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Tpe Compounds In Medical Grades
January 8, 2004 7:25 am | Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc. (STAR) | Product Releases | CommentsMediflex compounds are designed for medical product and tubing applications. The TPEs are available in grades from very soft (8 Shore A) to very hard (60 Shore D) to meet a variety of application needs. For tubing applications, the grades are designed to replace latex as the compound of choice.
Cam Locks With Key And Manual Access
January 8, 2004 7:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new line of cam locks has been designed specifically for panels that require secure key locking or manual access without compression. The cam locks promise smooth, consistent operation with a modern, stylized appearance.
Valves In Iso Sizes 01 And 02
January 8, 2004 7:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsDX Series valves are available in ISO sizes 01 and 02. They are designed as a cost-effective alternative for applications where a standard ISO 5599-1 valve would be too large. All the valves in the series use a ceramic-slide technology design that is capable of delivering 100 million cycles.
Fill And Bleed Toggle
January 8, 2004 7:14 am | Clippard Instrument Lab., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe FBV-3, a new Minimatic fill and bleed toggle valve, has two poppet valves connected to a single outlet. The operation is similar to a three-way, three-position, center-blocked device.
Process Control
January 8, 2004 7:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsConstructed of cast bronze, Sinclair Collins SCV-100 Series process control valves are diaphragm-operated devices that come in both hard- and soft-seated styles. They can handle steam and hot or cold liquids of temperatures between -40°F and +450°F and can withstand pressures up to 500 psi.
Cell Analysis Tool Is Wax-friendly
January 8, 2004 7:14 am | Bio-Chem Valve Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBy Jennifer M. Cerruto, Senior Associate Editor A manufacturer of cell analysis instruments in England was looking for a new product.
Valve Terminals
January 8, 2004 7:14 am | Festo Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThese miniaturized Smart Cubic CPV-SC and CPA-SC valve terminals are available with various valve functions including 5/2-way single and double solenoid, 2/2-way, 3/2-way, and 5/3-way valves. The CPV-SC is a plate-mounted valve that measures 40 x 40 mm with each valve having a 10 mm width.
Get ''em While They''re Hot!
January 8, 2004 7:10 am | Selco Products Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe introduction of the roller grill in the 1980s was a revolution for fast food and convenience stores. However, cooking hot dogs thoroughly without overcooking them or keeping them warm without drying them out has been challenging.
Where There''s A Will, There''s A Wrench
January 8, 2004 7:05 am | E-Switch | Product Releases | CommentsJohn Picone of Oceanside, NY, was inspired by the notion of power tools with built-in power sources. He set out in the early 1980s to design a battery-powered adjustable wrench. After receiving an initial patent, he devoted many years to refining and improving that wrench.
Lighted Pushbuttons
January 8, 2004 7:05 am | Electro-Mech Components, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 644-2100 Series consists of multi-function/multi-image lighted pushbutton switches engineered for space-conscious display installations on instrumentation and control panels.
Miniature Keylocks
January 8, 2004 7:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SK Series consists of bushing-mounted, low- and medium-security keylock switches. The keylocks feature a 12 mm diameter bushing for standard panel openings, which allows for high-density mounting.
Snap-action Switches (7461)
January 8, 2004 7:05 am | Omron Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsD3V miniature snap-action switches are now available in an expanded range of contact ratings including 0.1, 6, 11, 16, and 21 A. All ratings use the same physical form.
Psas In The Evolving Wireless World
January 8, 2004 6:56 am | Mactac | Product Releases | CommentsBecause the wireless market is highly focused on customer preferences, designers are continually faced with the challenge of how to make phones look and feel just right.
Adhesives Help Create A Quieter Car
January 8, 2004 6:56 am | Scapa North America | Product Releases | CommentsJennifer M. Cerruto, Senior Associate Editor Automotive manufacturers are constantly searching for faster and better ways to produce cars and subcomponents while reducing weight and decreasing costs.
Ball Screw Silences Complaints
January 8, 2004 6:45 am | by Jennifer M. Cerruto, Senior Associate Editor | Steinmeyer Inc. | Articles | CommentsJennifer M. Cerruto, Senior Associate Editor Steinmeyer Inc. has a new line of precision ball screws that are specifically engineered for smooth, super-quiet motion. Ball screw noise is eliminated because the ball nut uses end cap ball returns manufactured from durable plastic.
