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Casters For Use In All Directions
April 5, 2004 8:10 am | The Revvo Caster Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTwinTech Solus casters are available in five swivel and five total-lock swivel models. They are designed for high-tech medical equipment, displays, appliances, and other applications requiring dependable performance combined with style.
For Pump Industry, On-line Education Hones Competitive Edge
March 24, 2004 9:55 am | News | CommentsIn today's tough economy, pump manufacturers must focus on change and growth while lowering costs and improving product offerings and services.
Military Grade Limit Switches
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsEN series limit switches are built to withstand the extreme conditions of aerospace and marine environments.
Data Acquisition Chip
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | Texas Instruments Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MSC1200, a one-chip data-acquisition system, combines a 24-bit sigma-delta A/D converter, enhanced 8051 processor core, flash memory, internal oscillator, and multiple high-performance peripherals. The enhanced 8051 core runs three times faster and consumes less power than a standard version.
Industrial Junction Boxes
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | Molex Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsThe PolyPort series of junction boxes, comprising four-, six-, and eight-port models, allows multiple electrical connections from one source. The junction boxes eliminate terminal strips and knockouts in industrial applications and are available in two versions: Mini-C models are 1 in.
Stepper Motors With Integrated Drive
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MDrive line of high-torque stepping motors with onboard drive electronics has expanded with the addition of four sizes: the MDrive14, MDrive17, MDrive23, and MDrive34, each available in multiple configurations.
Customizable Linear Actuators
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | SKF USA Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsModel CAT21 electromechanical linear actuators tout a modular design that accommodates such standard components as motors, screws, and attachments to simplify customization. The actuators also feature high dynamic load capacities—up to 600N—as well quiet, energy efficient operation.
Ultrasonic Sensor With Advanced Programming
March 22, 2004 6:28 am | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsThe 942-T Series of software programmable ultrasonic distance sensors provides advanced programming features, making them easy to install and operate. They are designed for applications that require the sensors' functionality to be tailored to solve the most difficult applications.
Rugged, Low-cost, Nickel-plated Bellows Triggers Military Firefighting System
March 8, 2004 12:54 pm | Articles | CommentsTo protect the crews of armored fighting vehicles, a manufacturer of fire suppression systems exploited the sensitivity and fatigue life of flexible electrodeposited nickel bellows.
Versatile Vacuum Transducer
March 8, 2004 12:45 pm | Mks Instruments, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe HPS Series 901 Plus Loadlock Transducer is aimed at semiconductor loadlock and other applications that need a wide pressure sensing range. The 901P combines a MicroPirani sensor for reading absolute pressure and a piezo sensor that takes both differential and absolute readings.
Fast Servo-pneumatic Control System
March 8, 2004 12:45 pm | Enfield Technologies, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe LS high-speed advanced servo-pneumatic system consists of a dedicated device controller and a five-port, three-position closed-center directional valve. Its multiple feedback design can control position, pressure, force, flow, or velocity in either open- or closed-loop applications.
Position Feedback Pneumatic Cylinder
March 8, 2004 12:45 pm | Bimba Manufacturing Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model PFCL position feedback cylinder features an integral rod lock and comes in five bore sizes up to 3 in. When used with the PCS pneumatic position control system, the rod lock provides a precise, highly repeatable hard stop at the actuator's desired position.
Compact Pneumatic Valve Systems
March 8, 2004 12:45 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe HF 04 and LP 04 are small, high-flow pneumatic valve manifold systems that conserve power and are suited for automated applications. Each is activated by double pilots and available in 2 x 3/2, 5/2, and 5/3 versions. Both are based on the same valve, but meet different industry requirements.
Handheld Manometer
March 8, 2004 12:45 pm | E Instruments Group | Product Releases | CommentsPortable and compact, the handheld Mini Pressure Pro—MP50 manometer achieves an accuracy of ۬.5 percent of reading and a 0.1 resolution in water. It is intended primarily for use in the HVAC industry.
Forcibly Guided Safety Relay
March 1, 2004 10:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe forcibly guided G7S-E safety relay can switch up to 10 A of current. The high rating makes the relay appropriate for a wide range of applications, including direct switching of small motor and solenoid loads.
