Product Releases
Thermal Printing, Worry-Free
January 12, 2010 7:55 am | CommentsTharo Systems (Brunswick, OH) has extended the warranty for its H-400 Series of thermal transfer printers. Effective immediately, the new warranty will cover the H-427 and H-436 printers for two years. In addition, Tharo will warranty the printhead for two years/two million inches for thermal transfer, or 500,000 inches for direct thermal applications.
Keep Your Flow In Check
January 12, 2010 7:49 am | CommentsA new flow conditioner from Westfall Manufacturing (Bristol, RI), the Model 3000, has been designed to achieve a fully-developed velocity profile with minimal head loss (K=0.579). The Model 3000 mounts directly into a piping system and features four leading tabs and four anti-swirl plates that suppress turbulence to produce a developed velocity profile within eight diameters downstream.
A Dynamic Waste Solution
January 11, 2010 8:40 am | 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 | 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 | 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 . | 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.
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 . | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
Fusion-Busting Lubricant
January 7, 2010 7:41 am | CommentsK88, a penetrating fluid from LPS Laboratories (Tucker, GA), is now available. The fluid features a high solvency, low surface tension, and special additives to enhance penetration, lubrication, and corrosion attack. According to the company, KB 88 meets local, state, and federal VOC regulations, such as those of the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Slip Rings Keep Things Rolling
January 7, 2010 7:41 am | CommentsDEUBLIN Company (Waukegan, IL) introduces the Slip Rings, an electrical device that allows the transmission of power from a stationary to a rotating structure. The rings from DEUBLIN can be easily configured for both power and signal connections, and are compatible with Ethernet, Profinet, RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, CAN, as well as generic analog signals.
Corrosion-Resistant Tubing For Any Application
January 7, 2010 7:31 am | CommentsThe Prolite polypropylene tubing from NewAge Industries (Southampton, PA) is made from a NSF-61 (National Sanitation Foundation) semi-rigid compound, and can be used in food processing, chemical lines, dispensing equipment, compressed air, and more. Features of the Prolite tubing include: Chemical and corrosion resistance, and a low moisture absorption.
No More Slips, No More Adjustments
January 7, 2010 7:30 am | CommentsKT Pro Tools (City of Industry, CA) has released the Adjustable Slip-Jaw Wrench, which simplifies normal adjustable wrench operation. Once the jaw is adjusted to the size of the fastener, the user no long has to remove the tool and re-attach to continue tightening; the tool can be indexed back to the original position without removing the wrench from the fastener.
Sheet Cutters Of All Sizes
January 5, 2010 9:25 am | CommentsTRUMPF (Farmington, CT) will showcase a number of new products at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Fl. between January 25-27. The TruTool series of tools includes the S 130, developed specifically for thin-sheet users, measuring only 10”x15” and weighing in at 3 pounds with its battery.
