Thread: Ordering Pneumatics

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Just browsing the internet and a buddy of mine told me to check out McMaster.com for Pneumatics parts, such as air cylinders, and solenoids, etc. Just wondering if anyone has ordered from McMaster.com?

The solenoid valves I was thinking of ordering is part number 7877K53. Would this be okay? Any advice?

I've used them quite a bit. The prices are reasonable, the shipping is very good and I haven't had any problems with the quality of the merchandise. Just wondering why you are using that valve. Price? It is a small and compact valve but with 1/8" ports you won't get a whole lot of flow versus a 3/8" valve. Have you tried monster guts or some of the others that advertise on this forum? that's just a thought , not trying to discourage your choice. As I said McMaster Carr is a good source for a lot of different parts that are almost always rated for industrial use. Hope tis helps.

What is the part number that you use? What have you ordered from them? I have looked around I just want the best price around.

Has anyone else used them?

I have used them for many years. You will get a great product, very quickly. They also stand behind what they sell. this is a HUGE operation, not something run out of a basement. Having said that, thier prices while reasonable, are commercial prices and you can sometimes find better deals.
Good Luck

Originally Posted by gthorpe2

What is the part number that you use? What have you ordered from them? I have looked around I just want the best price around.

The valves I have used were all based upon the application. If I needed more flow I went with a larger valve, if flow wasn't a major issue I would go with a smaller valve. For my applications I have a 60 gallon tank and has 12 cfm @ 100 psi. I don't use any auxiliary tanks. As Plainfield Dan said you will get a good part and very good service from them.