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Aluminum Versus Stainless Steel
July 13, 2010 7:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Parker Hannifin Corporation (Columbus, OH) has introduced a new line of SAE aluminum tube fittings that are approximately 65 percent lighter than equivalent steel and stainless steel fittings, according to the company. The aluminum fittings can reduce the costs of converting a system from steel or stainless steel because no component redesign is necessary.
Keep Your Rollers Organized
July 13, 2010 7:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Proofer Storage Stand from the Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc. (Pompano Beach, FL) safety stores six proofer rollers and the proofer assembly. The rollers are suspended by their journals to protect the engraved surface area, and rollers with wide or narrow hubs can also be stored.
Low-Cost, Durable Workstations
July 12, 2010 6:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsLista International Corporation (Holliston, MA) introduces its new All-Purpose Workbench, a high-quality, general purpose workbench capable of supporting 1,000 pounds. There are dozens of choices for storage, adjustability and configurability, available accessories and options, mobility, and colors, giving users a bunch system best suited for their particular needs.
Feed Cables Faster
July 9, 2010 7:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsGreenlee (Rockford, IL) has updated its 6810 Cable Feeder to be more effective when used with low friction cables, such as the Southwire SIMpull. As a result, the feeder now comes equipped with new tires that are capable of operating pressures up to 50 psi, compared to 22 psi for the previous version.
Hone Your Soldering Skills
July 8, 2010 6:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsPractical Components (Alamitos, CA) has released the WTK-1 Terminal and Wire training kit, which includes everything customers need to train and practice their wire soldering skills. The kit contains three different gauges of wire and five styles of terminals, representative of what is available in the marketplace.
Clean Parts Faster
July 6, 2010 6:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe five-gallon Oil Eater Table-Top Parts Cleaner from Kafko International Ltd. (Skokie, IL) makes the cleaning of greasy parts faster, easier, and safer, according to the company. The water-soluable Oil Eater solution flows through the integral cleaning brush, allowing for an easier clean-up.
Polyurethane Coatings For Tough Environments
July 6, 2010 6:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsSherwin-Williams (Cleveland, OH) introduces Polysiloxane 1K, a single-component polysiloxane finish coat that provides weathering and chemical resistance like other polyurethanes. The 1K coat also has long-term color and gloss retention, extending the system’s life cycle in harsh environments, making it an ideal steel coating choice for maintenance in industrial environments.
Remove Fasteners With Heat
July 1, 2010 12:29 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSnap-on Industrial (Kenosha, WI) is now offering the Mini-Ductor II, a handheld, portable induction heater designed to safely and accurately heat nuts, bolts, and other fasteners, making removal easier. The Mini-Ductor II uses electromagnetic fields to heat the fasteners precisely while leaving the surrounding area untouched.
Two-In-One Grooves
July 1, 2010 12:27 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Combo Roll Groovers from Reed Manufacturing Company (Erie, PA) are now available in a new model for larger pipe, the RGCOMBO812, which forms standard rolled grooves in 8” to 12” steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The two-in-one tool yields cost savings by allowing a complete change in minutes from power machine operation to manual work, according to the company.
A Blast Of Ice
July 1, 2010 12:26 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCold Jet, LLC (Cincinnati, OH) has announced the new Aero V, a compact, single-hose electric dry ice blast cleaning system. The Aero V uses a compact variable feed system with an aerodynamic rotor to ensure high reliability and smooth pulse-free dry ice blasting performance.
Cut Anything
July 1, 2010 7:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe pneumatic saw and quick-clamp assembly from ESCO Tool (Holliston, MA) lets users cut steel plate up to 2” thick and 15’ wide anywhere there is a 90 psi compressed air supply. The APS-438 Air-Powered Saw and Quick-Clamp lets workers take the saw to the steel plate rather than transporting the plate to a large table saw.
Work Lamps Reimagined
June 28, 2010 6:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsGrote Industries (Madison, IN) has developed a new version of its Trilliant 36 LED WhiteLight Conversion Bulb, which is designed to operate in adverse conditions where sodium chloride, high humidity, and other corrosive elements wreak havoc on most PAR 36 incandescent work lamps.
High-Pressure Pipe Cleaners
June 21, 2010 6:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new family of Rotating Line Moles (RLM) are now available from NLB Corp. (Wixom, MI), and give users more than 40 choices to clean pipes with high-pressure water. The RLMs feature operating pressures of 10,000 or 20,000 psi, plus a variety of flows and nozzle patterns for specific applications.
Eliminate Flux, Dirt
June 21, 2010 6:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsAqueous Technologies Corp. (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) introduces the Trident OneShot automatic deflexing and cleanliness testing system, which is designed to work with post-reflow circuit assemblies. The OneShot is equipped with a 16” touch-screen interface, unlimited recipe quantities, a Windows PC control platform, networking capabilities, and real-time cleanliness testing.
Hold Delicate Parts
June 18, 2010 11:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ROTA NCR 6-jaw compensation chunk from SCHUNK (Morrisville, NC) allows the clamping of thin-walled and easily-deformed components with diameters up to 1,200mm. The ROTA NCR consists of a central chuck piston, which has three inner pendulums positioned at 120°, which work in conjunction with three pairs of base jaws.
Buy Genuine
June 17, 2010 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsGenuine Moyno (Springfield, OH) replacement parts ensure Moyno pumps continue to perform and help reduce the total cost of ownership. The parts meet all product design parameters, quality standards, and manufacturing tolerances. In addition, Moyno’s parts help protect product warranties.
Cleaning Gets A Cold
June 17, 2010 5:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsCold Jet, LLC (Cincinnati, OH) has introduced the Aero 40 HP, a compact, high-pressure dry ice blast cleaning system, which provides economical cleaning in an environmentally-friendly format. The Aero 40 HP uses Cold Jet’s SureFlow system to prevent clogging and pellet sublimation, ensuring uninterrupted cleaning performance.
Tubular Products Made-To-Order
June 15, 2010 9:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsPenn Stainless Products (Quakertown, PA) now offers nonstandard welded tubular items in stainless, duplex, nickel, 6-moly, and chrome moly materials. They can also be ordered in light gauge and heavy wall thicknesses. Made-to-order OD sizes range from 1/8” through 96” diameter, while stock sizes range from 1/8” to 24” diameter.
Keep Cables And Hoses Safe
June 15, 2010 9:23 am | Product Releases | Commentsigus (East Providence, RI) is now offering the RX energy tube, which was developed especially for the machine tool industry, and is nearly 100 percent chip-proof. The domed outer contour allows debris — such as metal or wood chips — to simply fall off the tube.
Light Up Your Plant
June 14, 2010 8:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsGeneral Mfg., Inc. (Bluffton, IN) has launched its IS300 Intrinsically Safe, Cordless LED work light. The IS300 comes with three 3-watt LEDs and has the capability of operating in beam mode for use as an inspection light. The long-life LEDs are rated at 50,000 hours and produce 5,000K bright, white light.
The Ultimate All-In-One
June 11, 2010 7:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsWright Tool (Barberton, OH) introduces the WrightGrip SB ratchet for safer installation of scaffolding. The 10.5” ratchet is an all-inclusive tool that features a ½” drive, 7/8” open-head ratchet, a replaceable hammer, and a 7/8” open-end wrench.
NASA-Friendly Adhesives
June 11, 2010 7:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Supreme 10AOHT-LO adhesive from Master Bond (Hackensack, NJ) is a single-component, no mix, thermally-conductive compound featuring electrical insulation and durability against impact, thermal shock, vibration, and stress fatigue cracking. It meets NASA low outgassing specifications and is formulated to cure at elevated temperatures between 250° and 300°F for 1 hour.
A Union Of Air
June 10, 2010 5:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsBarco (Chicago, IL) has introduced the E-Series air union for air-related manufacturing applications. The E-2 series can handle difficult industrial environments that other rotary units might not, with a nitrotec surface treatment, which increases the wear- and corrosion-resistance.
Loctite… Tape?
June 10, 2010 5:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Loctite QuickTape 249, from Applied Industrial Technologies (Cleveland, OH), is the first threadlocker in tape form, which allows for easy portability and allocation. The tape offers no leaking, clogging, or mess. Check out the video below to learn more: Or visit www.appliedindustrial.
Hugging The Corner
June 7, 2010 7:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsStrong Hand Tools (Pico Rivera, CA) designed the 90° Corner Magnet for holding workpeices from the outside, leaving unobstructed space inside your workpiece for welding. The boomerang-shaped magnet has a height of just 3-1/2”, making it compact enough to take anywhere in the shop.
