About Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. from www.clippard.com
William Leonard Clippard, Jr. founded Clippard Instrument Laboratory in 1941, (Inc., 1946). The initial product line consisted of electrical test equipment, magnetic windings, and radio frequency coils. The first miniature fluid power devices designed and built by Clippard were for use in the manufacture of this equipment. In the early 1950's, Clippard introduced Minimatic® components as a new product line. The need for miniature pneumatics was widespread, and since no such products had been previously available, the Minimatic® line was successful enough to become Clippard's primary product line. Until his retirement in 1977, Leonard Clippard continued to be a pioneer in miniature pneumatics.
Today, the company is managed by William L. Clippard, III, president and Robert L. Clippard, vice-president. The company's growth continues today, maintaining its position as one of the industry's most complete suppliers of quality, miniature pneumatic components. Clippard innovation has led to many industry "firsts," such as the establishment of the 10-32 thread as a port. Products that Clippard first introduced to the industry include: fluidic amplifiers, unique plug-in air logic modules, and micro-based computer control air logic control systems. The complete Minimatic® line includes over 3,400 standard products. Some of the many products offered include valves, cylinders, fittings, modular components, push buttons, stainless steel cylinders, electronic manifold cards, circuit analyzers, and pre-piped manifold subplates.
The latest additions to the Clippard product line include: the Block Flow Control Valve, the Double E-3 Valve, and Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel Cylinders. Special components design for customer's OEM applications are also available. The high standards set by Leonard Clippard in company relationships with customers, distributors, suppliers, and employees continue to be upheld. The company motto, Quality People, Quality Products, reflects the important role every employee plays in maintaining the company's reputation.
Employees: 200-499 Activity: Manufacturer Year Company Founded: 1946 Certification: ISO 9000
Brand Names: Maximatic
News & Press Releases
July 18, 2008 —
Clippard Releases New Full-Line Product Catalog
Cincinnati, Ohio -- Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., manufacturer of the industry's most complete line of miniature fluid power products, has just released the all-new 388-page catalog. This full-line catalog includes features, specifications, technical drawings, color photographs, and application highlights throughout. Products can be found in six main categories, including Cylinders, Electronic Valves, Control Valves, Modular Valves, Fittings and Hose, and Air Preparation equipment.
June 12, 2008 —
New Clippard EM Series Electronic Valve
Cincinnati, Ohio -- At just over an inch tall, and less than 3/4" in diameter, Clippard's new EM Valve is available in 2- and 3-way configurations, and uses Clippard's special "spider" design. Several voltage options are available, as well as flow rates from 0.55 to 0.75 scfm. This reliable and proven design for long life is housed in a miniature body, and incorporates wire leads out the top, allowing body rotation for close-center mounting. In addition, the valve features higher flow;...
May 9, 2008 —
New Clippard Oxygen Clean Series Manifolds
Cincinnati, Ohio - Single and multi-station manifolds are now available for use with Clippard's all-new Oxygen Clean series electronic valves. These manifolds offer either single- or double-sided mounting in Oxygen-compatible electroless nickel plated brass material, and feature 1/8" NPT input ports and #10-32 outlets.
December 14, 2007 —
New Clippard In-Line Manifolds
Cincinnati, Ohio -- Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces new aluminum in-line manifolds. This new line comes uniquely designed with a bottom T-slot which allows for fast and secure installation. Available in 4-, 6-, 8- or 10-station, these new manifolds provide easy access for grouping valves, fittings or other pneumatic components. For more information about these manifolds or any of Clippard's 5,000 other pneumatic products, contact us or your local Clippard distributor or call...
November 20, 2007 —
Clippard Miniature Pneumatics for Scientific Applications
Cincinnati, Ohio -- Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., manufacturer of the industry's most complete line of miniature fluid power products, has just released an all-new catalog for Scientific applications such as medical, pharmaceutical, analytical, dental and more.
September 25, 2007 —
New Clippard Oxygen Clean Series Electronic Valves
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces the all-new Oxygen Clean Series electronic valves. Available in 2-way or 3-way, normally-closed or fully ported, the valves are designed for use with oxygen applications and will work with air and inert gas.
February 13, 2007 —
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. Introduces a New Series of 10 mm and 15 mm Direct Acting Valves
These new compact valves offer many features for design flexibility especially in applications with limited space. Available in 2-way or 3-way configurations, as Normally-Open or Normally-Closed, flow rates from 0.5 to 3.0 scfm are available dependent on the orifice size. Other features include highly-visible LED indicator light and manual override, quick response time, and multiple mounting and voltage options. For easy installation and versatility, select from five connector styles.
December 26, 2006 —
Clippard's New Maximatic® FRL's
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces the new Maximatic® line of filter-regulator-lubricators.
January 5, 2006 —
Clippard Fluid Power Educational Kits
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.'s Fluid Power Educational Kits are designed to help provide a practical understanding of the basic concepts of fluid power. They consist of many components, the same components used in industry today to provide control and work in thousands of different applications.