New Equipment Digest articles from January 2003

New Equipment Digest archives from January 2003

Mobile storage with 100% drawer opening. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... ProBox five-drawer mobile work station features 100% drawer opening and roller bearing slides on all drawers. A centralized latching system prevents inadvertent drawer opening. A 13 9/16-in. deep drawer provides a storage compartment for...

Measures to tolerances as tight as 0.0001 in. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... Cylindrical Laser Transmitter for machinery and equipment alignment applications measures straightness, flatness, parallelism, and squareness to tolerances as tight as 0.0001 in. over distances of 20 ft. CLS-100 transmitter is housed in a...

Don't assume power is off. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... Universal Power Alert detects and indicates ac and dc voltage, eliminating the guesswork out of determining presence of power in panels. The UPA-100 features an epoxy-encapsulated NEMA 4 enclosure with flashing LEDs to advise if voltage is...

Rebuilds concrete, forms mounting pads. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... "Deep Pour Grout" forms mounting pads to 6 in. deep, rebuilds spalled concrete, sets machine anchor bolts, and levels machinery. The 100% solids, filled-epoxy compound boasts high compressive strength (14,600 psi) and low shrinkage. Grout mixes...

Brightest LED flashlight available. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... Reactor 3X is reportedly the brightest LED flashlight available. Instead of a cluster of LEDs, it uses one extremely bright LED that creates three times more light than the average cluster of four LEDs. The flashlight features custom optics...

Low-voltage motor delivers 1-hp continuous power. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... Brushless dc kit motor handles low-voltage applications where a high-torque motor is required. The compact, 000-0326 motor operates at 12 v and is capable of delivering in excess of 1 hp continuous power. The battery-operated unit withstands...

Gas-powered evaporator disposes of liquid wastes. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... Model G30 gas-powered evaporator for reducing liquid waste volume by as much as 95% boasts a heat exchanger with twin vertical plates and internal flue gas passages for efficient operation. The exchanger's large surface area delivers maximum...

Every important size--right on your desktop! (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... Flip this handy 9 x 8-in. mousepad over and you'll find several measurement scales and gauges, including ID pin, OD ring, OD tube, metric diameter thread, and unified diameter thread gauges. Also provided are needle and cap gauges, bottle neck...

Talk & listen to each other simultaneously. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... System 902 dual radio phones permit users to talk and listen to each other simultaneously. The hands-free units require no base station and operate at distances up to 1,000 ft. "Noise Gate" feature blocks out wind and background noise. Built-in...

Coatings react to UV light for easy inspection. (Industry Insider).
January 1, 2003... Optically Active Coating added to paints and coatings for use on metal and non-metal materials makes them reactive to LTV light. At inspection time, structural or material changes or imperfections show clearly under the UV light. You can also...

Software simplifies machine vision inspection. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... Easy-to-use Vision Builder software lets engineers with no programming experience create factory-floor machine vision applications such as in-line part inspection and quality control monitoring. Its interactive image processing and analysis...

Ionized air flow eliminates static electricity & dust. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... Stay Set Ion Air Jet delivers a concentrated flow of ionized air to remove dust and contaminants from a charged surface. It is ideal for benchtops, machine-mounting, and hard-to-reach spaces that require a focused airstream to eliminate static....

Large, bright monitor saves desktop space. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... Only 4.6 in. thick, Model GDO 18 LCD monitor makes it easy to put an 18-in. display on crowded desks or benchtops. It offers 235 nits of brightness with SXGA resolution at 1,280 x 1,024 pixels, 16M colors, and 0.281mm dot pitch. Included...

First dual-suppression diffuse photo sensor. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... With both background and foreground suppression, the E3Z-LS diffuse photo sensor eliminates the need for multiple sensors in the same application. Accuracy benefits from low black/white error and reduced sensitivity to fluorescent light. ...

High-temp lubricant boasts "great environmentals"! (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... Engineered for use on chains of all types, trolleys, slat-type conveyors, etc., Ultra-Film thin-film lubricant endures up to 400,000 psi and 600[degrees]F. It contains no moly, solids, or zinc, and will not attract airborne pollutants. ...

RF digital crane scale. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... MSI-9300 portable RF crane scale, with local and remote display capability, is fully shock-mounted and waterproof for indoor and outdoor use. Internal temperature monitoring and optional heat shield make scale ideal for foundries and mills. ...

Intelligent camera with built-in, fast Ethernet. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... A complete image processing system in one neat housing, VC 2038E smart camera features built-in 100-MBaud Ethernet connection with fully implemented TCP/IP stack for industrial applications. Rated 1,200 MIPS (comparable to a 1-GHz Pentium...

Anti-slip floor coating: resists petroleum, salt water. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... Stop-Slip HDV anti-slip coating boasts strength, durability, and performance suitable for aircraft carrier flight decks. It is ideal for fuel-handling depots, vehicle handling facilities, and chemical, printing, and food-processing plants. It...

Borrow this copy of NED? (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... Want to get your own copy of New Equipment Digest every month? Log on to NED On-Line at www.newequipment.com and enter your new subscription information on-line. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tom Sockel tsockel@penton.com

Laser alignment tool: helps align belt & drive trains. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... Laser Smarty alignment tool offers a cost-effective solution for identifying and correcting misaligned sheaves and pulleys. Because of its light weight, emitter and targets can be held in place with a double-sided adhesive, even with...

Clamping knobs: glow in the dark. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... These glow-in-the-dark knobs and levers accommodate adjusting, clamping, and setting needs of equipment located in dimly lit or dark areas. They are available in six ergonomically designed styles. All feature a soft touch feel and superior...

Abrasive brushes. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... FREE LITERATURE Brochure features Anderlon abrasive nylon filament brushes for deburring, finishing, and edge blending. They come in composite and metal hub constructions. Anderson Products, Worcester, MA (800) 755-6101 NED 118 or...

High-flex cables: endure harsh environs. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... L-Flexx 690 Series is extremely flexible, small-diameter, 600v/90[degrees]C rated, polyurethane jacketed control cables. They are designed for applications requiring long-life continuous flexing, optimum oil resistance, and excellent...

Video pipe inspection system: peers inside 1 1/2 to 4-in. pipelines. (This Month's Top of the News).
January 1, 2003... With a slim profile and wider footprint than earlier models, Flat Pack SeeSnake video inspection system fits in right places others cannot reach. It features a 1.2-in. camera head with 24 infrared LEDs for superior illumination, and a 100-ft...

Take control of your career! (NED's Tips For Improving Yourself).
January 1, 2003... Whether currently employed or in transition, professionals will be better equipped to create the work and career they want with The New Job Security's proven advice. It teaches early- to mid-career professionals five new strategies for...

Persuasive Web sites. (NED's Tips For Improving Yourself).
January 1, 2003... Learn now what it means to go beyond usability and make your web site as persuasive as possible. Using real-world examples, this book offers practical advice on converting visitors to your web site into customers. New Riders Publishing ...

Inspiring your workers. (NED's Tips For Improving Yourself).
January 1, 2003... Book shows you how to communicate with your employees in ways that stimulate effort, turn around negative attitudes, accommodate individual differences, and activate every worker's intrinsic desire to excel. AMACOM (800) 714-6395 ...

Injection molding. (NED's Tips For Improving Yourself).
January 1, 2003... Text provides a sound foundation in injection molding and the successful application of CAE. It covers how to best utilize simulation in the design of injected molded parts and the tools they are molded from. Hanser Gardner (800)...

Guide to "flash". (NED's Tips For Improving Yourself).
January 1, 2003... Flash: The Future shows you how to create rich content and applications for hand-held computers, wireless devices, and other platforms. No Starch Press (800) 420-7240 NED 132 or www.nedinfo.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

"Lean assembly". (NED's Tips For Improving Yourself).
January 1, 2003... Book explains how to design, set up, and run assembly-and-test operations, from the logistics part of supply to the design of assembler jobs, and the organization of assembly teams. Productivity Press (800) 394-6868 NED 133 or...

Digital modeling software: permits interactive definition of surfaces. (From The Front Cover).
January 1, 2003... Updated IX SPeeD software for Simultaneous Product Development now features functional surfacing, which permits interactive, dynamic definition of complex surfaces. As the designer defines the curves that shape and position surfaces, the...

Brass closed cap nuts. (From The Front Cover).
January 1, 2003... FREE LITERATURE Series CC brass closed cap nuts offer protection from sharp edges, as well as a decorative finish to bolt ends. They are now available with metric threads. Ascutney Metal Products, Inc., Windsor, VT (802) 674-6721 NED...

Plate & pipe bevelers: upright or inverted operation. (From The Front Cover).
January 1, 2003... Sturdily constructed for long life, these plate and pipe bevelers use a rotary cutting tool, which provides quiet operation and reduced-dust single-chip cutting. Bevelers can be used in an upright or an inverted position for large plate...

Tubing fits into tight spaces. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Tex-Flex Corrugated FEP Texflon Tubing provides a non-stick surface for easy cleaning, is chemical resistant, and offers excellent dielectric properties. Featuring corrugations that allow small bend diameters, it can operate continuously at up...

Fast-&-easy adhesive remover. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... EZ Strip removes 99% of one-part polyurethane, latex, acrylic, and ESD conductive acrylic adhesives from concrete and other substrates and reduces substrate preparation costs. Sealflex, Costa Mesa, CA (800) 651-2098 NED 150 or...

Hook suspends light items from ceilings. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Ceiling hanger hooks and company's installation tool, which threads onto extended paint roller poles, allow users to hang light articles from suspended ceilings. Micro Plastics, Inc., Flippin, AR (870) 453-2261 NED 151 or...

Circuit board design software--free! (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Software offers a quick, simple solution for 2- and 4-layer board designers. You know exactly what the board you're designing will cost up front, it does the quoting for you. Also, you can directly order your boards from within the software....

Flexible hose meets application needs. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... RFH Hose features wire-reinforced thermoplastic construction and is capable of operating over a -60 to 325[degrees]F range. It's available in sizes from 1 to 24 in. and 50 to 180 mm ID with cuffed end finishes and special colors, and in several...

Wear strips & guides resist heat, chemicals. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... PTFE wear strips and conveyor guides feature U-channel, guide rail, J-leg, full round, half round, snap-on, and chain guide profiles supplied in standard 5 and 10-ft lengths. They can be custom cut or machined as needed. SLIDEWAYS, Inc.,...

Polyethylene open-end thread protectors. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... OE Series of thread protectors prevents damage to pipe threads during shipping, storage, or operations. There are available in 12 sizes to fit nominal pipe sizes from 1/3 to 6 in. and are color-coded in black, red, and blue, depending on size....

Thrust washers reduce friction. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Teflon thrust washers precisely match the inside and outside dimensions of the company's shaft collars to provide a bearing surface with a low friction coefficient. They are designed for rotary applications to prevent stainless...

Flexible cable for fiber optics. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Chainflex CFLG is a glass fiber optic cable which combines the high quality transmission rates of glass fibers with the cable flexibility required for automation. Nominal voltage is 300/500 v. igus, inc., East Providence, RI (800) 521-2747...

Laminated cable markers protect labels. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... NelcoLAM laminated cable markers feature a clear polyester laminate and acrylic adhesive which protect paper labels or handwritten notations and seals to a PVC or polypropylene carrier. Nelco Products, Inc., Pembroke, MA (800) 346-3526 ...

Dye-free silicone suction cups. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Silicone suction cups contain no dyes that can leach out and are suitable for temperatures up to 600[degrees]F. Non-marking, suction cups come in flat, single, and multi-bellows styles in sizes from 5 to 150 mm diam. Soft and pliable cups meet...

Endless woven flat belts. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... FREE LITERATURE Catalog B210 lists Esband truly endless woven flat belts. Belt specifications, calculation examples, coefficients of friction, and coating materials are provided. BRECOflex Co., LLC, Eatontoum, NJ (732) 460-9500 NED 165...

Multi-spindle heads: made-to-order for multi-hole patterns. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Fixed-pattern multiple spindle heads, available for both automatic and manual drilling equipment, allow efficient, accurate drilling of closely spaced multiple-hole patterns. In addition to increased production, these heads eliminate problems...

AS/RS windows interface: easily implemented inventory control. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... WMI (Windows Machine Interface) software is a plug-and-play module designed to quickly integrate automated storage and retrieval systems into existing warehouse application IT architecture. Software supports integration of vertical lift...

Workbenches & tables. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... FREE LITERATURE Brochure describes heavy-duty workbenches and mobile work tables. Optional accessories are detailed. Akro-Mills, Akron, OH (802) 253-2467 NED 168 or www.nedinfo.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Calendar of events: shows & conferences.
January 1, 2003... Fresno Plant Engineering & Maintenance Show Fresno Convention Center January 22-23 Fresno, CA Carolina Plant Engineering & Maintenance Show Palmetto Expo Center March 5-6 Greenville, SC Central Valley Plant Engineering &...

Wireless monitoring systems. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... FREE LITERATURE Integrated wireless monitoring systems let you collect information from remotely located gas detectors, transducers, security system components, and other monitoring devices. RAE Systems Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (408) 752-0723...

Clutch/brake: torque ratings: 100 to 1,000 lb-in. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... With a value-engineered oil-shear design, Posidyne X Series clutch/ brake reportedly provides cycle rates 2 to 10 times higher than "disposable" dry clutch/brakes, at significantly lower cost-per-cycle. Engineered for up to 10-hp drives, brake...

Carbide drills: high speed, high feed rates. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... CoroDrill Delta C carbide drill offers increased productivity in precision hole-making as a result of its high speed and feed rate capabilities. Suitable for metals from aluminum to super alloys, it comes in diameters from 0.118 to 0.787 in....

Level controls. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... FREE LITERATURE Brochure details LiquaVision single pump level controller, which is available in make-up or sump version. It has differential make-up or sump range, along with high and low alarm circuits. DistaView Corp., Bowling Green, OH...

Vision sensor: captures, analyzes images. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... PresencePLUS Pro vision inspection sensor offers power and flexibility to solve challenging inspections, yet is easy to use, even for operators who do not have advanced skills. Simple, straight, forward programming ensures easy installation and...

Desktops label printer: fast printing on demand. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Versatile Model AP 3.4 printer provides labels at a fast 6 ips with 203-dpi resolution. At 9 in. high with a 12.3 x 8.6-in. footprint, it fits-easily on crowded desktops. Thermal/ thermal transfer technology produces 1D and 2D bar codes,...

Jaw-type crusher: reduces 50-150mm material to 1-5mm. (Send For Your Free Samples).
January 1, 2003... Suitable for laboratory or factory applications, BB100/200/300 jaw crushers pulverize a broad range of medium-hard, hard, brittle, and hard-ductile materials sized from 50 to 150mm, yielding fineness from 1 to 5mm. Materials include bauxite,...

Flowmeter handbook. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Flow solutions handbook includes information on sizing software, online information, flow products, selection, application, and installation. ABB Inc. (800) 829-6001 NED 169 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Transformers & inductors. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Databook shows specifications for thousands of transformers and inductors, with other SMT products. Renco Electronics, Inc. (321) 637-1000 NED 170 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Decorative screw covers. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Catalog shows many options for concealing fastening and mounting hardware in a variety of applications, sizes, and more than 110 colors. Ark-Plas Products, Inc. (870) 453-2343 NED 171 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Process controllers. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Brochure details the features and benefits of microprocessor and solid-state controllers on their temperature control systems and portable chillers. Mokon (716) 876-9951 NED 172 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Power supplies/adapters. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Catalog features power and accessory solutions, and a selection guide shows the complete line of adapters. Industry-specific OEM products are also shown. Phihong USA (510) 445-0100 NED 173 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Interconnect components. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Catalog M1 includes a diverse selection of products such as coin cell battery retainers and holders, contacts, and more. Keystone Electronics Corp. (800) 221-5510 NED 174 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Linear motion products. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Illustrated product sheet shows products for linear guidance, industrial products, high-precision machine tool bearings, ball and roller screws, and linear actuators. SKF Motion Technologies (800) 541-3624 NED 175 [ILLUSTRATION...

Data collection. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Brochure shows the LINX VII and LINX VIII data collection terminals with advanced computing features. LINX Data Terminals, Inc. (972) 964-7090 NED 176 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cable & hose carriers. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Gortrac GX-Series cable and hose carriers, shown in Bulletin GX-100, hande more cables and hoses in the same overall space. A & A Mfg. Co. (262) 786-1500 NED 177 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Custom cables. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Catalog describes the corporate capabilities for complete cabling solutions to fit your exact application needs. Leoni Tailor-Made Cable (866) 536-6422 NED 178 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Pneumatic cylinders. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Series i16 catalog and design guide shows the features of models i16F6 and i16KF6 rodless cylinders in six bore sizes. Branham Pneumatics, Inc, (941) 782-1202 NED 179 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Flow & vacuum. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Brochure details design features and specifications for each precision measuring instrument, including the Digital Metaline and the 300 Series. Teledyne Instruments (800) 950-2468 NED 180 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Mobile tables. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Brochures features the new line of Fold-N-Roll tables, designed for easy use, flexibility, and durability. They come in six shapes and various sizes. BioFit Engineered Products (800) 597-0246 NED 181 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Maintenance tips. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Here are 100 ideas for solving common maintenance problems, many using the company's products, all in one pamphlet. Kano, Laboratories (615)833-4101 NED 182 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sun-bright monitors. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Handbook introduces the N1W 1207 series and the N1C 12A series of TFT LCD , monitor workstations, along with USB communications units. CyberResearch, Inc. (800) 341-2525 NED 183 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Plastic industrial components. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Among the hundreds of new industrial plastic components shown in Full Line Catalog Edition 26 are quality circuit board hardware, card guides and card pullers, rivets, bumpers and feet, cable ties and other cable accessories, wire routing...

Safety identification. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Safety signs, tags and labels, facility signs, fire signs, hazardous material signs, parking signs, lockout/tagout signs and kits, operational hazard signs, Spanish & bilingual signs, utility materials and tapes, and more are found in...

Push-on trim seals. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Catalog details engineered designs of StanPro trim seals with flexible wire and segmented steel cores that provide strong and resilient gripping power to finish raw edges professionally. Cooper-Standard Automotive, Specialty Products...

Knobs & handles. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Helping with the selection of the proper knob or handle for an application, catalog features hundreds of variations of styles and sizes with a large variety of colors and materials to choose from, both in-stock and custom designed. ...

Linear motion products. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Catalog B612 features over 260 off-the-shelf Thompson linear motion products, including shafts, linear bearings, and support blocks, and includes technical data. Quality Bearings & Components (888) 276-4787 NED 211 [ILLUSTRATION...

Spill cleanup products. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Spill cleanup aids from spill kits and neutralizers to hazmat equipment and leak repair items and containment platforms to personal protective equipment are contained in catalog. Lab Safety Supply Inc. (800) 356-0783 NED 212 ...

Engineered polymers. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Brochure explains the benefits of this company's antifriction polymer bushings, bearings and custom engineered products, including long service with low maintenance, low-friction with high precision, no lubrication needed, and more. ...

Machine safety CD-ROM. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE CD-ROM contains a complete catalog library, including the 2003 Machine Safety Products Catalog and 2003 Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing Sensors Catalog with data on more than 15,000 products. Banner Engineering Corp. (888)...

MOSFET BGA design guide. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Get detailed information on the physical characteristics, performance advantages, and qualification data for Power-Trench MOSFET BGAs. Fairchild Semiconductor International, Discrete Power Technologies Group (321) 956-5674 NED 215 ...

Coated ducting. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Guardian fluoropolymercoated stainless steel ducting, designed for a wide range of industrial applications, is described in catalog. An anti-static grade is available for applications where static is a concern. Edlon, Inc. (800)...

Hand protection guide. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Poster makes it easy to access and review degradation and permeation data through a chemical resistance chart. Poster also gives tips on safety glove care and usage, along with detailing employers' responsibilities for user safety. ...

Eye & head protection. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Information on safety glasses in a variety of lens tints, goggles, hearing protection, hard hats, cap adapters, headgear, visors, bump caps, lens cleaning products, accessories, and more are provided in catalog. Techna International...

Air filtration. (Keeping current: free catalogs & CDs).
January 1, 2003... FREE Catalog details portable or permanently installed air filtering units that remove coolant mist, grinding dust, welding smoke, oil mist, solder smoke, dust, odors/gases from shop and factory wet or dry processes using efficient cartridge...