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Motor/gearmotor Samples
June 7, 2005 8:36 am | Bodine Electric Co. | Product Releases | CommentsFor a limited time, Bodine Electric Co. is offering free stock ac, dc, or brushless dc motor/gearmotor samples to qualified original equipment manufacturers. OEMs can request a free motor sample at www.bodine-electric.com/freemotor. This offer expires on June 30.
Disk Jog Switch
June 7, 2005 8:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new disk jog switch gives users a single user interface with which to quickly and easily scroll through lists and make choices in handheld electronics. Five tactile selector switches — a center pushbutton and four peripheral push points — are combined with a rotational jog feature.
Hydraulic Drive System Eases Mowing Woes
June 7, 2005 8:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsDixie Chopper and White Hydraulics collaborate on Silver Eagle By Lisa Arrigo, Editor in ChiefWhen new riding mowers caught the attention of suburbia in the 1950s, they were seen as the next big thing. They promised an easier way to tackle chores as did most of the products of that era.
Hydraulic Valves
June 7, 2005 8:36 am | Sauer Danfuss | Product Releases | CommentsTwo new hydraulic valves are designed for the off-highway equipment industry. The new models, the PRV electro-proportional relief valve and the PSV electro-proportional four-way directional control valves offer smooth proportional functionality for hydraulic circuits.
Custom Cable Harnesses
June 7, 2005 8:36 am | Aved Electronics Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA line of automation cable harnesses is manufactured to specification with regard to factors such as flexibility and cycling, exposure to chemicals and harsh environments, signal and power requirements, and connector types.
Pressure Regulator (10219)
June 7, 2005 8:36 am | Proportion-Air, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe QPV Series valve uses closed-loop technology for pressure control. The output pressure is proportional to an electrical command signal input and is unaffected by changes in supply pressure. The pressure is controlled by the use of two solenoid valves.
Pneumatic Fittings
June 7, 2005 8:36 am | Norgren | Product Releases | CommentsPneufit D Series fittings are designed to provide a complement to the existing Pneufit range. The new composite fittings feature quick and easy connection without the need for tools, saving on valuable installation times.
Lawns And Mowers: A Timeline
June 7, 2005 8:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsEverything changed in 1830. That's the year Edwin Budding of Gloucestershire, England, invented the first mechanical lawnmower. Tidy green lawns became attainable without hiring scythe-wielding gardeners or keeping sheep.
Q&a: Finding The Right Adhesive Mix
June 7, 2005 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsBy Len Vermillion, Managing Editor Thomas Targosz These days, OEMs are turning to two-component adhesives due to their bonding strength and long shelf life as compared to one-part adhesives. But mixing two adhesive components into one formulation is tricky business.
Dixie Cup Problems
June 6, 2005 6:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsNo back pressure: Removing the mixing tube relieves back pressure. With low pressure, leakage due to damaged tubing cannot be detected. Untested mixing: The procedure does not test mixing. The mixing tube has been removed. Minimal testing: The test is performed once a shift.
Foam Insulation Spray Adhesive
June 6, 2005 5:30 am | 3M | Product Releases | CommentsPolystyrene Foam Insulation 78 spray adhesive is ideally suited for a variety of applications using EPS (expanded or extruded polystyrene). Designed to not attack the foam, the adhesive dries quickly in either one or two surface applications and resists temperatures up to 140°F.
Flow-control Valve
June 6, 2005 5:30 am | Sealant Equipment And Engineering, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe new 2200-087 Series Flow-Control Valve is designed to start or stop the flow of pressure-fed materials quickly and effectively.
Enclosure With Sheet Metal Base
June 2, 2005 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to offer a unique aesthetic appearance, this enhanced Type 32 enclosure features a reinforced sheet metal base for EMC shielding.
New Signal Sources Have Been Working On The Railway
May 26, 2005 6:02 am | Behlman Electronics Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Staten Island Railway System was experiencing problems with its 100 Hz signal power distribution and generation.
True-absolute Rotary Encoder
May 26, 2005 6:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model A19 true-absolute rotary encoder features a resolution of up to 12-bits, a 19-mm aluminum housing, 3-4 mm (0.125 in.) diameter stainless steel solid or blind hollow shaft, precision ball bearings, and SSI output.
