Product Design & Development articles from February 2004

Product Design & Development archives from February 2004

Thermal adhesives.
February 1, 2004... MultiCure adhesives are for bonding beat sinks or heat-sensitive components to PC boards or for applications needing thermal conductivity between assembled parts. They cure with UV light, increasing throughput options. Dymax Corp. Use...

Signal conditioning modules.
February 1, 2004... The 6202 Series of strain gage modules boasts precise excitation, amplification, and filtering for any strain gage based measurement or control system. The modules are housed in a shielded 1 in. x 2 in. case. Calex Mfg. Co. Inc. Use...

RFID system for automation.
February 1, 2004... The BIS-L Pallet RFID System combines long-range sensing performance and data carriers to fit the needs of pallet-based production operations. The system has a read-write range of 24-100 mm. Balluf Inc. Use InfoLINK 4B1003 or call...

Space-saving onboard PLC.
February 1, 2004... The 3G3MV-P10CDT-E installs directly on a 3G3MV inverter. It is available in a compact unit, allowing for increased intelligence and autonomy for positioning and synchronization. Omron Electronics LLC Use InfoLINK 4B1004 or call...

Fast prototyping.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... PAM-MEDYSA 2G is a virtual prototyping software for the design optimization and performance validation of complex mechanical systems. It is designed to encourage engineers to make critical decisions early in the design cycle as they use the...

Military measurement.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The TG-6000 inertial measurement unit employs a three-axis configuration of digital signal processing and is integrated with accelerometers. This configuration is intended to provide high performance, high reliability, low maintenance, and easy...

Adjustment in all directions.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Flexello JA Series swivel jacking casters are suitable for medium-and heavy-duty loads. They are designed to facilitate movement and quick, accurate adjustment of working platforms and machines. The casters are available in sizes of 6, 8, and...

A quick fit.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The Minimatic Push-Quick Fitting line promises easy tube insertion for quick assembly of pneumatic circuits. The fittings provide a simple method of connecting pneumatic components to each other while accepting both flexible hose and stiff...

Closing the gap.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Priced at $595, the PS Series part-seated monitor continuously monitors nozzle-to-part distances in applications such as gap detection, workpiece positioning, part present, and part distance measurement. Operating on less than 17 psi of supply...

Smaller torque sizing.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... A size 34 high torque stepper motor delivers increased torque output in a smaller package size. The compact motor is suitable as a replacement for conventional size 42 stepper motors in applications where size, power output, and cost are...

An air pair.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Suitable for head testing and media certification applications, AB-36RV and AB-50RV air bearings are designed to serve as key components of ultra-high processing technology. They help minimize airflow and friction, making it possible to reduce...

Easy comparison.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... A dual color changing comparator display, designated DG-4140E, is designed to make it easy to determine color changing. When used with a linear gauge sensor, the display allows the user to see when a part is out of tolerance or within good...

Harsh management.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Tuff-Seal wire management products can be used on equipment, machinery, or enclosures in harsh environments. The line includes strain relief cord connectors, wire mesh grips, liquid-tight connectors, and watertight hubs. The units are available...

Material system for testing applications.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Designed for use with 3D printers, a new material system, designated the zp 250, displays the flexible properties of plastic. It can be used in a variety of functional testing applications. The complete system includes zp250 powder and a...

One-piece hose clamp.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The Kaf-flex nylon clamp is a one-piece hose clamp that can be quickly and easily installed and tightened with hand pliers. The interlocking design allows the clamp to be adjusted in place for maximum clamping strength and to ensure a leak-free...

Jaw for clamping applications.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The "W" jaw is for Series PFC Clamps. Clamps featuring the new jaw are suitable for clamping short, wide parts closer to the tooling surface. The "W" jaw produces 7,200 lbs of total clamp force that is 2.187 in. above the tooling surface...

One-way directional values.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... A line of non-return valves is designed to allow airflow in only one direction. The units' extreme compactness and light weight make them suitable as a safety device in compressed air circuits. The valves are available in two styles:...

Industrial digital servo drives.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The Kollmorgen $200 Series of brushless servo drives features all digital industrial units with a velocity loop bandwidth up to 800 Hz, which provides increased system throughput and simplified tuning. The servo drives push high performance...

Miniature magnetic encoders.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Designed to meet demands for reliable, low-cost, high-speed rotary encoding, a new line of frictionless 9-bit miniature magnetic encoders is available in industry-standard absolute, incremental, or linear output formats. Speeds of more than...

New series of rotary and linear position transducers for Devicenet[R] enabled networks.(Position Measurement Technology)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... New from Celesco is a series of easy-to-install rotary and linear position transducers designed to accommodate DeviceNET[R]-enabled networks. Ideally suited to industrial applications, this series of transducers transmit 16-bit "absolute"...

Encoder-based miniature transducer for high-acceleration testing.(Position Measurement Technology)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Small, precise, durable, and easy to install, Celesco's MT2E miniature cable-extension position transducer has been specifically designed to meet the high acceleration demands of the aeronautic and automotive industries. Use InfoLINK...

Short to medium range precision position sensor for OEM applications.(Position Measurement Technology)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Compact versatile, and precise, the Celesco Z115 Cable-Extension Transducer is designed for measurement ranges from 2" to 100". Utilizing a spring-loaded cable reel in tandem with a precision potentiometer, the Z115 makes consistently reliable...

Small and durable linear potentiometer for industrial applications.(Position Measurement Technology)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... The Celesco CLP Series linear potentiometer offers superior performance over a wide range of industrial applications, from motor-driven to hydraulic, and over a long life up to 10 million cycles. The dual combination of felt and O-ring seals...

Miniature wireless trandceiver.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The miniature all-inclusive 900 MHz FHSS transceiver is a 1-in. square module that can become the key component for creating local RF networks where tight space, low power, and limited resources are concerns. Designated AC4490-1x1, the unit...

AC drive with bypass control.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The P7/Bypass ac drive provides three-contactor bypass control, permitting motors to be run from either the drive or line current in critical fan, pump, and industrial applications requiring continuous operation. The bypass capabilities allow...

What's new online @ www.pddnet.com.
February 1, 2004... Would you like to discover the secrets behind some of today's most successful designs. Then, you'll want to make sure you visit Product Design and Development'sWeb site this month. At www.pddnet.com, you will find intriguing bonus articles on...

White led drivers with integrated dimming mode.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Available with the option of an integrated true analog dimming mode that offers a noise-free alternative to pulsed dimming control, both the ZXLD1100 and ZXLD1101 white LED drivers can produce an adjustable linear output current for controlling...

Contactless pushbuttons.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The FP01 Series of contactless illuminated pushbuttons equip design engineers with a switching component suitable for demanding industrial and medical applications that require a robust and dependable solution. The pushbuttons use a photo...

Electro-pnuematic converter valves.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The ND-5 series of electro-pneumatic converter valves allow highly accurate, electronic remote control of pneumatic force or pressure. Models are available to allow analog or serial link connection to the poppet type valve, whichever best suits...

Manual motor start components.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The DUO Series of motor contactors, overload relays, and manual motor starters can provide a complete motor control solution up to 300 hp. The units are integrated so multiple motor control solutions are possible with a minimum number of...

Oil-shear brakes for high speed applications.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Posistop X Class brakes are designed to provide up to 10 times longer service life than conventional dry brakes while eliminating line stops, brake repairs, and replacements. Available for 1/2 through 10 hp drives, the brakes use off-shear...

Transmitter and receiver.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The 2.25 Microgage Laser System is a laser transmitter and receiver system that will adapt to traditional optical alignment devices, improving the measuring accuracy and precision of these conventional tools. The battery operated laser...

Vibration-free scroll pump.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Measuring 1.4 in. square and 3 in. long, the P5H7 scroll pump delivers up to 10 psi and has a no load flow of 0.14 cfm. It can be easily integrated into small medical and laboratory equipment, fuel cells, and mass spectrometers. Quiet and...

Reactive, two-component structural adhesive.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... Speedbonder H8000 is a non-sagging structural acrylic adhesive that fixtures rapidly and delivers impact and peel resistant, high-strength bonds on a variety of surfaces, including metals and composites. It is a reactive, two component gel...

New version of circuit protection device.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... A 70 to 100-ampere version of the CubeFuse is available. The CubeFuse delivers Class J time-delay performance from a circuit protection device requiring substantially less space than a standard 100-ampere Class J fuse block. The 100-ampere...

Frame grabber.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2004... The MVS-8501 frame grabber is designed for the next generation of highspeed analog cameras that use the latest progressive scan CCD sensor technology. In addition to supporting doublespeed analog cameras, the unit is backward compatible...

Side exit vibration unit.(Sensors & Transducers)
February 1, 2004... The Model 642 is a low-profile, two-wire, loop-powered, current output side exit sensor with patented 360-degree swivel mount technology. It is able to interface with existing alarm. control, and monitoring systems such as PLCs, DCSs, and SCADA...

Plug and play devices.(Sensors & Tranducers)
February 1, 2004... Infosense-P plug and play sensors from Wallow are designed to reduce process variation and decrease installation costs. In addition, they are meant to improve the accuracy of thermocouples by three times and RTD sensors by 10 times. They...

Laser adjustable-field sensors.(Sensors & Transducers)
February 1, 2004... The Q60 Series laser adjustable-field sensors are engineered to provide new sensing options for applications requiring high-precision adjustable-field sensing that previously could not be reliably serviced by traditional adjustable-field...

Making measuring sense.(Sensors & Tranducers)
February 1, 2004... There are always new products and systems in the transducer arena. Celesco Transducer Products Inc. in Chatsworth, CA, has some new product technology that is seen as an exciting advance in the industry. These products range from the industrial...

Audio receiver family.(Sensors & Transducers)
February 1, 2004... The RBB-04A-PS and RBB-04B-PS audio receivers are designed to deliver high quality sound while maintaining an extremely compact package. Its wideband characteristics allow the RBB series to reproduce voice audio on all bands, making it a...

Profile rail guides.(Sensors & Transducers)
February 1, 2004... Type LLR profile rail guides for linear motion applications are suitable for precise linear positioning. Features include pre-lubricated carriages with foam inserts, which act as lubrication reservoirs, that eliminate the need for frequent...

Digital programmable valve controllers.(Sensors & Transducers)
February 1, 2004... A line of hydraulic programmable logic valve controllers (PLVC) can be adjusted in a rainstorm. The fully customizable units come pre-packaged in a rugged IP68 thermoplastic housing that never has to be opened. The VP-101 handheld valve...

Noise reduction: something to shout about.(Power Transmission)
February 1, 2004... There are two types of noise: good and not so good. Although PerkinElmer Life Sciences has been making a lot of positive noise in the marketplace with its drug discovery tools and drug screening, it had also been making some noise that...

Joystick navigation switch.
February 1, 2004... This miniature five-position joystick switch is designed to replace discrete direction and select switches in consumer electronic products such as digital cameras, cell phones, and PDAs. Measuring 6.7 x 5.45 mm, the JS-1100 Navigator is...

Temperature/process controllers.
February 1, 2004... E5AR 1/4 DIN and E5ER 1/8 DIN temperature/process controllers are multi-loop models that allow for integrated control of multiple zones or environmental factors such as temperature, pressure and humidity. A fast sampling response time of 50...

The ABCs of today's new PACs.(Industrial Controls)
February 1, 2004... In factory and plant automation, traditional features such as open architecture, advanced analog control, connectivity to multiple devices and networks that PCs provide have become just as important as the ruggedness and reliability that PLCs...

Advanced PLC features.(Industrial Controls)
February 1, 2004... AutomationDirect is offering advanced PLC features with several new option modules for DirectLOGIC DL05 and DL06 micro and nano PLCs. The first is the H0-CIRIO high-speed counter module. It accepts high-speed pulse-type input signals for...

Embedded wireless module.
February 1, 2004... The Wi.232 embedded wireless module is the first in a new line of Wireless Serial Engines (WISE), which combines a high-performance wireless FSK transceiver with a protocol controller to create a transparent wireless solution for wire...

A/D converter.
February 1, 2004... The ADSD-1402 is a single-package, dual, 14-bit, 2 Mbz sampling A/D converter whose two A/Ds can he triggered simultaneously or independently. Each input channel has a fast-settling sample-hold (S/H) amplifier, a 2 Mhz 14-bit A/D, and its own...

Smart sensor eliminates control units.
February 1, 2004... A new smart sensor product line has been designed to eliminate the need for a control unit, providing the necessary intelligence fin proper operation, alarm, and calibration in the sensor It's engineered to simplify installation because no...

Custom lead frames.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... These custom engineered lead frames can be manufactured from a variety of metals including inlaid and selectively plated precious metals and supplied loose or as strip on reels for application equipment. Supplied loose as strip on reels,...

Modular encoders.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This size 15 modular encoder is self-aligning, self-centering, and self gapping and has a small axial length of 0.84 in. maximum. The RM15 is mounted with a single push on the patented slide lick mechanism with adjustment-free and rub-free...

Hollow-shaft rotary sensors.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The GL Series of hollow-shaft rotary sensors is available with standard bore sizes of 6, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 mm. Other bore sizes are available on request. The sensors have been developed for accurate measurement with standard electrical...

Conformable, water-tight polymeric foam.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... AGP is a newly engineered polymeric foam. This soft, conformable sealing foam is water-tight with only 30 percent compression and no plasticizers. It also is engineered to have very low fogging characteristics and to be environmentally...

Floating panel fasteners.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This PEM panel fastener is designed to compensate for mating hole misalignment up to 0.06 in. and can be installed into any panel material. These PEM Type PFF floating panel fasteners feature fully captive steel screws in thread sizes #10-32...

Superconducting wire.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... New industry-standard superconducting wire is being offered in a variety of configurations including stabilized versions. This high field superconducting wire provides a 16-18 K transition temperature and high critical magnetic field for...

Diagonal graphic LCD units.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The F-51451 Series of 8.1-in. diagonal LCDs features economical chip-on-glass construction and a minimum 50,000-hour lamp life. The LCDs are available in two display modes. Applications include POS and price scanner terminals, copy machines,...

Modular latching system.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The Softline version has been added to the modular Quarter-Turn line. The popularity of the Quarter-Turn is born from their simplicity and flexibility of design. By adding a Softline version, they have increased the options available to the...

Switch for automotive applications.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The Door Jamb Switch with Boot alerts the operator of any vessel, bus, or off-highway vehicle that a door or hoist is ajar, or that some other component of the vehicle or boat is not in its proper position. The Door Jamb Switch can be used...

Non-spill couplings.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The NS6 Series Non-Spill Coupling features non-spill shut-off valves that are designed to enhance operator safety, speed connection time, and reduce cleaning procedures. The NS6's distinct non-spill valve design makes the product applicable for...

Nylon plugs and connectors.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Safeway+ wiring devices are rubberized nylon plugs and connectors that are performance engineered for rugged general purpose applications. With a three-piece Core-Lock rubberized-nylon assembly, Safeway+ wiring devices lock together with...

DIN rail mount signal conditioner.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The Model 8161A DIN rail mount signal conditioner provides conditioned output signals for test, measurement, and process control requirements. Two concurrent outputs offer the ability to conduct measurements and control processes while...

Rockin' the boat: a new technology is creating waves in the boat building industry. Virtual Engineered Composite technology is allowing the digital design and manufacture of vessels that are stronger and more consistent. It's also friendlier to the environment than open molding.(Real-World Engineering)
February 1, 2004... For years Genmar, a leading producer of pleasure boats headquartered in Minneapolis, used an open molding process to manufacture its fiberglass boats. The process was a nasty one complete with hazardous emissions and sticky sprayed on messes....

Brushless repulsion motor.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The 56 frame high torque variable speed motor is designed to develop a constant 1/2 horsepower over a wide speed range from 400 rpm to 2200 rpm. The electronic brushless repulsion motor uses solid-state switches embedded in the moving armature...

Brushless dc motor.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This high-speed brushless dc motor is suitable for machine tool spindles and other high-power applications. Even at speeds up to 21,000 rpm, the motor is designed to be extremely quiet and vibration-free largely attributable to its dual-plane...

Freeze protection heat trace panels.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The WeatherTRACE line of heat trace control panels is designed to offer flexible power distribution, ground fault protection, circuit alarms, line sensing, and ambient sensing controls. The WeatherTRACE Sentinel Monitoring option offers...

Measuring light curtains.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The Infrascan line of self-contained measuring light curtains is designed for use in profiling the size and shape of objects. These detection and measuring devices offer resolutions from 1.25 to 50 mm and measuring distance ranges of more than...

Temperature transmitters.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Five new temperature transmitters are available, two of the transmitters feature narrow-profile DIN rail-mounting, allowing several modules to be stacked in a small space. Model 9100D is HART-compatible and Model 7600D is PC-programmable,...

Focus on America Manufacturing.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... On February, 23, the doors of McCormick Place in Chicago open to greet an estimated 30,000 attendees of National Manufacturing Week and to support American manufacturing National Manufacturing Week, presented by the National Association of...

Shaped to fit.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... A variety of rollers, bumpers, and modular workholding and positioning components are available. Rollers come in 1 and 2 in. widths with a variety of durometers, materials, and mountings. Bumpers sport round, square, or rectangular shapes in a...

Patended to align.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... PEM threaded access hardware with a patented anti-cross-thread design is engineered to help speed assembly and eliminate failures, scrap, downtime, and warranty service associated with thread damage. These panel fasteners use MAThread...

Produced by fine blanking.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... These metal parts were made through fine blanking, a presswork operation that produces flat and 3D metal parts to near-net shape. Fine blanking, which eliminates such post-press operations as milling, grinding, broaching, and drilling, can be...

Designed with explosion-proof housing.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... An integrated, IP68-sealed, stainless steel sensor package, the TempoGuard II can prevent ignition of flammable gasses and vapors by containing possible combustion within the sealed housing. The sensor is designed to provide accurate...

Wired to work.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... TopJob's Series of DIN rail mounted terminal Cage Clamp spring pressure connection technology, which allows solid wire, tin-bonded wire, or ferruled stranded wire to be connected by simply inserting the wire into the clamping mechanism. No...

Encapsulated in resin.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... Encapsulated 0.9-degree size 14 steppers boast a step accuracy to [+ or -] 3 arc minutes. The stepper winding is encapsulated in a thermoplastic resin that promises higher torques as well as faster response times. In addition, encapsulation...

Engineered for tough spots.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... The compact KM10 transducer can handle severe OEM applications involving the rigors of shock, vibration, and operating temperature extremes. It's suitable for pressure monitoring applications on construction machinery, off-road equipment,...

Geared for safety.(Show Stoppers)
February 1, 2004... PNOZmulti is a modular safety system engineered to allow flexible but simple configuration of E-Stop switches, safety doors, light curtains, and switch mats. This product works in concert with PSEN non-contact safety solenoid switches to...

Environmentally friendly grade.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The new Tin Babbitt Graphalloy can be used in potable water and food applications. Tests have shown it has lower friction and dissipates beat better than previous Babbitt grades and eliminates lead in older materials. It handles 300[degrees]F...

Dc current transducers.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... New dc current transducers have been designed to provide tight accuracy to 1 percent PS for stable operation over a temperature range of -40[degrees]C to +85[degrees]C. Series 920 and Series 921 transducers automatically monitor system...

Universal digital panel meter.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This universal digital panel meter handles all process and temperature inputs, and features a space-saving case. The Trident meter is a solid state unit packaged in a shallow-depth case with a NEMA 4X front that fits into tight spaces and is...

Custom molded rubber parts.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... For certain specific applications, custom molded rubber parts are available with wear resistant numbers and codes printed on them for fast and easy lot and batch traceability. Lot number printing is a secondary operation designed to eliminate...

DC-DC converters.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The 70A dc/dc converter HEHB-70A series in an industry standard half brick, true open frame package delivers 70 A at efficiencies as high as 90% at high current/low voltage outputs required by next generation semiconductors used in telecom and...

LED lamps go to the races.(Automotive)
February 1, 2004... If you have never had fire opportunity to attend an official drag racing event, you don't know what you're missing. The sounds, the smells, the sheer power of the sport can be overwhelming, but fun, for the first time visitor. Local NHRA...