Industrial Distribution articles from November 2004

Industrial Distribution archives from November 2004

Know when to hold 'em.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... ONE OF THE NEWEST CRAZES sweeping college campuses today (and frankly also in adult circles) is poker. Some colleges have poker tournaments, while others have weekly poker games in their dorms. The popularity of poker can be traced to games...

Donate excess inventory, save on taxes.(AROUND and ABOUT)(National Associations for the Exchange of Industrial Resources )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... LOOKING FOR A WAY to save money? It may be right under your nose--or, more specifically, right in your warehouse. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the calendar year ends and tax time approaches, many organizations are getting the word out...

Company news.(AROUND and ABOUT)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Distributor alliance IBC celebrated its 5th anniversary during its recent national meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The company also announced that HCI Supply of Jackson, Tenn., is the newest member of its Industrial-SupplyPlus division and that...

Mergers & acquisitions.(AROUND and ABOUT)(Countersinks, Inc)(American Seal, Inc)(Aviel Electronics)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Cutting tool manufacturer Melin Tool Co. acquired Countersinks, Inc. of Bensenville, Ill... The Dichtomatik North America division of International Seal Co., Inc. acquired American Seal, Inc. of Houston. The acquisition will increase...

Awards & honors.(AROUND and ABOUT)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Leviton Manufacturing won the ACE Award from Architecture magazine and the ACE.al award from Architectural Lighting magazine. Both awards recognize the company as a top manufacturer of lighting controls and wiring devices... Manufacturer...

If the price is right ... good salespeople and a competitive price lead to strong sales, says power transmission survey.(NEWS)
November 1, 2004... NEWTON, MASS. -- A salesperson's product knowledge and subsequent follow-through play critical roles in determining whether a customer will buy power transmission products from a company, according to a new in-depth study of power transmission...

Nearly 500 turn out for NIBA show.(NEWS)(National Insurance Brokers Association of Australia)
November 1, 2004... Members of NIBA-The Belting Assn. met for their 2004 Convention at the Marriott Hotel & Marina in San Diego, Sept. 15-18. Convention planners said they were pleased with the turnout of 491 people, which included members, spouses and guests. The...

Kansas distributor ravaged by fire.(NEWS)
November 1, 2004... A little bit of luck, highly competent management, and strong employee, vendor, and customer relations enabled Murdock Companies, Inc. to be back in business the day after a six-alarm fire destroyed the company's building and entire inventory...

Reports show ongoing economic growth.(ISM Information Systems Management Corp.)
November 1, 2004... MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY FOR SEPTEMBER stayed strong while the overall economy grew for the 35th consecutive month, according to the most recent Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. Norbert Ore, chairman of ISM's Manufacturing Business...

PT industry sees double-digit growth.(power transmission)(Power Transmission Distributors Association's reports)
November 1, 2004... The Power Transmission Distributors Assn.'s Market Outlook Report for August shows that sales were up 20.3 percent from numbers in August of 2003. The association's trend data, for distributors and manufacturers of power...

P21 forms fastener advisory council.(NEWS)(The Fastener Advisory Council)
November 1, 2004... In an effort to further develop technology that will help fastener distributors succeed, distribution software provider Prophet 21 formed an advisory council consisting of top executives in the fastener industry. The Prophet 21 Fastener...

Distributors.(PLAYERS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Airgas, Inc. added five new members to its Distributor Advisory Council (DAC): John Zak, Airweld, Inc.; John DeHoust, Baker's Gas & Welding Supply; Larry Jones, Jones Welding and Industrial Supply; Dave Melo, Melo's Gas & Gear, Inc.; and Roger...

Manufacturers.(PLAYERS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Europower Hydraulics UK appointed Jeff Tennant general manager of Europower, Inc. in Valley View, Ohio... HBD Industries, Inc. appointed Bruce A. Smith as vice president and chief financial officer... OKI Bering promoted Richard (Dick)...

Software/technology.(PLAYERS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The RAM Group appointed Mike Cassano to vice president of its Business Solutions Division (BSD)...

Manufacturers' reps.(PLAYERS)(Aetna Fas Tech)(Kaivac, Inc)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Aetna Fas Tech (M & P Fasteners) appointed Jackson Sales as its sales representative and warehousing provider for New England and Northern New York... Vince Marchetti of Cherokee Equipment, Inc., West New York, NJ, was re-hired as a...

Show'em what you're worth: building a value-added sales presentation means selling synergy, opportunity and investment value.(STRICTLY for SALES)
November 1, 2004... HOW DO YOU RESPOND when the customer asks, "Why should I do business with your company?" Most salespeople fail to differentiate themselves from the competition. These salespeople sink into the bad habit of making "me-too" bland sales...

NAED's new self-study course.(ASSOCIATIONS)(National Association of Electrical Distributors )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Education & Research Foundation of the National Assn. of Electrical Distributors released "Advanced Inside Sales," a comprehensive training CD-ROM course for inside sales personnel within an electrical distributorship. "Advanced Inside...

IDEA's Non-Conforming Parts Board established.(ASSOCIATIONS)( Independent Distributors of Electronics Associations)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Independent Distributors of Electronics Assn, recently established a Non-Conforming Parts Board that is now accessible via the Internet. The board is exclusively for IDEA member use. According to Nick Davis, president of IDEA, "The...

LAFA and WAFD pursue alliance.(ASSOCIATIONS)(Los Angeles Fasteners Assn)(Western Assn. of Fasteners Distributors)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The boards of directors of the Los Angeles Fasteners Assn. and the Western Assn. of Fasteners Distributors have agreed to pursue a strategic alliance of the two associations before proceeding further with a merger. The alliance is intended to...

ISA releases new article and report.(ASSOCIATIONS)(Industrial Supply Assn)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Industrial Supply Assn. has posted an article by Al Bates, titled "Featured Article Quarterly Profit Improvement Report." The article focuses on profitability management. ISA has also published a report, entitled "2003 Trends in...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... Jan. 10-13 MHIA ProMat 2005 Chicago (800) 345-1815 www.promat2005.org [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jan. 17-20 NFPA Spring Conference & Annual Meeting Maui, Hawaii (414) 778-3344 www.nfpa.com...

Getting all teams together: Web-based software tools can streamline the sales and operations planning process.(sales management)
November 1, 2004... YOUR MARKETING TEAM launches a million-dollar awareness campaign to introduce a new product to the global marketplace. They plaster newspapers and magazines with advertisements touting the merits of the revolutionary product. They educate and...

Optimizing global supply networks.(RedPrairie Corp.)
November 1, 2004... RedPrairie Corp., a provider of supply chain technology solutions, announced a set of enhancements to its integrated supply chain execution and optimization suite that will help customers optimize their global supply networks and comply with...

Commanding better RFID.(TECH NOTES)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ADT Security Services, Inc. introduced the Sensormatic SensorID Device Commander software for large radio frequency identification installations. The software allows end users to manage large numbers of RFID tag readers for optimum performance...

Selecting motion control.(TECH NOTES)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Danaher Motion, a manufacturer of motion control products, introduced MOTIONEERING Application Engine Version 4.3.0. Version 4.3.0 is a Windows-based motor sizing program that uses a systems approach to selecting conventional brushless...

Economy and tech sector recovering.(TECH NOTES)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... This year's Annual GlobalSpec Industrial Survey of Engineers in the United States shows that the U.S. economy and the tech sector are both well on their way to recovery- and a recovery that may not be job-less, as some people think. The...

Redberri on the Web.(TECH NOTES)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... WDI, a division of Brunswick New Technologies, has introduced Redberri 6.0, a web-services based data integration tool. Redberri 6.0 helps companies establish service-oriented integration to enable Web services and integrate data and...

Staying on target: AIS industrial and construction supply uses marketing summits, customer activities and group meetings to maintain its focus on making sales.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2004... Every year, the CFO and COO of AIS Industrial and Construction Supply, a Denver-based, general-line distributor of construction products, power tools, hand tools, safety products, fasteners, hoses and more, host a joint marketing planning...

Keeping the family business alive: strong relationships and strategic planning are vital elements in the survival of the family business--no matter which path company leaders choose to take.
November 1, 2004... If your family business is going to survive and prosper, the family members running the company had better get along. If they don't, says distribution veteran John Bragg, then you're working with one hand tied behind your back. Bragg knows...

U.S. manufacturing is down but not out: domestic manufacturing can compete in a global business environment, but American distributors and manufacturers must work together to make it happen.
November 1, 2004... With the ever-accelerating transition to a global economy, U.S. manufacturing companies find themselves in the midst of a community of "borderless" competitors. But despite persistent alarms in the business press sounding the demise of U.S....

Is a buying group for everyone? Buying group or cooperative--focus on research, and not categories.
November 1, 2004... When discussing the general topic of buying groups, it is not unusual to hear the terms "buying group" and "cooperative" referred to synonymously. It isn't a sign of confusion necessarily, nor one of hair-splitting terminology. Rather, as...

It's the environment, stupid: that and other issues concern adhesives-sealants industry officials.(MARKET OUTLOOK)
November 1, 2004... THE ADHESIVES and sealants industries face many of the same concerns as other industries. But one issue that, if not unique to their industry, is certainly of a high priority, is the environment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It was that...

The psychology of buying: sometimes price should be the last thing a manufacturer focuses on.(MANUFACTURER'S VIEW)
November 1, 2004... AS A DISTRIBUTOR, keeping focused on filling the order is Job 1: Answer the phone, determine the need, agree on price and fill the order. That's what keeps distributors in business, right? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But sometimes it seems...

On the hunt for a stud: Zircon Corp.'s TriScanner OneStep and MultiScanner OneStep take the guesswork out of locating the best place to drill or nail into a stud.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Zircon Corp.'s TriScanner OneStep and MultiScanner OneStep feature the company's ground-breaking CenterVision, a technology that pinpoints the stud center every time, with just one pass. With CenterVision technology, the old strategy of dual...

Wire management.(The best new products for your customers)(Remke Industries )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Tuff-Seal wire management products include strain relief cord connectors, liquid tight connectors and watertight conduit hubs; are available in 6 standard materials of construction, as well as either NPT, Pg or ISO metric threads. ...

Threadlocking product.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Threadlocker gel, with its Gel Twist pin-point applicator, is as reliable as, and easier to use than, conventional liquid and solid stick threadlocking methods; and eliminates messy clean ups and costly waste. Permatex, Inc. >>...

Reciprocating saw.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The PSE1200 reciprocating saw features a non-slip rubber handle that can be rotated through 4 positions; a blade that can be changed without a wrench; and selectable orbital action and an adjustable blade stop. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Paving tools.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... This line of interlocking paver handling tools now includes a slab mover, sand and base rakes, curb tongs and a new splitter; and all work in combination with other tools in the line to provide all the necessary tools for an interlocking...

Chalk snap line.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Chalk-Rite gear drive snap-line marking tool is designed for the finish-contractor, remodeler and woodworker; and features a premiumgrade, ultra-thin 0.5 mm braided line that makes a precise and uniform marking line less than half as thick...

Energy chains.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... "Zipper" energy chains facilitate fast and easy access to cables and hoses; are built with interconnected lids that can be pulled back, like a zipper; and are designed to be opened and closed quickly. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Igus, Inc....

Solid pins catalog.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... This literature is the first catalog to include data on Helical grooved pins, the latest addition to this extensive line of engineered fastening products; and illustrates a refinement in material offering. Spirol International Corp. >>...

Welding generator.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Designed for superior durability, strong generator power, quieter operation and better welding performance, the Bobcat 250 welding generator features a fully enclosed case, super tough armor on the front panel, 10,000 watts of useable peak...

Draw latches.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... This series of compact, surface-mounted draw latches provide a high-strength design for applications where a sleek look is desired, without sacrificing space, reliability or robust performance. Southco >> www.southco.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Inverted markers.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Krylon Industrial Quik-Mark inverted marking paints and chalks are available with the engineered Glove Grip spray nozzle; feature a specially engineered nozzle; and have a high solids formulation for bright, visible markings. ...

Wax seals.(The best new products for your customers)(Whitlam Chemicals and Plumb-Pro Quality Tools )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... These Flex-O-Seal full-sized jumbo flanged and jumbo non-flanged wax seals are each individually boxed and packaged in a plastic molded tray; and are more than twice the thickness of normal wax seals. Whitlam/Plumb-Pro >> www.jcwhitlam.com

Gearbox.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Slide Rite CR corrosion-resistant right angle gear box can extend the life of, and improve the performance of, power transmission systems; and is available in 2 sizes to fit a wide range of shaft-driven applications. Tol-O-Matic >>...

Infrared lubrication.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The infrared lubrication system provides simplicity and convenience; offers precise volumetric delivery with the PurgeX design; and allows for efficient use of expensive fluids while eliminating excess waste. Oil-Rite Corp. >>...

Profile belt.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The FabLift is a custom profile belt designed for conveying all types of material up severe inclines; features a 1-in. high profile and small minimum pulley requirements; and is available in many different belt constructions. Fabreeka...

Abrasion protector.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Heli-Tube spirally cut PTFE abrasion protector provides an added layer of protection for stainless steel hoses that are subject to chafing in harsh environments; and is available in sizes up to 1 1/2-in. O.D. M.M. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Padded tool belt.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Intended for 28-in.-32-in. waist sizes, the smaller PowerLine padded tool belt is designed for maximum comfort and versatility, and has the durability to stand up to the wear and tear of everyday use. Klein Tools >> www.kleintools.com ...

600V connectors.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The 600V connectors offer low maintenance by allowing for quick and easy connection and disconnection without using external metal parts or tools; and feature watertight receptacles and male connectors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Duraline...

Oil purification system.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The ISOPur MR-series is a patented, sub-micron purification system for hydraulic and lubricating oil used in high-performance, industrial machinery; and is designed for power generation equipment with flow rates ranging from 600-1,000 gallons...

Jetter nozzle.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Root Ranger 3000 jetter nozzle has the capacity to blast tough grease, sludge build-up, mud and tree root obstructions; is water-lubricated with no grease or oil fittings; and carries a lifetime warranty. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Trailer restraint.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The VBR-500 Dok-Lok vehicle restraint helps prevent accidents due to unexpected trailer separation from the dock with a recessed locking system designed to keep a semi trailer secured to a loading dock. Rite-Hite >> www.ritehite.com ...

Welding reel catalog.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... This updated catalog provides complete information and updated specifications on its popular welding reels; and includes information on portable manual rewind welding reels, narrowframe gas welding reels, and reels to handle longer lengths of...

Vacuum generators.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The JB series single-stage vacuum generator is a versatile air-powered vacuum pump with no internal parts, and can achieve vacuum levels up to 27-in. Hg; and features a design that will not clog easily and can be reverse blown. ...

Gearmotors.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The new H Box hollow bore gearmotors feature a 1-in. hollow output shaft that can be connected directly to the driven load; and saves space and eliminates shaft couplings, chains or sprockets, as well as chain guards and associated hardware....

Thrust pins.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The zinc-plated, spring-loaded steel side thrust pins are cost-effective, space saving and easy to install; and have versatile and practical elements for holding, positioning, and clamping work pieces. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] J.W....

Cordless hammer drill.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The SBP 18 Plus cordless hammer drill is ideal for impact drilling environments; and features a 2-speed gearbox, 5 torque settings, and a drill setting for rotation only. Metabo Corp. >> www.metabousa.com

Flex cables.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Chainflex continuous-flex cables are ideal for flexing applications where a robust energy supply system is critical; are available in 600 sizes and styles; and range from power and control cables to air hoses and fiber optic cables. ...

Multifunctional containers.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The FlapNest series of 16-in. X 24-in. multifunctional, returnable containers are designed to optimize utilization of standard 48-in. X 40-in. GMA pallets; and are available in 3 heights: 14 in., 12 in. and 9.6 in. IPL >> www.ipl-mh.com

Compression packaging.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... GFO fiber for pump packaging is a high-performance composite material designed and engineered for use as a compression packing; doesn't get hard or brittle, thereby minimizing shaft wear; and delivers assurance and confidence. ...

Anti-seize.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... KOPR-KOTE, a heavy-duty, environmentally preferred anti-seize, provides maximum protection against galling, seizure and heat welding; is compatible with most metals; and is available in an aerosol and cartridges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Header seal.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The RainGuard RG-3000 eliminates water and snow infiltration at the loading dock by forming a tight seal and providing a full 15 in. of trailer coverage, nearly twice that of other seals; and does not require regular maintenance. ...

Construction laser.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Rugby 200 is a laser for interior and general construction applications; has a working range up to 1,000 ft.; and features adjustable head speeds, scan mode, and H.I. elevation alert. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Leica Geosystems >>...

Clamping table.(The best new products for your customers)(Harvard Products Inc)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Harvard Vise Topper is a table that fits over a vise to hold plate work; comes with posts that bolt directly onto the machine table; and is offered in 3 standard sizes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harvard Products, Inc. >>...

Large volume reels.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Heavy-duty 1185 series hose reels are designed to wrap, store and manage up to 250 ft. of 1 1/2 in. I.D. hose; feature an all-welded "A" frame base for greater strength and rigidity, a low-profile outlet riser and open hose slot to assure even...

Penetrating solvent.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Knock'er Loose, an industrial-strength, low-viscosity lubricant, was designed to quickly loosen and free seized, bound or frozen fasteners; busts through rust, scale, gum, grease and corrosion; and creeps into small spaces, leaving a...

Moisture-cure sealant.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... GPS1, a construction-grade, 1-component moisture cure sealant, was engineered for adhesion to various roofing substrates as well as for general-purpose sealing of dissimilar substrates; and is an elastomeric urethane sealant with low solvent...

Lubrication products.(The best new products for your customers)(Molykote/Dow Corning )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Molykote Smart Lubrication products have been trusted by OEM designers, and maintenance and materials engineers for almost 60 years; and include one of the industry's most complete lines of multi-purpose oils. Molykote/Dow Corning >>...

Wall/counter displays.(The best new products for your customers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... 12 wall displays and 7 counter displays are ideally suited for customer display areas and over-the-counter locations; and are designed to hang on standard 1-in. pegboard walls, gondola fixtures or end cap displays. BAHCO >> www.bahco.com...

Innovation through collaboration: all that stands between manufacturers staying here and leaving for foreign shores is ingenuity.(FINAL WORD)
November 1, 2004... IF YOU WERE GIVEN the responsibility to decide where to locate the world's most efficient and low-cost manufacturer of automotive transmissions, would you consider the United States? The fact is that the most efficient and lowest cost...

Brand churn in the marketplace.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION'S 58th Annual Survey of Distributor Operations shows that distributors are adding brands and lines at a rapid rate. Forty-two percent of the 800 distributors who responded to the survey said they will increase the number...

Wobble Light.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Wobble Light LLC )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... This self-righting, highly durable work light takes a severe beating from workers, vehicles, debris and drops; has an internal ventilation system that keeps the light cool enough to touch; can be strung in a series or used individually;...

Wire management products.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Remke Industries )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Expanded line of Tuff-Seal wire management products includes strain relief cord connectors, liquid tight connectors, and watertight conduit hubs; allows customers to choose between 6 different standard materials for connectors; and allows...

Gate valve lockouts.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Safety Series has new gate valve lockouts that rotate outward to close; feature Xenoy thermoplastic covers; and can handle valve handle diameters of 1 in. up to 13 in. Master Lock Co. >> www.masterlock.com

Aluminum reels.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... These heavy-duty, yet lightweight, hose reels are of high-quality aluminum construction coated with a proprietary powder coat process for unmatched durability and corrosion resistance; come in hose I.D.'s from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in, and lengths to...

Eyewash solutions.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Expanded line of eyewash solutions includes the OneStep bottle eyewash, which provides immediate first-aid relief; allows users to pull the bottle from the wall-mounted station and quickly use it to rinse the affected eye area; and has a slim...

Heavy-equipment hammer.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Slide Sledge, LLC )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Slide Sledge Heavy Equipment hammer allows for safer, faster and more cost-effective maintenance of heavy equipment; allows for 1-person operations to deliver the impact of up to a 21-lb. sledgehammer; and an optional 5-lb. handle weight...

Tab caps.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... E-Z Tabs are tough and flexible caps with an extra long pull; are ideal as paint masks, shipping caps, thread protectors, seals and connector caps; and come in 18 sizes, with diameters ranging from .250 in. to 1.250 in. StockCap >>...

Pipe fittings.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Bradford fittings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The schedule 5 and 10 pipe fittings include single pin clamps, long and short ferrules, and end caps; and are available in 304 stainless steel ranging from 1 1/2 in. to 4 in. in size. Bradford >> www.bradfordfittings.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Triple-duty valves.(PRODUCT NEWS)(SSI Equipment )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The T Series Triple Duty Valves consist of a spring-loaded silent check valve, a balancing valve and a shutoff valve; are designed for pressures up to 200 PSIG and temperatures to 212[degrees]F; and offer a Buna N disc cover. SSI Equipment...

Stopcock valves.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Stopcock Valves are used in low- and medium-pressure lines; are suitable for vacuum and pressure applications up to 50 PSI; and feature a flow-through design that limits restriction through the valve stem. Ark-Plas Products, Inc. >>...

Cradle truck.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The bar cradle truck provides easy loading of materials by fork lift; and is ideal for moving and positioning long and hard-to-handle material with a capacity up to 10,000 lbs. Jarke >> www.jarke.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]