 High-flow NAMUR Valves
PARKER FLUID CONTROL DIVISION, NEW BRITAIN, CONN. The company offers a line of high-flow NAMUR valves for direct mounting to pneumatic actuators. Process industry applications for the products include the control of larger process control valves commonly used in the chemical, petrochemical, water and wastewater, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Parker says the compact valves are capable of greater flow than most NAMUR valves in the marketplace. Models are offered in 3/2, 5/2 and 5/3 functions for the control of single- and double-acting pneumatic actuators, and in quarter- and half-inch NTP port sizes with standard manual override. NAMUR is an international user’s association of automation technology in process industries.
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Router
TECHNO, INC., NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. Techno has added the Pro Series CNC Router to its line of computer numerical controlled machine tools. The Pro Series is made of large, welded and stress-relieved metal tubing, the company says, in order to meet the demands of panel process manufacturing. The tool also has precision ball screw drives on all three axes, high-speed closed loop servomotors and drives, and THK rails. The Pro Series router also features a Windows-based interface that includes features such as toolpath preview, built-in G-Code editor, and x-y axis orientation swapping, among others. The company says it welcomes customization requests.
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Food-safe polyethylene tubing
ARK-PLAS PRODUCTS, INC., FLIPPIN, ARK. The company’s new Ethelplas tubing is manufactured with non-toxic ingredients formulated specifically for the food and beverage industry and is certified under standard NSF-51 for food equipment and NSF-61 for drinking water systems. Ethelplas tubing is manufactured with 55 Durometer resin that is natural color. The polyethy-lene tubing is economical, displays good resistance to chemicals, and is nonconductive. Potential applications include commercial and household appliances, food and beverage dispensers, restaurant facilities, laboratory testing equipment, and general-purpose uses. Ethelplas tubing is available in nine sizes from 1/16-in. ID to 5/8-in ID.
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Transverse winding drive
AMACOIL, ASTON, PA. Optional PLC-controlled sensors mounted on the recently introduced Amacoil/Uhing traverse drive system detect the spool flange and send a signal to a pneumatic switch which activates the reverse level on the winding drive. This is a time-saving improvement over other models, the company says, since they require an operator to manually turn the reverse lever when the traverse hits an end stop. In addition, winding accuracy is expected to improve since the optic sensor is expected to be more sensitive than the human eye in detecting the spool flange edge. The company also offers a version where the spool flange diameter is programmed into the system to facilitate fast spool changeover. In this model, the sensor is not affected as the material being spooled builds up on the core.
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Circular cold saw
BEHRINGER SAWS, MORGANTOWN, PA. Built to cut a variety of ferrous metals, the new Behringer Eisele PSU 450M circular cold saw can accurately replicate cuts through use of a programmable logic controller. The PSU 450M requires minimal operator intervention once running, the company says, and can store up to ten numerically controlled program applications which can be called up to save time and labor costs. With each set, the number of pieces to cut, the cutting length, and one miter angle cut can be saved. Blades ranging from 13.7 to 17.7 inches can be used with the saw. The PSU 450M also comes with large hoods with Plexiglas windows to provide a measure of operator safety.
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Photodiode
OPTO DIODE CORP., NEWBURY PARK, CALIF. The ODD-470W is the first in a series of three new selective wavelength photodiodes being introduced by Opto Diode. Featuring a 100 nm spectral bandwidth, the ODD-470W operates between 380 nm and 540 nm; its peak light sensitivity is at the 470 nm wavelength. This selective wavelength photodiode has very low dark current, the company says, and uses no optical filters, making it useful in color sensors, fluorescent detection, and medical diagnostics applications. Opto Diode offers the ODD-470W at $6.50 per piece in 100-unit quantities.
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Ball bearing inserts
QUALITY BEARINGS & COMPONENTS, GARDEN CITY PARK, N.Y. The new set screw-type and locking collar-type ball bearing inserts from Quality Bearings & Components feature dual seal construction. The company explains that the set screw-type bearing insert has two set screws; tightening the set screws effectively locks the shaft to the bearing so that the two turn as a single unit. The inserts, identified by the company as BBXINS Series, are designed for use in textile machinery, conveyor systems, ventilators, food packaging machines, and other applications. Bearing widths range from 0.5512 to 1.5748 inches.
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Vibration calibrator
THE MODAL SHOP, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Compliant with the ISO 17025/A2LA requirements, the 9100C Portable Vibration Calibration System from The Modal Shop is a self-contained unit equipped with its own rechargeable power source, making it useful for testing in the field. The unit calibrates vibration sensors and proximity probes, providing a user-defined reference signal of displacement, velocity, and acceleration, This makes it suitable for calibrating sensors over wide frequency and amplitude ranges, and it produces NIST-traceable reports, according to the company. The calibrator is designed to have a rugged suspension, so that the unit can support sensors that weigh up to 750 grams without the aid of an external support mechanism. Noncontact displacement sensors can be tested for accuracy, linearity and frequency response using an optional S4A-1 proximity probe mounting attachment. As a measure to ensure accuracy, the 9100C applies vibration to both the sensor under test and an internal integrated NIST-traceable reference accelerometer, mounted within the unit’s electromagnetic shaker.
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Universal inclinometer
AXIOMATIC TECHNOLOGIES CORP., MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO. The AX060200 is a low-cost inclinometer that uses a two-axis MEMS sensor to sense acceleration caused by gravity. The device can measure inclination angles in two orthogonal sensing directions, x and y, in the range of 180 degrees. If vertically installed, it can measure an inclination angle in one sensing direction through 360 degrees. The AX060200 features CANbus, RS-232, and analog output ports. It is configurable using the Axiomatic Electronic Assistant software for PC. The inclinometer supports SAE J1939 CAN interface. Support for CANopen and other high-level CAN protocols can be available on request. The unit is packaged for an IP67 rating with M12x1 connectors, and is suitable for harsh environments.
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Decompression resistance
TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS, FORT WAYNE, IND. The company developed the Xplor range of advanced elastomers especially for oil and gas applications. The portfolio includes compounds in HNBR, FKM, and Isolast Perfluoroelastomer, each of which demonstrates high explosive decompression resistance for its material type. In independent tests, materials within the Xplor range were able to satisfy both the NORSOK M-710 sour service and rapid gas decompression test conditions. The Xplor elastomers are available in all standard international O-ring sizes and cross sections, along with custom-engineered solutions and specially designed seal profiles.
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Compact fan heater
OMEGA ENGINEERING INC., STAMFORD, CONN. The HGL Series of compact fan heaters is designed for increased heat output. The heater helps to protect failure of electronic components caused by condensation and corrosion. This DIN rail mountable product maintains minimum operating temperatures in enclosures. The CE-compliant device is designed for many applications, including electrical and electronic enclosures, display panels, access and parking control systems, and personnel booths. The price starts at $119.
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Motorized impellers
CONTINENTAL FAN MANUFACTURING INC., BUFFALO, N.Y. A new housed version of Continental Fan’s TMK motorized impeller, the TMK-H drop-in cassette, is designed for ease of installation and reduced assembly time. Both TMK and TMK-H designs are equipped with a BC airfoil wheel to provide quiet and highly efficient airflow. Impellers are available from stock in single- or three-phase voltages with dual-frequency motors (50 Hz and 60 Hz). Capacities range up to 5,060 cfm.
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 Liquid level switches
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT, CHANHASSEN, MINN. The company, a business unit of Emerson, has introduced a new version of its Rosemount 2130 vibrating fork liquid level switch that is designed for use in extreme temperatures. The operational range of the new switch is -94 to +500 °F ( -70 to + 260 °C). According to Emerson, the Rosemount 2130 level switch is already widely used for high and low level alarm and pump control duties. The new version has fault monitoring and self-checking diagnostics built in, which could support applications in such difficult operating environments as power generation and oil production. In addition, the new version includes a low-density liquids option and a wide choice of electronic outputs which can be used as part of an analog or digital plant monitoring network or independently.
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Mapping camera
LEICA GEOSYSTEMS, NORCROSS, GA. Designed for people interested in converting from analog to digital airborne imaging, the RCD100 is a completely integrated medium-format mapping camera. The temperature-controlled camera housing contains the control unit, interchangeable solid state memory, Leica IPAS20 inertial positioning and attitude system with IMU, and up to two 39 megapixel frame sensors for single head or dual-head operation. The dual-head operation enables users to acquire images in RGB and CIR simultaneously. The camera offers exchangeable lenses in three sizes, 35 mm, 60 mm, and 100 mm, and very rigid lens mounting to ensure photogrammetric stability. When used with other Leica products, the RCD100 enables the creation of 3-D maps, feature extraction, and directly georeferenced imagery.
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Diamond blades
SHOXX TECHNOLOGY, LES HERBIERS, FRANCE. Adding to its line of diamond tools, Shoxx has launched the G13 blade and a series of surfacing cup wheels. Designed for cutting hard materials such as granite, the G13 blade is designed to cut quickly and accurately without spalling. The blade contains 16 trapezoidal segments, more than typical blades, the company says, and this design innovation has led to a 20 percent decrease in the amount of vibration experienced by users. Three new cup wheels have been developed: the Z U5, the Z A5 and the C E5. They were manufactured using segments welded by electro-induction, which enables sanding with minimal vibration and loss of stability. Shoxx says the cups are especially effective working with materials such as concrete, abrasive cements, and epoxy resins.
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Step motor driver
LIN ENGINEERING, SANTA CLARA, CALIF. The new R525 microstepping step motor driver is designed to help reduce overall design time and system cost for a wide array of step motor applications needing high torque, power, and smooth motion. Lin Engineering says the R525 is capable of outputting up to 5 amps peak current and handling up to 75 volts DC. It can be used with all NEMA 8, 11, and 17 motors, and it is compatible with most NEMA 23 motors and many NEMA 34 motors as well. The unit can be connected to a computer and configured via the company’s proprietary graphical user interface.
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Pushbutton
EAO SWITCH CORP., MILFORD, CONN. Intended to offer a fresher look for industrial applications, EAO’s Series 84 “halo illumination” pushbuttons come in three styles: halo diffused lenses, units with halo illuminated switch bezels, and an animated illuminated bezel version. This last option allows for chasing LED sequences, multi-color illumination, partial bezel illumination, and other effects. The company says that the high-visibility glow created by the halo effect makes for a more effective interface that attracts attention to a primary function of the switch. In all Series 84 pushbuttons, light is emitted around the edges of the lens by a 3 mm high-intensity LED. Lenses and LED’s are available in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, green, white, and blue. Mixing of lens colors and LED options is encouraged by the company to provide custom appearances. The switches are oil- and watertight, which make them suitable for equipment that requires frequent washing.
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Ball valves
SVF FLOW CONTROLS INC., SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIF. EZ Valve, a general-purpose, manual ball-valve line addresses the day-to-day needs of the industrial sector. The valves are particularly suited for automation. Features include direct-mount valve automation; TFM seats for extended temperature range applications; an engineered stem seal design for high-cycle applications; live-loaded stem seals to compensate for temperature cycling; an integral locking device; and full-ported flow path. Valves can be custom designed.
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Touch-safe heater
OMEGA ENGINEERING INC., STAMFORD, CONN. The small CS060 series touch-safe heater has a heating capacity of 50 to 150 watts and features a double-insulated plastic casing. It is quickly mounted with a built-in clip fixing. The design of the heater supports natural convection, which results in a high current of warm air which makes the CS060 useful in enclosures with electrical or electronic components. The CE-compliant product is designed for permanent operation and is compatible with the company’s range of thermostats and hygrostats. The heater is suited for the water, automotive, and food processing industries. The recommended applications include HVAC and lab use. The price starts at $48.
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Rotary encoder
MICRONOR, INC., NEWBURY PARK, CALIF. The recently introduced MR318 fiber optic rotary encoder is designed specifically for use as feedback in motion control systems that operate in extreme electromagnetic fields. Because the sensor has a passive optical design and a non-metallic construction, it can be employed as part of such applications as magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and industrial processes that involve very large electromagnetic fields. The multi-turn encoder system offers 1 degree resolution and measures both angular position and shaft speed. The MR318 uses an industry-standard 58 mm encoder housing which, the company says, mounts and installs just like a conventional encoder. Micronor says the unit price for the MR318 encoder is $1,995 in small quantities, though OEM and educational discounts are available.
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Two-way valves
ASCO VALVE INC., FLORHAM PARK, N.J. The 8262/8263 Series two-way, direct-acting solenoid valves offer higher air and inert gas-service pressure ratings for ac and dc operation as compared to past versions. Customers can configure and order valves online and receive same-day shipping. These valves are suited for applications in industrial and agricultural machinery, food products machinery, laundry and dishwashing appliances, and medical and analytical instruments. The valves come in brass, and stainless steel constructions. They can be used to control the flow of air, water, and light oil and are available in 1/8-inch, 1/4-inch, and 3/8-inch pipe sizes.
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AC gearmotors
BISON GEAR, ST. CHARLES, ILL. FlexTorq 762 series hollow-shaft offset ac gearmotors feature either a 1.25-inch (31.75 mm) ID hollow shaft or a 1.25-inch diameter solid shaft in either the U-shaped or S-shaped configuration. They are driven by 1/20, 1/4, or 1/2 hp (37, 186, or 373 W) single and three-phase 115 and 230-volt ac electric motors. The fractional horsepower gearmotors operate with fixed output speeds from 60 to 1 rpm and offer continuous duty torque outputs from 430 to 2,500 in.-lbs. (48.5 to 283 Nm) respectively.
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Gear Replaces Pulley
INTECH CORP., CLOSTER, NJ. By replacing a complex pulley system with an Intech gearset, Dexter Magnetic Technologies improved the reliability of a robotic manipulator used to coat computer hard drives. The manipulator consisted of two independent pulley drives, each using two single-sided timing belts. The faster of the two belt drives required frequent tensioning to prevent belt stretching and wear. Intech’s solution used two stainless steel drive gears with Intech’s Power-Core idler gear, which combines a proprietary backlash-free plastic gear wrapped around a stainless-steel core to maximize load carrying capacity. A special idler gear shaft enabled the company to retrofit existing units in the field. The modification also boosted drive efficiency by 15 percent.
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Motor Flattens High Torque Package
MAXON MOTOR USA, FALL RIVER, MASS. Maxon Motor’s new EC 9.2 crams a great deal of torque into a new flat motor that measures only 10 millimeters diameter and 12.5 millimeters long. It produces up to 0.83 millinewton-meters nominal torque and 1.29 millinewton-meters stall torque. The motor design includes an eight-pole neodymium permanent magnet and preloaded ball bearings, and comes with or without Hall sensors. The outer protective cover doubles as contact protection and mounting aid during installation. Maxon developed the motor for medical devices where space is at a premium, and it complies with the industry’s ISO 13485 standard for quality and guaranteed traceability of individual components.
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 Custom airshafts
NIMCOR INC., NASHUA, N.H. The company says it custom fits every airshaft it makes for customers because each winding operation places unique demands on core shaft performance. Engineers calculate specifications for every airshaft order based on each customer’s application, then archive each plan should the customer ever place a repeat order or need details about a previous purchase. Roll size, weight and suspended distance continually require engineering decisions regarding shaft deflection and rigidity. Roll weight and fastest operating speeds influence the need for self-centering designs and the size, style, and number of gripping lugs or buttons. Shaft journals must be machined for an exact fit and are sometimes hardened to serve as load-bearing surfaces. Airshafts are available in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and lightweight carbon fiber composite.
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