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Multi-barbed Fittings
October 6, 2004 11:53 am | Newage Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThermobarb units are available in five plastics. They let users select the material that works best with a particular application, from potable water and laboratory use to chemical and fluid transfer and industrial uses.
Airplane Telescope Gets Lift From Fea Software
October 6, 2004 11:53 am | Structural Research & Analysis Corp. | Articles | CommentsBy Len Vermillion, Managing Editor Getting a better look at outer space is the goal behind the SOPHIA project. Sponsored by NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the project doesn't involve blasting a "Hubble-like" contraption into orbit, but rather, mounting a 2.
Miniature Transmitter With Menu-driven Options
September 20, 2004 11:03 am | Burkert | Product Releases | CommentsThe Type 8311 Pressure Mini-Transmitter boasts a two-wire 4-20 mA output and two transistor switch outputs. In a single package, this intelligent unit offers indication, monitoring, transmitting, continuous on/off control, and high/low alarm capabilities.
Rugged Wiring For Machine Processing
September 20, 2004 11:03 am | Lumberg, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA line of connectivity products meets the harsh demands found within the food and beverage processing and packaging industries. The wiring products use high-grade stainless steel hardware, PVC inserts, and cable jacket with overmolding.
Transformers For Direct Overload Protection
September 20, 2004 11:03 am | Foster Transformer Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Survivor Class 2 device has patented short circuit and overload protection and is capable of withstanding a direct short circuit in excess of 15 days. It is classified as an inherently limited unit, eliminating the need for external protection or internal fusing.
Slam-to-close Latch
September 20, 2004 11:03 am | Southco, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStylish, compact, and lightweight, the Beetle slam-to-close latch features a durable, brightly polished stainless steel handle that rests flush inside a white, black, or stainless steel covered plastic housing. The latch is made for doors from 3/8 to 7/8 in.
Transducer For Barometric Pressure
September 20, 2004 11:03 am | Setra Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model 278 is designed to provide a high level output signal, dynamic response, stability, and accuracy. It is suitable for the environmental extremes typically found in automated weather systems.
Time Delay Relays With Extended Ranges
September 13, 2004 5:59 am | Artisan Controls Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 2000SA Series of time delay relays features microprocessor accuracy and the versatility of extended time range settings. A 12-position DIP switch provides built-in ranges from 0.1 sec to 1,024 hr, simplifying the setting of long time delays.
Integrated Optoelectronic Solution
September 13, 2004 5:59 am | Taos Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsDesigners can realize the benefits of an integrated optoelectronic solution — lower noise, increased reliability, reduced board space, reduced design complexity and cycle time, and reduced inventory — with three new light-to-voltage converters.
New 3d Cad Version For Machine Layout
September 13, 2004 5:59 am | Ugs | Product Releases | CommentsSolid EdgeVersion 16 features a new "Zero D" approach to machine layout that starts by defining product structure before any geometry is committed to paper.
Brushless Servomotors With Low Inertia
September 13, 2004 5:59 am | Baldor Electric Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe BSM brushless servomotor line includes standard and low inertia models to provide inertial matching for machines. There are two models available and both can be provided with a variety of feedback devices and other options. The servomotors use resolvers as the prime feedback device.
Weather-resistant Stepper Motors
September 13, 2004 5:59 am | Empire Magnetics | Product Releases | CommentsWR series weather-resistant stepper motors are said to offer the protection and reliable operation required for use in vehicles and outdoor portable equipment, but without the high cost often associated with custom, submersible, or washdown rated motors.
Selecting Sturdy Switches And Panels
September 8, 2004 10:56 am | Articles | CommentsAn increase in the popularity of interactive information terminals has created a demand for switch panels and components that are user-friendly as well as durable to the point of being vandal resistant.
Circuit Breaker With Color-coded Housings
September 7, 2004 6:16 am | E-T-A Circuit Breakers | Product Releases | CommentsThe 1610 Series thermal circuit breaker has color-coded housings. A resettable alternative for
Suppression Filters With Four Circuits
September 7, 2004 6:16 am | Murata Power Solutions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe NFA21SL EMI suppression filter series combines four circuits in a compact 0805 package size and is designed for use in a variety of high-frequency applications, including cellular phones and digital televisions.
