Vibration isolator
NEWPORT CORP., IRVINE, CALIF. The new S-2000 Stabilizer series of pneumatic vibration isolators incorporates many of the features found on other products offered by Newport, including a patented self-centering pendulum design, laminar-flow damping system and precision auto-leveling valves. But in addition, the S-2000 series adds such new features as recessed lifting channels, enhanced leveling indicators, and a lower magnetic permeability design. Indeed, Newport said the aluminum hybrid chamber design is significantly less magnetic than its previous I-2000 model. The company indicated that it is working on both fully non-magnetic and cleanroom compatible versions. With a 2,000-pound load capacity per isolator, the S-2000 is designed for isolator optical tables, large inspection equipment, and heavy machinery.
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Metric leveling mounts
 ALL METRIC SMALL COMPONENTS, NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. As an addition to its selection of standard machine components such as locks, screws and washers, All Metric Small Components recently introduced the MVAYNAM and MVAYNFM series of metric leveling mounts. Designed for use on machine tools, electronic racks, and benches, the leveling mounts swivel as much as 15 degrees from the centerline, enabling the mounts to perform on uneven surfaces. The mounts have fiberglass-reinforced Polyamide anti-slip isolator pads ranging from 40 to 80 mm in diameter. A jam nut is part of the leveling assembly of the mounts, which come in various sizes, up to 180 mm.
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Digital pressure gauge
AUTOMATION PRODUCTS GROUP, LOGAN, UTAH Featuring a full five-digit display with large and easily readable 0.4 in. characters, the PG5 digital pressure gauge incorporates as standard a number of user-selectable setup features (such as automatic turnoff) which, the manufacturer said, are often add-on options with other gauges. The PG5 uses MEMS-based sensing technology to increase reliability and stability and delivers 0.01-digit resolution as standard through 100 psi. The gauge incorporates an all-stainless steel sensor that is resistant to most typical vibration and shock exposures and can provide accurate readings even with pulsating pressures. The PG5 is available with ranges from vacuum up to 500 psi, and from 0 up to 10,000 psi, and is self-powered by a standard 9 V battery. APG believes the new gauge is a good fit in laboratory, manufacturing, aviation, medical, and other applications where standard 2.5 in. or larger mechanical gauges are used.
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Camera controls
TOSHIBA IMAGING SYSTEMS, IRVINE, CALIF. The company has increased the versatility of its IK-HD1 high definition camera with the introduction of two new camera control units. The IK-HD1D features the same 1080I video output as the IK-HD1, but it has an added DVI-I output on the rear panel. That feature enables the use of less costly high-definition control panels that accept DVI or HDMI signals instead of HD-SDI panels. The second new model, the IK-HD1E CCU, is designed to output HD-SDI and Y/Pb/Pr video signals in 50 Hz as well as 60 Hz. Toshiba is marketing the new control units to users in the scientific, diagnostic, homeland security and industrial inspection fields.
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Cable-extension transducer
CELESCO TRANSDUCER PRODUCTS, CHATSWORTH, CALIF. The SR1M is a rugged, low-cost, high performance string pot designed to offer a 4-20 mA signal that provides a position feedback signal directly proportional to the length of its spring-loaded, three-meter measuring cable. It is built for wet environments and outdoor applications and can be used with outdoor construction equipment. The programmable digital circuitry of the SR1M is designed within the pot to provide users with a convenient, one-size-fits-all solution. The device ships factory calibrated to the full 3-meter measurement range but the output signal can be easily rescaled to match any stroke down to under 65 cm. The SR1M offers a maximum velocity of two meters per second with maximum acceleration of 10 g, and it weighs slightly more than one kilogram.
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Piezoelectric pressure sensor
PCB AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, DEPEW, N.Y. Designed for measuring blast over-pressure and explosion pressure in free-field or closed arenas, new frequency tailored ICP and charge output piezoelectric pressure sensors have been introduced by PCB Aerospace & Defense. The series 113B and 102B quartz dynamic pressure sensors have a one microsecond response time, with resonant frequencies above 500 kHz. Frequency tailoring, which combines mass balancing and microelectronics, provides a fast response to shock waves without the high ringing amplitudes sometimes experienced with general purpose piezoelectric sensors, according to the company. Frequency tailoring also enables the sensors to capture both peak pressure and total impulse calculations. Each sensor is 100 percent in-process tested for resonant frequency, rise time, and acceleration compensation.
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Thread sensor
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP., COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. Universal ThreadChecker is a sensor system designed to discriminate between a threaded and an unthreaded hole or stud. Offering reliable and
repeatable, high-speed thread detection for nearly all thread specifications, including both internal and external threads, and ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including aluminum, its universal electronics can be used with any size sensor or probe without factory recalibration. The company offers six sensor models, from 2 mm to 10 mm diameter probes for internal threads, and both 6 mm and 12 mm diameter probes for external threads, which gives ThreadChecker the capability to inspect holes sizes from M3 through M14 and stud sizes M4 through M10.
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Ruggedized pressure transducers
 OMEGADYNE INC., SUNBURY, OHIO. A new hermetically sealed version of the company’s MM Series pressure transducers features all welded stainless steel construction, 316 wetted parts, and glass-to-metal seal at the electrical outlets. Omegadyne says the design ensures that the unit is hermetically sealed from external environments and the media, and calls it the most durable version of its MM Series pressure transducers. The sealed MMA500V Series has a micro machined silicon core that provides high accuracy, low drift, and long-term stability in harsh environments. The transducers are designed to be versatile, with ranges from 100 psi to 5000 psi, accuracies from 0.08 percent to 0.03 percent and a variety of pressure and electrical connections. The MMA500V Series design is further ruggedized with a secondary containment system in the event of diaphragm rupture. A 5-Point NIST traceable calibration certificate is included.
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Electronic indexer
DANAHER MOTION, WOOD DALE, ILL. The Rotary Indexer Product Set is a fully programmable direct drive solution. The company says it provides precise, repeatable, and flexible electronic indexing in a compact, affordable package that delivers the bottom line—a significant increase in throughput compared with mechanical indexers, with no maintenance over the entire life of the system. Additionally, precisely matched components assure interoperability and optimized performance, ease of system selection and ordering, as well as quick, easy system commissioning.
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Thermal imaging
LONGWATCH, NORWOOD, MASS. The video surveillance system offered by Longwatch now has the capability to incorporate FLIR thermal imaging cameras. The real-time thermal images from these cameras will appear on standard HMI/SCADA screens and can be used with such software as Wonderware InTouch or GE Fanuc iFix. The new capability expands process monitoring, maintenance, and process diagnostics, because the infrared images allow operators to see product leaks, “hot spots” in a process, imperfections in finished goods, and other anomalies. Thermal images can be displayed side by side with video images on the same screen, for a complete picture of the process. Also, the cameras connect to Longwatch Video Engine software, which continuously records images from multiple thermal and standard video cameras onto a local disk for up to 30 days. The software can also send “video clips” over the plant network to the Longwatch Video Control Center in the plant’s control room.
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Add RFID to PLC
TURCK INC., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The new RFID-S contains two RFID channels and is designed for integration with Turck’s BL20 modular I/O system for PLCs. Users can install RFID as well as conventional discrete and analog I/O cards on the same network node. RFID-S is compatible with Turck BL20 gateways used on Profibus- DP, Profinet, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/IP, and Ethernet networks. It supports transceivers up to 50 meters away. Two parallel RFID channels minimize communications time lags between the tag and read/write head.
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Shock data logger
OMEGA ENGINEERING INC., STAMFORD, CONN. The 3-axis transient shock data logger is a battery powered logger that features built-in accelerometers, programmable start time, and optional password protection. The OM-CP-TSR101 measures and records instantaneous shock levels when the user-selectable shock levels have been exceeded. The data logger retrieves data quickly and downloads at a speed of 115,200 baud. The OM-CP-TSR101 is CE-compliant and characterizes environments such as packaging and fragility assessment (drop testing), break and crash testing, and shipping validation. The price for the logger starts at $599.
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Outdoor AC drives
VACON, INC, CHAMBERSBURG, PA. Underwriters Laboratories has certified Vacon’s X4 and X5 variable speed AC drives for outdoor use. According to Vacon, a sunlight-resistant polycarbonate housing enables the drives to withstand direct rain, snow, ice, dust, and corrosion while protecting against incidental contact. Since they do not require an additional enclosure, the X4 and X5 drives reduce the cost of installation. The X4 drive is designed to control motors of 1 to 200 horsepower, and comes with or without an internal RFI filter.
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Modular power distribution
AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION, WEST KINGSTON, R.I. A modular three-phase power distribution unit enables designers to incrementally boost power as data center demand grows. According to APC, the unit’s hot-swappable modular circuit breakers let technicians reconfigure rack power by adding or replacing circuit breakers, cordsets, and branch current monitors without taking down the system. According to APC, legacy designs use isolation/step-down transformers to distribute 208-volt power. APC’s new modular unit distributes three-phase power at 415 volts, using smaller copper cordsets to deliver more power at the same amperage to reduce electrical usage and heat load.
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Image without PC
BANNER ENGINEERING, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Banner Engineering has introduced a photoelectric image sensor, iVu Series TG, that supports factory inspections without relying on a PC for image processing. Banner claims a user can configure, initiate, and maintain inspections without using a PC or other external equipment (though they can use a software emulator to program iVu offline). The device features a programmable touch screen interface, adjustable lens, 752x480-pixel imager, and a choice of integrated or external red, blue, green, or infrared lighting. Banner says potential applications range from label, date/lot code, and part presence/orientation inspection to packing and injection molding verification.
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Submersible accelerometer
PCB PIEZOTRONICS, DEPEW, N.Y. PCB Piezotronics has introduced a sealed, watertight, integral cable assembly that prevents liquids from compromising signals sent from its accelerometers. The cable withstands submersion in water, oil, and other liquids. According to the company, the new sealing technique is valuable when monitoring gearboxes, transmissions, flow tubes, valves, and sealed chemical reactors, and when measuring structural reactions to turbulence.
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Oil well pump motor
TOOLMEX, NATICK, MASS. Following on the heels of its Elektrim motor line, Toolmex has introduced the Elektrimax Design “D” oil well pump motors. Available from 3 to 100 hp in 1,200 rpm motor speeds, Elektrimax Design “D” motors feature epoxy coating for both rust and corrosive environment protection, and a rigid cast iron construction including junction box. Oversize regreasable bearings on both drive end and opposite drive end boost motor life, and an IP55 protection degree insures dust and water defense. Toolmex says those features are intended to provide durability under hostile oil field conditions. According to the company, the motor is suited for beam pumping units, punch presses, and similar applications that demand high slip and high torque motor solutions.
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Fan heater
 OMEGA ENGINEERING INC., STAMFORD, CONN. The Series CR030/130 has double insulated plastic housing and can come as a DIN rail, panel, or foot mountable fan heater with integrated adjustable thermostat or fixed hygrostat. It comes equipped with a built-in temperature limiter. This CE-compliant product maintains minimum operating temperatures in enclosures and helps to prevent failure of electronic components caused by condensation and corrosion. It is useful for the automotive and petroleum industries and for applications involving food processing. The price starts at $196.
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