New Equipment Digest articles from March 2005

New Equipment Digest archives from March 2005

LED light module uses only 20 w.(Hot Product News Industry Insider)
March 1, 2005... Ultra-slim Shoebox LED cluster light module features 400 incandescent white 5-mm LEDs mounted on a PCB. Series SLL003, which emits 656 candela of light, gives off 700 lumens, and consumes only 20 w, is ideal for parking lots and indoor...

Shuts off battery before damaging discharge occurs.(Hot Product News Industry Insider)
March 1, 2005... Sure-Start Battery Saver shuts off a vehicle's battery before damaging discharge levels occur when the engine is turned off and an auxiliary device is left in the "on" position. Two turnoff thresholds accommodate both heavy and light electrical...

Camera "unwraps" an object for inspection.(Hot product news: industry insider)
March 1, 2005... Legend LS Line Scan camera acquires an image of a moving object line-by-line at a rate up to 18,000 lines/sec. It can accommodate acquisitions up to 8,190 x 2,048 pixels. Camera can also "unwrap" a cylindrical object for label or surface...

Rapid dispatch emergency signs.(Hot product news: industry insider)
March 1, 2005... Portable RediAlert emergency signs communicate critical information and urge caution in dangerous situations. The 3 x 5-ft illuminated screen is visible in almost any weather condition. One person can deploy a sign in less than 5 min. It folds...

DIN rail-mounted wireless system.(Hot product news: industry insider)
March 1, 2005... Interference-free wireless system boasts transmitter and receiver units that are DIN rail-mountable for installation in control cabinets or enclosures. It utilizes the license-free 902-928 MHz ISM band and features 1-w transmit power and data...

Maintenance-free lamp has intense illumination.(Hot product news: industry insider)
March 1, 2005... Waterproof LED lamp for various machine lighting applications is cool to the touch, maintenance-free, and capable of withstanding hostile environments. ESD protective diode eliminates problems of static charging and polarity reversal. The head...

Table moves for material position & access.(Hot product news: industry insider)
March 1, 2005... Vertical plate saw cuts small and compact parts and small sections of material. The LPS40T saw makes cuts quickly, cleanly, and precisely in difficult-to-cut material. Movable table allows flexibility for positioning plates, slabs, or blocks,...

Large-angle grinders boast reduced vibration.(Hot product news: industry insider)
March 1, 2005... These 7 and 9-in. large-angle grinders integrate technology to reduce vibration by 60% and thus achieve optimum operator comfort. The 1800 Series units feature vibration-absorbing rings into the three-position, side-assist handle and between...

Conveyors install in 30% less time.(Hot product news: industry insider)
March 1, 2005... Dematic C-L100 conveyors are designed to reduce installation time by 30%. Conveyor modules plug together for fast, easy installation. Operating parameters are changeable from a central control station. Components can be monitored to plan...

High clamping force in minimum space.(Hot product news: industry insider)
March 1, 2005... Slide pivot clamp is suited for clamping on machines when high clamping forces are required in minimum space. The double-acting unit allows work-pieces to be inserted from above without any impediments. Cart Lane Roemheld Mfg. Co.,...

Fast, precise, capacious vision sensor.(This Month's Top Of The News)
March 1, 2005... With a 1-million pixel digital camera, the F500 vision sensor is touted as the most precise in its line. It can store up to 200 images in CompactFlash memory, which can be transmitted in batches to permanent storage. Twin dedicated processors...

LED flashlights brighten hazardous areas.(This Month's Top Of The News)
March 1, 2005... Recoil Series LED flashlights use a 1-w Luxeon LED reflected off a parabolic mirror in a design approved for hazardous areas. Styles include right-angle, head-worn, and submersible. Burn times are as long as 50 hr, and LEDs last up to 10,000...

Automatically tracks lift truck location in real-time.(This Month's Top Of The News)
March 1, 2005... Sky-Trax Local Positioning System tracks the movement of lift trucks in warehouses and transmits the data to managers and computerized systems. Accurate to within a few inches, even over large open areas, it transmits location when an item is...

Protect your hearing as you catch tunes & news!(This Month's Top Of The News)
March 1, 2005... QuieTunes 660 combines 22-dB noise reduction muffs with a volume-limited FM/AM radio. Special features prevent battery drain and protect electronics from moisture and sweat. Elvex Corp., Bethel, CT (203) 743-2488 * Circle 21 on card or...

Creeps into part crevices to break bonds of rust.(This Month's Top Of The News)
March 1, 2005... Now available in a larger aerosol can, Kroil penetrating oil offers a lasting supply of rust-breaking power to free frozen metal parts without harming metal. Product can creep into micron-size spaces. Kano Laboratories Inc., Nashville, TN...

Electric walkie-lift.(This Month's Top Of The News)
March 1, 2005... Compact Ergotranz T2 battery-powered transporter eliminates manual lifting as it carries 220-lb loads through tight spaces and narrow aisles. A smart alternative to hand trucks, manual winches, etc., its standard functions include programmable...

Graphic operator interface terminal.(This Month's Top Of The News)
March 1, 2005... Rugged QTERM-Z60 touchscreen HMI provides an efficient, functional, simple graphic interface. Its programming language, based on pro- or user-defined objects, allows novice and expert users to create flexible, custom controls. QSI Corp.,...

Floor finish polymer: fewer coats leave durable gloss.
March 1, 2005... Floor polishes based on Megatran 233 polymer can be formulated to solids levels up to 35%, and applied easily and consistently using conventional mop-and-bucket techniques. Reportedly, only three coats of finish (instead of the conventional...

Acrylic polymers: superb clarity for optical applications.
March 1, 2005... Acrylite SuPure polymers are free of material defects, dust, and contaminants, resulting in visually pure-molded parts and reduced processing defects. They are ideal for optical lenses and visual applications offering several processing and...

Hole saw kits: secured in custom cases.
March 1, 2005... Master Cobalt line of hole saw kits is expanded with seven new models for tradesmen and industrial users. Kits feature hole saws in the most popular diameters and corresponding arbors, packaged in custom cases that protect and organize the...

Order-picking carts: custom capabilities.
March 1, 2005... Though built for specific models of stock pickers, Angus AllSteer caster carts offer versatile design capabilities. Two versions are available: one features a handle-bar, easy-glide casters, and a floor lock for easy maneuverability, stability,...

Flow sensors/transmitters: have simple, efficient paddlewheel.
March 1, 2005... FP7002 Series paddle-wheel flow sensor/transmitters provide an efficient, easy-to-install solution for applications requiring remote, long-distance sensing of flow and temperature information. When ordered with the compatible installation...

How to make smart IT decisions!(NED's Tips For Improving Yourself)
March 1, 2005... Small and medium-sized businesses who don't have information technology departments to turn for advice will find all the information they need in this book! It offers practical tips on a wide range of technological areas, from desktop computer...

Need contacts in China?(NED's Tips For Improving Yourself)
March 1, 2005... Guide lists influential individuals in China's manufacturing, agricultural, real estate, investment, electronics, information technologies, telecommunications, automotive, transportation, financial, and other sectors. Inspire Publishing...

Warding off an IRS visit!(NED's Tips For Improving Yourself)
March 1, 2005... Although no one is exempt from the IRS "audit lottery," this book tells how you can reduce your chances. Plus, it offers line-by-line help for easier filing, an explanation of tax law changes for 2004, and year-around tax advice. Wiley...

Home improvement.(NED's Tips For Improving Yourself)
March 1, 2005... Manual presents labor costs material costs, city cost modifiers, and selling prices for all home improvement projects. An estimating CD is also included. Craftsman Book Co. (800) 829-8123 * Circle 40 on card or visit...

The American dream.(NED's Tips For Improving Yourself)
March 1, 2005... Forbes Publisher Rich Karlgaard reveals how Americans in urban centers are untangling the knotty problems of constant stress-crushing expense, and bewildering hassle: they're moving! Random House, Inc. (800) 733-3000 * Circle 41...

Product development.(NED's Tips For Improving Yourself)
March 1, 2005... Book provides the blue-print for implementing key elements for improving the product development process. It couples the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma with engineering processes. Productivity Press (212) 686-5900 * Circle 42 on...

Compact linear actuator: replaces 4 different components.(From The Front Cover)
March 1, 2005... Size 8 hybrid external linear actuator, reported to be the world's smallest, measures only 0.8 in. square. It replaces four different components: a motor, coupling, lead screw, and nut. Shaft-to-lead screw couplers are not needed. The rotating...

Barcode label printer: handles variable data at 7 ips.(From The Front Cover)
March 1, 2005... Pronto! 472+ barcode printer processes variable data without hesitating, printing successive labels with different text, barcodes, and graphics at up to 7 ips. It can handle 1 to 10,000 labels per print job. Printer offers Ethernet and USB...

Closed-loop pressure regulator: output unaffected by supply pressure.(From The Front Cover)
March 1, 2005... Offering extremely high resolution pressure control, QPV Series closed-loop pressure regulator provides output pressure in proportion to an electrical command signal input. It is not affected by supply pressure. Inlet valve operates...

Hard-part turning system: machines metals hardened to 45-62 [R.sub.C].(From The Front Cover)
March 1, 2005... ValEdge hard part turning system uses advanced insert materials and toolholder technologies to deliver superior performance for machining steels and alloys hardened to 45-62 [R.sub.C] levels. System offers a full range of ceramic and CBN...

CNC operator control: interface, plus 4-8 axis controller/amp.
March 1, 2005... Advantage 900 CNC package combines a sleek operator console with a 4, 6, or 8-axis controller/amplifier designed to meet next-generation CNC control requirements. Using capabilities of the operator interface PC and a real-time DSP to handle...

Machinery products.
March 1, 2005... [FREE LITERATURE] Catalog features Arboga high-quality gear head drill presses along with Viking portable drills and saws, belt and disc machines, and tapping machines. Viking Industries LLC, Lake Forest, IL (888) 778-4546 Circle 51 on...

Brushless DC blower: 2-wire 12-v power, 2.9 in. diam.
March 1, 2005... Compact high-speed 12-v brushless de blower has drive and commutation electronics embedded in the motor, enabling two-wire input. Impeller and rotor are balanced to ensure vibration-free, low-noise operation. Measuring 2.9 in. diam x 2.8 in....

Steel indexing plungers: threaded, black oxide finish body.
March 1, 2005... Inch and metric-size, non-lockout type, steel indexing plungers feature threaded bodies with black oxide finish, and a knob of black fiberglass reinforced nylon. Lock nut is also black-finished steel. Plungers are available in two retracting...

Aluminum-grinding discs: resist loading, allow higher cut rates.
March 1, 2005... AL-tra CUT Discs offer superior grinding capability on aluminum in applications including weld blending, chamfering, and removal of gates, risers, and flash from castings. Because discs resist loading, they provide longer life and higher cut...

Bio-based solvent: petroleum-free, for industrial parts.
March 1, 2005... EPA-approved bio-based parts and degreaser solvent contains no petroleum ingredients, is 100% biodegradable, and can be used as a direct replacement for Isopropyl Alcohol. BioSolv Gold solvent also reportedly offers longer performance life and...

Coolant filtration system: readily moved, cleans 20-250 gal sumps.
March 1, 2005... Mudsucker coolant filtration system removes solid contaminants from machine tool coolants and oil and aqueous-based wash solutions, improving fluid life and effectiveness. Its high flow pump and large bag filter vessel provide capacity for...

Condensate overflow safety switch: prevents flooding from clogged a/c drains.
March 1, 2005... Model ACS-4 auxiliary condensate safety switch detects downstream clogs then shuts down air conditioners before flooding occurs. Switch can also activate alarms. Compact design allows easy installation in vertical or horizontal plugged or mime...

Pallet truck scale: rugged, easy to handle.
March 1, 2005... Pallet truck scale is an efficient solution for finished goods and warehousing venues. Available in two fork widths, it offers an on-board weighing system with a six-digit, high-contrast LC indicator; four color-coded tactile keys; smooth,...

Face mill: high cutting efficiency.
March 1, 2005... Widia M 780 face mill offers high feed rates, smooth cutting, and excellent surface quality when machining cast iron and steel. Cutter is fitted with square, negative indexable inserts with eight cutting edges. A positive cutting angle ensures...

Safety interlock switches: provide global standard compliance.
March 1, 2005... Key-operated safety switches ensure position detection of protective guards or doors. GKN Series switches have positive opening safety contacts and double insulation, providing global standard compliance. Rotating head allows actuator...

Air-bearing gantry: ultra-smooth motion.
March 1, 2005... ABG10000 Series air bearing gantry provides ultra-smooth motion in a wide range of automation applications, such pick-and-place, assembly, vision inspection, etc. Features include dual linear motor-driven lower axis for high speed, high...

Cover Straightener: uncurls cover boards.
March 1, 2005... ODM Straightener removes the curl that can occur in boards during the manufacturing process and case-making. Operator simply feeds warped material into the machine where it runs through a three-roller dewarping station. Hand-operated knobs...

Steel blackener: black-oxide alternative, no-drip gel.
March 1, 2005... Tool Black blackener offers a gel formula for extra control on large, vertical, or intricate surfaces. Part of a three-step process, this in-house alternative to black oxide provides a uniform black cosmetic finish on most ferrous metals up to...

Rolling doors & grilles.
March 1, 2005... [FREE LITERATURE] Concise guide covers rolling service doors, fire doors, counter doors, and grilles, plus a selection of operators and control devices. It also contains specifications and construction features. Cornell Iron Works, Inc.,...

Barcode printers: built-in intelligence replaces PC.
March 1, 2005... GTe Series intelligent barcode printers, in both thermal and thermal transfer types, feature embedded basic language, which provides the flexibility to create and load customized stand-alone programs into the printer. The embedded language...

Small CMM: high-spec "starter".
March 1, 2005... Compared to the model it replaces, the entry-level Micro-Hite 3D Series CMM is five times faster in acceleration (1,730mm/[sec.sup.2]). Billed as a "no compromise" machine, it features ISO MPEE specifications of 3.0 + 4L/1,000 and includes...

Disposable static mixer: high flow rates, shorter length.
March 1, 2005... High Flow Turbo disposable static mixer features a square geometry with alternating left and right-hand elements. About half as long as similar spiral mixers, it reportedly reduces material waste and improves service life. Other features...

Stick/TIG power source: light, portable & powerful.
March 1, 2005... Small enough to fit through portholes, portable for onsite field construction work, and easily maneuvered through large facilities, the Model CST 280 stick/TIG welding power source provides output of 280 amp/31 v at 60% duty cycle. Though it...

Subcompact gas springs stroke lengths to 50 mm.
March 1, 2005... Line of subcompact gas springs includes the Model T2SC-740 with 1.26-in. diameter and stroke lengths from 6 to 50 mm. Also offered is the Model T2SC-2900 with a 1.77-in. diameter and 10 to 50-mm stroke lengths. It features a side port plate tot...

Ultra-sanitary screener: gap-free frames; material won't collect.
March 1, 2005... Ultra-sanitary screener features gap-flee screen frames, eliminating areas where material would otherwise collect. The Vibroscreen also offers quick-release U clamps, radius corners, and a domed lid. The under side is washable. Air-Lift system...

Dual-function wet vacuum: cleans spills; drains coolant sumps.
March 1, 2005... Vacuum suctions all types of wet spills and can also be used to remove coolant and chips from machine sumps. The QVAC 100 has no moving parts and runs on compressed air for quiet operation. It comes complete with hoses and wet vac accessories....

Wireless transmitter: provides pH & temp measurements.
March 1, 2005... Miniature, wireless transmitter measures and transmits pH and temperature readings. When enabled, the OMCP-RFPH101A unit will transmit readings back to the host computer where data can be analyzed in real-time. These readings are also logged to...

Perimeter safeguards.
March 1, 2005... [FREE LITERATURE] Catalog details barrier guards to safeguard the perimeter of machines or robots. Panels, posts, and doors are available in aluminum or steel. Rockford Systems, Inc., Rockford, IL (800) 922-7533 Circle 88 on card or...

Coil lifter: allows safe & simple dispenser loading.
March 1, 2005... Portable lifter is designed to load coils of steel and plastic strap onto dispensers without risk of damage or injury from improper handling or loading techniques. Capable of lifting steel coils of up to 125 lb and plastic coils of up to 55 lb,...

Washer & spacer sample pack.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... Sample pack of non-standard size washers and spacers includes hardware of many different sizes, shapes, and materials from over 19,000 sizes and 2,000 materials available for special order with no tooling charges. A brochure of services offered...

Security Tie reveals signs of tampering.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... Security Tie, used to band mail bags and closed totes, must be cut off to access contents. A 3/8 x 1 3/16-in. marker plate can be used for identification, date, or logos. Micro Plastics, Inc., Flippin, AR (870) 453-2261 Circle 98 on...

Cleanroom vacuum hose.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... Static-dissipative SDH Series vacuum hose features a molded cuff, reinforcing plastic helix, and built-in copper grounding wire. Sizes range from 3/4 to 4 in. ID. Hi-Tech Hose, Inc., Georgetown, MA (800) 451-5985 Circle 99 on card or...

Hypoallergenic nitrile disposable gloves.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... Ideal for individuals allergic to rubber latex, Econwear's disposable nitrile gloves offer superior fit, chemical resistance, and puncture resistance while providing better tactile sensitivity than other disposables. Magid Glove & Safety...

Thin-profile type 27 cut-off wheels.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... Alpha-Green wheels come in 4, 4 1/2, 5, 6, and 7-in. sizes and 0.040 in. thick with 46-grit aluminum oxide abrasives or 0.045 in. thick with 60-grit. Thin profile offers fast, cool cutting with minimal exit burr. Rex-Cut Products, Inc.,...

Vibration & shock isolators collar noise.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... A wide range of vibration and shock isolators, for solving vibration and noise problems in OEM products, is available from stock. Engineering assistance is offered for correct isolator selection, and prototypes can be quickly provided. dB...

Standard & custom dust bag filters.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... Generic dust bags can cause bleed-through, blinding, dust release, and back pressure. Fine-tune your dust control with bag sizing, design, and dust-specific fabrics and finishes. Fabric samples and standard or unique bags are available, as is...

Lamination Press Pads.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... PACOPRESS Press Pads control and retard the heat delivered to a press load and equalize the pressure distributed across the panel while laminating and pressing high- and low-pressure decorative and industrial plastic laminates. Replacing three...

Non-stick tape reduces friction.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... All-purpose UHMW super abrasion-resistant tape is used to reduce friction, wear and tear, and provide a slippery, high-speed surface. It has a high-grip rubber or acrylic adhesive, endures heat to 225[degrees]F, and can be cut to any size. ...

Semi-rigid tubing.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... Tubing for pneumatic and fluid applications includes Nylon 11, polypropylene, and polyethylene. Each has different performance characteristics and is available in bulk spools (100 to 2,500 ft) and cut to length, as short at 1 in. IDs range from...

Pull-ring plugs protect OEM parts & products.(Send For Your Free Samples)
March 1, 2005... Tapered-style protective plugs feature built-in lift rings to facilitate removal without causing product or thread damage. The low-density polyethylene plugs in standard blue are available to fit all popular NPT, SAE, and JIC sizes. ...

Mini near-infrared camera has high frame rate windowing.
March 1, 2005... Snapshot MiniCamera for capturing high-speed events or pulsed activities features full frame imaging with region of interest (ROI) windowing capabilities. Four preset ROI windows range in size from a 200 x 200 pixel window down to a 16 x 16...

Overhead lifting hooks self-locking, prevent accidental opening.
March 1, 2005... Campbell Cam-Lok self-locking overhead lifting hooks feature a flush-positioned trigger guard forged into the body, plus positive lock capability to greatly re duce the chance of unintentional opening. Both eye and clevis style hooks are...

Counting scale: up to 1 million internal increments.
March 1, 2005... Checkweigher electronic counting and weighing system provides Lip to 1 million internal increments for precision small parts counting. It also offers up to 500,000 user-selectable displayed increments for accurate measurement. User interface...

Label printer-applicator lightweight, in-line unit.
March 1, 2005... Model 2600 Series label printer-applicator offers a selection of thermal/thermal-transfer print engines. The units print 203 or 300dpi text bar coders and graphic images at speeds up to 12 ips, and will dispense labels up to 4.5 in. wide and 6...

Photo/contact tachometer: includes thermometer with laser.
March 1, 2005... Model RPM10 tachometer includes a built-in, non-contact infrared thermometer with laser pointer that provides fast and easy surface temperature measurements from -4 to 572[degrees]F in unsafe or hard-to-reach locations. It features a 6:1...

Magnetic trap: offers easier access to the magnet.
March 1, 2005... Redesigned Model T magnetic trap for removing tramp metal from viscous products features a drop-bolt design that allows quick access to the magnet, helping speed the cleaning process. Reinforced assembly stiffens the magnetic cage for increased...

Metal marker: hand-held or machine-integrated.
March 1, 2005... Model 313 Micro Liner marker, suitable for hand-held or in-line use, marks a variety of metal surfaces with human-readable dot matrix characters or machine-readable data matrix codes. At only 7.5 lb it provides a large marking area...

Linear stage: operates vertically; up to 25 mm travel.
March 1, 2005... Auto Focus linear stage provides up to 25 mm of travel, with encoder resolutions ranging from 10 to 100 nm, and 1 nm optional. The MAK-AF stage operates vertically and is designed with a counter balance spring to manage the weight of lens...

Rotary indexer: angular rotation in 10-deg increments.
March 1, 2005... Rotary indexer provides programmed angular rotation in 10-deg increments in either direction without the cost and complication of servo systems. It serves as a bench-top turntable or may be mounted directly to any independent motion device,...

Winding drive: efficiently meets basic winding needs.
March 1, 2005... Model RGK3-20 rolling ring traverse winding drive uses a reduced parts count and injection molded plastic in the housing and rolling ring carriers to create a cost-efficient alternative for many basic level winding operations. It offers 110 to...

Direct-acting reducing valve: stainless steel, suitable for air & steam.
March 1, 2005... Direct-acting Series DR20 valve offers excellent air (as well as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, etc.) pressure reduction and shutoff with a Class 4 seat leakage rating. Its 30:1 turndown ratio provides close pressure control without costly two-stage...

Light curtain controller: IP-65 rated, lockable metal enclosure.
March 1, 2005... LCM-100 Series light curtain controller is protected from water spray and dust, yet provides easy, controlled access to the controller board. Controller boasts fast response time so light curtains can be mounted closer to the points of...

Infrared tube heaters.
March 1, 2005... [FREE LITERATURE] Low-intensity infrared tube heaters from 40,000 to 250,000 Btuh are featured in brochure. Space-Ray, Charlotte, NC'(800) 438-4936 Circle 145 on card or visit www.nedinfo.ims.ca/4513-145 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Power-over-Ethernet products: distribute power to network devices.
March 1, 2005... PowerSense power distribution products work in POE applications, allowing power to be delivered to network devices such as IP telephones, wireless LAN access points, security cameras, access control devices, etc., over the existing data...

Milling cutters.(Keeping Current Free Catalogs & CDs)
March 1, 2005... FREE High-speed steel and carbide-tipped milling cutters and more are shown in catalog. Whitney Tool Co. (800) 536-1971 Circle 148 on card or visit www.nedinfo.ims.ca/4613-148 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cutting tools.(Keeping Current Free Catalogs & CDs)
March 1, 2005... FREE Catalog 049 features brazed tools and solid carbide line of end mills and thread mills, along with other tools. Micro 100, Inc. (800) 421-8065 Circle 149 on card or visit www.nedinfo.ims.ca/4613-149 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]