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Powerful
micromotor
MicroMo Electronics Inc., Clearwater, Fla. |
The newest addition to MicroMo's dc micromotor line is its Series
1024 S. With an external motor diameter of only 10 mm and a length of 24
mm, it has a strong power-to-volume ratio. This is achieved through a combination
of the System Faulhaber ironless rotor and Neodymium rare earth magnets
to achieve a stall torque of 2.89 mNm and speeds of up to 14,700 rpm. The
precious metal commutation allows operation at low starting voltages due
to inherent low contact resistance. The 10 mm diameter motor shaft ensures
high rotational stability, and the motor housing is black to facilitate
optimum heat dissipation. The Series 1024 S micromotor can be combined with
a gearbox and encoder for a miniature dc drive system.
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Aluminum piping
Kaeser Compressors Inc., Fredericksburg, Va. |
A modular, aluminum compressed air
distribution system, the SmartPipe is made from smooth, calibrated aluminum
with a low friction coefficient, According to the company, SmartPipe provides
high-quality flow and will not rust or corrode. Full bore fittings minimize
pressure drop and leak-free connectors prevent costly compressed air loss.
This versatile piping system has lightweight materials and push-to-fit connectors
that can be installed without threading, welding, or sweating. Available
in multiple sizes, SmartPipe is useful for headers and branch lines all
the way down to the point of use.
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Continuous-duty
actuator
Duff-Norton Co., Charlotte, N.C. |
For applications requiring continuous
duty cycles, Duff-Norton offers its 7500 Series actuators. They keep performing
and don't overheat during continuous cycles. The 7500 actuators have
efficiency ratings ranging to 70 percent, maximum horsepower ratings up
to 10, and capacities of 3,500, 12,000, and 27,000 lbs. All models are available
with top plate, clevis, or threaded end mounts. Duff-Norton's ball
screw and ball nut systems provide for smooth, efficient linear movement.
The positive action of the low friction ball screw and ball nut design provides
longer life at load and requires less power to achieve a specified thrust.
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Platform centering device
Advance Lifts Inc., St. Charles, Ill. |
The company's patented platform
centering device eases problems associated with off-center loading of scissors
lifts. This is a major contributor to excess wear on rollers, bearings,
platforms, and scissors legs, causing premature failure of the components.
The wear occurs because the off-center loading forces the platform to shift
sideways toward the heavier side of the load, creating friction between
the scissors legs and the platform runners in the general area of the platform
rollers and distorting mechanism geometry. The platform centering device
consists of strategically located low-friction pucks that maintain intended
scissors geometry and reduce friction.
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Torque transducers
PCB Piezotronics Inc., Depew, N.Y. |
Series 4149 flange mount rotating torque
transducers from the Force/Torque division of the company use noncontact,
rotary transformers for sending excitation voltage to, and receiving measurement
signals from, the rotating strain gauge sensor. The maintenance-free, rotary
transformer design eliminates the need for replacing worn brushes, as is
the case with conventional slip ring-type rotating torque sensors. The flange
mount units are shorter than shaft mount styles and are a sound choice for
use in dynamometers and in torque studies on fuel pumps, hydraulic motors
and pumps, combustion engines, driveshafts, transmissions, fans, and electric
motors where axial space is limited. Series 4149 rotary transformer torque
sensors have capacities from 5,000 in.-lbs. to 30,000 in.-lbs. and maximum
speeds to 8,000 rpm.
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Gas leak detector
E Instruments Group, Langhorne, Pa. |
The Mini Gas Sniffer is a rugged, compact,
ergonomic, and highly sensitive natural gas detector, which is widely used
throughout the HVAC industry. The Mini Gas Sniffer is designed for simplicity
and one-hand operation. The unit is equipped with a highly sensitive LED
scale and beeper to pinpoint small leaks of gaseous hydrocarbons, such as
methane, propane, butane, and LPG, from piping or appliances. The sniffer
has an 8-inch-long flexible probe for hard-to-reach areas, and a response
time of less than two seconds.
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Flow- meters and controllers
Omega Engineering Inc., Stamford, Conn. |
Metering and control of injected, pumped,
dosed, or dispensed chemicals can be taken to new levels, according to the
company. FLR-2000 flowmeters and FLV-2000 controllers handle flows of 0.03
to 475 gph and pressures of 20 to 250 psi, meeting the needs of water, wastewater,
industrial, food, and pharmaceutical applications. One can measure flow
rate and total flow with precision. A large display simplifies operation
and an RS-232 interface is standard. The wet side of the corrosion-resistant
flow system, isolated from the electronics yet close-coupled, aids installation
and maintenance.
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Infrared thermog- raphy
Fluke Corp. Everett, Wash. |
The Fluke Ti20 thermal imager is the company's latest infrared thermography
product. It is designed for use by industrial maintenance technicians in
infrared predictive maintenance and troubleshooting applications. The Ti20
includes a portable noncontact fully radiometric camera that measures temperature
from -10° to 350°C (14° to 662°F). It has Fluke
InsideIR professional analysis and reporting software with PdM routing support,
training materials, and accessories. This lets plant maintenance professionals
identify problems before they cause equipment failure. The Ti20 measures
absolute temperature and captures 14 bits of information on its 4,800 pixels,
displaying thermal image and temperature reading on a 5.5 x 7.5 mm color
LCD.
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Application modules
Veeco Instruments Inc., Woodbury, N.Y. |
This supplier of instrumentation to
the nanoscience community has two new application modules for its Digital
Instruments CP-II scanning probe microscope, which enable advanced electrical
characterization. The conductive AFM and scanning capacitance microscopy
modules have the high performance and low noise required for nanoscale electrical
characterization measurements, according to the company. The CAFM application
module is useful in analyzing variations in film thickness, locating electrical
defects, and mapping the electrical properties of materials. The SCM application
module measures variations in carrier concentration on silicon and compound
semiconductor structures, making it useful in the testing and failure analysis
of semiconductor devices.
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Breaker monitor
Wahl Instruments Inc., Asheville, N.C. |
The Wahl Breaker WB140 is designed to
warn of possible component failure or overheating of circuit breakers, motors,
and electrical equipment. The WB140 shows when a breaker or something else
requires attention. It monitors around the clock with no interruption due
to power failure or battery exhaustion. The Wahl Breaker is an easy-to-install,
self-adhesive, temperature-recording label with a silver-gray indicator
that turns black in less than a second. The indicator is applied to a clean
dry surface on each breaker or other piece of equipment. One peels the backing
material from Wahl Breaker and then presses the adhesive side firmly to
smooth out all air bubbles beneath the label. Rated temperature has been
reached when an indicator turns black.
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Sine encoder options
Danaher Motion, Wood Dale, Ill. |
Kollmorgen AKM servomotors from Danaher
now come with high-resolution Sine-Absolute encoders. They are also available
with resolver, encoder, and smart feedback device options to help users
meet specific application requirements. The servomotors have an electromagnetic
design with a global feature for broad motor application requirements. The
company claims they have higher acceleration and torque in a smaller footprint
than comparably sized motors. This allows OEMs to reduce their overall machine
size and increase machine throughput and reliability. Kollmorgen AKM motors
are available in seven frame sizes with 25 stack/frame combinations and
19 different mounting patterns, all standard.
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System combi- nation
Transducer Technologies, Temecula, Calif. |
This latest system combination comprises
the SW0 (universal/tension or compression) and the TM0-2 (stand-alone benchtop
amplifier/conditioner). This system is suitable for a variety of industrial
and OEM force measurement and weighing applications. The TM0-2 provides
excitation, balance, and span adjustment via precision 10 turn pots, and
shunt calibration. The SW0 load cell is constructed from stainless and is
offered in ranges from 1,000 to 50,000 lbs. When applied as an inline load
link or base mounted, the system offers good side load rejection. Accuracies
are consistent with highly accurate strain gauge-based load cells.
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Process gauge
Dresser Instruments, Stratford, Conn. |
The Ashcroft Type 1259 process gauge
enables the user to avoid the added expense of purchasing more gauge than
is needed, according to the company. With an ASME B40.100 Grade 2A accuracy
of ±0.5 percent FS, the Type 1259 offers a 4fi-in. solid front safety
case, 316 stainless steel, or Monel wetted parts, and ranges from vacuum
through 20,000 psi. The 1259 also features a Duratube Bourdon tube, a 300
series stainless steel movement, and in-field liquid fill capability that
eliminates the need for a dedicated fill kit.
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Electro- static dissipation
MPC, Cranston, R.I. |
Mearthane Products Corp. has improved
its formulation for Durethane C. The new material offers an expanded range
of electrostatic dissipation properties that eliminate damaging electrostatic
discharges in electronic machines. The formulation can also be used for
charge-management applications. Durethane C can be produced either as machinable
solid thermoset polyurethane or as foam. The material is useful for many
applications, including solid and foam rollers, developer and charger rollers,
copiers, fax machines, postal meters, and X-ray film transport drums. Durethane
C is also used for conveyor belts, packaging materials, and endless foam
pads.
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Indexing conveyor
Conveyor Technologies Ltd., Milford, Ohio |
The dual track precision indexing conveyor delivers single-track positioning
accuracy with dual-track versatility, according to the company. The open-center
design permits a variety of inline operations, while dual tracks allow processing
of smaller parts on each belt, or large parts up to 10 lbs. and 24 in. long,
across both belts. Available in widths of 12, 18, and 24 in., the design
accommodates forming or punching heads, assembly fixtures, inspection and
testing stations, laser printing equipment, and tag and label application.
Various stations, combined with single- or multiple-pitch indexing, enable
single or multiple parts per index.
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Fused quartz windows
Rolyn Optics Co., Torrance, Calif. |
Rolyn now offers optical grade, heat-resistant
fused quartz windows to protect a carbon dioxide laser from backsplatter
while cutting or welding. These items are not stocked, but custom-made to
the customer's specific needs. A typical example for a recent customer
was 55.0+0.1 mm diameter x 1.5+0.1 mm thick, both faces polished, 60-40
scratch-dig, parallel to 5°, flatness 3 fringes regular/1 irregular;
edges chamfered 0.1-0.3 x 450° uncoated.
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