New Equipment Digest articles from March 2002

New Equipment Digest archives from March 2002

Modular holders boost conveyor accuracy. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... FlexLoc Convertible Holder System for indexing conveyors provides [+ or -] 0.01-in. accuracy in four axes. The low-profile conveyor is particularly effective at locking in part holders against position error, yet will still allow holders to be...

Output signal adapters triple sensor capabilities. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... BOS-S sensor signal adapters modify sensor outputs to provide counter, timer, and signal inverter functions for automotive, packaging, material handling, and food/beverage applications. Compatible with all sensors, the adapters fit between...

Material transfer pumps safe for wrapped items. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... Modified material transfer pumps allow packaging automation engineers to move wrapped materials from one place to another without unwrapping or unraveling. The compressed-air powered pumps direct the air flow pattern to control which way the...

Printer delivers instant color labels without plates. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... Digital printer QLS-4100 X instantly prints graphic product labels with full process color without printing plates in quantities from 10 to 100,000 labels. The rugged tabletop thermal transfer printer provides variable information printing for...

Machine vision system has near-human eye capability. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... CV-751 machine vision system embodies Shade Scale technology to provide users with color recognition and detection approaching that of the human eye. System also delivers ultra-fast pattern search and measurement speeds without requiring a PC...

Heavy-duty barriers for indoor & outdoor service. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... X-treme Rail heavy-duty barrier system consists of 5-in. diameter rails and high-strength cast aluminum alloy uprights covered in maintenance-free HDPE sleeves so they can be used indoors or outdoors. Rail barriers can effectively stop...

Tiny temp controller regulates 240-w loads. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... Measuring only 1 x 1 x 1 1/2 in., the Model CT325 temperature controller can manage up to 240 w of heating power. The fully sealed unit is powered from a single dc supply that provides power to the control electronics as well as the heating...

Ultra-tiny optical sensors tackle demanding tasks. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... Reportedly the smallest reflective optical units available, Series ERT 3280 high-speed sensors combine a high-output GaAs IRED with a high-sensitivity phototransistor with an optimum sensing range of 1 mm, and switching speed of 30-[micro]sec...

Sealed rocker switches offer laser etech images. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... Contura V sealed rocker switches provide designers with the option of laser etch images in standard black matte and cutting edge nickel and pewter metallic finishes. Actuators are ideal for automotive style dashes where they seal out water,...

High-speed logic/timing analyzer. (Hot product news: industry insider).
March 1, 2002... The Crakker self-contained high-speed logic/timing analyzer monitors up to 16 different channels and I/O points with voltage inputs ranging from 5 to 400 v dc or 280 v ac. Device monitors and records each voltage transition and stores the data...

Laser-based layout tool shines 90-deg beam. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... AccuSquare Pro throws bright laser beams at 90 degrees for laying out tile, hardwood, etc.; framing walls; positioning trim; and more. Durable unit projects over mastic, concrete, dust, and dirt. LeveLite Technology, Mountain View, CA...

Combo AC multimeter. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... Combination open-jaw ac clamp-on and autoranging digital multimeter cuts time spent opening and closing jaws to test one wire after another in circuit breaker boxes or control panels. AC MultiTester Model 38393 also facilitates access in tight...

Reclosable fasteners meet FAA flame retardancy specs. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... Scotchmate hook-and-loop fasteners can be opened and closed hundreds of times for access or frequent repositioning applications. They meet FAA 60-sec and 12-sec burn test requirements, and help control sound and vibration. 3M, Engineered...

One-hand latch snaps respirator on & off! (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... With a simple one-handed flip of its on/off latch, the QuickLatch respirator slides off a wearer's face. Putting the respirator back is just as easy. User need not remove hard hat, welding helmet, or safety glasses. A contoured flange...

Workstation raises bar for height adjustment ease. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... With simple loosening, not removal, of 4 bolts, workstation provides 5 1/2 in. of height adjustment "on the run," without laying the bench on its side. Slide bolt leg design and infinite adjustment allow bench height to be aligned exactly with...

Light & tough drain cleaner. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... Ridgid/Kollmann K-6200 drum machine cleans tough root and grease blockages from drains up to 6 in. diam x 200 ft long. Polyethylene drum with torque limiter prevents "cable flip-over." The K-6200's small footprint and low center of gravity...

Hand-tool micrometer packs electronic features. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... Though an affordable hand-tool, Model 40 EX digital micrometer has advantages of digital models such as direct reading, high resolution, switchable English/metric units, and electronic outputs. It measures to within 0.000050 in./0.001 mm. ...

RF & power inductors. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE Catalog provides details and schematics for a vast selection of power and RF inductors. Gowanda Electronics, Gowanda, NY (716) 532-2234 NED 183 or www.thru.to/ned

Valve position sensors: compact, keep VDI/VDE dimensions. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... Series VPS dual inductive 2-wire ac/dc valve position sensors maintain VDI/VDE 3845 dimensions. Waterproof, corrosion-resistant plastic housing is ideal for washdown environments. All units mount easily and directly to actuators with ISO-NAMUR...

Ultra-tiny digital camera: delivers high-resolution machine vision. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... Ideal for use on robotic arms and in space-limited areas, the CDC-100 is reportedly the smallest high-resolution (1,280 x 1,024) digital CMOS camera built for use in machine vision systems. Roughly half the size and weight of conventional...

All-wheel steer loader: selectable steering modes. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... Model A220 loader offers "two machines in one" by providing two steering modes, all-wheel and skid, which can be selected with a switch in the driver's compartment. All-wheel steer minimizes disturbance of ground and other surfaces, and...

Cord reel: 40 ft of heavy-duty cord. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... Craftsman Professional cord reel features a triple-tap power outlet and 12-gage, 3-wire, 40-ft power cord with a maximum rating of 1,875 w, 15 amp, 125 v. Three grounded outlets have resettable circuit breaker protection. LED indicator...

Quadrature encoder signal buffer: extends gearing encoders' capabilities. (This Month's Top Of The News).
March 1, 2002... DIN-rail mountable Model RB 12 single-channel RS-422 buffer makes it possible for one encoder to control multiple motion controllers for gearing applications. Device contains a differential RS-422 input receiver with selectable termination and...

Secrets to successful internet writing. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Based on research into attention, attitude, cognition, interface, reading, and usability, this book tells you how to write for the Internet--FAQs, help, e-mail, marketing copy, press releases, news articles, electronic newsletters, Webzine...

Emotional intelligence. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Activity book provides 50 innovative exercises to help improve employee "emotional quotient." Activities help participants increase their self-awareness, control, empathy, personal influence, and mastery of vision. AMACOM (80O) 714-6395...

Polymer Extrusion. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Helping to "bridge the gap between theory and practice in extrusion," Polymer Extrusion (4th edition) serves the practicing polymer engineer and chemist. It offers theoretical and practical tools for successful extruding. Hanser Gardner...

"Design for community". (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Book discusses the pros and cons of adding community features to both corporate and individual web sites. It shows how to best implement web features and foster a real and productive online community. New Riders Publishing (800) 545-5914...

Ultimate workplace team. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Toolkit offers 32 exercises sure to energize any team. Book will help trainees and managers develop a team's ability to work together and increase their repertoire of specific teamworking skills. AMACOM (800) 714-6395 NED 200 or...

Injection molding. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Handbook presents a total view of injection molding processing equipment and techniques, with basic related information on chemistry, physics, material science, and process engineering. Hanser Gardner (800) 950-89 77 NED 201 or...

Drilling, milling & turning tools. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE Along with product specifications, this catalog of indexable drilling, milling, and turning tools includes a technical section offering technical recommendations and useful tips for product selection and usage. ...

Point level switch: reliable alternative to mechanical devices. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Ztron point level switch uses RF technology instead of paddle wheels, vibrating tines, or other components prone to mechanical failure. Reliable and inexpensive switch is impervious to coatings and build-up on the sensing element. Dust or...

Torque wrench sensor: six ranges from 10 to 1,000 lb-ft. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Combination System SWS/PHM-100 links a socket wrench torque sensor with a portable hand-held indicator. It offers accurate measurements of bolt or nut wrenching torques in either direction. Peak hold feature captures at less than 1 ms. ...

Fork Truck Attachments. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE Booklet is a guide to attachments and accessories to increase your forklift's productivity and versatility. Products such as self-dumping hoppers are .profiled with special features, capacities, sizes, and options. Vestil...

Security transfer truck: offers 45 cu ft of rolling storage space. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Mounted on 6-in. heavy-duty casters, the RTC-5829H6 security transfer truck furnishes more than 45 cu ft of mobile shipping and storage space for valuables. The truck measures 48 x 29.5 x 67 in. and is available in 10 colors. Users can easily...

Motor/driver units: deliver improved speed control. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... MDrive Speed Control is the variable-speed control version in a line of integrated motor and driver products. Built to provide intelligent velocity control in a variety of tasks, it offers either a NEMA 17 or 23 enhanced torque stepping motor...

Rotary torque sensor: easily installed, clamps on shaft. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Model 1650B rotary torque sensor simply clamps on a drive train, quickly converting a shaft into a rotary torque torque transducer that is ready to transmit data. System avoids the need to break into the drive train to install an in-line torque...

Packed plunger metering pumps: accurate at high flow rates & pressures. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Hi-Flo packed plunger, positive displacement metering pumps offer simplex and duplex models with capacities from 20 to 682 gph at pressures up to 7,200 psi. Pump capacity is adjustable from 0 to 100% of maximum by varying piston stroke length....

CD composite disc Couplings. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... FREEE LITERATURE Brochure makes selection and application of QD Hub Style CD Couplings fast and easy, with charts and drawings providing detailed coupling dimension and performance information for couplings from sizes 37 to 77. Zero-Max,...

Optical positioning system: improves material handling efficiency. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Model ICS 5000 optical positioning system uses IR distance measuring technology and an advanced control interface for fast move times, precise, positioning, and quick installation. In vehicles such as overhead or AS/RS cranes, optimal move...

Liquid level meter: automatic specific gravity compensation. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Model LE100 liquid level meter allows simplified level measurement in single or multiple chemical baths. The 1/16 DIN device has a built-in back-pressure sensor capable of measuring levels up to 1,000 mm. Specific gravity compensation...

High-tonnage gas springs. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE Series 90.9 nitrogen gas springs, analyzed in this 16-page brochure, come in four models with ratings from 1.5 to 8 tons and a variety of mounts. Units offer diameters from 19 to 150mm with force-on-contract ratings ranging from...

Multi-bus absolute encoder: integrates into popular bus systems. (From The Front Cover).
March 1, 2002... Multi-turn absolute optical rotary encoder employs a modular bus cover technology that allows the freely programmable encoder to be easily integrated into a variety of popular bus systems. The ProCoder features a 29-bit resolution in multi-turn...

High-capacity torque wrench: portable hydraulic power supply. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Model SD hydraulic-power ratcheting torque wrench lets one worker apply up to 100,000 lb-ft of torque to industrial size bolts. The square-drive wrenches use power sockets for regular hex-head bolts, or hex drivers in place of the square drive...

Programmable process calibrator: measures/generates dc v, mv & current. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Designed to independently measure and generate dc voltage, mv, and current, the Model CAL30 is used for calibrating electronic process equipment such as controllers, transmitters, and recorders. It includes a NIST certificate of traceability...

Carton stands: 2 or 3 tiers, pan or tube shelves. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Line of multi-level canon stands offers a versatile solution for storing, organizing, and transporting a wide variety of carton and box sizes, and other supplies. Heavy-duty casters allow easy rolling between workstations and supply stations....

Pressure gage/switch: compact, lightweight, safe to 4,000 psid. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Model 220 differential pressure gage and switch is a lightweight alternative to large, heavy housings in explosion-proof applications. It is available with pressure-containing elements in aluminum or 316 stainless steel and with differential...

Lightweight hand trucks: wide choice of easy-rolling wheels. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Rugged yet lightweight aluminum hand trucks are engineered for fast, efficient use by route drivers, warehouse workers, and others. They are available in various wheel types for smooth and easy rolling on indoor and outdoor surfaces....

Railcar motion sensor: adjustable range to 5,000 ft. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Railcar motion sensor operates on 110-v ac current to sense rail-cars or other large moving metallic objects. Range is up to 5,000 ft. The sensing device is buried beside the track in dirt or concrete. When a car or locomotive passes the...

Mobile equipment training lab: course materials available in Spanish. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Spanish language training materials address the growing demand for mobile equipment training courses for Spanish-speaking workers. Materials are Spanish language versions of industry-leading OSHA-compliant operator certification packages,...

Spring rewind hose reel: separate ratchet is non-sparking. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Popular N700 spring rewind hose reel is improved with a seperate non-sparking ratchet assembly that makes the reel safe for operation in any environment and offers improved access to the pawl and pin. A sealed arbor assembly protects the reel...

Bio-Hazard vacuum: cleans up molds, anthrax, viral agents. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Bio-Haz Vac is engineered for safe dry-only pick-up of hazardous mold particulates, the removal and containment of anthrax spores, and collection of viral particulates. The vacuum's five-stage filter system features an ultra-low particulate air...

Double-diaphragm pumps: easily move oils, fats, paint, solvents. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Tapflo Aluminum Series air-operated double-diaphragm pumps move a wide range of media, from paint and coatings to waste plant chemical dosing and other pH-neutral fluid handling. Units come in five sizes with flow capacities up to 110 gpm....

Towable utility trucks: tilt & utility styles, link into trains. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Made of FDA and USDA-compliant materials, Towable/Trainable trucks eliminate cumbersome manual handling of large loads. Durable and practically maintenance-free, they feature one-piece molded bodies with seamless, easy-to-clean surfaces....

Hydraulic gap frame presses. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE Catalog profiles the HGF Series hydraulic gap frame press line. Versatile and low-cost, they replace older full revolution mechanical presses used for hand fed die operations. Penntech Industrial Tools, Inc., Cranberry...

Blind threaded inserts: install in material as thin as 0.010 in. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... MaxTite blind threaded steel inserts use full hex body design, thick head, and heavy wall to resist torque-out. They are available in unified thread sizes from No. 10-32 to 5/16-18. Atlas Engineering, Inc., Kent, OH (330) 676-1006 NED...

Truck electric cable: durable, sag-resistant. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Rugged electrical cord is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the trucking industry. Pre-engineered cable offers superior extension life and sag-resistant coil memory. Whitney Blake Co., Bellow Falls, VT (800) 323-04 79 NED 249 or...

Electric toilets. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE Incinolet electric toilets, highlighted in brochure, provide clean, odor-free service in areas where water, waste, and pollution of ground water resources are prohibited. Incinolet, Dallas, TX (214)358-4238 NED 250 or...

2-stage compressors: maximize energy savings. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Series TS-32 air compressors incorporate a comprehensive range of energy-saving features to dramatically reduce the cost of their operation. Compressors also offer advanced Supervisor Controller with 4-line full text display, multi-stage...

SAR system: very simple to use. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Pro Air supplied-air respirator system is reportedly the simplest and least expensive way to protect workers from life-threatening hazards of paint mists, fumes, chemicals, welding fumes, sand blasting dusts, etc. It is also ideal for use in...

Converter/packing station combo: saves floor space, protects products. (NED'S Tips For Improving Yourself).
March 1, 2002... Designed for packing and shipping operations with limited floor space, PadPack packing station combines a table model packing station and AutoPad converter, which converts three-ply kraft paper into lightweight cushions. The height-adjustable...

Scheduling calendar/metric chart. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... The 2002 scheduling calendar and metric conversion chart offers convenient single-page scheduling. Easy-to-read conversion charts on the back of the calendar provide decimal and millimeter equivalents for fractions to 1/64 in. and convert...

Eye-catching grips also boast durability. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Attractive grips utilize unique Tuffoam material that repels perspiration and moisture, and helps prevent harmful hand fatigue. Many sizes and shapes are available. GripWorks, St. Louis, MO (800) 797-7884 NED 266 or www.thru.to/ned

Hook-&-loop rubber adhesive. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... New 19 adhesive offers high performance on polypropylene and polyethylene substrates, and demonstrates good initial tack, excellent static shear, and an aggressive peel. Rubber-based adhesive's operating temperature range is -20 to 180...

Clad Molybdenum Wire resists oxidation. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Platinum Clad Molybdenum Wire provides high oxidation and corrosion resistance and a low coefficient of thermal expansion at temperatures up to 1,200 [degrees] C, depending on the application. Wire comes in 0.010 to 0.060 in. OD with claddings...

Cable ties shrug off water, most chemicals. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Polyketone cable ties are designed for critical applications requiring a strong tie that is unaffected by water, most chemicals, UV rays, and temperature extremes. They feature a rounded head and tie body, and come in natural and UV-resistant...

Small reed relay switches up to 6 GHz. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Touted as the smallest in the industry, CR-Series reed relay is a low-profile leadless 50-ohm device capable of switching up to 6 GHz with MEDER electronic Inc., Mashpee, MA (508) 539-0002 NED 270 or www.thru.to/ned

Small potentiometer element rotor/wipers. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Tiny potentiometer element and rotor wiper assemblies provide 100 million revolutions (minimum). They are only 0.187 in. thick and require no shaft housings or bearings. At 4 rpm, 24/7/365, they will last for 50 yr minimum. Assemblies come in...

2 tunable inductors for high Q filter tasks. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... 5Y part is a proprietary 5-mm tunable through-hole inductor specifically designed for high Q filter applications in the GHz range. Inductance range is 50 to 500 nH and Q is over 90. Frontier Electronics, Simi Valley, CA (805) 522-9998 ...

Mounted points & wheels for finishing. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Rex-Cut mounted points and Type 1 wheels deburr, finish, and edge-break machined and cast metal parts. They constantly reveal fresh abrasives as they work and provide smooth grinding control. Rex-Cut Products, Inc., Fall River, MA (800)...

Relays supplied with compatible sockets. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Electromechanical relays and sockets are available with compatible sockets and one source to simplify the job of designers, assembly, and repair personnel. Line features relays with different switching characteristics and ratings. ...

Cable clamps & wire clips hold & organize. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Cable clamps and wire clips are offered in a variety of sizes and types, including self-adhesive and adjustable styles. These devices are designed to hold, manage, and organize wires, cables, tubes, and components. Alliance Plastics, Erie,...

Polishing their image with a special surface finisher. (Items of Interest: Case Histories).
March 1, 2002... The standard commercial finish for a 304 stainless steel looks dull and flat when viewed alongside polished stainless steel. A pharmaceutical manufacturing facility noticed this after ordering 65 stainless steel electrical enclosures. ...

Stylish stacker: highly maneuverable; lifts up to 2,200 lb. (From The Front Cover).
March 1, 2002... Voyager modular stacker boasts a distinctive style. The highly maneuverable stacker consists of four model variations, offers 1,100 or 2,200-lb capacity, and comes in manual or battery lift operation. The 67-in. lift height allows easy access...

Bar code printer: RS-232 interface, ultra-quiet. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... With a very small footprint (4 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.) and internally mounted power supply, the Model 300 direct thermal bar code printer requires only an ac power cable connection. It provides exceptionally quiet operation, versatile RS-232 serial...

Machine crash protection: upgradeable, safeguards CNC machines. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... ATAM-4000C sends a trip signal to CNC machines to cut power within 1 ms of detecting a crash. The immediate reaction of this economical, upgradeable crash protection device minimizes or avoids serious damage to the machine and cuts...

Tapping attachment: converts simple manual drill machines. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Series TA self-reversing tapping attachment turns any simple manual drill machine with non-reversing spindles into an efficient production machine. Installing the TA unit onto a press permits tapping and reversing without changing the direction...

Torque multipliers: to 12,000 lb-ft in one tool. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Backlash-free planetary gear torque multipliers generate from 750 to 12,000 lb-ft of torque, with out stacking multiple tools. Compact and efficient, they allow user to release tool under load without dangerous spring-back. Reversible...

Tiny AC drives: full-featured & reliable. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Submicro Series SCD ac variable-speed drives cut the cost of Device-Net connectivity in automotive, materials handling, packaging machinery, mixers, conveyors, pumps and fans, vibrators, centrifuges, and other horizontal markets. The SCD units...

Ultrasonic flowmeter: automatic transmission, wave selector. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... Clamp-on transit time ultrasonic flowmeter, called the Time Delta S Version 3, provides a fully automatic transmission method and wave pattern selector, based on fluid process properties for which flow rate is to be measured. The instrument...

Scheduling management tool: improves small-enterprise efficiency. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... 4C software allows mid-sized and smaller manufacturers to collaborate with larger trade partners and be a part of a private trading exchange. The software features a real-time live processing engine that offers event-driven scheduling,...

Rail safety. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE If you shop or receive goods by rail, you need the new 37-page Aldon catalog. Since 1904, Aldon has been the rail safety specialist helping industrial firms meet OSHA requirements and increase worker productivity at the rail...

Vision sensors. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE Catalog details the In-Sight family of low-cost vision sensors. Useful information on the extensive line covers hardware specifications, lighting and accessories data, and application notes. Cognex Corp., Natick, MA (508)...

Battery-powered thermometer: Pt100 RTD input, NEMA 4 housing. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... DM540X Series battery-powered thermometer accepts Pt100 RTD input. Its 4-in. dial-type enclosure is rated NEMA 4/ IP65 and houses a large, easy-to-read 0.8-in. high display. Orientation of display can be adjusted for each installation. Device...

Magnet design guide. (Send For Your Free Samples).
March 1, 2002... FREE LITERATURE Handbook offers in-depth assistance on magnet design, specification, material selection, as well as shaping and forming processes such as injection molding and compression bonding. Magnet Applications, Inc., Horsham, PA...