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Power Supplies For Any Phase
February 1, 2010 6:54 am | CommentsThe new family of UL-listed and CSA-certified switching power supplies from Wieland (Burgaw, NC) deliver a control voltage of 24V DC, at an output current from 1.25A to 40A. Nine models are available, including six single-phase and three three-phrase, which can function in a temperature range from -25°C to 71°C.
No Bumper Cars With Forklifts
February 1, 2010 6:53 am | CommentsThe Knuffi Soft-Edged Bumper Guards from Independent Warehouse Inc. (IWI; Sparks, NV) were designed to address safety issues in the workplace, and feature a highly visible black and yellow striped covering to warn of danger or restricted access. Knuffi guards can function as protection for covering indoor and outdoor wall edges, doorways, and stair edges.
Is It Hot, Or Is It Just Me?
February 1, 2010 6:52 am | CommentsPower Adhesives (Charlotte, NC) introduces a series of hot melt adhesive formulations, including a new Lost Foam adhesive, which is ideal where sand cores are fixed together and assembled. The adhesives bond instantly, without any wait time or use of solvents, which results in a reduction of scrap.
Slow Down, Man
January 29, 2010 10:01 am | CommentsDeschner (Santa Ana, CA) is now offering the Super-K Kinechek speed regulator, designed for a wide variety of motion control solutions, including robotics, food processing equipment, and packaging machines. The Super-K now comes in a 4” or 6” stroke within a short overall length, and can handle loads up to 1,200 lbs.
Leak-Free With Blue LEDs
January 29, 2010 10:00 am | CommentsThe OPK-341 Industrial Leak Detection Kit from Spectronics Corporation (Westbury, NY) is an efficient way to pinpoint the source of fluid leaks in hydraulic equipment, compressors, engines, gearboxes, fuel, and other synthetic industrial systems. The core of the kit is the OPTIMAX 3000, a cordless, rechargeable, blue-light LED inspection flashlight.
Building Muscle
January 29, 2010 9:59 am | CommentsZebra Skimmers Corporation (Chagrin Falls, OH) has expanded its Muscle Coalescer line to include new model for servicing air compressor condensate. According to the company, the Muscle Coalescer line has been solid for many years for separation and removal of contaminate oil from water-based fluids.
Effortless Deburring
January 29, 2010 9:58 am | CommentsThe Abtex Corporation (Victor, NY) has introduced a compact, wet Tri-Ten planetary head deburring system in a return-to-operator (RTO) configuration. The system deburrs both sides of flat parts, up to 4.5” in diameter, in a single pass while drenching the workpiece in coolant to keep parts clean and extend brush life.
All The Bubble Wrap, Minus The Fuss
January 28, 2010 9:46 am | CommentsThe NewAir I.B. Express system from Sealed Air (Saddle Brook, NJ) is an inflatable cushioning system that quickly creates patented Barrier Bubble material that can be used for cushioning, or blocking and bracing applications. The NewAir allows operators to create cushions with widths of 12” and 24”, and includes options for film strength to accommodate a variety of applications.
Keep The Hydrogen Out
January 28, 2010 8:12 am | CommentsVIC Leak Detection (Ronkonkoma, NY) announces its new series of hydrogen gas leak detectors. The portable, battery-operated hydrogen leak detector uses a safe 5 percent hydrogen gas mixture and can test wet parts without being affected by humidity. Additional features include: A minimal amount of required maintenance, with no chamber evacuation vacuum pumps, evacuation valves, and manifolding.
Environmental Palletizing
January 28, 2010 8:12 am | CommentsThe EcoPolyBlend spill control pallets from Justrite Mfg. (Des Plaines, IL) are an eco-friendly solution that protects against groundwater contamination to meet EPA standards. In addition, the pallets are made of 100 percent recycled polyethylene, so they support other green initiatives as well.
Upgrade Your ERP Solution
January 28, 2010 8:12 am | CommentsDeacom, Inc. (Wayne, PA) has released a new version of the DEACOM ERP Software System, which incorporates design changes to the main menu and enhancements to specific functionality. The new menu contains all the functional areas that are managed in the single system, such as purchasing, sales, inventory control, and production.
High-Definition Video In Your Facility
January 26, 2010 8:14 am | CommentsToshiba Teli America, Inc. (Irvine, CA) has launched the CSDS60CM3, the company’s first high-definition color camera to target the industrial vision marketplace. With high picture quality and smearless imaging, the camera is ideal for industrial facilities requiring machine vision.
Fan-Powered Utility
January 26, 2010 8:14 am | CommentsA new line of BIU Utility Fans from Continental Fan (Buffalo, NY) are offered in thirteen sizes, ranging from 10” to 36”. The Utility Fans feature heavy gauge, rugged welded steel construction in either Class I or II construction. They come with either backward inclined or B1 airfoil wheels, depending on size selected.
Gas Detection With Infrared
January 26, 2010 8:13 am | CommentsInfrared Industries Inc. (Hayward, CA) announces the new Automated Programmable Calibration tool that reduces the service, maintenance, and labor costs for CEMS gas monitoring. The calibration is offered on the Model IR8400D, an explosion-proof NEMA7 IR gas analyzer that is approved for hazardous areas.
Dress The Part With Dickies
January 26, 2010 8:09 am | CommentsReid Supply (Muskegon, MI) has added the Dickies family clothing line, in addition to other safety products, to its online offerings at www.reidsupply.com . Reid offers a selection of work pants and shirts, in addition to garments such as denim jeans, bib overalls, shorts, high-visibility apparel, jackets, and insulated apparel in a variety of colors.
