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Spindle alignment
Pinpoint Laser Systems, Newburyport, Mass.
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The Spindle Alignment Tool, a new measuring and alignment system, is for
lathes, turning equipment, spindles, and related machinery. It is said to
be easy to use, versatile, and affordable for use right on the factory floor.
Ideal applications include aligning lathes and turning centers, adjusting
boring mills, aligning driveshafts, adjusting barfeeders, and many other
industrial applications. The system provides information on runout, centerline
offset, parallelism, concentricity, and other useful parameters that can
guide machinery back to optimal alignment and improved profits. The tool
can measure to a precision of 0.0001 in. or better and the laser allows
for alignments over distances as great as 150 feet. It operates on batteries
for added convenience and all components are machined of solid anodized
aluminum or stainless steel for wear resistance.
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Auto- mation products
Omega Engineering Inc., Stamford, Conn. |
The company is seeking to transform
the world of automation with its new Omegamation line of automation products.
Omega, a leader in process measurement and control products, is adding these
automation products to meet today's changing manufacturing landscape.
They include sensors, programmable logic controllers, human machine interface,
enclosures, motion systems, power products, and other items. For more information,
go to www.omegamation.com.
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Mini pressure sensors
PCB Piezotronics Inc., Depew, N.Y.
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Series 105 is a new family of ICP miniature
dynamic pressure sensors, suitable for monitoring dynamic combustion pressure
in diesel and natural gas-powered engines, and other reciprocating equipment.
Proper monitoring allows for extended maintenance intervals, improved fuel
efficiency, and lower NOx emissions. The sensors feature piezoelectric sensing
elements with very fast response times, and are best suited for continuous
monitoring or periodic walk-around cylinder balancing. Additionally, Series
105 features a 4.2 mm diaphragm and M5 thread, easily mounted internal to
the engine. With no moving parts and solid-state construction, their durability
is high.
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Air knives
Exair Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio |
The Universal Air Knife Mounting System provides secure and precise positioning
for air knives used to blow off, dry, and cool. At the end of each production
run, the air knife can be easily moved close to the next part to improve
effectiveness and reduce setup time, according to the company. The supply
pressure of the compressed air can be lowered, which reduces air consumption.
The system is made of stainless steel and is suitable for various industrial
applications.
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Washers
Blue Blade Steel, Kenilworth, N.J. |
Consistency and uniformity in washers
for critical assembly applications may be achieved by stamping, drawing,
or machining them from tempered steel material, according to Blue Blade
Steel. The company says that highly controlled hardening and tempering enable
it to selectively modify the internal steel structure and hardness to address
the specific washer application. The tempered material is a workable substrate
that provides greater flexibility, flatness, and uniformity of parts, according
to the manufacturer. These washers are said to perform well where components
are subject to expansion. When the washer is used as a fastener to secure
lock nut assemblies, the tempered steel washer exhibits a pliant flexible
characteristic that reduces bolt loosening and eliminates vibration wobbling.
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High voltage
UltraVolt Inc., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. |
The company, which manufactures standard-product
dc-to-dc high-voltage power supplies, is refining three product lines: the
A Series, 10A-25A Series, and 30A-40A Series, by offering the 25 parts per
million option. All high-voltage power supply modules featuring the 25 ppm
option will provide half the temperature coefficient for users who have
critical applications in variable temperature environments. The high-voltage
modules that offer this option supply output voltages of 62 through 40,000
V and maintain a 25 ppm temperature coefficient on both the output voltage
and output voltage monitor. While all product lines offering this option
will continue to provide a 5 V compensated reference, that reference will
be refined to a 10 ppm temperature coefficient. As a result of UltraVolt's
product standardization, units featuring the 25 ppm option conform to the
standard package size, making them useful for plug-in replacement in current
designs, as well as for use in new designs.
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Idler guard
ASGCO Manufacturing Inc., Allentown, Pa. |
The lightweight Safe-Guard return idler guard is designed to prevent injuries
from pinch points and to catch the return idler if it should fall. Installation
of Safe-Guard on a conveyor belt return idler helps to protect workers from
the hazard of contacting the exposed idler. The slotted cage is designed
to prevent material buildup and for easy cleanup. Removing just two stainless
steel pins to drop open the side of the cage provides access to the roller
and allows for ease of replacement and maintenance. The idler guard's
universal mounting brackets are made from powder coated A-36 steel and can
be used on CEMA B, C, D, and E series idlers up to 7 in. in diameter. They
are adjustable for idler sizes and belt widths up to 96 in.
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