New Equipment Digest articles from April 2004

New Equipment Digest archives from April 2004

Eliminate unwanted sound & vibration.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... Liquid-based coating provides soundproofing and vibration dampening. Called Silent Running, the coating absorbs noise and vibration and converts it into low-grade heat, which is dissipated throughout the applied surface. Coating adheres to any...

Foam-in-place packaging system.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... Operators of SmartBAGGER foam-in-place packaging system can easily adjust height and screen angle with a push of the button. The system also features easy-to-thread film with quick access to nip rolls. A motor monitors film usage to adjust film...

Compact wet/dry vac has powerful motor.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... Streamlined wet/dry vacuum comes with a 5-hp motor and a 4-gal capacity, making it ideal for use on smaller jobs. The Model WD4050 offers an automatic suction shutoff that senses and prevents liquid overflow and a specially designed muffler for...

Electronic display retrofits in guardrail.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... Displayguard electronic display retrofits in a guardrail housing to provide safety information, general instructions, production and shipping information, etc., to plant personnel and visitors. The display is readable at 200 ft. Window-based...

Dissolves sludge while oil system operates.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... LC System Liquid Cleaner dissolves and suspends accumulated sludge deposits in large, continuously operating hot oil systems. There is no need to shut down the system. The cleaner is compatible with any mineral oil-based fluid. Paratherm...

Tubes on motorized vinyl door won't break or kink.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... Motorized roll-up vinyl door features fiberglass protrusion tubes that bend if loaded and won't break or kink. Extruded guide track captures rollers; wind cannot blow the curtain out of the door frame. All seams on the vinyl door are...

Prints & applies labels in 5 seconds.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... Wraptor wire ID printer-applicator prints and applies labels in 5 sec on average--from a single machine. The 300-dpi print head and thermal transfer print technology combine to create easily readable text, bar codes, and logos. Machine wraps...

Easy-grip nozzles install & remove without tools.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... Tabz quick-change tabs. included on Zip-Tip spray nozzles, make the nozzle easier to grip for installation and removal without need for tools. Quarter-turn positive locking action ensures a repeatable setup. Nozzles come in a variety of spray...

No-mix sealant joins hose to rigid PVC coupings.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... Flex Bond pipe sealant bonds flexible piping made of PVC, ABS, and other plastics. It forms flexible bonds that are ideal for joining hoses to rigid PVC couplings, and can seal steel pipe joints and laminate plastics to core materials. The...

No need for time cards & time sheets.(Hot product news: industry insider)
April 1, 2004... ATRx ProxTime time and attendance system, powered by Attendance Rx software, enables employees to clock in and out at the terminal with a wave of a badge and/or keypad entry. System can be used without the proximity terminal, allowing employees...

Plastic plain bearings replace bronze.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... An affordable, maintenance-free alternative to oil-dependent sintered bearings, Iglide R plastic plain bearings are oil-free, require no lubrication, and will not corrode. In addition, they are resistant to dirt, dust, and UV rays....

Enhanced-durability urethane floor coating.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... Advanced Eco-HTS satin urethane topcoat boasts a new. 100% aliphatic UV stable formula, greatly increased chemical resistance, and proven slip resistance. An ideal high-wear solution for areas with heavy wheeled traffic, it is also well suited...

Advanced high-speed servo-pneumatic control system.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... Type LS high-speed servo-pneumatic control system uses a multiple feedback design for enhanced control of position, pressure, force, flow, or velocity in open or closed-loop applications. System comprises a dedicated device controller and a...

Self-compensating & adjustable shock absorbers.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... Offering high energy absorption in confined spaces, this line of miniature industrial shock absorbers now includes the adjustable Model MA 30M with an effective weight range of 0.5 to 31 lb, and the self-compensating Model MC 30M which handles...

Laser aligns rolls quickly & accurately.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... Roll Align laser tool simplifies field replacement of process rolls. An emitter mounted on a reference roll projects two visible laser beams that allow the operator to view vertical and horizontal angles as the roll is adjusted to alignment....

Cartesian motion system simplifies multi-axis tasks.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... To save specification, design, and installation time, Cartesian Motion System pro vides 1, 2, and 3-axis pre-configured robots, fully assembled or in kit form. CMS is designed for payloads to 25 kg, speeds to 1.0 m/s, and acceleration rates to...

Rugged ergonomic chairs.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... AM Series ergonomic chairs combine comfort, support, and durability. Features include a saddle-shaped seat, over-sized backrest, and adjustment controls to meet individual seeds. BioFit Engineered Products, Waterville, OH (800) 597-0246 ...

Wireless headset: Bluetooth linked; high-quality sound.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... Ultra-small, wireless Bluetooth headset offers high-quality mono or stereo sound for PDAs, cell phones, and MP3 players. Lightweight headset is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery. Custom designs are available for OEMs. Phihong USA,...

Locking clamps: deep clearance, all stainless steel.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... Deep-clearance locking clamps, made from 304 stainless steel, are corrosion resistant and able to withstand repeated autoclaving. Vertical Clearance is 3 3/8 in. for the Model 10026 and 1 in. for the Model 10027. Both are 10 1/2 in. long...

Aqueous stain cleaner: removes oil & grease.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... Oil Master 2000 is an aqueous cleaning solution that softens and penetrates all forms of oil and grease on porous and non-porous surfaces. Biodegradable cleaner has no toxic or flammable fumes, and it meets USDA, OSHA, and EPA standards. ...

Automatic doors: protect machine tool users.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... ATD openers automatically open and close machine tool doors, protecting operators from possible injury. They are designed for easy field retrofit on existing machinery. Several input and output commands are available, and can be wired into the...

Isolation flow control flange: combines best of 3 devices in 1.(This Month's Top of the News)
April 1, 2004... Check-Trol isolation flow control flange combines the features of a flow control valve, isolation valve, and companion flange in a single valve. Benefits cited include minimal pressure drop; a full port ball valve that allows the circulator to...

Compromising workplace privacy.(NED's Tip For Improving Yourself)
April 1, 2004... While certain security measures may be justified to protect a company from theft, sabotage, lawsuits, and the threat of terrorism, the state of employee investigation and surveillance in the U.S. today would shock even Orwell. The Naked...

Lean management.(NED's Tip For Improving Yourself)
April 1, 2004... Book reveals how to implement strategic intent using key lean principles. Transforming Strategy into Success is a "must read" for lean practitioners, lean learners, and organizational leadership. Productivity Press (212) 686-5900 NED...

Apple Computer's story.(NED's Tip For Improving Yourself)
April 1, 2004... Apple Confidential 2.0 chronicles the best and the worst of Apple Computer's remarkable story. It covers everything from its legendary founding in a garage to today's groundbreaking innovations. No Starch Press (415) 863-9900 NED 39...

Guard your electronic capital.(NED's Tip For Improving Yourself)
April 1, 2004... Does your business have a practical system for handling everything that enters--and leaves--its computers? Book provides a complete toolkit for protecting your firm's electronic capital. AMACOM (800) 714-6395 NED 40 or www.nedinfo.com...

Quality improvement.(NED's Tip For Improving Yourself)
April 1, 2004... Comprehensive book helps businesses in product development and production focus their company variation reduction and quality efforts with proven, successful quantitative methods. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (800) 225-5945 NED 41 or...

Successful blow molding.(NED's Tip For Improving Yourself)
April 1, 2004... Handbook, now in its second edition, offers details on fabricating the different types of blow molded products and incorporates all new techniques. Hanser Gardner (800) 714-6395 NED 42 or www.nedinfo.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Automatic spray gun: improves accuracy of spray placement.(From the Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... Compact, lightweight automatic spray gun improves accuracy of spray placement and spray pattern integrity. The PulsaJet 10000 features precise control of flow rate for less over-spray and liquid waste. It can handle high-speed or low-capacity...

Ion air gun: UL-recognized, removes static & dust.(From the Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... Ion air gun is engineered for safe operation and is UL Component recognized to U.S. and Canadian safety standards. Using only a small amount of compressed air, it neutralizes static electricity from parts up to 15 ft away prior to labeling,...

Tool coating: resists wear, oxidation.(From the Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... Introductory G6 Series coating, called Balinit Alcrona, is an aluminum chromium nitride product offering superior hot hardness and oxidation resistance, properties said to make it ideal for applications involving heavy mechanical and thermal...

Motor current signature analyzer: uses hand-held data collector.(From the Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... Motor current signature analysis system, called All-Test Pro OL, evaluates the electrical and mechanical condition of an ac or dc motor and its driven load, as well as incoming power quality. System does not require the entry of nameplate data...

Auto-darkening welding lenses.(From the Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... FREE LITERATURE Speedglas 9002 lenses allow the user to choose from 61 control combinations to tailor the lens to the welding application. A new Delay function lets user decide how quickly the lens changes from dark to light. Hornell Inc.,...

Coating defect detector: fast, non-destructive inspections.(From the Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... Spy Model 670 coating defect, or "holiday," detector uses either a wetted flat sponge or roller sponge as an electrode to locate defects with pinhole accuracy. The roller sponge electrode option reduces inspection time for large, flat surface...

Davit cranes give Pratt & Whitney engineers a lift!(Items of interest: case histories)
April 1, 2004... Pratt & Whitney has been building aircraft engines since 1925. Today their engines drive more than half of the world's commercial airline fleet. They also build engines for sophisticated weapons systems, land-based gas turbines, and space...

Thermal imaging thermometer: graphic display of target & temp distribution.
April 1, 2004... Omegascope OS-XL thermal imaging thermometer displays an image of the measured subject with an overlay of temperature distribution at 64 measurement points. It also stores the graphic information for future reference. As easy to use as a...

Collapsible & solid adjustable taps.
April 1, 2004... FREE LITERATURE Catalog features a full line of collapsible and solid adjustable taps in rotary or stationary tapping models and for right or left-hand threads. Opening and closing can be automatic or manual. Landis Threading Systems, La...

Polyurethane hose: resists chemical & mechanical hazards.
April 1, 2004... Durable Urebrade reinforced polyurethane hose is ideal for tough applications involving repeated flexing and/or exposure to weather, fuels, and oils. Two styles are available, transparent and opaque black--both have smooth interior surfaces for...

Spot-cooling jets: air-powered refrigeration sources.
April 1, 2004... Compact, ready-to-use Cold Air Tubes convert compressed air into a low pressure stream of air with temperatures as low as -20[degrees]F. Less than 10 in. long, the maintenance free cooling source is an effective spot-cooling solution for many...

Heavy-duty Flux recovery vacuum.
April 1, 2004... FREE LITERATURE Literature details Mighty-Mac-5000X-Mill Super Heavy Duty flux recovery vacuum and dust collector. Four-micron filters remove particles below one micron. Auto-sensing dust cleaning logic means filters are automatically...

Anti-seize coating: dry film prevents galling, "cold welding".
April 1, 2004... Nyplate coating ensures easy disassembly of external and internal threaded parts, even in aggressive industrial environments and after exposure to 700[degrees]C. Non-toxic and environmentally safe Nyplate process forms a dry, tack-free film...

Engineered vibration technology.
April 1, 2004... FREE LITERATURE A full line of vibrators to improve bulk solids handling in applications (including bin and hopper activation and the movement of material through screens, chutes. and feeders) is shown in catalog. Martin Engineering,...

Crush-proof thermoplastic hose.(Send For Your Free Samples)
April 1, 2004... ARH thermoplastic rubber hose has no wire and features a smooth interior surface for easy air flow, along with an external polypropylene wear strip that is crush-proof and drag-resistant. Sizes range from 3/4, to 10 in. ID. Hi-Tech Hose,...

Clear hang tubes.(Send For Your Free Samples)
April 1, 2004... Ready-to-hang clear tube packages hold almost any product, from lightweight feathers to heavy industrial tools. Hanger tab is molded in. Tubes come in 6 to 40 in. lengths. Sinclair & Rush, VisiPak Div., Arnold. MO (800) 797-7886 NED 80...

Wire & cable holders.(Send For Your Free Samples)
April 1, 2004... Locking wire and cable holders are used for routing cables and wires. Molded in Nylon 6/6 material, they are available in two sizes and fit a 3/16-in. diam hole and variable panel thicknesses up to 0.090 in. Micro Plastics, Inc., Flippin,...

Cotton fiber mounted points blend welds.(Send For Your Free Samples)
April 1, 2004... MX-Plus mounted points are impregnated with aluminum oxide abrasives in a proprietary bond and come in coarse, medium, and fine grits for deburring, blending, and finishing welded fabrications, Line includes 25 shapes. Rex-Cut Products,...

Wire splices improve electrical performance.(Send For Your Free Samples)
April 1, 2004... U-Band and Autoband Splices are designed for making in-line connections and butt splices with solid and/or stranded wires using high-speed automatic applicators. Featuring dimples, serrations, and ribs that increase the holding force between...

Inspection software: paper-free mobile recording.(Send For Your Free Samples)
April 1, 2004... Enhanced Inspection Manager software is used with hand-held computers, such as Palms, to easily record data from inspections of all types: property and equipment condition, physical security, fire and safety equipment, etc. Improvements include...

Gage amplifier: simple programmable gaging routines.(Send For Your Free Samples)
April 1, 2004... Gage amplifier combines the simplicity of go/no-go hard gaging with the flexibility of a microprocessor. Called Gage Click, it offers simple programmable gaging routines, and has a 6-in. LCD display panel that features a digital readout or...

MRO Spill Caddy: quick, easy access to absorbents.(From The Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... PIG MRO Spill Caddy permits quick response for non-corrosive spills of up to 14 gal. The highly visible, self-contained caddy can be wheeled directly to the spill site to provide easy access to absorbent materials, personal protection items,...

Professional tool storage.(From The Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... Data sheet shows Maintenance Pro line of mobile tool boxes for the maintenance professional. Many drawer sizes accommodate and small tools, and extra large wheels and casters make moving easy. Kennedy Mfg. Co., Van Wert, OH (800) 413-8665...

Sectional door replacement panel: now available in 3-in. thickness.(From The Front Cover)
April 1, 2004... Universal GX-4000 replacement panel retrofits to existing 3-in. sectional doors. Interlocking modular slat design allows for configuring different sectional door panel heights. Slats are 3 or 6 in. high and slide together to create a complete...

Explosion-proof motors.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Brochure covers single and three-phase ac and dc motors through 300 hp, including performance data and more. Baldor Electric Co. (800) 828-4920 NED 102 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Turning systems.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE ValTURN turning system is highlighted in catalog with specs, drawings, and photomicrographs for 7 carbide grades. Valenite (800) 544-3336 NED 107 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fluid sensors & controls.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Sensor products featured in catalog include pressure, vacuum, flow, level, temperature, and actuators, along with power supplies and wiring solutions. ifm efector inc. (800) 441-8246 NED 112 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Circuit breakers.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Application guide explains selection of breaker technologies, key terminology, and optional features. E-T-A Circuit Breakers (800) 462-9979 NED 103 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Enclosure systems.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Customer-specific enclosure systems and Schroff off-the-shelf enclosure and packaging systems are detailed in brochure, along with corporate capability in product design. Pentair Electronic Packaging (888) 550-9543 NED 108...

Leak test system.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Brochure details features of Falcon Leak Test System for determining leak location and leak rate for process control. Cincinnati Test Systems, Inc. (513) 367-6699 NED 113 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Industrial controls.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE AC1000 Product Selector offers data on contactors, starters, overloads, switches, sensors, wiring systems, and more. ABB SSAC, Low Voltage Products & Systems (888) 385-1221 NED 104 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Pneumatics on CD-ROM.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Product selection guide and Bulletin AU01-1000/US describe the complete line of valves, slides, and much more. Parker Hannifin Corp., Automation Group (216) 896-3000 NED 109 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Plastic enclosures.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Catalog includes a product selection guide for both standard and customized molded enclosures. Polycase (800) 248-1233 NED 114 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Magnetic buyer's kit.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Kit shows how to specify and buy magnetic, vibratory, and metal detection products from needs recognition to delivery and after the sale. Eriez Magnetics (888) 333-3743 NED 105 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Motors & amplifiers.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Brochure displays specifications on stepper, dc, ac, and gearmotors, along with step drives and digital servo amplifiers. Telco (281) 855-2218 NED 110 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tool holders.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Catalog covers quick-change drilling and tapping systems, Shrinker tool holders, HSK tool holders, and special tool holders. T.M. Smith Tool Int'l. Corp. (810) 468-1465 NED 115 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Foam-in-place packaging.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Two systems are illustrated in brochure with their features and benefits, and consumable supplies and optional equipment. IntelliPack (866) 692-2166 NED 106 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Adhesives & coatings.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE For electronic and electro-optical assembly, products in selector guide include encapsulants, masks, and the like. Dymax Corp. (877) 396-2988 NED 111 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Air plasma cutting system.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE CUTMASTER 51 brochure provides features and specifications, including those of the 1Torch plasma torch. Thermadyne Holdings, Thermal Dynamics Div. (800) 752-7621 NED 116 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Process measurement & control.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Volume MMV Temperature Handbook (5th Edition) offsets detailed information and specifications on over 40,000 products for process measurement and control. Temperature measurement and control products include thermocouples, RTDs,...

Servomotor guide.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Kollmorgen AKM servomotor selection guide introduces users to the new technology and provides specifications. performance data, and options. It also reviews compatible drives and complete motor and drive systems. Danaher Motion ...

Torque products.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Volume 6 of time Torque Handbook includes product categories such as power torque tools, multiple units, torque drivers, torque wrenches, testers/ checkers, torque meters, and optional equipment and accessories. Tohnichi America Corp....

NanoPositioning products.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE 2004 NanoPositioning supplement include's state-of-the-art products such as ultrasonic piezo linear motors, 6DOF hexapod robots, scanning stages for atomic microscopy, piezo ceramics, ultra-fast steering mirrors, and much more. Physik...

Wiring accessories.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Wiring Accessory Specialists Brochure offers cable ties and mounting accessories, tubing and wire routing products, terminals and connectors, tools and automated crimping machines, wire marking, and more. Nelco Products, Inc. ...

I/O interfaces.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Guide to I/O interfaces provides an assortment of D sub-miniature, modular jacks, mini DINs, and high-speed serial I/0 interconnects in various configurations. Samtec, Inc. (800) 726-8329 NED 126 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Material handling.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Highlighted in catalog is the MAXX-Mobile Series, including the Tilt & Lift portable tilter, adjustable work positioners, portable lift tables, skid lifters, pallet trucks, and portable de electric lifts, each with specifications and...

Tube sizing system.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Information sheets describe the all-electric AES:150 tube sizing system, with industry-standard I/O drop-in style segmented tooling for the most accurate tube sizing results for tubes up to 3 in. in diameter. Aristo Machines, Inc. ...

Scientific products.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Fall 2003 reference catalog for the technical scientist, educator, and engineer features over 2,000 hard to find science, laboratory, and optical products, such as an array of microscopes for students and pros. Scientifics (800)...

Close coupled pumps.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Brochure describes the key features of NEMO's close coupled pumps, along with engineering principles, dimensional drawings, output capacities, and construction. NETZSCH Inc., NEMO Pump Div. (610) 363-8010 NED 130 ...

Tank cleaning.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Brochure presents a complete range of tank cleaning systems (rotary spray, jet, fixed, and rotating spray heads) and ancillaries such as verification systems to certify electronically that each stage of a CIP cycle has been completed as...

Marking indenters.(Keeping current: free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE DiaMark diamond-tipped indenters for 2D, pin, and dot peen marking are shown in brochure. Tests show the indenters can last up to 100 times longer than standard carbon steel indenters. Sizes, custom manufacturing, and more are presented....

Miniature pneumatics.(Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE Catalog describes over 12,000 products, including fittings, tubing, mufflers, manifolds, valves, filters and accessories in a complete range of sizes. Materials include brass, stainless steel, and numerous plastic formulations. ...

Temperature sensors.(Keeping Current Free Catalogs & CDs)
April 1, 2004... FREE CD-ROM contains the industrial catalog, product overviews, and specifications for products, including RTD sensors, thermocouples, temperature transmitters, sanitary temperature probes, energy management, and more. Weed Instrument,...

Wireless monitors & displays.(Special section: electrical & electronics)
April 1, 2004... Featuring embedded wireless capability, these monitors and display systems can easily replace existing units without adding wireless equipment. They utilize industry standard 802.11a protocols and will interface with any remote computer up to...

Extended-range proximity sensor.(Special section: electrical & electronics)
April 1, 2004... Modular E2A offers 1.5 to 2.0 times the sensing range of standard units, allowing users to mount the sensor further from tooling and workpieces, and thus eliminate collisions and subsequent sensor damage. Over 220 models are available with...

Easy-to-Program single-chip PLC.(Special section: electrical & electronics)
April 1, 2004... "PLC on a Chip" is easily programmed by EZ Ladder PC-based software featuring ladder diagram and function block programming. It can be embedded into OEM products (sensors, drives, valve assemblies, etc.) to allow for easy user programming. ...