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Precision Ground Ball Screws
March 7, 2005 5:47 am | Skf Motion Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsSKF inch series precision ground ball screws are designed to offer durability and high performance in linear-actuation applications, including factory and lab automation, robotics, and material handling.
Reusable Self-locking Element
March 7, 2005 5:47 am | Nylok Fastener Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe vibration-resistant Blue Torq-Patch reusable self-locking element can be applied to almost any type of hex nut and allows engineers to use shorter bolts to make assemblies lighter.
Wireless Transceiver
March 3, 2005 5:20 am | Ami Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsThe AMIS-52100 single-chip wireless transceiver is the latest member of the line of low data rate ASTRIC (Application Specific Transmit and Receive IC) product family.
Expandable Heat Sink
March 3, 2005 5:20 am | Design Realization Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe compact and scalable Matrix Clip System heat sink can be expanded as desired to accommodate as many devices as needed. It can be universally mounted on PC or wiring boards with no need to change the airflow direction.
Flexibility Keys Automated Deburring Operations
March 1, 2005 10:17 am | Ati Industrial Automation | Articles | CommentsBy Robert Little The success of most automated deburring operations is dependent on the flexibility and consistency of the deburring tool. Problematical burrs, residual material on parting lines, and flashing on die-cast parts must be removed for operational, safety, and aesthetic reasons.
Many Uses For Manufacturers
March 1, 2005 10:17 am | Ati Industrial Automation | Articles | CommentsWith the introduction of Flexburr, a new flexible deburring tool, many manufacturers are turning to automated deburring operations.
Q&a: Power Transmission
March 1, 2005 10:17 am | Articles | CommentsBy Len Vermillion, Managing Editor This month’s Q&A takes a look at a collaborative project between four companies – Ricardo UK, Ford Motor Co., Valeo SA, and Gates Corp. – to design a micro-hybrid delivery vehicle.
Improvements In Fuel Consumption
March 1, 2005 10:17 am | Articles | CommentsThe HyTrans research is based on the existing T280 Diesel Ford Transit. Testing has shown that the micro-hybrid HyTrans vehicle consumes even less fuel than it spawn.
Battery Management Circuit
March 1, 2005 10:16 am | Texas Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsThe bq26150 is an intelligent battery management integrated circuit (IC) that resides in the battery pack and communicates with the host system's micro-controller or applications processor.
Interlock Switches
March 1, 2005 10:16 am | Honeywell | Product Releases | CommentsThe GKN Series of safety key operated switches provides the features industrial equipment manufacturers require for safety position detection of protective guards or doors in a reliable, cost-effective, industry standard package.
Switching Power Sources
March 1, 2005 10:16 am | Globtek, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThree single-output families of dc/dc converters are suitable for mobile applications requiring higher power and stable dc power from vehicular or battery power sources.
Power Injectors
March 1, 2005 10:16 am | Phihong | Product Releases | CommentsPSA19U and PSA29U high-power single-port power injectors are designed for power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications. The PSA19U high-power, one-port injector is compliant with the new IEEE802.3af international standard and provides 20 W, while the PSA29U provides 30 W in a proprietary design.
Multi-turn Encoder
March 1, 2005 10:16 am | Bei Industrial Encoders | Product Releases | CommentsThe HMT25 is a multi-turn absolute encoder with electronic reset capability. Unlike manual resets (buttons or switches) an electronic reset can use system software for initialization. This greatly improves machine set-up time, especially in systems with space constraints.
Angular Contact Ball Bearing (9863)
March 1, 2005 10:16 am | Skf Usa Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Explorer is available in both single- and double-row versions and offers a new performance class for users compared with previous designs.
Light Curtain Controller
March 1, 2005 10:16 am | Scientific Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe LCM-100 Series controller has a lockable metal enclosure that carries an environmental rating of NEMA 4,12 (IP65). The enclosure protects the controller from water oversprays and dust, while allowing easy, but controlled, access to the controller board.
