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| Ironless
core brush motor
THINGAP LLC, VENTURA, CALIF.
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The ironless core TGB2020 brush motor delivers up to 440 watts and 425 oz.-in.
peak shaft torque. The high continuous power capacity of this small-diameter
motor makes it useful for driving low-profile vehicles, power tools, and
any load that requires a small cross-section. Additionally, the TGB2020
provides high acceleration coupled with continuous high power. In blower
and thruster applications, the motor provides a low frontal area, minimizing
drag within air or liquid movers. The sealed version of the motor provides
high efficiency for longer battery life and is well-suited for undersea
thrusters. For applications with space constraints, where efficiency and
drag are important, the TGB2020 motor provides a useful solution. The TGB2020
is 2 in. in diameter by 5.3 in. long.
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Tray and shrink system
STANDARD-KNAPP, PORTLAND, CONN. |
The 296TS Continuum tray/shrink system
has upgrades to the system’s user interface, wrapping wand, and film
feed module. It is an easy-to-maintain and reliable solution for 24/7 applications
in the food and beverage industries, according to the company. The system
features an intuitive graphic operator interface. Its advanced diagnostic
program automatically directs the operator to a fault screen in the event
of a problem and also provides automatic scheduled maintenance alerts. The
heavy-duty stainless steel-framed system also features “walk-by”
maintenance, made possible by transparent guarding that allows the system’s
parts to remain clearly visible. The shrink wrapping section of the 296TS
features an on-demand film wrapping wand, a smart innovation controlled
by a servo motor and sensor.
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| Optically
clear adhesive
MASTER BOND INC., HACKENSACK, N.J.
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A one-component, low-viscosity, optically
clear, UV curable adhesive called UV10MED has been developed by the company.
This compound is USP Class VI approved and is recommended for use in medical
device manufacturing. It offers strong adhesion to metals, glass, ceramics,
and most plastics. It also has strong chemical resistance properties and
is resistant to many types of sterilants. It has a service operating temperature
range of -60°F to 250°F. Its low viscosity makes it useful in applications
where there is a small clearance between surfaces being bonded. It is 100
percent reactive and doesn’t contain any solvents or other volatiles.
It has a rapid cure speed upon exposure to a UV lamp. Typical cure times
range from 5-10 seconds to 2-3 minutes at ambient temperatures. It comes
in half-pint, pint, quart, gallon, and 5-gallon containers.
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| Circular
connectors
MOLEX INC., LISLE, ILL.
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Molex has a new line of sealed circular
connectors. XRC (extra rugged circular) sealed plugs and receptacles have
been developed to meet the requirements of the heavy-equipment industry.
With a standard 18 size shell, these rugged, circular connectors are useful
for heavy-duty applications, such as trucks, buses, and agricultural markets.
Designed to meet IP67 standards, XRC plugs and receptacles protect against
the ingress of dust, water, and other contaminants to maintain the integrity
of the mated pair. Plugs feature a quick-disconnect bayonet latch to provide
connections with reduced installation and service time while ensuring accurate
mating depth.
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| Calibration
pumps
OMEGA ENGINEERING INC., STAMFORD, CONN.
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Omega’s new HPP series precision
calibration pumps come in four models. The HPP-100 and HPP-VAC are economical
pumps designed for 0 to 6.9 bar (0 to 100 psi) or 0 to -0.95 bar (0 to 28
inHg) vacuum). Both models feature dual O-rings on all pistons for smooth
operation with zero leakage. The HPP-600 is a pneumatic pump that can generate
both vacuum and pressure. It covers a range from -0.95 bar (28 inHg) vacuum
to 41 bar (600 psi) pressure. The HPP-10K hydraulic pump can generate pressure
from 0 to 690 bar (0 to 10,000 psi). It is compatible with most hydraulic
fluids, oils, and water. These pumps are designed to provide long-term reliability
in harsh environments. This product is useful for the automotive, chemical,
and petroleum industries. Prices start at $349.
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| Durable
plastic parts
3D SYSTEMS CORP., ROCK HILL, S.C.
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The iPro 9000 SLA Center is a professional
stereolithography system for the production of ultra high-definition Pro-Parts
from 3D Systems’ integrated portfolio of proprietary Accura Plastics.
The new system is designed to quickly and economically produce durable plastic
parts with strong surface smoothness, feature resolution, edge definition,
and tolerances that rival the accuracy of CNC-machined plastic parts, according
to the company. The iPro 9000 SLA Center has a new generation of proprietary
ProScan digital scanning system that is equipped with a state-of-the-art
SteadyPower Imager. The imager is designed to deliver reliable output for
optimal performance and repeatability, enabling builds at a faster rate,
resulting in a lower part cost. The extra large build platform for extended
unattended operation is suitable for the production of micro parts or the
fabrication of a few extra large parts.
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| Aeration
system
TIDEFLEX TECHNOLOGIES, CARNEGIE, PA.
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An advanced aeration system combines
coarse and fine bubble aeration components to improve mixing and oxygen
transfer while preventing backflow and clogging. The custom engineered system
uses the TFA coarse bubble diffuser to provide rapid mixing, while the tubeflex
fine bubble air diffuser provides the fine bubble supplement. This combination
increases transfer efficiency because of the entrainment in higher-velocity
loops created by the TFA. These diffusers incorporate the company’s
patented Tideflex check valve technology to prevent backflow and clogging
of the diffusers. The combined system reduces energy use and lowers total
airflow requirements.
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Generator
coolers
UNIFIN INTER-NATIONAL, LONDON, ONTARIO
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Removable cover plate, or RCPT, generator
coolers provide effective, reliable performance in the most demanding applications,
according to the company. These RCPT coolers may be used in new and existing
power generation installations, from nuclear to hydroelectric to gas turbine
power. Applications include both air-cooled and hydrogen-cooled generators.
Today’s electrical generators produce not only electricity, but also
heat from conductor resistance and from friction losses in the bearings.
These coolers effectively remove this heat, in a system that is easy to
clean and maintain. The RCPT coolers feature Unifin’s plate fin technology,
which provides heat transfer efficiency and good durability.
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| Commer-cial-duty
gearmotor
BISON GEAR & ENGINEERING CORP., ST. CHARLES,
ILL.
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The company’s VWDIR line of fractional horsepower gearmotors is designed
as Von Weise drop-in replacements. The VWDIR line encompasses more than
75 standard models of ac and dc parallel shaft and right angle gearmotors
designed for a variety of commercial and light industrial applications.
These gearmotors range from 1/30 to 1/2 hp, with output torques from 12
to 800 in.-lbs. The dc models include 12 V and 90 V permanent magnet motors,
as well as a 115 V universal motor. The ac models come with 115 V and 230
V inputs in permanent split capacitor, split phase, shaded pole, and universal
motor designs.
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| Compact
transmitter
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT, BOULDER, COLO.
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The company has expanded the range
of its compact Micro Motion 2400S transmitters with the introduction of
a 316L stainless steel housing as an option to the standard polyurethane-painted
aluminum housing. The integral mounting transmitters, in either style of
housing, can also now be ordered with DeviceNet or Profibus DP communication
protocols. Rated to IP66 and IP67, the corrosion-resistant stainless steel
housing is suitable for applications where instruments are subjected to
regular caustic wash-downs, which are typically found in the food, beverage
and life science industries. The 316L construction is also useful for marine
and offshore environments. The integral mounting transmitter removes the
need for remotely mounted transmitters in a non-wash-down or safe area enclosure,
simplifying installation and reducing costs.
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| Self-locking
nuts
SPS TECHNOLOGIES, JENKINTOWN, PA.
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Flexloc self-locking locknuts with
zinc plating are for use in applications where cadmium plating is not acceptable.
These one-piece all-metal nuts resist impact, shock, and vibration to secure
screws, studs, and other threaded fasteners. The locknuts come with coarse
or fine threads and in a variety of configurations, sizes (both inch and
metric), materials, and other finishes for a range of applications. They
include heavy-duty and light-hex nuts in full- and thin-height styles, microsize
for miniature assemblies, and 8-pitch series for oil industry applications.
There are also standard and microsize clinch nuts for blind mountings in
thin section materials.
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| Boosting
throughput
ABB,
NEW BERLIN, WIS.
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ACS350 general machinery drives are
designed to make it easy for volume machine builders to increase average
throughput time via an average two-second programming time per unit. ABB
has extended ratings of the drives to 15 hp at 240 V and 30 hp at 480 V.
The units are RoHS-compliant, with coated boards, and are suitable for many
machinery applications in the food processing, material handling, textile,
printing, rubber and plastics, semiconductor, automotive, and woodworking
industries. The new R4 frame units are 7.13 in. high, 6.65 in. deep, and
10.24 in. wide. Such uniform measurements make it easy to arrange cable
tunnels in straight runs, to power the units, and to control motors.
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| Micro
drills
SINGLE SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, AUBURN HILLS,
MICH.
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NS Tool’s new micro drill series
features drill diameters of 0.01 mm in regular (10xD) and short (6xD) length
micro drills, as well as micro point drills. The new generation of micro
drills was developed with NS Tool’s patented Mugen micro coating,
a special thin, smooth, and uniform coating developed to allow for superior
drilling performance on steels (including stainless steels). These high-precision
micro drills allow new drilling capabilities with features such as cutting
edge thinning to reduce cutting force, enabling increased accuracy while
drilling. All tools in the micro series are made of super micro grain carbide,
handling longer processing periods and reduced thermal growth.
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Load
cell displays
LOADSTAR SENSORS INC., FREMONT, CALIF.
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The company has a new line of displays
that are built to work seamlessly with its load cells. The DS-3000 four-channel
display is an integral device that incorporates display and controller functions
combined into one unit. A user can connect up to four iLoad series load
cells and view individual and/or total loads in three different units: kilograms,
pounds, and newtons. A user also can interface via USB uplink to plot or
chart the data to a PC. Optional relay outputs let users activate relays
based on load limits in order to control up to two external devices.
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Linear
actuators
SKF USA INC., BETHLEHEM, PA.
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Jaeger brand IA4A/B series linear actuators
are said to provide reliable performance in demanding ac-powered industrial
applications. Enhanced corrosion resistance and effective O-ring sealing
contribute added protection in harsh operating environments, according to
the company. IA4A/B linear actuators (110 V ac and 230 V ac) can run in
a range of ambient temperatures from -26ºC to 65ºC. Static load
capacity ranges from 4,500 N to 13,600 N, depending on model, and standard
stroke lengths from 100 mm to 600 mm can be achieved. These actuators feature
rugged construction with powder coated aluminum housing, steel protection
tube, stainless steel extension tube, and powder metal gears.
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| Recipro-
cating saw
HILTI NORTH AMERICA, TULSA, OKLA.
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The WSR 36-A, with a 36 V lithium-ion battery, is a high-capacity cordless
reciprocating saw that is designed for jobs where power is not available.
Applications include: cutting pipe, strut, threaded rod, steel studs, and
other miscellaneous steel; cutting wood with nails, wood beams, treated
lumber, plywood, wood composites, and plastics; cutting block, brick, and
aerated concrete. Active vibration reduction offers more working comfort
for the operator. The saw has six variable speed settings to cut at the
right speed for the application.
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| Mounting
system
NETHERLOCKS SAFETY SYSTEMS BV, ALPHEN
AAN DEN RIJN, THE NETHERLANDS
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Netherlocks, the Dutch industrial safety
specialist, has designed a new universal mounting system to safely and securely
fix valve position indicator switches onto handwheel-operated valves. The
Smart VPI is made from stainless steel AISI 316, which is said to be suitable
for all applications, both on- and offshore. The design allows the mounting
bracket to attach directly onto the valve stem without affecting the valve
itself; it’s a simple add-on. The switchbox for the valve is then
mounted onto the bracket with either DIN or ISO configurations. Here it
is safely out of the way, not interfering with valve operation, but still
securely fixed in place and with protected switches and wiring. Currently,
many switchboxes for handwheel valves are mounted onto weak, external brackets
that are inconvenient and unprotected, according to the company.
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| Thermo-
couple data logger
OMEGA ENGINEERING INC., STAMFORD, CONN.
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The miniature OM-CP-IRTC110 is the
company’s new series of data logger that works with Omega’s
OS36 series infrared thermocouples. The compact, portable product will measure
and record up to 16,383 measurements per channel. This device features a
real-time clock module that extends the battery life to more than 10 years
and allows for high-speed downloads. This CE-compliant data logger has a
programmable start/stop time, uses type K infrared thermocouple, has a wide
temperature range, and has NIST traceable calibration. It is suitable for
automotive, lab, and industrial use for any portable noncontact temperature
measurement application. Prices starts at $314.
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Embedded
motion control
DANAHER MOTION, SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.
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The company has expanded its comprehensive
motion engineering performance services for OEMs using embedded motion control.
Available as a comprehensive suite of solutions, or on an à la carte
basis, motion engineering performance services are available as customer
needs and desires dictate. Services include system tuning and optimization,
custom feature and product development, advanced system integration, software
development, system design consultation, system test and qualification,
and specialized training and field services.
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Venting
version double scraper
TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS, FORT WAYNE,
IND.
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The Zurcon DA24 venting version double-acting
scraper is designed especially for severe operating conditions in fluid
power applications. Its venting design incorporates pressure relief valves
to prevent system failure. This version is based on the well-established,
double-acting scraper DA24, which has proved effective, according to the
company, in applications with severe operating conditions for many years,
especially in environments where there is a high level of external contamination
and dirt. The venting version scraper has axial holes through the section
that operate as pressure relief valves, allowing oil to be released in the
case of overpressure.
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| Heating
system
WATLOW, ST. LOUIS, MO.
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The Relialine 170 heating system is
a modular line heater that can be quickly delivered and easily installed
in high-performance applications, according to the company. The heating
system features precisely controlled heat distribution and is automatically
self-regulating to provide temperature uniformity, lessening the need for
complicated control systems and thus reducing costs. The Relialine 170’s
technology is designed and constructed for adaptability, which is useful
for quick prototyping. The technology allows Watlow to configure a product
to the application’s specific dimensions. Typical applications include
gas delivery lines, heating columns, high pressure liquid chromatographs,
and process systems.
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Parallel
grippers
SCHUNK INC., MORRISVILLE, N.C.
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Sizes 30 and 50 for the servo-electric
2-finger parallel grippers of the PEH series now can take on an even wider
range of tasks. With a stroke of up to 100 mm per finger for the PEH 50,
these grippers are suitable for handling workpieces of various sizes. The
fingers can be prepositioned, reducing cycle times, and the gripping force
can be adjusted to match the task at hand.
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Lightning
protection for transducers
PRESSURE SYSTEMS, HAMPTON, VA.
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This manufacturer of KPSI level and
pressure transducers now offers lightning protection for its Series 300
small bore submersible level transducers for increased reliability. The
Series 300 features protection against fast-rising voltage transients with
the use of two surge protection components, one located in the 0.75-in.
OD 316 housing of the transducer and one located at the surface, grounded
via DIN-rail or ground wire. The Series 300 is designed for small-bore applications
to meet the rigorous environments encountered in a variety of water level
measurements.
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| Hollow
shaft potenti- ometers
SPECTRUM SENSORS AND CONTROLS INC.,
GRASS VALLEY, CALIF.
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The company’s hollow shaft potentiometers take up less space, have
infinite resolution, longer life, and good output smoothness. These potentiometers
feature an anodized aluminum, thermo plastic design with diameters ranging
from 0.86 in. to 2.62 in. and a rotational life of 5 to 50 million cycles
minimum, making them suitable for animatronics or robotics, automotive handicap
controls and military joysticks. The items require no wiper installation
or phasing. They can be specified with and without connectors. According
to the company, Spectrum’s potentiometers use a co-molded conductive
plastic element for a hard, smooth surface and greater long-term reliability
compared to raised circuit element potentiometers.
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