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Quality Assurance On A Massive Scale
January 11, 2010 9:40 am | Articles | CommentsIn the fast-growing market for wind power systems, quality assurance according to international industrial standards has become an important issue. Wind power plants are no longer a niche playground for environmental proponents, but a serious business where cost efficiency, life cycle costs, reliability, and availability of the components must be considered.
Quick, Get Me Some Meds
January 11, 2010 9:03 am | by by Carrie Ellis, Editor, Chem.Info | Blogs | CommentsSo, a new linguistic idiosyncrasy has sent me into dead lurch toward the First Aid kit for the family anti-anxiety elixir. It’s the abbreviated noun form of medicine — now commonly known as meds — and it’s coming soon to a too-close-for-discomfort dialog near you.
A Dynamic Waste Solution
January 11, 2010 8:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsDelamo Manufacturing, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) has introduced the DYNAMO trash can, available in 32 and 44 gallon sizes. The DYNAMO is the first plastic trash can to offer built-in storage for a variety of cleaning tools, including brooms, mops, dust pans, and more. Flexible belts are available to secure the can liner to the top of the can, along with a number of optional extras, such as the DYNAMO dolly.
Get Positioned To Save Compressed Air
January 11, 2010 8:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe TZIDC Digital Positioner from ABB Instrumentation (Warminster, PA) provides low air consumption at a steady rate: 0.015 scfm, regardless of the air supply pressure. The low air consumption means the positioner is more economical, increasing energy savings. The unique design of the TZIDC current-to-pneumatic conversion component can lead to 50 times less air consumption at steady state, according to the company.
A Bailout-Free 'Heat' Bank
January 11, 2010 8:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe HeatBank mats and cables from EasyHeat (Rosemont, IL) help convert “off-peak” electrical energy into a reservoir of radiant heat stored with a building’s foundation, which can help industrial facilities significantly lower their energy bills. Once stored, the non-drying heat radiates throughout the building during peak energy periods, serving as a cost-effective supplement to standard heating systems, according to the company.
Clamping With Your Jaws
January 11, 2010 8:38 am | by For more information on the Sitema Safety Catchers, being distributed AME in the U.S., visit www.ame.com . | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced Machine & Engineering Co. (Rockford, IL) now offers Sitema Safety Catchers from Sitema GmbH, which are clamping devices that mount around shafts to support vertical loads. The catches help decelerate and stop falling loads, preventing personal injury or damage to equipment.
Cadmium-Filled Chinese Jewelry For Kids Sold In U.S.
January 11, 2010 3:53 am | by Justin Pritchard, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Moving swiftly, U.S. product safety authorities say they are launching an investigation into the presence of the toxic metal cadmium in children's jewelry imported from China after disclosure of lab tests showing that some pieces consisted primarily of the dangerous substance.
A 'Labyrinth' For Grease
January 11, 2010 3:41 am | by For more information on the Crease Canister Kits, or all the “Labyrinth Seal” motorized pulleys from Rulmeca Corp., visit www.rulmecacorp.com . | Product Releases | CommentsRulmeca Corp. (Wilmington, NC) has announced that their Grease Canister Kits are now a standard feature with the “Labyrinth Seal Option” Motorized Pulleys, including models 220M, 220H, 320L, 320M, 320H, 400L, 400M, and 400H. The canister helps maintain the labyrinth seal to provide an extra barrier of protection for shaft oil seals by forming a grease-filled path for corrosive and abrasive material.
Long-Lasting Chain Hoists
January 11, 2010 3:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Demag DC-Pro Chain Hoist from Demag Cranes & Components (Cleveland, OH) has an extended service life of up to 1,900 hours, which results in increased time between service intervals and general overhauls. Many components are maintenance-free for up to 10 years, helping lower operating costs.
Quick, Clean, Green: Backwash Filtering
January 11, 2010 3:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsForsta Filters Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) has released its Green-Clean industrial water filter technology, which can reduce backwash waste water by as much as 75 percent. Without interrupting system flow during backwash, Green-Clean technology utilizes smaller flush valves to minimize the volume of water required to remove buildup on a filter element.
The Right Torque, Every Time
January 11, 2010 3:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsMountz, Inc. (San Jose, CA) has introduced new torque tool options for ensuring the correct torque is applied in applications involving RF/COAX and SMA connectors. In applications using stainless steel or beryllium-copper bodies, the correct tightening of connectors is important to ensure optimum performance.
WTO To Probe 'Protectionist' Tarriffs On Chinese Tires
January 11, 2010 3:35 am | by Bradley S. Klapper, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsGENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization will launch an investigation into American import taxes on Chinese tires at a meeting of trade diplomats next week, according to a statement Monday. The dispute focuses on a three-year tariff approved in September by President Barack Obama, which aims to slow China's rapid export growth and protect American jobs in the tire sector.
GM Exec: Will Be 'Solidly Profitable' Once Industry Returns
January 11, 2010 3:34 am | News | CommentsDETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. should be "solidly profitable" when demand for new cars and trucks rebounds to normal levels, a top executive said on the eve of the Detroit auto show. Bob Lutz, GM's vice chairman, said during a speech Sunday to the Society of Automotive Analysts that the U.
Ford Sweeps 2010 North American Car, Truck Awards
January 11, 2010 3:30 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsDETROIT (AP) — The Ford Fusion Hybrid midsize sedan wins the 2010 North American Car of the Year, while the Ford Transit Connect takes truck of the year at the Detroit auto show. Forty-nine auto journalists made the picks. Finalists for the car award included the Buick LaCrosse and Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Ford Unveils New Focus To Be Sold Globally
January 11, 2010 3:27 am | News | CommentsDETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is unveiling the 2012 Focus, a small sedan that is the company's first truly global car. The new Focus, due in European and North American showrooms early next year, was designed and engineered to be sold worldwide using almost all the same parts, unlike past versions.
