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19-Series Steel Storage Cabinet Line Expanded
July 13, 2011 7:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsAkro-Mils (Akron, OH) announces the expansion of its line of heavy-duty 19-Series Steel Storage Cabinets to include five drawer colors—black, blue, gray, red, and yellow. Ideal for storing, consolidating, and organizing small parts, these cabinets are available in six models and feature a heavy-duty welded steel frame.
LEVALIGN EXPERT With Rotating Laser
July 12, 2011 6:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsLEVALIGN EXPERT from Ludeca Inc. (Doral, FL) is a flatness and leveling measuring system with an automatic rotating laser. The LEVALIGN EXPERT provides an accurate and easy to use method for the measurement of flatness and straightness of machine bases and foundations, split machine casings, and flatness and parallelism of circular, rectangular, and odd-shaped flanges.
Swap Goggles And Glasses In A Snap
July 11, 2011 5:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsGateway Safety (Cleveland, OH) introduces Swap, a new eyewear solution that can easily switch spectacles to goggles with a snap. Each pair includes both temples to wear it as safety glasses and a head strap to switch to goggles. The Swap frame is fully lined with soft, smooth foam that blocks dust and debris.
Master Bond EP36AO
July 8, 2011 8:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsFormulated for electrical potting and encapsulation applications, Master Bond EP36AO from Master Bond (Hackensack, NJ) combines high thermal conductivity with thermal stability. It is serviceable from -80°F to 500°F, has a tensile strength of over 2,000 psi, and can adhere to metallic and non-metallic substrates.
Wera Screwdrivers Available In Six-Piece Sets
July 7, 2011 7:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsAutomationDirect (Cumming, GA) now offers Wera standard, insulated, and miniature screwdrivers in six-piece sets. Screwdriver handles are marked with a screw symbol and the tip size for easy identification. A laser treatment provides a microrough surface on the tip of the blade for less slipping.
New Angle Grinder
July 7, 2011 7:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new angle grinder from Metabo (West Chester, PA) is ideal for cutting, grinding, and deburring applications. The W680 4½ inch angle grinder features a 6.2 amp motor with 680 watts of power, 14 inch-pounds of torque, and a no-load speed of 11,000 rotations per minute. Weighing 4.
Swagelok Adds To Welding, Tubing Lines
July 7, 2011 4:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsSwagelok (Solon, OH) has added five new tools to its orbital welding and tubing equipment lines. The new product selection includes four new tube facing tools and one cutting tool. The tools are intended for use with 316 stainless steel, carbon steel, and most nickel-based alloys. The new tube facing tools are available in four different sizes (TF16, TF24, TF40, and TF72) and feature coated tool bits with cutting edges and built-in electronic speed regulation.
Xuron Model 496 Split Ring Pliers
July 1, 2011 8:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsXuron Corporation (Saco, ME) announces Xuron Model 496 split ring pliers, designed for fishing lure manufacturers and fisherman alike. Model 496 features a curved catch tip to open the ring with a secure grip for installation and removal. These split ring pliers can be used for all size split rings down to #00.
New Master Proheat PH-1400WK Welding Kit
June 30, 2011 11:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new plastic welding kit is now available from Master Appliance Corp. (Racine, WI). The new Master Proheat kit, model PH-1400WK is built around the Master Proheat LCD model PH-1400 dial-in electronic heat gun. The gun offers ten degree increment temperature control from 130°F to 1,000°F and control of airflow from 4 to 16 CFM.
New Drill Bits For Power And Speed
June 29, 2011 12:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHilti (Tulsa, OK) has developed a new TE-CX bit that features a gradient carbide head designed to prevent catching on rebar to extend the life of the bit. The TE-CX bits were constructed for drilling holes for medium to heavy-duty anchors in concrete, masonry, and other natural materials.
Matco-Norca Offers Line Of Pump And Well Products
June 29, 2011 12:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMatco-Norca (Brewster, NY) offers a line of pump and well products for use in the water quality industry. Products for water quality applications include insert fittings, tank tees, in-line check valves, pressure relief valves, bronze pitless adapters and drop well couplings. Other pump and well products include brass, cast iron and PVC valves, and galvanized black and brass fittings and nipples.
New Model For Seatek's Roto-Skinner Line
June 29, 2011 12:04 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSeatek (Stamford, CT) has introduced a new model into its Roto-Skinner line. The rotary cutting RSK-185 was primarily designed for armored umbilical cables used on underwater remotely operated vehicles and is able to cut through high strength steel wires. This cordless cutting tool is powered by 18V lithium-ion batteries and the pre-set concentric stop with the abrasive wheel penetrating mechanism prevents core damage.
Electrically Insulating Epoxies
June 28, 2011 6:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaster Bond (Hackensack, NJ) has developed a new epoxy, Master Bond EP21LV, which features a low viscosity and improved electrical insulation properties. This system is unique in that the rigidity of its cure can be altered by adjusting its mix ratio, giving users the option to get a more rigid cure with enhanced machinability, for example.
Turn Lighter Parts
June 27, 2011 10:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsRiten Industries, Inc. (Washington Court House, OH) developed Extra-Light live centers specifically to turn or grind parts weighing as little as two ounces. According to the company, these parts are often too flimsy to turn the larger bearings found in typical live centers, resulting in galling or excessive wear on the tip of the live center.
Long-Lasting Industrial Bushings
June 23, 2011 6:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsGraphite Metallizing Corporation (Yonkers, NY) has announced the availability of additional sizes of the GRAPHALLOY 453 family of self-lubricating bushings, which are intended for use in severe industrial applications where temperatures reach 750°F. According to the company, they are designed to operate without lubrication.
Bearings In Extreme Heat
June 21, 2011 7:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Metallized Carbon Corporation (Ossining, NY) has developed cast iron pillow blocks and flange blocks with self-lubricating, carbon-graphite bearing inserts for applications where oil/grease lubrication cannot be used. According to the company, the bearings provide and a long, maintenance-free life in high-temperature applications were grease would melt or carbonize.
Bonded Rubber For Better Parts
June 20, 2011 6:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsRobinson Rubber Products (Minneapolis, MN) has developed several new ways to bond molded rubber components to parts, which can eliminate secondary operations and extra components, plus reduce weight and costs. The company can use 20 engineering-grade polymers and 1,500 unique formulations to develop a custom formula for a user’s need.
High-Temperature Hoses
June 16, 2011 6:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsAn expanded line of high-temperature hose is being offered in several temperature ranges by Flexaust (Warsaw, IN). The Flex-Lok High Temperature Hoses are made from materials that are locked around a galvanized or stainless steel metal clip and mechanically crimped in a continuous process.
Protect Your Hands From Cuts
June 16, 2011 6:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsYoungstown Glove Company (Agoura Hills, CA) has introduced the Titan XT glove, which is lined with Kevlar for safeguarding the top of the hand from impact. In addition, it is highly visible, cut-resistant, and durable, according to the company. The TPR knuckles across the top keep hands safe from being smashed or pinched by heavy machinery or power tools, and the Kevlar fiber equates to complete hand protection.
Magnets Filter Better
June 14, 2011 6:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Eco-Mag high-intensity magnetic filter, from Magnetic Products, Inc. (MPI; Highland, MI), improves filtration efficiency by using high-power neodymium Rare Earth magnets to remove ferrous and para-magnetic contamination. According to the company, it is effective with machine tool oils, coolants, and hydraulic fluid machinery systems.
Breathe Easy And See Better
June 14, 2011 6:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsJackson Safety (Roswell, GA), a Kimberly-Clark Professional brand, is now offering the R60 Airmax Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), which features a NIOSH-approved HE filter for particulate contaminants that can be easily set and locked into place. It comes with fully-adjustable headgear and a welding helmet, which has a W40 series variable auto-darkening filter.
Make Your Cuts Mobile
June 13, 2011 6:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new SCW 18-A CPC Cordless Circular Saw from Hilti (Tulsa, OK) allows users to cut as they move around the job site. The Cordless Power Care (CPC) battery system provides more capacity, with an increased number of cuts per charge. In addition, the improved line-of-sight design, easy-to-read marking, easy-to-use adjustment, plus an electric blade brake.
Easy-Adjusting Hubs
June 13, 2011 6:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsZero-Max (Plymouth, MN) is now offering Phas-Lok adjusting hubs to provide a fast and easy method for changing the phase relationship of components in a power transmission system. The Phas-Lok provides an accurate, mechanical adjustment within a 24° range (±12°) and they eliminate the need to disconnect or remove drive components in order to reposition drive components.
Tougher Than Tough Cables
June 13, 2011 6:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeggitt Sensing Systems (San Juan Capistrano, CA) has introduced the Endevco hardline cable assembly, which offers high-reliability performance to 900°F in support of high-temperature measurement requirements. It has a hermetically-sealed design for high resistance to corrosion, humidity, and other harsh environmental conditions.
Prevent Cabling Scratches
June 10, 2011 6:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Catamount Twist Tail Cable Tie from Thomas & Betts (Memphis, TN) allows the user to remove the tail end of the tie without the use of tools. The design allows the user to simply bend and twist off the tail after installation, leaving no sharp edges to scratch cables or hands. The system is available in white or ultraviolet-resistant black 6.
