What's New In Industry articles from May 2001

What's New In Industry archives from May 2001

Fast data.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Designed to provide high performance for everyday use, the ScanPal 2 portable data collection terminal from DED, with its 16-bit CMOS iow power consumption CPU, features a backlit 128 x 64-dot graphic LCD and a data memory capacity of 1Mbyte...

CAD update.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Updated version of IronCAD's solid modelling software incorporates more than 50 improvements including greater 3D performance, improved design automation features and many functions for sheet metal designers. Its `hyper-operability' means that...

Bringing stability on board.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Analogue output PCI boards offering 8, 16 and 32 analogue outputs with 16-bit resolution have been introduced by Amplicon Liveline. As the boards are provided with Linux drivers, they can be used with real-time Linux. The boards are suitable...

Package for drives.(HID's SRW Simulator software)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... SRW Simulator is the latest drives programming package from HID and runs within the Hitachi Drive-Manager suite of programs. It can be used with all current Hitachi ac variable speed inverters. The SRW simulator software emulates Hitachi's...

Mobile processor uses low power.(I-Bus/Phoenix' Compact PCI peripheral master CPU)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... A 6U single slot Compact PCI peripheral master CPU from I-Bus/ Phoenix delivers affordable Intel Pentium III performance up to 700MHz and up to 512Mbyte of sdram. The low power consumption of the mobile processor allows the IBC 2602 to fit...

Industrial PC gets tough.(Hayes Control Systems' C3300 industrial PC)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Combining a compact design, ruggedness and a large, high-resolution screen, the C3300 industrial PC has been launched by Hayes Control Systems. The machine incorporates a 12 or 15ins TFT display without any significant increase in the IPC...

Just a touch.(Wasp's touchscreen LCD Monitor)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Wasp has introduced a slimline 12.1ins touchscreen LCD Monitor for users needing the convenience of touchscreen operation in a standalone unit. The single leg SVGA, which can also be wall-mounted, has a VGA -compatible analogue RGB video...

Platform for new technology.(I-Bus/Phoenix's G0808 computer platform)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... I-Bus/Pheonix has extended its range of Compact PCI computer platforms with a new cost-effective entry level addition to its award winning Gxx range. Designed as a flexible, value-orientated development platform, the G0808 meets the...

Web link-up for project teams.(PTC's Windchill ProjectLink)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... PTC's Windchill ProjectLink is a web-based workspace that allows geographically and organisationally dispersed project teams to work together on complex projects. ProjectLink addresses the needs of teams working on projects that can be...

Time to optimise.(Delcam's PS-Optifeed)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Delcam is to introduce a feed-rate optimisation module for its PowerMill machining software. To be called PS-Optifeed, the new module will allow machining times to be cut by up to 50percent and so allow increased productivity and faster...

DMMs out on the front line.(Fluke Corp.'s 170 series digital multimeters)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Fluke's 170 series digital multimeters are designed for demanding front-line industrial, electrical and electronic technicians and engineers for use up to 1000V and 10A ac or dc. Models feature a Fluke-designed True-rms engine, giving 0.09...

Take the strain.(Kyowa Electronic Instruments' weldable strain gauge available from Sensors UK)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Latest strain gauge from Kyowa Electronic Instruments is an all-new Weldable strain gauge, designed for demanding operations in harsh environments at up to 95 [degrees] C. The KHCX is a half bridge unit of innovative design that assures a...

Probing for inspection flexibility.(Renishaw PLC's MH20 and MH20i manually-operated probe heads)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Renishaw's MH20 and MH20i are two new manually-operated probe heads suitable for both manual and smaller DCC coordinate measuring machines. Both claim increased levels of inspection flexibility and fast stylus changing from a unique compact...

Projector a star of stage and screen.(Starrett VF600)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Vertical floor standing optical projector designed specifically for measuring larger components found in the electronics, pressing, mould and die and extrusion industries. As well as offering a wide range of standard features the VF600 has...

Tester given wider range.(HSC-30/30T semi Vickers hardness tester )(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... New HSC-30/30T semi Vickers hardness tester from RDP Howden has increased test load range of 1.96 to 294 Newtons, an increase of 100 Newtons. With this new capability, the unit now covers a wider range of harness measurement applications. ...

Speed up calibration.(Linkpak-W 5.0 and Intecal-W 2.4)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Two new versions of Druck's calibration software package have additional drivers for a wide range of pressure, temperature and multi-function calibrators, including Druck, Unomat and Ruska products. Linkpak-W 5.0 and Intecal-W 2.4 are...

Testing in the round.(RA2000 roundness measurer)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Claiming the highest accuracy of any instrument in its class and designed to provide a solution to many roundness measurement requirements, Mitutoyo's RA2000 has a rotating accuracy of (0.02+6H/10000)[micro]m and column straightness and...

Find the widget.(TDX InScan )(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... A digital X-ray machine said to be the only one able to confirm the presence and position of fixed and floating widgets in beer bottles and metal cans has been launched by Thermo Goring Kerr. Detection capabilities of the TDX InScan range cover...

Inspection at the double.(F150 machine vision system )(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Omron has upgraded its F150 machine vision system to provide an even more capable vision inspection solution: the addition of a dual camera module allows two images, or two aspects of a single image, to be checked in one pass, whilst a new...

Gauge gets closer to the target.(IG710 gauge)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... On-line gauge from NDC Infrared Engineering offers accurate, high-speed measurement of coat-weight/film thickness and moisture. Using new technology, the IG710 gauge can allow converters to operate much closer to specification targets than ever...

One-sided fixing.(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Blind bolt and nut from Torque Control provides a simple sturdy way of fixing where access is limited to only one side. The novelty is that rotating the bolt through 180deg. causes a retaining piece or anchor, to drop which prevents the bolt...

Rings right in the groove.(Bevelled retaining ring)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Bevelled retaining ring developed by Rotor Clip is said to take up endplay in an assembly at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. It works its way down a complementary 15 deg. angle on the outer groove wall wedging itself between this...

Clutches the key to long life wear.(Tsubaki BB-K and BSEU series)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Introduction of Tsubaki BB-K and BSEU series of one-way cam clutches for industrial backstopping and overunning applications widens the range of uses for the clutches by providing units with keyways (BB-K) and others that provide added wear...

A step towards linear positioning.
May 1, 2001... Available from BSL Engineering, the Parker Hannifin ER series of stepper and servo driven rodless actuators can provide an ideal solution for users seeking a low-cost means of implementing programmable linear motion control. They are...

Couplings cater for misalignment.(Reliance Gear Co. Ltd.)
May 1, 2001... Electrically insulated mechanical couplings in Reliance's Reli-a-Flex range of one-piece slit couplings has been designed to provide extremely accurate transfer of motion between two rotating shafts while, at the same time, catering for...

Bearing shafts for a super finish.(from Unimatic Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Superfinished linear bearing shafts from Unimatic are said to offer a finish some ten times finer than precision ground shafts, providing benefits of an improved load bearing area, ultra quiet operation, precise running and reduced wear, yet...

Supplies by super sub.
May 1, 2001... Festo claims to have made ordering and supplier transition virtually hassle-free by providing readily designed sub-assembled solutions -- modules that can be bought as single items. Festo sees sub-assemblies as a result of changes in the...

Divide and flow.(Integrated Hydraulics)
May 1, 2001... Hydraulic pressure compensated flow dividers introduced by Integrated Hydraulics suit compact hydraulic systems due to their smaller size and higher operating pressures. They are said to offer improved control due to their accurate flow...

Threaded fasteners are locked tight.
May 1, 2001... Dubo range of polyamide sealing/locking rings from Challenge Industrial Fastenings are available for threaded fasteners from M2 to M52 and offer a simple solution to permanently retain and seal threaded items. Complementary to the recently...

A little labelling.(from Sussex and Berkshire Machinery)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Designed to handle small items such as ink jet cartridges, cosmetic pots and lipsticks, an entry-level semi-automatic labeller has been developed by Sussex & Berkshire Machinery. Based on the Etipack Tecnos 1.3 pressure-sensitive label...

Quality print.(from Marconi Data Systems)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Videojet IPro and IPro Opaque small character ink jet printers from Marconi Data Systems are designed to give greater uptime and reliability through improved print quality and lower operating costs, easy to use graphical user interface and...

Labels protect against static.
May 1, 2001... As well as offering the same features as standard polyimide labels, Brady's B-478-479 electrostatic-dissipative labels are equipped with a static-dissipative adhesive layer to protect electronic components from the damaging effects caused by...

Bolt-on verification.
May 1, 2001... Bolt-on accessory designed to scan and verify the authenticity and check the readability of bar codes within accepted parameters, has been introduced by Sessions of York. The Veriscan system ensures all bar codes can be scanned consistently...

Printer speeds up cable marking.(Wadsworth's Brady ID PRO Plus hand-held dot matrix printer)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Compatible with a variety of die-cut label sizes, the Brady ID PRO Plus hand-held dot matrix printer from Wadsworth is said to significantly simplify and speed on-site cable labelling. A lightweight and rugged palm-sized portable printer, it...

Touch-screen technology for thermal printing.(Allen Coding's new thermal printer)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Featuring a touch sensitive screen, the next generation of advanced thermal printer technology has been launched by Thermo Allen Coding. The company's advanced Orion control box is said to provide significantly increased processing power...

Easy labels.(Paxar UK's EasyLoader labellers)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... EasyLoader series labellers from Paxar are ideal for applying batch codes, dates, tested labels, inspection or operator numbers, for use in inventory control, during stocktaking and to give product or component traceability. Other applications...

Sealing machine caps it all.(Enercon Industries' Super Seal Max cap-sealing equipment)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Engineers at cap-sealing specialist Enercon claim to have crossed speed barriers to develop the world's fastest air-cooled system. Super Seal Max extends the range of self-contained Super seal induction sealing to achieve unparalleled speeds on...

Printing in harsh conditions.(Imaje S8 printer range)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Described as an `all terrain', the new Imaje S8 range of printers can print on virtually any surface -- even under the most difficult dusty, damp or hot conditions -- using a wide range of visible and invisible inks. The five new S8...

Increasing the load.(Donati extends range of DMK electric chain hoists)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... To meet demands for greater load capacities, Donati has extended its range of DMK electric chain hoists to include models with SWLs of up to 2000kg for single fall chain hoists and 4000kg for double fall units. DMK hoists are of modular...

Robot gets a grip on pallets.(ABB Automation's IRB 640 FlexPalletizer V3.0 robot)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Latest version of ABB Automation's dedicated high-capacity palletizing robot, the IRB 640 FlexPalletizer V3.0 offers a 160kg load capacity and fast cycle times. The FlexPalletizer V3.0 is now offers a customised gripper range for virtually...

High performers.(Nissan Motors (GB) Ltd.'s three-wheeled electric lift trucks)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... High-performance and energy-saving versions have extended the full time working capacity of Nissan's three-wheeled electric lift trucks beyond a single shift. Five NX counterbalanced models cover 1.25 to 1.75 tonnes capacity. Loaded with a...

Pallets on the turn.(Southworth Handling's Pal Disc)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Southworth Handling's Pal Disc, which offers a means of rotating palletised loads for easy access, is now available with a capacity up to two tonnes. It is easy to turn, even with heavy loads, and provides a simple, cost-effective flat working...

Plug and run conveying.(Greenstone Automation's Accuzone conveyor)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Modular design of the Accuzone zero-pressure accumulation conveyor offers a high degree of flexibility for rapid and simple conveyor installation or reconfiguration. The system is particularly quiet, running at less than 62dba. Available...

Keep pallets on the move.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Primarily designed for loading and unloading lorry trailers and the movement of goods inside the warehouse or factory, the Yale MP range of pedestrian powered pallet trucks is available in capacities of 1800, 2200 and 3000kg. All use 5EM motor...

Lifting precisely.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... DKES range of electric chain hoists from Demag Cranes & Components is aimed specifically at lifting, lowering and moving applications demanding precise speed and/or positioning control. The hoists are said to be particularly well suited to the...

Storage for all seasons.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Businesses strapped for more storage space can now buy or lease loading bay canopies and free-standing temporary warehouses. Made from class 2, flame-retardant PVC-coated polyester and galvanised steel lattice frames, the canopies, from UK...

Truck access at a touch.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... By using a smart Touchkey device for starting, the Clover C4000TK unit controls a driver's access to his truck. It also provides full time logging and monitors maintenance and damage. The keyfob-mounted Touchkey eliminates the need for...

Clean by jet.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Several techniques are combined in the latest high flow, jet spray immersion and rotational degreasing system from Guyson International. The Allka-Jet 600 rotary washer automatically cleans batches of newly machined components, carried in...

I'm alright, jack.(Enerpac's hydraulic bottle jacks)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Suitable for powerful lifting tasks across a range of workshop applications, a range of portable hydraulic bottle jacks has been introduced by Enerpac. Available in a choice of 14 models (12 single-speed and two two-speed), the bottle...

Belts give precise indexing.(Belt Technologies Europe steel belt range)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Range of steel belts with attachments which can be used to engage lead frames, perforated webs or any type of customised part, has been introduced by Belt Technologies Europe. These make them ideal for automated assembly inspection systems...

Components put in their place.(Panasonic Factory Automation MSR high-speed rotary placement system)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... From Panasonic Factory Automation comes a high-speed rotary placement system capable of placement at up to 45,000 components/hour. The MSR is equipped with 16 placement heads, each configured with six nozzle types to accommodate the full...

Waterjet cutting at entry level.(ESAB's Hydrocut PR)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Aimed at first-time users, the Hydrocut Pedestal Rail (PR) gantry style waterjet cutting machine is available in 1524mm or 1828mm cutting widths and is capable of cutting a range of materials including exotic alloys, metals, plastics and...

Controlling the flow.(EFD's MicroCoat lubrication system)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Instant flow control for proper oil coverage on four slide and multi-slide part forming presses is provided by EFD's MicroCoat lubrication system. By coating the strip with a consistent film of oil, the system is said to lower production...

Bolt-on savings for compressed air.(Ingersoll-Rand's Variable Frequency Drive)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... With most compressor variable speed drives restricted to the sale of new compressors, Ingersoll-Rand's new Variable Frequency Drive energy-saving system can be installed as an upgrade for I-R compressors already in operation: users can purchase...

Modular pump keeps it quiet.(Enerpac's GPE Series Hush electric pump)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Primarily designed for bending, pressing, pulling, punching, clamping, lifting, moving and cutting, Enerpac's 700 bar electric pump also offers all the benefits of quick and simple plug-and-play customisation. Modular in design, the GPE...

For light and heavy duties.(GBP Ergonomics' light duty workstation)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Light Duty workstation from GBP Ergonomics boasts motorised height adjustability and is designed for light assembly work. Its flexible tubular construction gives infinitely variable height adjustment from 650 to 1050mm by push-button control....

A safe spring in your step.(Plastic Extruders' Zedtred heavy-duty matting)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Zedtred heavy-duty matting from Plastic Extruders fuses together two materials of quite different properties to bring high standards of comfort into harsh environments. it is constructed by chemically fusing high-density molecular foam to the...

Eyes right.(Hughes Safety Showers extends emergency eyebath and facewash models)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... To keep up with legislation concerning the provision of adequate first aid equipment and facilities, Hughes has extended its range of emergency eyebath and facewash models. The range caters for industrial sites, factories, washrooms and...

Breathable air on Jupiter.(Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Compact and lightweight, 3M's Jupiter powered air unit uses a light NiMH battery that sits unobtrusively inside the turbo, giving the unit its low profile and allowing greater freedom of movement. The unit is mounted on a padded comfort belt so...

A sound warning.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... European Safety Systems has introduced upgraded versions of its A120 and A110 sounders. The new A121 and A112 models feature increased output levels and both have a further 13 different tones, a total of 45 in all. Redesign of the...

A vision of plant safety.(helmet)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Vision industrial safety helmet from Centurion Safety Products includes a fully retractable visor designed to slide into its ABS shell. The helmet's design also allows it to accommodate spectacle wearers. Approved and Kitemarked to EN 397...

Preventa better than cure.(Preventa XPS-AK safety relay from Telemecanique)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Able to monitor not just emergency stop circuits and limit switches, but also four-wire safety mats and type 4 light curtains, the Preventa XPS-AK safety relay from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric, provides users with the...

Listen hear.(GA 1001 Excalibur audiometer from Castle Group)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... With workplace noise levels rapidly increasing, hearing conservation programmes are more necessary than ever. The GA 1001 Excalibur audiometer from Castle Group has been developed to provide the necessary audiometric testing. Excalibur is...

Safe behind the curtains.(safety light curtain)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Safety light curtain that prevents closure of automatic rolling, sliding and vertical-lift gates whenever an object is detected within the survey field has been introduced by Leuze Mayser. Many doors and gates already use a pressure contact...

Glove cushions against vibration.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... New-technology antivibration glove from Company Health combats the increasingly significant problem of hard-arm vibration syndrome. Incorporating AntiVib air bladder technology developed by ErgoAir in the USA, it meets the requirements of ISO...

Helmet gives a snug fit.(NOVA 2000)
May 1, 2001... Pillow foam all-round padding makes the NOVA 2000 air-fed blast helmet from USF snug and comfortable in use and ensures that when the operator turns his head the helmet follows, giving maximum visibility at all times. This padding combined with...

Fire control in the loop.(panels)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Notifier Fire Systems has added two new analogue addressable control panels to its range. Aimed at medium to large sites, the AP15 is expandable from one to five loops; the AP12, for smaller installations, will control one or two loops. ...

Relay tackles multi-tasks.(PNOZelog relay)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Multi-function capability of Pilz's first electronic safety relay suits it to applications from emergency stopping to light curtain monitoring. PNOZelog relays cover all safety applications from category 2 up to and including category 4 in...

Limescale-free for the long term.(Kal-Guard electrolytic watr conditioners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Electrolytic water conditioners from WaterMATIC provide long-term protection against limescale formation. Kal-Guard uses a zinc anode to create an electrical connection with a copper casing, which acts as the cathode. The Status Monitor on the...

Be alarmed.(water leak detector)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... An electronic alarm system from Carlo Gavazzi provides early warning of water leaks. Waterstop is a compact system that fits on to the wall at ground level and can be hidden completely behind the wall panel or traced neatly along the exterior....

Union seals out hot oil problems.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Sealing and engineering solutions from FTL Seals Technology have been extended and improved with the DQ rotary union range. Joints are suitable for thermal oil up to 400 [degrees] C and for rotational speeds up to 2000rpm. The DQ system aims to...

Cleaner sweeps down the aisles.(Encore 2426 floor scrubber/drier)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... ALTO's two-in-one floor scrubber can switch between scrubbing widths in just seconds without the need for tools. The Encore 2426 walk-behind scrubber/drier can switch quickly from a 610mm to a 660mm scrubbing width to ease the cleaning of...

Software analyst makes the decisions.(Machine Analyst maintenance software)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... New maintenance software from SKF is designed to make machines more reliable and enables them to run better, faster and longer. Machine Analyst also offers time savings, thanks to its instantly recognisable interface. All the features are...

Taking the temperature.(MF3 infrared radiation thermometer)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... With overall dimensions of t8.6mm diameter by 118mm, the miniature MF3 infrared radiation thermometer from Land Infrared is ideal for continuous, on-line applications where space is at a premium. The device is designed to provide effective...

Check for gas on remote sites.(Txgard-IS+ remote gas detector)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Certified intrinsically safe, Crowcon's latest remote gas detector for hazardous areas includes its own display and local controls. The Txgard-IS+ allows users to check gas levels at the point of detection and carry out calibration without...

The pull of magnetics.(VAPO bearing fans)
May 1, 2001... Available with Sunon's Magnetic Levitation System, VAPO bearing fans use a permanent magnet in the impeller combined with a magnetic floating sheet to pull the impeller into the bearing assembly, creating a low friction unit. The shaft of...

In a self-contained environment.(Unico air conditioner)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Joining the range of climate control systems from Rapid is Unico, a quiet, multi-speed, self-contained air conditioning solution that does not need external condensers or pipework. Requiring just two vents through an external wall, the...

Efficient fans and blowers tackle CCL.(Climate Change Levy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Energy-efficient fans, blowers and airknife equipment from Air Control Industries can help users reduce the impact of the Climate Change Levy. Major benefits are offered by using the company's Efficiency 1 motors and installing appropriate...

Cleaning up.(AB6 Jetvac)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Joining the range of pollution control equipment from Darcy Products, the AB6 Jetvac is used primarily for pollution clean up and similar applications. It is a simple, high-capacity vacuum pump that uses a compressed air powered vacuum...

Modular aircon.(Modular Multi System)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Toshiba's Modular Multi System is an air conditioner tailored for the European market with the use of HFC refrigerants and innovative control options. It is a two-pipe heat pump R407C VRF system that does not require a multi-controller or...

Driving home.(LUM12 and LUM13 screwdrivers)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... New LUM12 and LUM 13 screwdrivers from Atlas Copco Tools have been designed to combine ergonomics with maximum productivity into a light-weight tool, which provides maximum flexibility to the operator. The pistol grip versions have a durable...

Tool range.(Duratools)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Duratool range of hand tools from Farnell includes almost all popular tools from spanners and screwdrivers to wrenches and wire strippers, along with allied products including drills, punches, tweezers and tape measures. 571 Farnell 0113...

Torquing digitally.(Torqueleader range)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Microprocessor-controlled digital memory torque tools added to MHH Engineering's Torqueleader range of torque control equipment, are available in both `TSD' screwdriver and `TWD' wrench formats. These new hand tools offer an overall torque...

Crimp tool packs in the power.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Combining powerful hydraulic crimping with total portability and safety in operation the new B131-C crimping tool from Cembre is suitable for the installation of electrical compression connectors up to 400[mm.sup.2]. This cordless hydraulic...