What's New In Industry articles from March 2002

What's New In Industry archives from March 2002

Quick fitting fastener makes a point.(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... A fast and cost-effective method of achieving high-strength pivot points in sheet metal components of 0.8 to 1.5 mm thick is offered by a new ball pin fastener from Profit. Incorporating a cold forged head profile that is compatible with...

Weighing on the bench. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... New electronic bench scales from Welconstruct provide a quick and reliable means of weighing loads from 20 to 200kg, Designed for both industrial and commercial use, the scales are fitted as standard with an LCD indicator, wall mounting bracket...

Extras in the balance. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Mettler Toledo's range of innovative laboratory balances, the AX, MX and UMX, come complete with a range of useful laboratory applications that are already included as standard -- percent weighing operations statistical evaluations, calculation...

Laser system speeds up component measurement. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Quick Vision Accel (QVA) from Mitutoyo is designed to meet the increasing demand for faster component measurement times, whilst maintaining the highest accuracy. A laser auto focus system which can be added, further enhances its performance....

Finding fault with power cabling. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Savings in time and money can be made on locating faults in power cables -- particularly if they are buried or otherwise inaccessible -- by using the latest Megger handheld domain reflectometers from AVO International. The compact TDR500,...

Probing for flexibility. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Sony Precision Technology has increased its range of DT digital gauging probes to include the DT32 series with 32mm spindle stroke. The spindle travel claims two advantages -- a longer measurement range and more flexibility in incorporating the...

Inertia? Moi? (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... From Huco comes a range of instruments designed to determine quickly and accurately the moment of inertia (MOI) of complex shapes or parts with multi-material compositions. They are also suitable for checking the quality of production parts...

Three-phase power put to the test. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Kew Technik's new SOK 72 range of three-phase testers is designed to clearly indicate the direction of rotation of 400V three-phase electrical power supplies. Determining the direction of rotation and the presence of all three phases of a...

A bigger bond. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Bigring bonded fasteners from Bighead consist of two or more concentric rings of steel or stainless steel wire with studs, nuts or collars fixed at strategic positions in any combination -- male, female, unthreaded or threaded -- to suit. ...

An open and shut case. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Innovative stainless steel strut hinge from Protex Fasteners supports a lid or cover safely in the open position at 90 degrees without the, user having to hold it open manually. A rectangular loop of round bar pivots at one end (where it is...

Make a selection for soldering flexibility. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Ebso selective soldering system from Planer is designed to offer complete flexibility for selective soldering applications, with a choice of nozzles, flux systems, and solder pots, combined with a sophisticated control system. The control...

Latch offers corrosion resistance. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Stainless steel compression latch from Southco combines the benefits of the existing Vise Action compression latch series with the strength, corrosion resistance and heavy-duty durability of stainless steel. This new latch is sealed...

Bonding flexibility. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Combining the advantages of cyanoacrylate adhesives with a transparent, impact-resistant, flexible bond, new Loctite adhesives enable flexible materials to be bonded quickly and neatly. Loctite 4850 is a medium-viscosity adhesive for...

Spot on for a quick fix. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Fastfixers from Chiltern Adhesives are a low-cost range of sticky spots on a roll designed for `third hand' product assembly where they can either offer a permanent or temporary fix or for product assembly or transit. Fastfixers are shaped...

Dispenser's pulse beats guesswork. (Fastening & Joining).(EFD Inc. product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... EFD's 1500XL-CA dispenser allows the user to apply the same amount of cyanoacrylate every time, whether they are making 10 or 10000 deposits. This bench-top tool uses compressed air and microprocessor circuitry to apply cyanoacrylate in...

Self-tapper speeds insert installation. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Foamsert self-tapping brass insert from Tappex is a double-ended insert with a coarse truncated external thread form. Three equidistant cutting flutes provide cutting action at many points over the length and circumference of the insert and...

Panel grips hold on tight. (Fastening & Joining).(TFC product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... TFC's new range of panel clips offers manufacturers of sheet metal products a low-cost fixing solution for installation in edge or mid-panel locations. These high-strength clips feature drawn barrels and have built-in straps enabling them to...

Get a head for colour. (Fastening & Joining).(SEAC product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Fastener specialist SEAC has developed a selection of colourful, polymer-headed steel screws and rivets for fixing and construction of signs. Polytops have tough polymer heads available in a range of colours, allowing them to blend...

Moulded fasteners are tailor-made. (Fastening & Joining).(EJOT product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Moulded fastener service introduced by EJOT offers OEMs a tailor-made solution to their fastener requirements that can cut their assembly and stockholding costs. This in-house service enables end-users to benefit from precision `one-piece'...

Insert creates a reusable thread. (Fastening & Joining).(Torque Control product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Blind rivet nut threaded insert from Torque Control creates a deep reusable thread in sheet, tube or extruded materials. When tightened, the body undergoes controlled deformation, creating a firm 360deg rib which grips the underside of the...

Torque on the limit. (Mechanical Components).(R.A. Rodriguez product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Fast and efficient disengagement of driving and driven forces is ensured by the new clutch-operated torque limiter from R.A. Rodriguez. A new product within its Zetasassi range, LIMIT is a reliable, high-quality safety device whose torque...

Casting complexity. (Mechanical Components).(Norse Precision Castings product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The heat transfer characteristics of aluminium, the electrical conductivity, and the economies of sand castings combine to present some very useful benefits in the design of enclosures and chassis. Sand cast in aluminium by Norse Precision...

Cam clutches seal out dust and dirt. (Mechanical Components).(Tsubakimoto product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Tsubaki's BB-2GD cam clutches claim increased service life and greater reliability in tough environments thanks to a new lip seal design. The units are ideal for use in precision indexing, backstopping and overrunning applications in industries...

Hydraulic couplings keep their balance. (Mechanical Components).(Lenze product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New hydraulic, shaft-to-shaft and hub-to-shaft coupling range from Lenze is designed for shafts between 80 and 400mm. The ETP-HYCON hydro-mechanical couplings are DNV-approved for marine applications but are also equally suitable for use in...

Making the connection. (Mechanical Components).(BIG product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... BIG has introduced a comprehensive range of Vantage hose fittings including check valves, nipples, nuts, couplers and hose splicers. They are part of the Vantage range that also includes regulators, flashback arrestors and cutters and which...

A sense of proportion. (Mechanical Components).(Asco Joucomatic product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Pulstronic is a new pneumatic proportional valve from ASCO Joucomatic for applications requiring variable pressure regulation. Developed from ASCO's Sentronic proportional valve, Pulstronic can offer a cost-effective solution where the levels...

Teach your grippers to suck eggs. (Mechanical Components).(Festo product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Automation specialist Festo has launched a range of modular vacuum suction cup grippers designed to complement the company's pick and place handling solutions. Fifteen new cup profiles, along with options to customise applications, increases...

High-speed cartoning. (Packaging & Labelling).(Nor-Reg product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A range of multilane high-speed cartoning machines that can pack over 2400 sachets/minute has been introduced by Nor Reg. Their high operational speed comes from the introduction of a novel continuous motion mechanism, allowing placing, folding...

Printer is just the ticket. (Packaging & Labelling).(Able Systems product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Able Systems has added a compact thermal printer to its Ap800 range for receipt and ticket printing. The Ap863 is designed for high-speed silent printing in point of sale, utility billing, industrial, automotive, test and measurement, medical...

Digital printer primed to give high resolution images. (Packaging & Labelling).(Willett product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Willett's 610 ultra-high resolution digital printer is a premier outer case coding machine designed to set the benchmark in high-quality digital printing technology. It can consistently print combinations of bar codes, text and graphics...

Data printed onto porous substrates. (Packaging & Labelling).(MCP ink jet printers from Imaje)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Two new MCP ink jet printers from Imaje have been designed for printing easy to read logistics information on outer cases with print height of between 10 and 48mm at a resolution of 188dpi at up to 180m/min. The MCP, for printing alphanumeric...

All-in-one packing. (Packaging & Labelling).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Key feature of the Ulma Univers continuous blister packer from Wrapid is its ability to provide an all-in-one packing solution for items that traditionally need a number of different machines. This includes cutting, forming, sealing and die...

Container suits Kanban system. (Packaging & Labelling).(Allibert)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Allibert's distribution and picking container has proved ideal for specialist brackets manufacturer AVF. The company, which makes products to support TV sets, hi-fi speakers and micro-waves, introduced a card-based system to regulate flow of...

Hand-held labeller makes it stick. (Packaging & Labelling).(from Brady)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... To meet the needs of a large number of professional installers, Brady has developed and manufactured an entry level hand-held professional label printer said to replace desktop printers and manual identification solutions. The ID PAL labeller...

Upgrade for floor cleaner. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... A new speed controller and soft start for motors are among improvements made to Walter Broadley's Challenger 800 scrubber/dryer. The speed controller allows the unit to be programmed with operational settings suited to the user's...

Shaft rejuvenation. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In most industrial environments, dirt and abrasive particles can collect and become lodged under the lip of an oil seal, where they can cut a groove in the surface of the shaft. These cause oil to leak out past the seal, leading to bearing...

Monitoring systems predict failures. (Plant Maintenance).(from Wyko Industrial Services)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Wyko Industrial Services is now supplying the full range of CE approved Monitran condition monitoring sensors and systems, allowing users to take accurate vibration, heat and pressure readings from any rotating shaft machinery in the most...

Cleaners with the extra edge. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The ESD range of floor scrubber driers from EDGE are designed to clean, vacuum and dry right up to the edges of walls and skirting boards. These are heavy-duty machines suitable for cleaning large areas, but are highly manoeuvrable and designed...

Fittings for quick assembly. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Kee Lite is a range of strong lightweight and corrosion-resistant tube fittings from Kee Klamp ideal for use in warehouses and factories. Made from high grade aluminium silicon magnesium alloy, Kee Lite fittings are lighter than ordinary...

ThorWorld-the single source for loading bay equipment and mobile yard ramps. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ThorWorld Industries Ltd specialises in the provision of an extensive range of quality equipment and accessories for use in loading bays, as well as a range of mobile yard ramps, to streamline materials handling in warehouses, distribution and...

AC power puts improved productivity within reach. (Handling & Storage).(Toyota product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New ac-powered reach truck from Toyota offers improved acceleration and braking as well as greater reliability (fewer parts), all pointing towards increased productivity and lower costs. Five 7FBRE machines cover the 1200 to 2500kg capacity...

Container folds and stacks. (Handling & Storage).(TNT Container Logistics )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New 500-litre Pallecon3 Autoflow container is ideal for low volumes such as creams and essences, and has similar features to TNT's 1000-litre container in that up to six folded containers can be stacked into one load space. Five units can be...

Heavy loads on the move. (Handling & Storage).(Southworth Handling )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Southworth Handling's GKS Perfekt Twinlifter is suitable for moving heavy and awkward loads such as display cabinets, safes, machinery and cases around the workplace. Made mainly of aluminium, this combined lifting and transporting device...

Bulk hopper feeding one step at a time. (Handling & Storage).
March 1, 2002... Bulk hopper loading of small moulded and metal components is an increasingly common operation. But whilst existing elevator feeders have used inclined flighted belt conveyors, damage to components jamming between belt and side guides, with...

When the going gets just plain awkward. (Handling & Storage).(Provost product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Provost has extended its Probar cantilever shelving range to include a system for lighter hand loaded materials such as pipes, tubing and timber. Designed to provide efficient storage and easy access for long and awkward loads. Probar offers a...

Palletising by robot. (Handling & Storage).(Okura Automation product introduction)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... New from Okura Automation, the A Series robot palletisers are said to bring palletising technology together in a reliable, compact body. High-speed operation means up to 1600 moves/hour, while the machine has minimal space requirement due to...

Stackers turn on the power and stability. (Handling & Storage).(BT Rolatruc product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ixion is a new range of powered stackers using BT's Powerdrive, an advanced integrated drive and control system first seen on the Orion powered pallet trucks last year. Simple CAN-bus wiring connects a central processor, which monitors and...

Shelving at the ready. (Handling & Storage).(Redirack product details)
March 1, 2002... Designed from the outset to be quick and easy to build, Redirack's new RediSHELF shelving has no nuts, bolts or rivets. All components simply slot together to provide a very stable and rigid structure: the system is easy to install, modify and...

Cutting reach truck costs. (Handling & Storage).(Ability Handling product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... At the heart of Sichelschmidt's M900 range of four-way reach trucks is a 48V ac drive system which features motors without carbon business commutators or contactors to ensure efficient use of battery power and high torque for both drive and...

Good, gentle vibrations. (Handling & Storage).(Invicta Vibrators product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Four new 50Hz models and five additional 60Hz units have been added to Invicta's range of six-pole rotary electric vibrators. Six-pole vibrators offer a gentler mode of vibration in relation to power input than the four or two-pole models...

Speeding up auto storage data. (Handling & Storage).(Leuze Mayser product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Latest optical data transmission system from Leuze Mayser is aimed at core application areas including automated storage systems and long production lines where information needs to be exchanged exceptionally fast and reliably. The DDLS200...

Cushioning the load. (Handling & Storage).(Samuk Europe product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Series of cushion tyred compact forklifts made by Clark Asia for Samuk Europe, extend the range of cushion tyred units from Samuk and are available in four sizes with load capacities of 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.2 tonnes. Power is supplied by a...

Decanter can speed up component throughput. (Handling & Storage).(KFA Alliance Engineering product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Decanting system capable of handling different sized and shaped components and also meeting specific user requirements for them to be packed in predetermined quantities, has been introduced by KFA. Suitable for eliminating previously...

Stack up the benefits. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Fully automated VAB pallet stacking system from BeA Fastening Systems is designed to be used in conjunction with the existing VAB pallet machine. The machine, which picks up pallets and where required will nest them, claims huge labour-saving...

Getting the big picture. (Finishing & Materials).(Finishing Techniques product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Available from small parts deburring and polishing specialist Finishing Techniques, Sony's TWoTL1SP video microscope Technolook claims many advantages for visual inspection over conventional optical microscopes, Large jaw size means there is...

Finishing in fine fettle. (Finishing & Materials).(Surface Technology Products product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Machines in Surtech's Rapid Grinding range are of extra heavy-duty construction with drive motors from 7.5 to 15hp. The independent drives of these manually-operated machines can be set to cutting speeds between 20m/sec and 40m/sec. ...

Grease is hot stuff in sealed-for-life bearings. (Finishing & Materials).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New high-temperature bearing grease unveiled by SKF is for use in sealed-for-life bearings where noise level is also a consideration. LGHP2 is a polyurea-type grease, a technology originally developed in the USA and refined in Japan. The...

Elastomer bridges the gap. (Finishing & Materials).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Kemex V76E is a new elastomer from PPE, specially developed to bridge the performance gap between fluoroelastomer and perfluoroelastomer seals in harsh engineering environments. It is said to combine excellent physical properties with chemical...

Small parts given the treatment. (Finishing & Materials).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Anapol's new small, multi-purpose automatic treatment plant adapts for electropolishing, electroplating or anodising small components. The process tanks of the Mini-Compakt are fully enclosed in a cabinet, with components loaded outside the...

Aircon splits four ways. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Inverter-controlled split air conditioning system from Toshiba, the RAS Multi Split, is designed to allow four infrared-controlled high wall indoor units to be run off one large capacity outdoor unit. A multi-split can be one of the most...

Infinitely cleaner air. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Infinity Modular Air Purifier Cell from Trion is an energy-saving innovation in electrostatic air cleaning, integrating easily within existing air handling units for commercial applications. The Infinity range is designed as an alternative...

Modular system checks waste water quality. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Manufactured by WTW and available from Pollution & Process Monitoring, the IQ Sensor Net system for on-line monitoring of water and waste water quality is a modular system comprising a local controller display unit and stacking modules for...

Heater controls enhanced. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Ambi-Rad's cabinet heater is now equipped with a flush-mounted electronic control panel for additional energy savings and improved control. The heater may be programmed to precise daily time and temperature settings or with a night set-back or...

Aircon quickly up to temp. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Daikin has introduced the new Sky Air Super inverter series of single-phase, R407C heat pump, split air conditioning systems. Available in capacities from 6.9 to 12.1kW and 7.8 to 127kW the system achieves set point temperature quickly,...

Eye for safety. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Uvex has based its new ultrasafe goggle on its hightech ski google. Light (80g) and with a 180 deg. field of vision for safer all-round protection and good peripheral vision, the new design gives good wearer comfort and the lens resists...

Put a sock in it. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Ah, only the French could come up with this -- intelligent socks. Said to use a pattern based on `reflexology principles', TBI's massaging socks claim to ensure continuous stimulation of the arch of the foot, `creating a state of wellbeing...

Signs make a point. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Point sourced light penetrates smoke several times more effectively than diffused light. Smokebuster emergency exit signs make use of this phenomenon by utilisng numerous high intensity points of light, provided by high efficiency LEDs, to make...

Technologies combine for interlocked safety. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... With AmGard2000, Fortress has set out to design a range of interlocks that successfully bridges the gap between trapped key and gate switch technologies. Modular units replicate the existing range with maximum flexibility. KeyGard is...

Hazard kept at arm's length. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Latest glove range from Marigold Industrial combines rugged performance with chemical resistance to give excellent protection. Added to its handling and chemical resistant performance, the nitrile coated CR30, 40, 60 range is available in three...

Sound the alarm. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Appello is the latest version of the 110 and 113B(A) BEx explosion-proof sounders from European Safety Systems. Designed for use in hazardous areas both on- and offshore, the unit has a single alarm stage with a choice often tones that can be...

Fan without the frames. (Electrics & Electronics).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... ADDA range of `frameless' or bracket fans from Fan Technology can be very useful when designing a cooling system in a small enclosure. Operating from a nominal 5V dc supply, ADDA bracket fans provide a high degree of flexibility being...

Frequency inverter likes the simple life. (Electrics & Electronics).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Latest addition to a new generation of drives launched by Siemens Automation and Drives, the Micromaster 410 is particularly suitable for simple drive solutions, typically in the textile, packaging and conveyor system industries. The...

Lead/cadmium-free relay meets waste directive. (Electrics & Electronics).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Imminent Waste in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive calls for the removal or reduction of all hazardous material contained within electrical or electronic components. With this new legislation in mind, Idec has designed and...

Zen and the art of automation. (Electrics & Electronics).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Omron's Zen range of self-contained programmable relays offer simple, flexible control for a variety of small-scale applications. They are easy to program and provide powerful functions which, depending upon the model, can include analogue...

Probes high in the ratings. (Electrics & Electronics).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Peak Test Services' range of high-current test probes suit applications such as burn-in tests and power supply testing. Unlike most conventional probes -- typically rated at between 3 and 5A -- the Series HSP 50 probes have a maximum current...

Motors can take the heat. (Electrics & Electronics).(Advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... With a new European standard for smoke ventilation systems -- Pre-EN 12101-3, covering smoke and heat exhaust systems -- on the way, Leroy Somer's new HT range aims to set the standard for electric motors designed to withstand high temperatures...

Monitoring on a budget. (Industrial Computing).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... From KME comes a new economy range of colour LCD monitors, designated the 61M Series, designed to operate through a variety of resolutions from VGA to XGA with automatic image size adjustment. The monitors are available in several style...

Control at a touch. (Industrial Computing).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Cimplicity Station industrial computer from GE Fanuc is available in two series. The Standard features an Intel Celeron 633MHz processor with 128MB RAM and CD ROM reader, while the Performance Series has an Intel Pentium III 933 MHz processor...

PCI board delivers high-precision measurements. (Industrial Computing).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... National Instruments has introduced its highest channel count, most accurate audio and vibration measurement device for desktop computers. With 24-bit analogue-to-digital converters, the NI 4472 for PCI is said to be one of the most accurate...

Screens rotate to give a better view. (Industrial Computing).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Planar Systems has launched an innovative range of 15 and 17,4-inch flat-panel monitors that feature the ability to rotate the display from landscape to portrait viewing, providing users with a choice to fit their specific desktop application....

Cut costs by using the web. (Industrial Computing).(Schneider Electric product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... PowerLogic Power Server by Merlin Gerin, is a web server, data concentrator and comms gateway that enables PowerLogic electrical network management systems to be monitored via standard browser software. Benefits are lower capital and...

Industrial PC for hygienic areas. (Industrial Computing).(DLog product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Stainless steel version of DLog's touch screen industrial PC, the IPC/500 SS, is designed to meet stringent food and pharmaceutical sector hygiene regulations. It offers fast. accurate transfer of production data, together with trouble-free...

Monitoring equipment under test. (Industrial Computing).(Schaffner product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A new facility for monitoring equipment under test (EUT) during RF immunity testing is available for Schaffner's powerful test management software EMC Compliance 3. Quick and easy top use, the new facility allows engineers to check the...

Tune into Internet data. (Industrial Computing).(Advantech product information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MobiPanel ruggedised Web tablet from Advantech is a powerful, portable wireless Windows CE-based device that combines data capture and communication technology. Built to withstand harsh environments, it provides mobile professionals with a...