Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation articles from January 2001

Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation archives from January 2001

INTERFACES.
January 1, 2001... The MMI Series of low-cost graphic display touch panels for use in harsh working environments are available with monochrome, grayscale or full-color displays. The interface is connected to the PLC through a single cable to the PLC programming...

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS.
January 1, 2001... Series C is a family of panel-mounted, universal-input temperature controllers, including four models that may be ordered for network applications, including the Modbus messaging protocol. The controllers may also be ordered with the standard...

WELDING POWER SOURCE.
January 1, 2001... The lightweight Invertec V350-PRO power source can handle multi-process welding applications. It is available in factory or construction models. Operating on single- or three-phase input power, the unit produces either a constant current or...

LEVEL MEASUREMENT.
January 1, 2001... TankScan distributed level measurement system combines Micropower Impulse Radar (MIR) sensing technology with battery-powered RF telemetry and a PC-based host software package. Data from multiple level monitors is collected at a controller that...

MONORAIL CONVEYORS.
January 1, 2001... Automated, electrified Monorail Systems are high-speed conveyor systems that provide comprehensive control of each load carrier. The power track features a dedicated communications link to the mainframe or other conveyor-control computers.

WIRE MESH RACK DECKING.
January 1, 2001... Durable Wire Mesh Rack Decking is available in standard sizes or can be customized. Type A Decking is designed for racks with step beam shelf construction. Type B Decking is designed for box-beam/structural-beam configurations; Type F Decking...

PALLETS.
January 1, 2001... The Pallet-Sox reusable packaging system is a high-density, flexible polyethylene, reusable packaging system that prevents goods or materials from falling from an elevated storage platform. The polyethylene mesh goes over and around any-sized...

METAL STORAGE SYSTEMS.
January 1, 2001... The welded-steel All-Purpose Storage Cabinets are equipped with removable parts bins. The polypropylene bins suspend from the louvered walls within the cabinet.

Komatsu America International Co.
January 1, 2001... The PC128UU-2 from Komatsu America International Co. is a new version of the tight tail-swing compact hydraulic excavator. Suitable for road and utility jobs in congested and confined areas, it is equipped with a four-cylinder, water-cooled...

Enprotec.
January 1, 2001... The modular, skid-mounted industrial wastewater treatment system from Enprotec removes metals and many other contaminates. The pre-wired system ships as an operable unit providing sole source responsibility. Simple hook-ups provide raw...

TrynEx International.
January 1, 2001... The Pro 480 broom attachment from TrynEx International comes standard with a fork hitch and has eight poly-brush rows for sweeping. It is suitable for cleanup of dirt, material spills, heavy debris, snow and standing water.

Nobles.
January 1, 2001... The 28-in. EZ Rider[TM] scrubber from Nobles features a rotationally molded polyethylene body that wont chip, dent or crack. It also includes a parabolic breakaway squeegee, dual disk or cylindrical brushes, and a vacuum motor for water...

HALOGEN ILLUMINATORS.
January 1, 2001... These new halogen illuminators include the FS-13, FS-12 and FS-9 models. All are low-voltage and dimmable. The FS-9 is a fanless, 9-watt halogen unit. The FS-13 uses two 100-watt lamps for two-port output configurations, and the FS-12 uses a...

LIGHT STANDS.
January 1, 2001... These metal-halide Port-A-Lite[TM] stands provide portable, high-intensity lighting. They feature "super-high output" (SHO) fixtures. The parallel design holds the lamp in a horizontal burning position and insulated lamp tip supports isolate...

LIGHTING SYSTEM.
January 1, 2001... The ED17 200-watt Uni-Form pulse-start metal-halide system offers lumen lamps in a small package. It comes in an enclosed, clear, base-up version. Specially designed metal halide ballasts for the 200-watt Uni-Form pulse-start lamp include a...

WAREHOUSE LIGHTING.
January 1, 2001... The Industrial Kinetics (IK) series features TB lamps and high light-output ballasts to offer 170 degrees of smooth soft uplight. The fixture body is precision die-formed; the positioned herringbone slots populate the length. The series is...

PARKING LOT LUMINAIRE.
January 1, 2001... The PSL (Parking Structure Luminaire) features low brightness glass refractors for three-dimensional illumination, glare guards, and a light-trespass shield. It has been engineered with both reflector and refractor in a single unit. The...

Power Plant's Condition-Based Maintenance Upgrades Boost Efficiency, Slash Motor-Repair Costs.
January 1, 2001... When the condition-based maintenance (CBM) department at Alabama Power Co.'s Miller Steam Plant suggested altering the way the plant conducted preventive maintenance on its critical motors six years ago, their ideas were met with some...

BARRICADE STANDS.
January 1, 2001... The A-Frame Barricade Stand can do double duty as a stand to prominently display a message. Fill these large, heavy-weight stands wan sand for more stability. Three styles are available, one for use with a sandbag.

RECORDERS.
January 1, 2001... The DVD-RAM digital still picture recording, playback device is a recording medium for demanding machine vision and industrial imaging applications. The LQ-D100 is engineered with a range of recording and playback capabilities for a variety of...

REFUSE VEHICLE.
January 1, 2001... The Refuse Vehicle is designed for quick and efficient bay-yard or back-door pickup in a variety of urban environments. The vehicle comes equipped with a hopper powered by a PTO-driven hydraulic system.

PUMP.
January 1, 2001... The Dri-Prime Pump for well-pointing applications is designed for high volume well-point dewatering systems, yet it is suitable for sewer bypass and general dewatering applications. It features a single-action, well-point air separation tank...

HOIST MAGNETS.
January 1, 2001... Magnetically pick up large sheets of metal (especially flat stock and tread plate) by using a hoist with the heavy-duty Hoist Magnets. These units are lifted by a chain hoist. These hoist magnets have deep permanent magnetic fields that never...

POWER REGULATORS.
January 1, 2001... The Series PAC15 Power Regulators are available as either phase angle or zero voltage switching. Operational external power adjuster or base power adjuster can be specified. An internal power adjuster is included.

POWER CONNECTORS.
January 1, 2001... The N-series electronic indicating pressure switch provides pressure indication and switch functions. The N-Series features the thin film pressure sensor and a circuit board.

LIGHTING SYSTEM.
January 1, 2001... The 250-watt Uni-Form pulse start metal halide system is available with a mogul base and in clear or coated versions. They can be used in a wide range of fixtures without cover glass.

POWER CONNECTORS.
January 1, 2001... The 518 Series High Power Single Pole Connectors features a 360-degree, non-specific locking collet design that allows the connector pairs to be mated and locked at any orientation. The series has been designed and tested for AC or DC...

TWIST-ON TERMINAL.
January 1, 2001... The Term-a-Nut[R] Terminal twists on and requires no tools for installation. The Term-a-Nut Terminal Connector eliminates crimping by combining a standard terminal with a twist-on connector to provide a secure connection with a simple twist.

BULK CONTAINERS.
January 1, 2001... BulkPak redesigned bulk containers feature new multi-piece latches with metal springs on the access door and sidewalls. Diagonal ribs on the sidewalls reduce the outward warp that can occur with fluid loads. The floating strap prevents...

STORAGE DRAWERS.
January 1, 2001... This new line of high-density modular storage drawers can be installed in new or existing shelving units. The full-width aluminum handle features an integral label holder, with label insert, non-reflective mylar cover and contoured end cap....

WIRE GUIDANCE SYSTEM.
January 1, 2001... A new microprocessor-based wire guidance system is now available for the SP 3000 Series Stockpicker. The new guidance system uses a four-step electronic calibration and features a four-coil sensor. The system provides a manual steering mode...

VERTICAL LIFT MODULE.
January 1, 2001... The Model 75 MegaLift Vertical Lift Module (VLM) is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, extraction platform and computerized push-button controls. The VLM is suitable for high throughput and productivity in the automotive, beverage...

IP MODULES.
January 1, 2001... This line of Industry Pack (IP) I/O modules features four family product offerings, including digital IP modules, analog IP modules, communications modules and counter/timer modules. The devices enable users to mix and match different types of...

LIFT MAGNET.
January 1, 2001... The Safehold APL Series permanent lift magnet for steel handling turns on and off automatically. Operators no longer need to reach across a large sheet or plate to work the handle because the magnet is turned on and off by lifting or lowering...

Copper Pipe Maker's Revamped Conveyor System Adds to Efficiencies.
January 1, 2001... Though copper pipe has been used to carry water since the days of the Egyptians, it was not until the late 1920s that practical and economical thin-walled copper plumbing tube was developed to compete with iron pipe. Once developed, it didn't...

GRAB TABS.
January 1, 2001... These grab tabs for industrial applications provide more grab and pull strength and comfort for the user, says the company. They make tab removal easy and are an excellent time-saver for continuous removal/installation processes and...

DAYLIGHT CONTROLS.
January 1, 2001... The LightSaver product line of daylight controls includes dimming systems, On/Off switching control systems and exterior control systems. The family offers functionality in daylighting controls such as multi-zone dimming and switching control...

SPRAY COATING.
January 1, 2001... Ura-Shield fast cure, solventless polyurethane coatings provide tough, flexible, impact-resistant plastic-like protection to wooden walls, floors and other surfaces. Environmentally friendly, it has no VOCs and it meets all relevant EPA...

AQUEOUS CLEANERS.
January 1, 2001... A biodegradable, anionic powdered detergent, Alconox, was developed to eliminate cross contamination from interfering residues. Full documentation includes lot number traceability, lot number certificates of analysis, and formulation-change...

UNDERFILL EPOXY.
January 1, 2001... The TRA-CAST 3108 for microelectronic component/underfill applications provides flow and wetting properties, suitable for underfilling components that require adhesion, low shrinkage, low ionic content and low exotherm. When fully cured this...

EPOXY.
January 1, 2001... TRA-BOND 933-1 is a one-component, highly filled, electrically insulating epoxy encapsulant. The product is designed for encapsulating microelectronic chips. It features a low coefficient of thermal expansion and is sold pre-mixed and frozen.

REPAIR MORTAR.
January 1, 2001... The SEALTIGHT[R] MEADOW-PATCH T2 two-component, polymer modified and cementitius resurfacing/repair mortar is for horizontal, vertical and overhead repair applications. It produces a concrete surface for vehicular traffic and the MEADOW-PATCH...

DISCONNECT SWITCHES.
January 1, 2001... The line of Socomec Disconnect Switches is comprised of both fusible and non-fusible disconnect switches. Offering withstand ratings up to 200kA, the line also features double-break and visible contacts for enhanced safety and ease of use. An...

LIFT & TURN TABLES.
January 1, 2001... Model SALM-24848 air Lift & Turn Table provides reliable performance while working off your in-plant air supply. This feature contributes to the tables' functionality while eliminating maintenance. Air Lift & Turn tables are an economical...

PRESSURE GAUGE.
January 1, 2001... The Model JG is a differential pressure gauge that incorporates a high-accuracy transducer and an enhanced resolution four-digit display. As an in-process wet/wet differential pressure gauge, the hand-held JG delivers long-lasting performance....

BAR CODE PRINTER.
January 1, 2001... The M-8490Se uses the same print mechanism as the company's M-8490S, but the print board has been replaced with a new one that uses a more advanced 32-bit RISC CPU, faster clock speeds, more on-board memory and more optional memory. The printer...

FLUOROPOLYMER RESIN.
January 1, 2001... Zeffle GK is a fluoropolymer resin for use on a industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. Coatings formulated with Zeffle GK can be factory or field applied to an array of substrate materials, including panels made of aluminum,...

CYCLONE COLLECTORS.
January 1, 2001... These cyclone collectors are designed to remove dust and other particles from processing applications. The collectors feature an externally tangent inlet design. The arrangement of the inlet may be clockwise or counter-clockwise to meet...

CUTTING DISCS.
January 1, 2001... Al-Tra Cut discs are specially designed for superior grinding performance on aluminum. The discs resist loading when grinding aluminum, ensuring constant contact with the work surface and dramatically increasing performance. These discs also...

LEVEL MOUNTS.
January 1, 2001... Wedgemount VR Series High Damping Leveling Mounts are mechanically adjustable under full load, using a ratchet wrench. Capable of dissipating up to 90% of the energy generated by a machine, depending upon the load and floor conditions, they can...

CLAMPING SYSTEM.
January 1, 2001... The GripFast is a simple and economical clamping system that enables fast-action, secure attachment and quick release of a variety of items on a shaft. It is a patented, self-locking collar-fastening system designed to increase production and...

WORKSTATION.
January 1, 2001... The Ergo Tilt Veyor is an over and under workstation that readies part containers, tilts to the operator and discharges full or empty containers using no external power source. The unit is self-contained, working exclusively with gravity and...

DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM.
January 1, 2001... A powerful 18-channel portable data acquisition system is equipped with a diagonal monitor for intuitive touch-screen control and real-time data viewing and analysis. Designated the Dash 18, the unit offers a multitude of other features,...

HUMIDIFIER SGH electronic series.
January 1, 2001... The SGH electronic series of self-contained steam humidifiers produces mineral-free, odorless, sterile steam generated at atmospheric pressure inside a disposable plastic cylinder. It utilizes an auto-adaptive control mechanism, so the systems...

AIR VENT.
January 1, 2001... A new automatic air vent eliminates the accumulation of trapped air. Accumulated air allows the float to drop, so air is vented through the valve. As the liquid level rises, the float rises to close off the valve. The air vent features a...

HUMIDIFIER SE Series.
January 1, 2001... The SE Series of steam exchange humidifiers are suited for facilities where pressure steam is available from a boiler. The units supply controlled clean steam to ducts or air handlers with a stainless steel tank and heat exchanger. Boiler steam...

COMBUSTION TEST KITS.
January 1, 2001... Four new combustion test kits are available for detecting [O.sub.2], [CO.sub.2], CO and gas leaks. The Commercial/Industrial Kit also measures pressure, differential pressure, efficiency and excess air, and displays data on an LCD screen. Some...

POLYURETHANE WHEEL.
January 1, 2001... Polysoft[TM] polyurethane tread reduces vibration in the wheel. The soft poly tread can be molded to standard cast iron, forged steel, and/or aluminum centers. The new formulated wheel is suitable for automotive plants and other industrial...

GREASE.
January 1, 2001... LubriMatic's[R] new Red Lithium Complex Power Equipment Grease is a lithium complex, featuring special additives that provide strength and protection against wear, oxidation and corrosion. The grease is suitable for industrial and automotive.

LASER CODERS.
January 1, 2001... The Xymark line of laser coders are multi-line dot matrix laser coding systems that are high speed, non-contact. The codes marked are permanent and cannot be rubbed off. The coders are low maintenance units hat do not use consumables, ink or...

RTD TRANSMITTERS.
January 1, 2001... The 658T is a dual-channel RTD transmitter that incorporates digital pots. The digital pots are momentary increase/ decrease toggle switches that set zero and full-scale values in one step. It accepts RTD or resistance input signals and outputs...

EPOXY COATING.
January 1, 2001... Devran 261QC, a heavy-duty, two-component amine epoxy primer and intermediate coating, extends the painting season by delivering a full cure of paint in low temperature environments, as well as achieving chemical and abrasion resistance. The...

CABLE RETAINERS.
January 1, 2001... The company now provides CADDY Retainers for its line of wide-base CableCat J-Hooks for installing low-voltage cables. The retainers provide contact-free containment and prevent the cables from getting knocked out of the J-Hooks. The retainers...

SOLENOID VALVES.
January 1, 2001... A new Squirt valve, an in-line, two-way, Normally Closed Series 50 or 15 solenoid valve with double plunger seal does not allow continuous flow. Instead it shuts off, energized or de-energized. This prevents a continuous flow condition in the...

WELDING TOOL.
January 1, 2001... The Millhog Mini Series welding end prep tool handles heavy-wall pipe and tube. This air-powered tool can perform multi-angle end preps and squaring off. Rigidly mounting to the tube or pipe I.D. by a draw-rod clamping assembly that...

LINEAR ACTUATOR.
January 1, 2001... This RG linear actuator for spooling, winding and other reciprocating linear motion applications, is available with an optional linear slide attachment for heavier, overhung or off-center loads. The slide can be furnished with an RG linear...

HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM.
January 1, 2001... This new gas-fired steam humidification system, the Series GFH Gas Fired HumidiClean with Ionic Bed Technology uses either propane or natural gas to generate humidifying steam from tap water or refined water. The disposable ionic beds consist...

LAMP EXTRACTOR.
January 1, 2001... The S-339 Lamp Extractor is a mechanical extractor used to remove or insert miniature lamps with bayonet type bases in panels and switchboards by firms and gently grasping lamps. The grasp level includes a return spring for fast lamp insertion...

MOUNTING PLATE.
January 1, 2001... This mounting plate can be snapped on to an EZ Tray cable management system to create a stable support system for other types of installations. The plate allows the installer to mount junction boxes, lighting or other hardware directly to EZ...

FURNACE.
January 1, 2001... This standard quick-quench, drop-bottom furnace offers aluminum solution heat-treat processing with temperature uniformity. The furnace is suitable for applications that require tight temperature tolerances, such as aerospace and automotive...

POWER CONDITIONERS.
January 1, 2001... Three Phase Power conditioners from 10 KVA through 150 KVA are available in most voltage configurations. The hardwired power conditioners protect equipment from voltage sags, swells and spikes, switching transients, lightning and induced surges...

PIPE FITTINGS.
January 1, 2001... Kee Lite slip-on aluminum pipe fittings were designed for building pipe-fitting railings and other tubular structures. The lightweight, corrosion-resistant fittings are made of high-grade silicon magnesium aluminum. They require no welding,...

STORAGE MACHINE.
January 1, 2001... Automated storage and retrieval machines feature a variety of custom load handling devices such as double-deep shuttles or forks, scissor lifts and rotating forks that are customized to meet specific needs. These machines can improve...

INSTRUMENTATION MANIFOLDS.
January 1, 2001... The VC Series Manifolds, a new line of compact instrumentation manifolds, include two-valve, three-valve and five-valve configurations for process measurement and control. All metal components, including trim, are made of 316 stainless steel...

SOLDERING IRON.
January 1, 2001... The Model BT-30 Micropro battery-powered soldering iron is a lightweight, portable unit that features plug-in solder tips that are iron-plated for anti-corrosion. The iron includes a safety slide switch and push-button start up.

CIRCULAR SAW.
January 1, 2001... The Power-Plus[TM] Cordless Circular Saw can cut extreme angles, and features metal upper and lower guards. An electric brake stops the blade in seconds.

DRILL CHUCKS.
January 1, 2001... The Key-Lock drill chucks are designed for CNC machining centers. The hood does not rotate and sudden braking does not cause the chuck to open. The chuck is opened and closed via a hex key.

MILLING CUTTER.
January 1, 2001... The Super Turbo is a milling cutter designed for medium depths of cut and higher feeds. It has super positive radial and axial cutting rake angles and is suitable for slotting, contouring and ramping.

HEX KEYS.
January 1, 2001... The cushion-grip fold-up hex/torque[R] key sets are made from chrome nickel alloy steel to withstand harsh environments. The keys are available in English, Metric and TORX[R] sizes and are color-coded accordingly.

STAPLER.
January 1, 2001... The SQS55 15-Gauge Stapler can drive fasteners at a rate of 15 staples per second. An adjustable power kit is included with the tool. The SQS55 is available with either a dualaction or a restrictive trigger activating mechanism.

MOTOR DRIVE TRAINING.
January 1, 2001... This new six-part series, available in both CD-ROM and video formats, teaches the fundamentals of Motor Drives. Some of the topics include motor drive and AC identification, open- and closed-loop systems, variable-speed AC drives, and AC drives...

THERMOMETERS.
January 1, 2001... The new 825 Series Non-Contact Thermometers feature infrared (IR) technology for measuring moving, live or very hot surfaces. The integrated, rapid-response surface probes cover the "emissivity gap" of other IR thermometers to deliver...

STEEL COMPRESSION FITTINGS.
January 1, 2001... These steel "bite-type" compression fittings are designed for hydraulic and pneumatic applications. They are available in 35 configurations and custom sizes are availabie on request. The fittings are suitable for indoor use and non-corrosive...

DATAPANELS.
January 1, 2001... The new VersaMax[TM] DataPanels connect to VersaMax Micro or Nano programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to provide capabilities from simple timer/counter/register access to full-text message displays with numeric keypads. The four scalable...