Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.

Packaging with Pneumatics

William L. Clippard, Jr. founded Clippard Instrument Laboratory in 1941. 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 1950s, Clippard introduced Minimatic components as a new product line.

The need for miniature pneumatics was so widespread, that the Minimatic line was successful enough to become Clippard’s primary product line. The complete line consists of over 5,000 standard products including valves, cylinders, fittings, modular components, push buttons, cylinders, electronic manifold cards, circuit analyzers, pre-piped manifold subplates and much more. Special components designed for customer’s OEM applications are also welcomed.

A leader in miniature pneumatics, Clippard provides the packaging industry a variety of products and solutions. We understand the needs of this industry, and are prepared to serve you with our expanding product lines and expertise in applications. We provide quality products from conveying to palletizing, filling to sealing—even controlling the processes for each of these tasks.

Clippard’s line of Maximatic Valves and FRLs are ideally-suited to this industry, and provide high reliability and cost effective solutions in stock!

Solenoid controlled and air-piloted directional valves with #10-32 to 1/2” port sizes Filters, Regulators, Lubricators with #10-32 to 1” port sizes

Air Cylinders

Cost effective control of forces from 1 to 1,500 pounds

Stainless steel rod, roller burnished for long life

Stainless tube, anodized heads and caps

Corrosion-resistant models

Fittings

Our comprehensive line of compact Minimatic fittings includes push-to-connect types, barb designs and more. They are extremely useful in tight places and are compatible with Clippard’s extensive offering of hose and tubing.

Clippard provides a full-range of products designed to meet the unique demands of your unique application.