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Mechanical Dial Pressure Gauges
December 12, 2011 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsProSense mechanical dial pressure gauges from AutomationDirect (Cumming, GA) are available in a variety of configurations for use in most pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, plumbing, industrial, and commercial applications. These high quality gauges use Bourdon tube sensing elements and do not require any external power sources to operate.
Cougar Pro Hand Tools
December 12, 2011 5:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Cougar Pro™ line of professional-grade hand tools from Wright Tool (Barberton, OH) has expanded. The additions include combination wrench and reversible-ratcheting combination wrench sets. The Cougar Pro combination wrenches are available in two SAE sets and two metric sets. The 11-piece SAE set (#E911) and the 14-piece SAE set (#E914) consist of wrenches ranging from 3/8- to 1¼-inches.
Next-Gen Spindle Connection
December 8, 2011 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsKennametal (Latrobe, PA) has introduced the next-generation spindle connection, the KM4X™. Some systems may be able to transmit considerable amount of torque, but cutting forces also generate bending moments that will exceed the interface’s limits before torque limits are exceeded.
Deep Cut Band Saws
December 8, 2011 5:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsMilwaukee Tool Corporation (Milwaukee, WI) continues to demonstrate a focused commitment to corded product with the launch of four new Deep Cut Band Saws that provide more durability while still delivering on the heritage of long-term reliability and performance that make Milwaukee Band Saws the industry standard for professional tradesmen.
Triaxial Accelerometer
December 8, 2011 5:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeggitt ’s (Germantown, MD) selection of the M12 connector enables an upgrade to the external case, resulting in a thicker shell and better resistance to impact. For both route based and permanent mount applications, this full performance triaxial accelerometer hosts three general purpose 100 millivolts per gram vibration sensors with ±10 percent sensitivity tolerance.
Linear Position Sensors
December 7, 2011 5:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsMacro Sensors (Pennsauken, NJ) offers an upgraded series of intrinsically safe LVDT Linear Position Sensors for use in hostile environments such as gas and steam turbine plants, chemical process plants, and paper mills. Rated for operation to 212 degrees F, the HLR sensors are UL/ULC listed for hazardous locations Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, and Class I, Zone 2 by Underwriters Laboratories.
LED Trouble Light
December 7, 2011 5:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics’ Magnalight.com (Kemp, TX) has announced the addition of a powerful LED trouble to its line of LED work lights that produces four times the illumination of a comparable biaxial fluorescent bulb trouble light. The VPHLED-12W-25 is a compact and powerful trouble light designed to provide high light output.
Vibro-Curb
December 6, 2011 6:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Vibro-Curb from Thybar Corporation (Addison, IL) has integral, vibration-dampening, spring isolators that may be easily accessed. These curbs provide mounting for rooftop HVAC units; roofing may be completed at later date without disturbing the unit which eliminates extra crane or helicopter expenses.
Label Printer, Applicator
December 6, 2011 6:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsTharo Systems ’ (Brunswick, OH) industry proven PA2000t/b Tamp/Blow Label Printer/Applicator is an accessory for Tharo’s H-Series thermal transfer bar code label printers. The PA2000t/b Tamp/Blow features a small footprint, 16.5 inches wide x 30 inches long for the H-400 or 19.5 inches wide x 30 inches long for the H-600, with a remote front panel for easy access, regardless of the orientation of the applicator.
Quick Disconnect Couplings
December 5, 2011 6:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsColder Products Company (St. Paul, MN) has introduced the NS212 quick disconnect couplings to meet the need for smaller, cost-effective, non-spill fluid connectors in a wide range of applications. NS212 couplings give users versatility and broad chemical compatibility for printing and ink management, electronic cooling, analytical instrumentation, and other applications.
Endevco Accelerometers
December 5, 2011 6:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeggitt Sensing Systems (San Juan Capistrano, CA), a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco® model 71M series, a family of rugged, undamped subminiature surface mountable piezo resistive accelerometers, designed to support a variety of high-g shock measurement requirements.
Shaft Voltage Test Kit
December 2, 2011 5:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new AEGIS™ Shaft Voltage Test Kit from Electro Static Technology (Mechanic Falls, ME) makes it easier than ever to measure and document damaging VFD-induced voltages while there is still time to head off bearing damage and equipment downtime. Because the kit can test every VFD-controlled motor in a whole production plant, office building, mechanical room, or anywhere else VFD-driven motors are operating, it provides a powerful tool for maintenance personnel, testing contractors, and anyone who needs to determine that a motor is or is not subject to stray shaft voltages great enough to harm motor bearings.
Posidyne Clutch, Brakes
December 2, 2011 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsPosidyne® clutch and brakes from Force Control Industries (Fairfield, OH) feature oil shear technology that allows rapid and precise stopping, starting, reversing, speed change, and positioning—all without adjustment and virtually no maintenance. Ideal for applications with frequent start/stop cycles, these motion control devices allow higher cycle rates (as high as 300 cycles per minute) to increase production rates with lower downtime.
Truck-Mounted Static Ground
December 2, 2011 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new truck-mounted static grounding system from Newson Gale (Overland Park, KS) provides an enhanced margin of safety when vacuum trucks are used during transfer of flammable or combustible materials in hazardous areas. The Earth-Rite® MGV system verifies the existence of an effective low resistance ground point and monitors the bonding connection throughout the transfer process.
Traco Power TEP 150WI
December 1, 2011 5:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited, Inc. (Wrentham, MA) has announced the Traco Power TEP 150WI series with input filter module. The filter module is now available on standard assembly together with the TEP 150WI DC-DC converter module. The input filter module is designed to meet high EMC demands like conducted noise in accordance to EN55022 class B and increased burst and surge immunity without external components.
Heavy Duty Power Transformers
December 1, 2011 5:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Magnalight (Kemp, TX) MGPD-SP-200-1D-45-2B heavy duty power transformer provides operators the ability to tap into and distribute power from 480 VAC power sources outside of the workspace. This ability to convert and step down 480 VAC electrical current to a 120/208Y AC configuration is desirable in locations where local grid power has been shut down or is not available and alternative 480V sources must be utilized.
Side Exit Accelerometers
December 1, 2011 5:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeggitt (Germantown, MD) has introduced two new side exit accelerometers with metric mounting. The 712F-M4 and the 997-M4 are compact sensors capable of continuous submersion and high frequency monitoring. The captive screw design with a safety wire hole adds additional protection in underwater applications to ensure the sensor cannot become dislodged.
Buy Battery Free
November 28, 2011 7:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowerMasterSeries cordless power tools are now available from Metabo Corporation (West Chester, PA) for purchase without the battery. Because the batteries are interchangeable among the tools, operators can now carry additional tools without the need for several extra batteries.
System One Centrifugal Pumps
November 28, 2011 7:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsBlackmer (Grand Rapids, MI) has announced that its System One centrifugal pumps are designed for high-volume, severe-duty applications—making them ideal for critical applications in the water and wastewater industries. Designed around the seal where 90 percent of pump failures occur, the System One has a stiffer heavy-duty shaft and larger bearings resulting in the widest operational window off the Best Efficiency Point than any standard process pump.
Corrosion Resistant Pumps
November 23, 2011 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsMoyno, Inc. (Dayton, OH) offers Moyno 500 Series 301 Pumps for outstanding performance and process versatility in corrosive chemical dosing and transfer applications. These pumps feature a reverse covered seal design between the rotor and shaft that eliminates metal exposure to fluids. Phenolic housings and rotors offer superior corrosion resistance.
Brushless DC Blowers
November 23, 2011 9:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsWindjammer brushless DC blowers from Ametek (Kent, OH) offer compact, low-noise, and long-life solutions ideal for a wide array of air-moving applications. The product line includes low-voltage and high-voltage versions as well as bypass and thru-flow products. Sizes range from 3 to 5.
New, Rugged Mixers
November 23, 2011 9:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsHyde Tools (Southbridge, MA) has introduced two new mixers that are designed for better mixing of paint and stains. The new impeller design is engineered to loosen solids from the bottom of the can, promoting better coverage. Item #43420 has a ¼-inch steel hex shaft for use with electric drills, and is designed for use with 1-gallon cans.
Ergonomic Blow Gun
November 23, 2011 9:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsCoilhose Pneumatics (East Brunswick, NJ) now has a new state-of-the-art addition to its industry leading offering of blow guns, CEG-1. CEG-1 is a truly ergonomic blow gun that gives the user more blow off capacity than the typical lever operated blow gun. Features include a curved steel lever with a soft vinyl grip, a thermoplastic wraparound body cover, and a full size hanging hook.
Right Angle Helical Gear Drives
November 23, 2011 6:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of right angle helical gear drives from Stock Drive Products (New Hyde Park, NY) feature base or panel mount design. These lightweight units are made with a fiberglass reinforced nylon housing, hardened steel helical gears, steel shafts, and nonmetallic bearings. They are identified as the A 2Z11 Series and feature both single and double output shaft configurations.
Dry Grinding SD-250 Attritor
November 23, 2011 6:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsUnion Process, Inc. (Akron, OH) has built a large SD-250 for applications in the lithium battery industry. The dry grinding SD-250 Attritor features a 400 horsepower TEFC inverter duty motor with a heavy duty variable frequency drive controller. The SD-250 has a gross tank volume of 288 gallons, a material capacity of 125 gallons, and a media volume of 187 gallons.
