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Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the Pneutech newsletter, ‘The Flow’.
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From tricky boxes to smarter controls, February’s Flow is all about keeping your operations running smoother, safer, and more reliably. Here’s what’s new this month:
Stopping Dropped Boxes – See how Jareth and the VGRIP from VMECA stopped boxes falling in their tracks, cut errors, and boosted palletising ROI
Building Intent into Pneumatic Controls – Prime functions at every station prevent accidental starts and keep operators safe
MAC Valves 56 Series – Flexible 3-way balanced spool valves for vacuum, switchable modes, and remote operation
Meet Craig – QLD Sales Manager – Hands-on, clever, and turning automation ideas into working solutions. If only he had time travel to learn the guitar!
We’d love to see your Pneutech gear in action! Snap a photo, send it our way, and you could be featured on our social channels. Also, stay connected and see what’s new: https://linktr.ee/PneutechAustralia
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| New Video: |
Stopping Dropped Boxes in Their Tracks!
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| Struggling with dropped boxes in your palletising process? Jareth shares how the VGRIP from VMECA solved a customer’s box-handling woes, reducing errors, accommodating tricky box quality, and delivering a fast ROI. |
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| From the blog: |
Building Intent into Pneumatic Control Systems
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| Prevent accidental starts before they happen. Our latest build adds a prime function to each station, ensuring every cycle is intentional, controlled, and safer for operators, every time. |
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| Feature Product: |
MAC Valves 56 Series
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| A versatile 3-way balanced spool valve, piloted by a small direct-operated balanced poppet, adaptable for vacuum, switchable between normally closed or open, and convertible for remote air operation. |
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| Get to know: |
Craig
State Sales Manager QLD
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| Craig makes automation look easy, turning ideas into working solutions while keeping it hands-on, fun, and clever. If he had time travel, he’d use it for family, projects, and finally learning the guitar. |
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