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The Pressure Is On
April 8, 2004 12:21 pm | Boston Gear | Product Releases | CommentsThe PosiVent is a pressure equalization system designed to keep water, washdown solution, and other airborne contaminants out of gearboxes in processing applications.
Plastic Bearings
April 8, 2004 12:20 pm | Igus Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese iglide R units can replace bronze bearings in many applications. They are designed as a maintenance-free alternative to oil-dependent sintered units. They require no lubrication and will not corrode.
Splicing Film
April 8, 2004 12:20 pm | Scapa North America | Product Releases | CommentsScapa 512 is a polyester film for use on silicone and other surfaces. It is single-coated with a silicone adhesive and can withstand prolonged temperatures as high as 350°F. It is a pressure-sensitive tape.
Position Sensor
April 8, 2004 12:20 pm | Balluff, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsProSet4 is a cylinder unit with four built-in programmable setpoint outputs for detection of end-stroke or any position in between. The four outputs allow sophisticated motion control without the need for continuous position feedback.
Electric Servo Motion
April 8, 2004 12:19 pm | Delta Computer Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe RMC70 Series of motion controllers is available for one- and two-axis systems. It is suitable for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric servo motion control applications with position, velocity, and position/pressure control capabilities.
Upfront Modeling
April 8, 2004 12:19 pm | Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCFDesign Version 7.0 is an upfront CFD with a solid motion module. The module is suitable for use by mechanical engineers during the conceptual and detailed design stages.
Multi-conductor Control
April 8, 2004 12:19 pm | Lapp Usa | Product Releases | CommentsOlflex 190 is a multi-conductor control cable designed to perform well in many industrial environments without the use of conduit. It features working voltage of 600 V and a temperature range of -40° to +90°C. Conductor sizes range from 20 AWG through 2 AWG.
One Module System
April 8, 2004 12:19 pm | Men Micro Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA new system-on-module combines the high performance of a Transmeta TM5900 Crusoe processor with high reliability and extended temperature range. It can be used for deeply embedded industrial PC applications in harsh conditions, such as trains, planes, buses, and other transportation vehicles.
Plastic Creep Control
April 8, 2004 12:19 pm | Itw Shakeproof Industrial Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe BosScrew is designed to keep plastic assemblies from loosening as a result of plastic creep. This new screw has a series of "pressure wells", or indentations, along the upper face of the thread circumference.
Comfort Heating
April 8, 2004 12:19 pm | Chromalox | Product Releases | CommentsA line of radiant heaters is suitable for outdoor comfort heating applications as well as ice and snow melting. The units are available in a variety of sizes and styles and for both fixed and portable applications.
Magnetostrictive Positioning
April 8, 2004 12:19 pm | Mts Systems Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsUsing advanced electronics and a new microprocessor-based design, the Temposonics G-Series linear position sensor includes fully programmable setup and complete diagnostic capabilities.
Software Grabs Surgery By The Throat
April 8, 2004 12:18 pm | Minimould Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsTool and mold maker Minimould achieved improvements in quality and fill time as a result of using Moldflow software early in the manufacture of a new range of laryngoscopes. These devices are now in production by medical device manufacturer Penlon and Minimould.
Fixed Versus Floatin-point Dsp Control
April 8, 2004 12:17 pm | Texas Instruments, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe advantages of controlling electric motors with digital signal processors (DSPs) instead of microcontrollers are well established. DSPs can boost operating efficiencies significantly — from the 40 percent typically found in microcontroller-controlled motors to as high as 90 percent.
Soft Starters
April 8, 2004 12:17 pm | Danfoss Drives | Product Releases | CommentsThe MCD 200 Series of soft starters features compact units that offer advanced heat dissipation, eliminating the need for extra ventilation or bypass connectors while simplifying installation and minimizing panel space requirements. The MCD 200 Series covers the 7.5 to 110 kW power range.
Motor Parts Make Walking Possible
April 8, 2004 12:17 pm | Abb Automation Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAt Great Britain's Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, children who have lost part of their leg bones after suffering from bone cancer are being helped with a new procedure designed to eliminates the need for years of painful surgery.
