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Shaft coupling
Boston Gear, Charlotte, N.C.

The right shaft coupling can make the difference between dynamic and catastrophic drive response, which is why Boston Gear has published a comprehensive, 60-page reference guide to introduce its complete line of Huco couplings. Huco offers precision, beam, and general purpose couplings and friction clutches for a variety of commercial and industrial applications. The catalog features specifications and typical applications for each product, plus a quick selection reference, ordering information, and detailed installation and application design guides.

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Motor capabilities
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp., St. Charles, Ill.
Made in the U.S.A. and custom designed for industrial and commercial-duty OEM applications, a new line of ac motors is detailed in a six-page brochure. It has outline drawings for three versions each of the new 34-frame (3.39-in. diameter) and 49-frame (4.91-in. diameter) Bison ac motors. With power ranging from 1/80 to 1/4 hp (10 to 185 watts), the new induction motors are available in permanent split capacitor, split phase, 3-phase, and 3-phase inverter duty designs tailored for optimum performance in each OEM
application. To receive the brochure, call 1-800-AT-BISON or download it at www.BisonGear.com.

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Safety devices
Elobau Sensor Technology Inc., Lake Bluff, Ill.
This German company produces magnetic sensors, vehicle and machine safety components, joysticks, e-stops, and other devices for a variety of industries. Its markets include food processing, off-highway equipment, packaging machinery, assembly/transfer lines, materials handling systems, and machine tools of all types. As a turnkey, vertically integrated manufacturer, Elobau designs, engineers, builds electronics and magnets, molds plastic, assembles and tests all its products. To receive a 356-page catalog in print or on CD, go to its Web site, www.elobau-st.com.

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Compre- hensive bearings
The Timken Company, Canton, Ohio
Timken's 1,300-page catalog in print and electronic versions covers bearings recommended for design applications. The Timken Products Catalog seeks to assist original equipment manufacturers, end users, and distributors in the selection of bearings for an array of applications. It discusses more than 250 product types, ranging from tapered, cylindrical, spherical, and needle roller bearings, to housed units, pillow blocks, super precision products, and radial ball bearings. There is a chapter on the conditions and characteristics that affect bearing performance.

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Diffusers and mixers
Tideflex Technologies, Carnegie, Pa.
Tubeflex fine bubble and coarse bubble diffusers and a patented combination aeration system are described in an eight-page, full-color brochure. Information is included on the new 3-in. Tubeflex fine bubble diffuser. The Tubeflex has a hollow core for reduced buoyancy and a flexible connection to eliminate breakage. It incorporates Tideflex check valve technology to prevent clogging of the header pipe and reduce maintenance needs. The combination aeration system incorporates the mixing benefits of the coarse bubble with the aeration benefits of the Tubeflex fine bubble diffuser.

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Fastener assemblies
PennEngineering, Danboro, Pa.
An updated 32-page bulletin profiles "access hardware" fastener products. These panel fastener assemblies incorporate captive screws to keep loose parts to a minimum and eliminate risks associated with hardware that can loosen, fall out, and damage internal components. According to the manufacturer, they are suited to attach metal panels or other thin material components in applications where subsequent access will be necessary. There is a panel fastener selector guide and specification, installation, and performance data for all fastener types.

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Looking to the future
Advanced Design Consulting USA Inc., Lansing, N.Y.
A 124-page catalog of products for mechanical and aerospace engineers, physicists, chemists, and biologists covers the latest designs and innovations in engineering applications. The publication, Delivering the Future of Engineering Today, describes some of the most sophisticated systems for scientists working in renowned research facilities in Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, according to the company. There are five sections: standard high-precision components, custom engineered high-precision systems, high-precision slits, synchrotron equipment, and insertion devices.

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