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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.
No Humidity Here
June 3, 2010 9:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe AMD-035 SuperStar Membrane Dryer from LA-MAN Corporation (Mazeppa, MN) provides clean and dry compressed air designed with the automotive industry in mind, but can be used wherever refrigerated dryers may be too large. The dryer lowers the dew point by continuously removing water vapor, with drops up to 20°F, making it ideal for spray booth applications.
Laptops 'See' Into Drains
June 3, 2010 9:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsRIDGID (Elyria, OH) introduces the SeeSnake LT1000 laptop interface, which provides a flexible way to digitally record, monitor, and manage drain footage when paired with a RIDGID SeeSnake reel and the SeeSnake HQ software suite. The laptop interface allows users to complete tasks without transferring data between field devices and a PC, which reduces the overall time spent on the task.
Count On Your Wrenches
June 1, 2010 7:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe KeyDisc Holder from Count On Tools, Inc. (Gainesville, GA) keeps key L-wrenches readily available for every situation. With a new design, the KeyDisc holder can be rotated around to lock the tools in place for transporting the tool set. To use the tools, simply rotate the disc clockwise as far as it will go, and remove the keys by twisting the L-wrench forward.
Fasteners Ready For Anything
June 1, 2010 7:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsMisumi USA, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) introduces a new product family of 316 stainless steel screws, nuts, and washers. The fastening products are manufactured to precise specifications to be used with machinery and automated systems in settings where sanitation standards are stringent and frequent washdowns are required — such as the food, beverage, chemical, medical, and pharmaceutical industries.
Crimping Made Easy
June 1, 2010 7:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsThomas & Betts (Memphis, TN) has announced the Color-Keyed HEX-FLEX crimping dies to provide an inspectable, high-performance crimp on flex-conductor cables. The dies create a hex-style crimp on the top of the connector, and an indent crimp in the bottom for superior pull-out resistance.
Get Custom Plastic
May 27, 2010 7:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsCustom-engineered plastic components that can be machined and drilled to customer specification are now available from Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. (Sutton, MA). The components can be made from a wide range of materials, including rubber and virtually all thermoplastics, between 0.
For Cutting, Wavy Is Better
May 21, 2010 7:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsHyde Industrial Blade Solutions (IBS, Southbridge, MA) has engineered a line of professional-grade blades, the Wavy Scallop Edge Blades, that combine the ability to cut tough materials with a longer blade life to outperform standard beveled edge blades. The new product can be used in numerous applications, such as cutting reinforced hydraulic hose or rubber belting.
A Luminary In Electrical Safety
May 21, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsThomas & Betts (Memphis, TN) has introduced a new Push-In Luminaire Disconnect that enables technicians to change ballasts safely and easily without having to trip the main power breaker. The disconnect is ideal for all fluorescent lighting applications up to 4A, 600V, and complies with 2008 NEC 4010.
Protecting Delicate Electronics
May 20, 2010 10:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Polyflex FR fire-resistant impregnation resin from IMPCO (East Providence, RI) is suitable for sealing electronic connectors, wires, and wiring assemblies against corrosion. Polyflex FR can create a permanent flame-retardant barrier that prevents corrosion-related failures by uniformly filling all gaps and pores, and will not reliquify, melt, or burn.
Betting Your Safety With A COBRA
May 18, 2010 7:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe COBRA LIFELINK Single-Man cart from Garlock Safety Systems (Plymouth, MN) is a mobile anchorage system that one or two people can tie-off to when they’re on an elevated job site by providing fall arrest for 1 worker and fall restraint for a second. The modular design fits almost anywhere.
Labeling For Safety
May 14, 2010 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsTyco Electronics (Harrisburg, PA) has announced the North American launch of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) labels for safety, warning, and electrical box identification. The labels have a permanent adhesion and are protected by a lamination that offers resistance to abrasions, fluids, dirt, and stains.
Learn Hydraulics In-And-Out
May 14, 2010 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Technical Publishers (Orland Park, IL) has introduced a new textbook specifically designed for teaching the design, application, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Fluid Power Systems addresses fluid power systems, components, and devices, and focuses on troubleshooting techniques by introducing descriptions, operational procedures, common applications, and operating characteristics.
When It's Good To Be Square
May 13, 2010 6:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsIRISS, Inc. (Bradenton, FL) has expanded its product line of Custom Application Products (CAP) to include a Square Infrared Window capable of passing durability and impact requirements. IRISS custom-builds the square windows because round windows sometimes do not provide complete coverage, or because so many windows are required they become cost prohibitive to the customer.
Keep Your Documents Safe
May 11, 2010 8:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsRNR Plastics, Inc. (Raynham, MA) has developed a clear vinyl pouch that allows technicians, mechanics, and maintenance personnel to keep important documents nearby while protecting them from oil spills or other contaminants. The Critical Documents pouch is made from clear PVC and is ideal for instructions, schematics, production schedules, maintenance logs, or other documents that need to be used close to the work.
