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Slit Valve And Gate Valve Doors
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsUHP (ultra-high purity) slit valve and gate valve doors feature fluorocarbon or perfluorinated elastomer seals chemically bonded to aluminum or steel.
High-strength Fasteners
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsMP98T fasteners are manufactured from the MP98T superalloy, recently developed to provide a combination of strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance. MP98T fasteners offer users a minimum tensile strength of 180 ksi.
Self-clinching Panel Fasteners (6677)
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsTwo new types of self-clinching panel fasteners are designed to enable easy access to components subsequent to assembly.
Mini Diaphragm Valve
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsModel DV22 micro-volume diaphragm valves are designed for trouble-free use in applications requiring minimal maintenance and maximum lifetime. They are suitable for the process industry, automated lab analyzers, and continuous monitoring environmental analyses.
Barrel Hardware Clamps
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsFour new barrel hardware designs are available in zinc-plated or all-stainless versions. They boast a low latch profile and sleek design, making them suitable for applications where space constraints prohibit the use of standard T-bolt clamps.
Factory Calibrated Thermostats
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Selco Products Co. | Product Releases | CommentsTL Series thermostats feature a wide temperature control range and are factory calibrated to user specifications with either fixed or adjustable settings.
Integrated Fem/fea Package
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsRelease 8.0 of LapFEA for Windows 95/98/NT features added control of the free-edge drawing option to aid in locating model cracks. It also offers simplified viewing of complex wire mesh representations.
Treated Polyethylene
September 8, 2003 7:03 am | E-Beam Services Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStandard polyethylene products can be upgraded in a post-molded crosslinking process that is consistent with the performance expectations of more expensive thermal-set products. The electron beam-processed crosslinked materials maintain both form and strength at temperatures over 350°F.
Linear Actuators For Medical Applications
September 8, 2003 7:03 am | Ultra Motion, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of Smart M-Digit brushless motor linear actuators consists of an integral programmable controller that includes a full 32-bit PID motion control system. This programming environment allows the user to configure Smart M-Digit actuators to fit a variety of motion control applications.
Perfluoroelastomer Materials
September 8, 2003 7:03 am | Simrit | Product Releases | CommentsSimriz, a family of perfluoroelastomer compounds for fluorocarbon O-rings and colored O-rings, provides chemical resistance and strong physical properties, including compression set resistance, as well as high/low temperature capabilities.
Powder Coating For Fasteners
September 8, 2003 7:03 am | Nylok Fastener Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThis new line of fused-on powder coatings for fastener heads meets GM 4383 M specifications. The powder coatings are said to form a consistent and durable coating that prevents metal-to-metal contact and provides wear resistance. They also provide a smooth decorative finish and protect against rust.
Fiber-optic Feedthroughs
September 8, 2003 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsSeal-Connect hermetically sealed fiber-optic bulkhead feedthroughs are available in ST and FC configurations in both permanent and non-permanent versions. Once installed, permanent models require one side to remain connected in order to maintain a hermetic seal.
Making Smarter Cameras
September 8, 2003 5:47 am | National Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe CVS-1454 compact vision system is engineered to make cameras smarter by extending the power of LabView into low-cost, rugged machine vision applications. The system features three IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports for connectivity to a variety of imaging sensors.
Synchronized Motion Control
September 8, 2003 5:47 am | Aerotech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Automation 3200, a next-generation motion, vision, and I/O system, is billed as having the world's first high-performance software-only controller that offers 32 axes of synchronized motion control.
Robotic Tools
September 8, 2003 5:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis application-specific function package offers the robot end-effectors and accessories necessary for many key lab automation applications. The suite of products includes servo and pneumatic grippers, microplate handling fingers, tool changers, and collision sensors.
