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Pressure/vacuum Transducer
December 30, 2002 10:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe HPS Series 901 loadlock transducer is a combination piezo and pirani sensor with an integrated electronic control circuit, digital communications, analog output, and three setpoints. The CE-marked unit combines a MicroPirani vacuum gauge and an atmosphere switch (piezo) in a compact package.
Ultra-thin Supercapacitors
December 30, 2002 10:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowerStor F Series supercapacitors are ultra-thin flat units that use a thin, aluminum foil-polymer laminate package instead of a thick metal can. Units can be under 1 mm in thickness.
Venturi Pumps With Low Air Consumption
December 30, 2002 10:23 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of multi-ejector, air-powered venturi vacuum pumps is engineered to provide vacuum levels down to 27 in. HG using 45 psi air pressure.
Translucent Ptfe Fluoropolymer Tubing
December 30, 2002 10:23 am | Newage Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsContef translucent PTFE fluoropolymer tubing is designed for applications requiring flexibility and chemical resistance. Applications include those found in the medical, aerospace, computer, cryogenic, and manufacturing industries.
Check Valves For Sensitive Applications
December 30, 2002 10:23 am | Ark-Plas Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDuckbill valves are manufactured for use in applications requiring sensitive check valves. They are zero gravity fittings with a flow-through design, allowing full volume in the flow direction and instantaneous check once flow is stopped and reverse flow is sensed.
Drive Solutions For Regenerative Energy
December 30, 2002 10:04 am | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWhat is regeneration and why does it happen? This report provides information on various techniques, including dynamic braking, used to mitigate this troublesome condition. Load is king. That's the fundamental rule to remember when selecting and applying variable frequency drives.
Small-diameter Cables
December 30, 2002 9:56 am | Leoni Tailor-Made Cable Usa | Product Releases | CommentsL-Flexx 690 cables boast long-life continuous flexing, optimum oil resistance, and reliable performance in harsh environments. The high-flex control cables can withstand a bending radius as small as five times their outside diameter.
Software Takes On Cataclysmic Computing
December 30, 2002 8:55 am | Articles | CommentsWhen a dying star collapses, a violent explosion releases protons, neutrons, and all the elements necessary to sustain our world. In essence, its death is responsible for our life.
Tapered For Performance
December 30, 2002 8:53 am | Rbc Bearings Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsTyson tapered roller bearings feature a logarithmic raceway profile that provides for more uniform load-carrying capabilities. Even under a heavy, misaligned load, this design promises to more evenly distribute stresses than straight profile or circular crowning.
Automatic Insulation
December 30, 2002 8:48 am | Tyco Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsThe Ultra-Pod .110 Series Faston receptacle is a fully insulated unit for .110 tabs at 0.02 and 0.032 thicknesses. The receptacle employs F-crimp wire termination with automatic insulation. An all-in-one applicator eliminates the need for post insulation processing.
Level Measurement
December 30, 2002 8:48 am | Flowline | Product Releases | CommentsThe general purpose two-wire LU12-14 MiniMe ultrasonic transmitter provides non-contact level measurement up to 10 ft in a standard 1-in. mount. Optional 2-in. mount versions are available with a measurement span up to 25 or 40 ft. Accuracy is ۪.15 percent of span while resolution is 0.125 in.
Connectivity To Controllers
December 30, 2002 8:48 am | Phoenix Contact | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Varioface PLC-V8L adapter is designed for 14-mm relays with 6 A DPDT contacts, high inrush currents, and 10 A SPDT load currents. The unit eases the connecting of relay interfaces to PLC and DCS output cards using Controller System Cabling.
Downsized Oscillators
December 30, 2002 8:48 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to provide reliable performance over a wide frequency range from 8 to 67 MHz, the K30 Series of crystal clock oscillators features a low-profile ceramic package for miniature portable electronics.
Large-size Protection
December 30, 2002 8:48 am | Heyco Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese 5- and 6-in. snap bushings and dome plugs are designed for closure of and protection for large-size or heavy-duty electrical enclosures and panels. They fit all 5- and 6-in.
Tough Fiber Stands Up To Bullets
December 30, 2002 8:45 am | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Articles | CommentsA fiber engineered to be pound for pound 10 times stronger than steel is helping keep U.S. troops safe overseas. Called Spectra Shield, it's being used in helmets, personal armor collars, breast plates, and other inserts.
