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Metals
August 11, 2004 12:45 pm | International Copper Association | Product Releases | CommentsCopper-Brass Brazing Leads To New Designs A growing number of manufacturers are acknowledging the benefits of this new technology. Durability, efficiency, and less expense are three goals that can be met.
Low-cost Rotary Mixers
August 11, 2004 5:40 am | Conprotec Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MR line of rotary mixers for two-component adhesive-dispensing systems is said to offer a low-cost means of dynamic mixing by rotating a mixer element on specially modified manifold heads of meter, mix, and dispense (MMD) machines.
Wireless And Serial Ethernet Radio Modems
August 11, 2004 5:40 am | Automationdirect | Product Releases | CommentsA variety of wireless serial and Ethernet radio modems are available, along with associated antenna, cable, adapter, and power plug accessories.
External Linear Actuator With Rotating Lead Screw
August 11, 2004 5:40 am | Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA high force size 14 hybrid external linear actuator has a rotating stainless steel acme lead screw incorporated into the rotor. Shaft to lead screw couplings are not needed, saving time, money, and labor during assembly into the final application.
I/o Solution For Small Machines And Conveyors
August 11, 2004 5:40 am | Interlinkbt, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe new BL67 system I/O solution combines all the flexibility of cabinet PLC I/O systems with modularity, ruggedness, and connectorization.
Flexible Tubing For Peristaltic Pump Applications
August 11, 2004 5:40 am | Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsTygoprene Pump Tubing, Formulation XL-60 is designed specifically for use in peristaltic pumps. It is extremely flexible and maintains a pump life of more than 500 hours. Tygoprene Pump Tubing can be considered an alternative to silicones and PVC when longer pump life is required.
Robotic Rotary Joints
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Ati Industrial Automation | Product Releases | CommentsA line of robotic rotary joints allows unlimited rotation of the end-of-arm tooling on industrial robots. The rotary joints feature an advanced slip-ring design that passes electrical and pneumatic signals from the robot to the rotating end-effector.
Expanded I/o Line
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Allen-Bradley Flex family of modular I/O products has been expanded to give designers and end-users improved diagnostic capabilities, greater design flexibility, and a broader selection of cost-saving I/O options.
Compact Conveyors
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Asg | Product Releases | CommentsThe CSR20 Series of conveyors is designed for the automation of small part transfer. The conveyor is engineered to off economical solutions to system engineering challenges.
Input Modules
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Acromag Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBusWorks 961EN and 962EN input modules interface six differential dc voltage or dc current signals directly to an Ethernet Modbus/TCP 10/1000 network.
Communications System
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Parvus Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAn all-in-one communications system, the MultiComm 8-port serial controller module delivers RS232/422/485, Ethernet, and CAN protocol functionality for embedded PC/104 computer systems. It supports eight independent asynchronous serial channels, 10 Mbps Ethernet, and two CAN ports.
Ultrasonic Level Sensor
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Scientific Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for tank/bin continuous level measurement and environmental monitoring, the LPU-2127 is a loop-powered ultrasonic level sensor. Its versatility, low maintenance, and non-contact operation make it suitable for harsh environments.
Interface Terminal
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe E410 terminal for the E-Series HMI family is a 3.8-in., monochrome LCD display. Despite its size, it delivers 320 x 240-pixel resolution. It is 24 Vdc powered and comes standard with 512 KB of Flash memory and four communication ports.
Data Acquisition System
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Astro-Med, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA powerful new PC-based data acquisition system offers fast throughput. Designated the AstroDAQ Xe, the unit can capture eight analog signals directly to an internal hard drive at a sample rate of 200 kHz per channel.
Critical Valve Testing
August 9, 2004 8:57 am | Smith Flow Control (Usa) | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Stroke-Test is a device that allows testing of critical valves without shutting down process flow. This ensures the revenue stream is not interrupted, while also ensuring plant operators comply with industry safety standards.
