equipment wanted to improve the performance and reduces costs in its portable test equipment. Humphrey reduced the size and complexity of the pneumatic control valve manifold.
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Case History: CH_LE2 - Unique Miniature Custom Valve Module Reduced Potential Costs and Improved Performance
A manufacturer of a nitrogen/protein determinator needed to reduced the module size. Humphrey designed an assembly that reduced the module size, installation time and costs.
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