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Molded Cordsets (6627)

September 5, 2003 8:18 am | Interpower Corp. | Product Releases | Comments

NEMA 5-20P cordsets are for equipment rated up to 20 A with service at 125 Vac with UL listing and CSA certification. These Interpower cordsets are available with 2.5 m of 3 x 12 AWG, SJT cable. Applications include power servers, disc drive systems, and industrial equipment.

Control Switch Relay

September 5, 2003 8:18 am | Electroswitch | Product Releases | Comments

The Series 24 control switch relay provides both manual and supervisory control of power circuit breakers. Configurable for various power industry applications, it combines the functions of a control switch and a remote-controlled solenoid. No special wiring is required.

Adhesive Dispensing

September 5, 2003 8:18 am | Conprotec Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

The Mixpac S-50 system for two-component adhesive dispensing is designed to work with manually operated dispensers as well as with a new battery-powered EZ-mix HI hand-held dispensing unit.

Magnetically Shielded Power Inductors

September 5, 2003 8:18 am | Jw Miller Div. Of Bell Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

High-current surface-mount power inductors provide a variety of sizes and values for increased current flexibility and versatility.

Temperature-responsive Foam Packaging

September 5, 2003 8:18 am | Ufp Technologies Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

A new temperature-activated foam packaging solution is designed from thermochromatic Volara. Packaging can be fabricated from cross-linked, closed-cell polyolefin foam that changes color when exposed to certain temperatures.

Spring-applied Multiple Disc Electric Brakes

September 5, 2003 8:18 am | The Carlyle Johnson Machine Company, L.L.C. | Product Releases | Comments

Model FEB spring set electric brakes are engineered for the particular demands of aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, medical, and military applications. The Model FEB's composite multiple friction surfaces are designed to offer the highest torque in the smallest space.

New Bearings For Pump Applications

September 5, 2003 8:13 am | Product Releases | Comments

Explorer angular contact ball bearings have been designed to enable pump designers and manufacturers to add value to their products by increasing service life and reducing warranty claims. In fact, they are specifically engineered to withstand the toughest operating conditions.

Building A Fighting Machine

September 5, 2003 8:03 am | by Len Vermillion | Articles | Comments

By Len Vermillion, Managing EditorBill Seiler, an electrical engineer in Santa Cruz, CA, spends his time focusing on designing imaging equipment. But, when Product Design and Development announced its Build A Bot Contest last fall, Seiler temporarily turned into a designer of fighting robots.

Device Suitable Where Noise Is High

September 5, 2003 8:01 am | Encoder Products Co. | Product Releases | Comments

The latest addition to the Accu-Coder line of absolute encoders is the Model 960 Thru-Bore. Along with its mate, the Model 926, it is designed for user-friendliness.

Unit Handles Large Axial Movement

September 5, 2003 8:01 am | Renco Encoders, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

RHS15 Series incremental optical encoders feature modular technology and have an integral bearing system that accommodates large axial and radial shaft movement. They come in a small, lightweight package and are compatible with various outputs and resolutions up to 1,250 cycles per revolution.

Precision Components For Oems

September 5, 2003 7:51 am | Bomco Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Complex metal-formed components can be produced for applications requiring fast startup, accuracy, and controlled costs. This inlet cowl for a large jet engine is a typical example. It is manufactured using hydroforming, a triple-acting hydraulic press, and multi-axis laser machining.

Proportional Valves

September 5, 2003 7:51 am | Clippard Instrument Lab., Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

EVP Series valves boast long life, low power, rugged design, and fast response. They provide control of air or gas flow and vary the output flow based on the current input to the solenoid. Consistent gain provides a high degree of control. Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc., 7390 Colerain Ave.

3d Mechanical Design Software

September 5, 2003 7:51 am | Solidworks Corporation | Product Releases | Comments

SolidWorks 2004 accelerates large assembly processing and automates hundreds of tedious tasks. For instance, it allows users to generate a BOM for an entire project in a single operation.