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CLEARING THE AIR
Fluid Power Journal, November 2024
By Tim Wheeler, Alkon Corp.
Air-over-oil devices are an economical way to add precise control to simple compressed-air motion. While other technologies have attempted to replace these systems, air-over-oil controls are economical to apply, easy to maintain, and simple to adjust and control. While some associate air-over-oil systems with leaks, oil mist, and aesthetic concerns, there are many ways to safely implement air-over-oil motion control, taking advantage of the savings and simplicity of a well-engineered system.
STAR HYDRAULICS HELPS TRUCK AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Alkon Success – October 2024
Volta Ion delivers an innovative product, integrating custom-made cylinders and advanced hydraulics.
Volta Ion was founded on September 11, 2018, as an innovation-driven company with a mission to revolutionize the automotive service equipment industry. Volta Ion has a focus on safety and sustainability and strives to create cutting-edge equipment that not only enhances human motion but also prevents accidents in the workplace. Star Hydraulics has developed a strategic partnership with Volta Ion to engineer a custom solution for the truck maintenance industry.
COMPANY’S TRANSFORMATION WITH ROTARY TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturing News – July 1, 2024
In the modern era of precision machining, businesses are consistently seeking ways to enhance quality, streamline processes, minimize waste and lower overall costs. To achieve these objectives, companies need access to advanced technologies and tailored solutions that align with their specific requirements. As a privately held company for over four decades, Alkon Corporation understands the significance of prioritizing ongoing advancements.
Alkon Corporation is a provider of high-quality valves, fittings and cylinders in the industrial and mobile sectors. Alkon not only has its own product line, but also features Star Hydraulics, AIRman and Allenair. The brand has over 250 nationwide distributors, multiple OEMs and a production plant in Mexico…
ALKON CORPORATION UNVEILS INNOVATIVE TRAILER SOLUTIONS – LIGHTNING® LIFT-AXLE VALVE AND MODULE-AIR®
Alkon Corporation, a leading provider of high-quality pneumatic components and systems, is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products: the Lightning® Lift-Axle Valve and Module-AIR®. Engineered to revolutionize trailer performance and reliability, these innovative products offer unparalleled accuracy, configurability, and durability for the transportation industry.
The Lightning Lift-Axle Valve sets a new standard in trailer performance, offering unmatched accuracy and speed. Designed to lift an axle within seconds, the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve activates with lightning speed in order to reduce tire damage during tight maneuvering and lowering again as soon needed. Its simple installation process is combined with centralized connection points to minimize leak paths and ensure airtight hassle-free maintenance for operators. Manufactured entirely in the United States, the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve guarantees superior craftsmanship and precise pressure regulation, setting a new benchmark for trailer aftermarket and OEM solutions.
Alkon’s Module-AIR control system streamlines installation and provides endless valve configurability to the end customer, giving OEMs a strategic advantage over the competition. With reduced leak paths and centralized controls packaged in a durable composite box, Module-AIR provides a secure environment that gives peace of mind for quality valve operation for the entire lifetime of the vehicle. Manufactured in Alkon’s state-of-the-art facilities here in the US, Module-AIR exemplifies the company’s commitment to quality, responsiveness, and innovation, empowering trailer OEMs to gain a competitive edge in the market.
“Alkon Corporation is dedicated to engineering solutions that meet the evolving needs of the transportation industry,” said Rich Yori, president at ALKON Corporation. “With the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve and Module-AIR, we’re proud to offer products that embody the 3 Point Promise that we make to each of our customers: to lead the industry with safe products that are built with integrity, and trusted by leading OEMS all throughout North America.”
ALKON CORPORATION ACQUIRES AIRMAN PRODUCTS LLC.
Alkon is pleased to announce the acquisition of AIRman Products LLC. AIRman has a long history of providing creative pneumatic solutions for mobile and industrial applications that complements Alkon’s existing product lines and businesses.
AIRman has demonstrated a commitment to quality, innovative solutions, and customer service that reflect Alkon’s core values. This acquisition will further expand our North American manufacturing footprint while bolstering our ability to partner with our customers to provide mobile and industrial pneumatic system solutions that protect and build their brand reputation for dependability and innovation.
As an established partner to either Alkon or AIRman, in the near term, we will continue to work with you and your organization as we always have. As we progress with our integration efforts, we look forward to working with you to identify how your organization may be positioned to help our combined businesses grow.
Over the long term, this acquisition will serve to fundamentally bolster AIRman’s and Alkon’s competitive position in the mobile pneumatic system market segment, helping to set the stage for our collective long-term growth and prosperity.
We value your partnership and support. If you have concerns or see opportunities in the near term, please reach out to your current AIRman or Alkon business contact.