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Spring-applied Multiple Disc Electric Brakes
September 5, 2003 8:18 am | The Carlyle Johnson Machine Company, L.L.C. | Product Releases | CommentsModel 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 | CommentsExplorer 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 | CommentsBy 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 | CommentsThe 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 | CommentsRHS15 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 | CommentsComplex 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 | CommentsEVP 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 | CommentsSolidWorks 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.
Global Power Connectors
September 5, 2003 7:51 am | Lapp Usa | Product Releases | CommentsA new range of EPIC pin and sleeve connectors includes Multimax (shown) and Ulysse devices.
Metal Domes Evolve To Meet New Demands
September 5, 2003 7:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsToday's metal dome arrays deliver significant benefits for engineers designing next-generation equipment.
Flex Shafts Help Keep An Airplane Stable
July 24, 2003 9:29 am | Articles | CommentsSince 1939, Pilatus, a Swiss aircraft manufacturer Switzerland, has been designing and engineering a versatile, multipurpose aircraft called the PC-12.
Writing With Acetal Copolymer
July 24, 2003 6:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsWhen creating its award-winning Morph2 Rollerball pen, A.T Cross relied on Celcon acetal copolymer (polyoxymethylene, POM) and Celanex thermoplastic polyester (PBT) over acetal homopolymer in four of the pen's most dynamic parts.
It''s In The Bag
July 23, 2003 10:13 am | by Joy LePree, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsThe bagged salad industry is governed by top-secret methods that employ cutting-edge technologies and the latest processing methods. Here's a look at the complicated union between engineering and lettuce.
Getting A Grip On Fluid Transfer
July 23, 2003 9:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsWhen a manufacturer of spectrophotometers experienced a fluid transfer problem in the flow cells of one of its instruments, it went in search of a solution that would fit its specific needs.
Valves For High Purity
July 23, 2003 9:54 am | Bio-Chem Valve Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsInert Pure-Chem solenoid-operated valves employ fluid handling technology developed for high-purity medical applications. The valves meet the processing needs for the handling and dispensing of high-purity, aggressive, and corrosive liquids.
