Design News articles from April 2006

Design News archives from April 2006

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Listen up, corporate America: readers say American engineers are underappreciated.(Editorial)
April 10, 2006... After reading my recent e-mail, I'm tempted to open my office window, cup my hand to my ear, and listen for the echoes of voices crying, "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not gonna take it anymore." I'm referring here to the e-mail responses we...

"Hands-free" redefined.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
April 10, 2006... Loved your editorial on ways to deal with Blackberry abusers who refuse to comply with requests to turn their devices off (DN MYVIEW 02.27.06, http://rbi.ims.ca/4919-506). I don't have a suggestion for what to do about these indiscreet people,...

Fun in the lab.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
April 10, 2006... I have to compliment you on your suggestions for handling a Blackberry abuser. It was so funny I had to put it up on our lab wall. We are testing an e-mail-capable device and face much of the same things with our device as you had with the...

FCC would freak.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
April 10, 2006... I truly sympathize with the Blackberry abuser you recently had to endure. I have thought that simply having a small, unobtrusive RF jammer in one's pocket or handbag and then pressing the button when appropriate would be great. The perpetrator...

It's a no-brainer.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
April 10, 2006... I would ask the abuser, "Why are you even here?" Follow-up would be to ask him to quit or go outside. Really! Mark A. Carlson ATHENS, TX

Maybe it's legit.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
April 10, 2006... If I were the one who had called the meeting, and the person with their attention on the Blackberry/PPC/Palm device was someone who needed to pay attention, I'd have no problem with saying, "Say, Bob (or Sue), would you please put that away...

It's the rules that annoy me.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
April 10, 2006... I just read your Blackberry editorial and can only ask "Why the fuss?" The "user" was operating a chair, not a motor vehicle. He was pressing buttons quietly, not bellowing into a cell phone. He wasn't paying attention at a press event,...

State of the engineering profession: big salary gap.(Readers Sound Off)(Letter to the editor)
April 10, 2006... I'd like to comment on the article on the high number of graduating engineers in China vs the U.S. (DN Cover story 12.05.05, http://rbi.ims.ca/4919-507). I think the engineering crisis will continue until either consumers are willing to pay...

Things don't add up.(Readers Sound Off)
April 10, 2006... Interesting article about how other countries are graduating far more engineers than us. What are they going to do with them all? How can they afford it? A recent article in the news states that Social Security can now be garnisheed to pay off...

I'd still rather be a designer.(Readers Sound Off)
April 10, 2006... Positives for choosing engineering: Designing on a variety of interesting projects, livable wage to raise a family, some respect from management, but, most of all, creatively imagine and design solutions to broad-based problems in systems and...

Lab tests Interoperability of RapidIO chips.(HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS DEVELOPER CONFERENCE)
April 10, 2006... The standard RapidIO protocol provides for serial and parallel communication among chips, boards and systems. The serial version of the standard has gained acceptance among chip vendors as a proven way to communicate information rapidly over...

Make easy music.(HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS DEVELOPER CONFERENCE)
April 10, 2006... Many electronic products, such as games, music synthesizers and karaoke machines must faithfully reproduce melodious sounds in real time. But designers cannot simply connect an analog output to a speaker and drive it with simple "oscillator"...

New and notable product design.(product information)
April 10, 2006... Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) imaging sensors are finding their way into more and more applications to extend feature capability or create entirely new products. These five are just a small...

Toshiba builds RoHS-ready laptop for Wal-Mart.(Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Restriction on Harzardous Substances)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has contracted with Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. to produce a RoHS-compliant laptop that will be available in Wal-Mart's U.S. stores this spring. The move is part of Wal-Mart's goal of "offering sustainable...

Hybrid Honda Fit about to go mainstream.(low cost hybrid car from Honda Motor Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... Honda Motor Co. is about to introduce a low-cost hybrid car, a version of its Fit subcompact that is popular in Japan. Honda is expected to begin selling the Fit hybrid as early as next year for under $12,000, less than $1,500 more than the...

RoHS enforcement still a mystery, but will include testing.(United Kingdom, Regulations of Hazardous Wastes enforcement agency)(recruitments)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The UK RoHS enforcement agency, the National Weights and Measures Laboratory, is recruiting enforcement officers in advance of the July 1, 2006 RoHS deadline, though the organization has still not revealed how many officers it intends to hire...

Hey batter: new device uses off-the-shelf electronics to measure the speed of hit balls.
April 10, 2006... Forget about those lucky few ballplayers with a natural swing. Most would-be sluggers have to work hard on their swing mechanics if they want to improve. A new training system called the Power Hitting Station may help by providing real-time...

Strengthening step motor lead attachment: adhesive attaches wires for improved ruggedness and durability.(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... Motor manufacturers never intend for the lead wires on small motors to be used as a handle, but that does not stop it from occurring. Even if the motor is handled properly, unattached or unsecured wires allow excessive movement and put undue...

Drop the alias: unbelievably useful info on data measurement, collection, and analysis from the test expert.
April 10, 2006... PREVIOUS COLUMNS DESCRIBED HOW TO DIGITIZE A signal and how to ensure its stability during that measurement. Another aspect of measurements also causes engineers some difficulty. Most engineers have heard of the Nyquist Theorem and some...

Field engineers proliferate: the role is taking on greater importance.
April 10, 2006... When automakers first adopted custom microcontrollers they designed with little outside help, "in every aspect, they were the experts," recalls Neil Krohn, who became a field application engineer in the late 1970s. Like other industries,...

Quick custom optical networks: configurable network, using software-controlled physical layers, saves time testing host-bus adapter cards.
April 10, 2006... Project description Qlogic (Aliso Viejo, CA, www.qlogic.com) manufactures host-bus adapter cards that connect servers to storage devices and storage-area networks (SANs). Each time the company makes a design change, its test engineers must...

Microsoft serves up IP protection for embedded world: offers patent infringement indemnification to mobile-device makers.(Intellectual property)
April 10, 2006... In a move aimed at providing a "security blanket" for developers of embedded systems, Microsoft Corp. announced recently it would offer intellectual property indemnification to users of Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile software. The...

Quick disconnect squeezes into tight spots: see the difference for this single line, single shut-off assembly.(Beswick Engineering Company Inc launches an ultra-miniature M3 threaded quick disconnect assembly for air or fluids)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... To accommodate shrinking products where small size is critical to the product's success, Beswick Engineering introduced an ultra-miniature M3 threaded quick disconnect assembly for air or fluids. The assembly's brass internal end and a...

Composite wear reductions: coatings promise to protect carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics.
April 10, 2006... After years of applying wear-resistant coatings to metals, the engineers at General Magnaplate Inc. have now set their sights on enhancing the surface properties of a very different kind of substrate--carbon-fiber composites. "We've...

Full speed ahead: Motors and Drives show offered informative tech sessions in Miami last February.(Motor and Drives Systems Conference)
April 10, 2006... Engineers attending the 2006 Motor and Drives Systems Conference in Miami last February had a chance to sit in on two days of tech sessions spanning everything from distributed motion controls with small intelligent servo drives, to a talk on...

Tackling large assemblies: Inventor 11 moves upward with more features and capabilities.(Autodesk Inc. introduces graphics software)
April 10, 2006... Autodesk Inc. is rolling out Inventor 11, adding improved surface design, data management and functional design. The new version also removes limitations, letting design engineers work with assemblies of any size. This upgrade has been a...

Technologies boost battery life: new solutions cut power consumption in mobile phones, sensors, and cameras.(Texas Instruments eZ430-F2013 smallest microcontroller)(National Semiconductor Corp.'s PowerWise technology )
April 10, 2006... Increasingly, product designers are facing a power dilemma. Many are adding graphically intensive features that call for more processing power, hence, more electrical current consumption. Others simply want to control current consumption during...

Faster, cheaper, better: a trio of rapid prototyping system improvements.(prototyping systems from Stratasys Inc. and Arcam AB)
April 10, 2006... What do users want from their rapid prototyping systems? More speed is a given for a technology with "rapid" in its name. Users also want systems to cost less, especially those entry-level modelers used to evaluate design concepts. And they...

Pushing performance: stepper drives stress motion performance and software innovation to maintain competitive edge.
April 10, 2006... Responding to the challenge from servos, stepper drives are carving out a distinct application niche by offering improved "servo-like" motion performance and advanced software capabilities. Stepper drive controller products are integrating more...

Using MatWeb material data for FEA: need materials data for an FEA analysis? Here's an easy way to get it.
April 10, 2006... AS AN FEA SOFTWARE USER, YOU MAY NEED MATERIAL PROPERTIES NOT FOUND IN YOUR SOFTWARE'S DEFAULT MATERIAL LIBRARY. You can now effortlessly import material properties from a growing collection of more than 55,000 material data sheets by accessing...

Making a federal case: thanks to great sealing technology, the papers that define this country are safe again.(encasement for historic archive photographs)(Cover story)
April 10, 2006... SOME OF THE CHILDREN VISITING THE NATIONAL Archives on a recent fall day received a short lesson in freedom denied. A photographer assigned to shoot the revamped Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights exhibit had to keep...

Withstanding the elements with FEA: here are three basic steps to quickly and easily model a large flat area, with few supports exposed to multiple wind loads, using ALGOR FEA software.(Finite Element Analysis)
April 10, 2006... I am the structural engineer at Anchor Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of tents and other lightweight, portable buildings and structures for more than a century. With expertise in numerous markets, we wanted to get back into the...

Multiple three-phase inverter control uses a single DSP: increased processing power and peripheral capability target multiple motor applications.(Digital Signal Processors)
April 10, 2006... Many new motor control designs utilize Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) to provide the computational power for vector control of electric machines. Up to now, the rule of thumb has been that each inverter and motor requires its own DSP...

Gadget Freak of the year: a peek behind the scenes to show you how a Gadget Freak is created.(awards of Design News)(Editorial)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... Design News readers selected Les Kelly as Gadget Freak extraordinaire for his remote control dog door opener. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Engineers are...

Linkage solutions: forged cross.
April 10, 2006... The company is introducing steering and shift linkage solutions (MS20271 and MS20270 series) focused on the cross- and needle-bearing design. They incorporate high-strength alloy steel yokes with permanently-sealed drawn cup needle bearings and...

Linear actuators: speed time-to-market.(MOTION CONTROL)(OEM instrument manufacturers )(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... Engineered for OEM instrument manufacturers working to speed their time-to-market and reduce overall installed cost for linear motion axes, the company's PROmech Series linear actuators are meant to be a complete linear motion solution. The...

Linear stages: low cost.(MOTION CONTROL)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The company's line of high-resolution, low-cost linear stages is designed to feature long life without the need for adjustment, lubricant or maintenance. The 1.0 micron stages to 8 ft long are ideal for a variety of applications, including...

Step motor: reduces design time.(MOTION CONTROLs)
April 10, 2006... The SilverPak 23DE is designed as an integrated NEMA 23, high-torque 1.8-inch bipolar step motor for reducing overall design time and system costs. It is 2.25 inches in width and is offered in three body lengths: 2.52, 2.96 and 3.89 inches. It...

Brush drive: rugged package.(Brush drive )(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... A fully enclosed, compact module, the ION dc brush drive is engineered to provide network connectivity, power amplification and advanced motion control features in a rugged, easy-to-use package. It is available for dc brush, brushless dc and...

Brushless dc motor: with splash protection.(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The BLF series brushless dc motor system features high-performance speed control through an increased speed range of 80 to 4,000 rpm. It is IP65 rated, providing splash and dust protection. The product features a detachable digital operator...

Linear transfer system: ten times faster.
April 10, 2006... The Linear Transfer Vehicle is billed as an accurate high-speed linear transfer system that takes full advantage of the latest advances in linear servo drive technology. It is designed to revolutionize material movement applications through its...

Shock absorber: high cycle.(product introduction)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The SC 75M-HC high-cycle industrial shock absorber is engineered for high-speed production equipment. The quick rod-ready time and short stroke translate to faster cycling and gains in production time, according to the company. Features include...

Bipolar chopper drive: easy set up.(product introduction)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The DCS4020 bipolar chopper drive is designed for easy set up and use. It is made for development projects--users can connect a single power supply and motor, and the drive is ready to run. Motor current is set using an onboard potentiometer,...

Torque limiter: zero backlash.
April 10, 2006... The company's newest rotary motion control product is the mechanical torque limiter, which will isolate the driving from the driven elements within a matter of milliseconds. It is designed for high performance, zero backlash and it is...

Digital readout system: easy to see.(product introduction)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... Billed as the first of its kind, the ND 780 universal digital readout system is designed to be compatible with virtually any manual machine tool, including milling, turning, boring and drilling machines. It is compatible with all single or...

Conveyor flange adapter: lowers maintenance costs.
April 10, 2006... The CFA700 series conveyor flange adapter is designed for increased control and lower maintenance costs on material handling conveyors. It is a direct-mount worm gear speed reducer that provides better value for a drive train and streamlines...

Linear motor drive system: with breakaway feature.(MOTION CONTROL)(Cincinnati Inc)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The CL-850 mates a faster-cutting 5000W GE Fanuc laser resonator with a third-generation linear-motor-drive system on the industry's heaviest laser platform. It is designed for high throughput, flexibility, ease of use and cutting precision. It...

Linear drive: three-phase.(MOTION CONTROL)(Trust Automation)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The TA330 linear three-phase servo drive is engineered to be easily configured for three-phase dc brushless servo motors using Hall Effect sensors, three-phase ac brushless motors using external sinusoidal commutation, single-phase dc brushed...

Configurations: save panel space.
April 10, 2006... The company's dense hybrid insert configurations are designed to enable users to combine digital and analog signals (low and high speed/frequency), power, fiber optics and fluids/pneumatics. They save panel space and reduce the number of...

LED digital panel: easy installation.
April 10, 2006... Shipped completely assembled, factory calibrated and tested, the 31/2 digit LED digital panel meter can reportedly be installed and used immediately with no development, no adjustment and with no additional parts required. Assembly includes...

ITC/PLTC cable: customizable.(ELECTRONICS)(Northwire)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The company's line of ITC, custom-configured ITC/PLTC cable is designed for use in industrial control and instrumentation circuit applications. Three of the six new product platforms are exposed-run rated. The cable is customizable in a wide...

Embedded controller: five interfaces.
April 10, 2006... Engineered for switching cabinet installation, the EC21 embedded controller is a stand-alone CPU ideal for distributed machine architectures. It offers interchangeable application memory in the form of a Compact Flash card, as well as a...

ADAM modules: high power relay output.
April 10, 2006... The ADAM-4069 and 5069 modules are engineered for on/off control in high-voltage applications. Both products have eight output channels rated 240V ac at 5A and 30V dc at 5A. They can reportedly satisfy most requirements for driving...

Video Test Instrument: increased speeds.
April 10, 2006... The 882D Video Test Instrument is designed to provide increased video speeds for analog and DVI outputs. The higher speeds support testing of high-performance computer displays. The product supports dual-link DVI with HDCP on both links; analog...

Processor mesh architecture: new standard.
April 10, 2006... The VXS VITA 41-based mesh architecture has a bandwidth that can reportedly deliver 112/5 Gbytes/sec of aggregate throughput within the processing mesh in a single chassis. It was designed as a new standard to define alternative backplane...

ATR chassis: twelve-slot mesh backplane.
April 10, 2006... The VITA 46 ATR chassis provides a 12-slot mesh backplane and integrated front-to-rear airflow. It uses 120V ac or 28V dc power supplies with bottom patch panel access to the P2 section of the backplane. The product is based on the company's...

Controller: with onboard 8-bit ADC.
April 10, 2006... The LTC4215 is a 2.9V to 15V Hot Swap Controller that features an onboard 8-bit ADC and 12C compatible interface. It enables safe insertion into a live backplane, features a wide operating voltage range and dl/dt controlled soft-start, and has...

USB device: fourteen-bit version.(ELECTRONICS)(Measurement Computing Corp)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The USB-1408FS is a 14-bit version of the USB-1208FS, a 12-bit analog input, USB device. The new device is designed to fill the gap between the 12-bit and 16-bit analog input devices found in the company's USB line. It provides eight...

Hollow shaft encoder: dual output option.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... The dual output option for the HS35 hollow shaft encoder is designed to provide redundant encoder signals to ensure maximum control system reliability. The feature uses two sets of internal electronics to send identical isolated output signals...

Sensors: for severe environments.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... The PS Series of inductive and proximity sensors for non-contact presence sensing of metallic and non-metallic objects feature nickel-plated, stainless-steel, and non-metallic cylindrical and rectangular housings rated type 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4/4X,...

Thermocouple module: USB-based.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... The USB-4718 is billed as the company's first dedicated USB-based thermocouple module. It supports seven different types of thermocouples--J, K, T, E, R, S and B. It also supports six voltage input ranges--0 ~ 20 mA or 4 ~ 20 mA current...

Grid encoder: eliminates static electricity.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... The company's contamination-resistant grid encoder is designed for use with the NanoGrid system. The entire grid surface can be set at a fixed electrical potential, thus eliminating static electricity and inhibiting particle accumulation. The...

Position sensor: large measurement bandwidth.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... The NanoGage Model 100 short-range position sensor is a small electro-optic sensor with performance reportedly equivalent to a precise capacitance gage but with a 3-mm standoff, little sensitivity to electromagnetic inference and a large...

Sound meters: low range display.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... Designed as lightweight, battery-powered, handheld sound meters, models 732A and 735 meet IEC 651 Type II specifications and are engineered to provide versatility and reliability for a broad spectrum of applications. Features include RS-232...

RoHS-complaint adapter: available in three pitch centers.(ELECTRONICS)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The company has introduced an RoHS-compliant version of its SOIC to DP Correct-A-Chip adapter. The new adapter is designed to provide a simple method of upgrading to an SOIC without changing the PCB layout. The top of the product accepts SOIC D...

Solid-state relays: both ac and dc control.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... Engineered to provide three-phase output to 50A 520V ac, the Series DR3P family of power solid-state relays is ideal for such applications as heating control, motor control and industrial process control. The products offer both ac and dc...

Servo amplifier: matchbox sized.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... The Ocarina is engineered as a miniature matchbox-sized analog servo amplifier. It measures 2 inches[.sup.3] and operates as a standalone device or as an integral part of a multiaxis motion system. The 1000W peak and 500W continuous miniature...

Oscilloscope: compact, versatile.(ELECTRONICS)
April 10, 2006... Model 5105B is billed as a cost-effective 150 MHz analog/digital storage oscilloscope. The compact, versatile, easy-to-use benchtop unit is a high-performance product with the capability to digitize and store waveforms with its 1 Gs/sec A/D...

Platform support: analyze faster.(COMPUTER PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS)
April 10, 2006... The company has introduced support for 64-bit Microsoft Windows[R], 32- and 64-bit Linux[R] and 64-bit UNIX[R] workstations. This expansion of supported platforms is designed to allow users to analyze larger, more complex models faster,...

LCD panel computer: 512 Mbyte memory capacity.(COMPUTER PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS)
April 10, 2006... The ARP-2606AP is an industrial 6.4-inch LCD panel computer that is designed to meet the demands for mission-critical, high performance and reliable operation. The unit is ideal for a variety of applications, including factory automation,...

Single-board computer: with 32 Mbytes Flash.(COMPUTER PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS)
April 10, 2006... The Maverick (V394) is a VMEbus-based single-board computer featuring two 1 GHz 7447 PowerPCs with 128-bit Alti-Vec technology, on-die 512 Kbytes L2 caches, up to 1 Gbyte of DDR SDRAM provided by SODIMM modules and full symmetric...

Filters: low cost.(FLUID POWER)
April 10, 2006... The company's filters are designed to combine the functional diffuser, decorative bezel or deflector, and a Telcordia NEBS GR-63-CORE-compliant air filter into one integrated, low-cost assembly. Free airflow is maximized with approximately 85...

Vacuum pump: environmentally-friendly.(FLUID POWER)
April 10, 2006... The ScrewLine SP250 is part of the company's line of oil-free gas compression screw-type vacuum pumps. Designed for use in industrial processes, providing an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional oil-sealed piston vacuum pumps, it...

Liquid control systems: minimize downtime.(FLUID POWER)
April 10, 2006... The ClearFlo and ClearFlor PLUS Systems are designed to reduce contamination in heat transfer fluid systems while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs. The ClearFlo System continuously filters heat transfer fluids, removing particles as...

Pump: high horsepower.(product introduction)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The PVK open-loop, axial piston pump series is designed to provide medium to high horsepower for high performance applications. With a variety of controls engineered to be readily interchanged, the product is available in three displacements...

Air Nozzle Clusters: high blowing force.(product introduction)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... Designed to offer extremely high blowing force suitable for long distance, wide area blowoff, drying and cooling applications, the company's Super Air Nozzle Clusters replace open pipes and hoses known to cause hearing loss. They maximize...

Heat-shrinkable tubing: in variety of ratios.(FLUID POWER)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The company's Fluoroplastic heat-shrinkable tubing is available in a range of expansion ratios and materials, including TexFluor FEP, PTFE, PFA and ETFE. Sizes range from 0.010 to 2.5 inches in diameter. Compounds of filled barium sulfate,...

Sensor technology: stable measurement.(technology application of gas industry)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The company's combustion gas sensor technology is engineered to measure different gases (such as NOx and CO) by conditioning and modifying the signal from the sensitive wide range performance oxygen sensor. It reportedly offers a stable,...

Pneumatic-guided actuators: reliable.(FLUID POWER)(Humphrey Products Co.)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The GC and GS Series pneumatic-guided actuators are designed to be simple, reliable, and provide high positioning accuracy for linear motion applications. They feature standard industrial bearings, shock absorbers (GS only), and piston magnets...

Proportional valve: solenoid-operated.(FLUID POWER)(South Bend Controls Inc.)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The company's inert proportional valve is a solenoid-operated diaphragm isolation valve engineered for use with corrosive or high-purity fluids commonly found in the medical equipment, water purification and clinical chemical industries. It...

Pressure transmitter: compact.(FLUID POWER)(Ifm Efector Inc)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The PI Series pressure transmitter is a 316 stainless-steel unit rated IP69K and tested to withstand high-pressure cleanings and extreme washdown conditions. It offers an accuracy of [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ifm efector inc. ...

Gas metering valve: direct-acting.(FLUID POWER)(South Bend Controls Inc)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The company's gas metering valve is a direct-acting proportional SERVOID valve. The valve driver reportedly provides proportional control of the metering orifice which yields linear proportional flow. It features a suspended-armature design...

Two- and three-way valves: captured seal construction.(FLUID POWER)(Humphrey Products Co)(Brief article)
April 10, 2006... The standard MINI-MIZER two- and three-way valve is engineered to accommodate a variety of pneumatic applications requiring high cycling rate, small flow and low wattage, such as battery operation, microprocessor control and printed circuit...