Product Releases
Flammable Liquid Cleanup
December 11, 2009 9:54 am | CommentsThe Model 55 Air Operated Vacuum from VAC-U-MAX (Belleville, NJ) was designed for the cleanup of flammable liquids with an integral flame arrestor. The Model 55 helps facilitate the safe cleaning of gasoline, diesel, JP-4 and JP-5 jet fuels, plus non-combustible liquids. Additional features include: A completely air-driven operation to eliminate spark hazards.
Versatile Motion Controllers
December 11, 2009 9:53 am | CommentsTMC-3D, the multi-axis motion controller from Technosoft (Bevaix, Switzerland) has now been adapted to execute G-code commands, which execute various movements such as piece cutting, profile shaping, or drawing. The G-code information is translated into TML commonds through the C-code to TML converter integrated in the EasyMotion Studio software.
Full-Body Nomex Harnesses
December 10, 2009 8:12 am | CommentsThe Thermatek Kit from MSA (Pittsburgh, PA) is a full-body harness kit for high-heat or welding applications, and features a Kevlar/Nomex-blend webbing to provide resistance against chemicals, weld splatter, and other high-heat exposures. Kevlar stitching in contrasting colors enables users to more easily inspect the product for flaws that might arise, and the shock absorber features a Tuffweld protective cover to increase the lanyard longevity.
Air Velocity And Temperature In One
December 10, 2009 8:12 am | CommentsThe HHF143 handheld rotating vane thermo-anemometer from Omega Engineering (Stamford, CT) provides accurate air velocity and temperature measurements in harsh environments, and features a minimum and maximum recall, analog voltage output, and a low speed sensitivity. NIST calibration is also included.
Energy-Saving Industrial Doors
December 10, 2009 8:11 am | CommentsThe HR6 Energy Door from Custom Quality Products (Cincinnati, OH) is suitable for heavy cart to light motorized traffic and is available in single- or double-panel configurations. A full perimeter thermal break makes the doors ideal for applications such as walk-in coolers with self-closing hardware, a vapor barrier, and a triple-pane, gas-filled window.
Maximum Cabling Flexibility
December 10, 2009 8:10 am | CommentsWilcoxon Research (Germantown, MD) has broadened its line of MaxFlex cables for portable data collects to include an optional safety connections that break away if the sensor or cable becomes entangled. If more than 10 pounds of pull force is exerted, the cable will disconnect to protect the operator, and cannot be reconnected until the sensor and cable are safety retrieved from the monitoring point.
High-Temperature Solids Sensors
December 8, 2009 5:04 am | CommentsBinMaster Level Controls (Lincoln, NE) announces the SmartBob-SH and SmartBob-SHT sensors, which are designed for measuring the level of solid materials in storage and processing bins at high temperatures. The HT model is for applications up to 500°F, while the SHT model can handle temperatures up to 900°F, with bursts up to 1,685°F.
Forget Brute Force: Innerduct Slitting
December 8, 2009 5:04 am | CommentsThe General Machine Products Company, Inc. (GMP, Trevose, PA) has announced the Cordless Power DuctSlitter, a battery-powered blade that offers a mechanized method for trimming and slitting innerduct utility conduit, providing an easy alternative to the brute force typically required when cutting innerduct by hand.
Turbine Vibration For Cleanrooms
December 8, 2009 5:03 am | CommentsThe Cleveland Vibrator Co. (Cleveland, OH) has expanded its line of acetal body (CVT-P-10 and stanless steel (CVT-S-10) miniature turbine vibrators with the new Turbomite CVT-P-22. Constructed with acetal plastic and stainless steel exterior parts with laser etching, the CVT-P-22 is ideal for cleanroom environments, and is FDA- and USDA-compliant.
Knives Of Air
December 8, 2009 5:02 am | CommentsThe new Long Super Air Knives from EXAIR (Cincinnati, OH) produce a laminar sheet of airflow to blowoff, dry, or cool surfaces up to 96”. The compact design minimizes compressed air use by combining 40 parts room air to one part compressed air, and is ideal for use on conveyors, according to the company.
Reduce Hand Injuries With Beefy Gloves
December 7, 2009 6:05 am | CommentsWest Chester Holdings, Inc. (Monroe, OH) introduces the New ProSeries R3 heavy-duty gloves for demanding industrial applications, designed with safety in mind in order to reduce recordable hand injuries. The R-series reduce hand fatigue while providing critical protection through a synthetic leather palm, which provides oil resistance, breathability, and comfort.
Access Doors, Toughened Up
December 7, 2009 6:04 am | CommentsThe Type J-AL aluminum access doors from The Bilco Company (New Haven, CT) are now available with stainless steel hardware, enhancing the corrosion-resistance of the product, according to the company. The Type J-AL doors provide access to underground areas, including water treatment facilities, with a single- or double-leaf design with reinforcement for 300 PSF or H-20 loading conditions.
Automate Anything, Even Productivity
December 7, 2009 6:04 am | CommentsThe Productivity3000 Programmable Automation Controller is the newest generation of industrial controllers from AutomationDirect (Cumming, GA), and consists of a modular, rack-based system of up to 116,000 I/O points with local, expansion, and remote I/O bases, along with a full lineup of discrete, analog, and specialty I/O modules.
Heavy-Duty Die Grinders
December 7, 2009 6:03 am | CommentsDynabrade, Inc. (Clarence, NY) has introduced a new series of air-powered Die Grinders, which feature high-quality steel housings ideal for heavy-duty applications. The grinders are available with either 0.5 or 0.7 hp air motors, and each tool features a rubber grip housing to insulate the operator from vibration and cold air transmission.
Signage For Power Press Safety
December 4, 2009 10:49 am | CommentsDanray Products (Rockford, IL) has released a new safety sign for power presses, which addresses the main hazards created by moving slides and dies on power presses. It can be applied to mechanical, hydraulic, direct-drive (servo), and pneumatic power presses. The sign is a available in two sizes: 5” wide by 6” high and 8.
