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Vertical End Suction, Closed Column Centrifugal Pumps
October 29, 2004 9:47 am | Gusher Pumps | Product Releases | CommentsThe 7550 Series units are designed to eliminate mechanical seal failure problems, saving manufacturers downtime and the costly replacement of seals. The pumps have a closed column for external tank mounting.
Seafaring Sensors
October 29, 2004 9:46 am | Articles | CommentsOceanography's Dream Team Specialized sensors help oceanographers study strange new places at the bottom of the oceans.
Non-metallic Fasteners For Plating And Chemical Processing
October 29, 2004 9:45 am | Performance Plastic Fasteners | Product Releases | CommentsPerpl-CP custom plastic fasteners are made from advanced polymer materials to provide electrically insulative properties while offering high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. The fasteners are designed on a custom basis according to application requirements and quantities desired.
Heavy-duty Handle Pins
October 29, 2004 9:45 am | Jergens, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKwik-Lok T&L pins feature a solid stainless steel handle and button to provide corrosion resistance. The welded handle provides impact resistances as well. A ring is included for easy attachment of an optional lanyard. Standard sizes range from 3/16 to 1 in. nominal pin diameters.
Scalable Analog Laser Mesurement Sensors
October 29, 2004 9:45 am | Balluff, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA series of intelligent distance sensors has two discrete outputs that not only detect the presence of objects but also indicate their precise position and size.
Bezel Panel Pc With Detachable Lcd Monitor
October 29, 2004 9:45 am | Arista Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe ARP-1717AX panel PC, priced at $2,495, has a modular computer unit that is detachable and easily removed from the 17-in. display. This provides users with easy maintenance and the ability to quickly upgrade the unit.
Sealed, Illuminated Switches
October 29, 2004 9:45 am | Eao Switch Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSeries 04 can be used in several combinations, including square and round indicators and pushbuttons, rotary switches, emergency stops, and mushroom-headed pushbuttons. A compact, round indicator is also available for limited space applications.
Adjustable Dc-dc Converter
October 29, 2004 9:45 am | Zetex Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe ZXLD1601, costing 65 cents, and the ZXLD1615, costing 53 cents, provide an adjustable source of bias voltage for LCD and OLED driving. Producing any output up to 28 V from a 2.5 to 5.5 V battery supply, the converters ensure that contrast control is smooth.
Right-angle Wedge-based Annuciator Led Lamp
October 29, 2004 9:45 am | Ledtronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 5-mm WedgeLED is designed to provide bright and bold illumination for backlit annuciators to facilitate viewing. Solid-state circuits and sturdy wedge bases make the unit resistant to the stresses generated by automated machinery and heavy equipment.
Single-board Computer For Industrial Applications
October 29, 2004 9:44 am | Winsystems Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPriced at $590 in moderate volumes, The EPX-C3 supports nine different functions with more I/O expansion options via PC/104 modules. Powering the unit is a 733 MHz VIA C3 processor that operates from -40° to +85°C without a fan.
Software For Digital Product Definition
October 29, 2004 9:44 am | Vistagy, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsEnCapta 3.0 enables engineers working with CAD systems to transform the geometric digital model into a complete digital product definition that includes vital non-geometric information. It enables manufacturers to make product information available in a single data source.
Inductive Proximity Sensors (9217)
October 29, 2004 9:44 am | Hyde Park Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOsiprox units feature patented technology designed to improve productivity while saving time, space, and purchasing hassles.
Circuit Breaker Panels With Overload Protection
October 29, 2004 9:44 am | Unipower Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsDPB2U units are designed to provide distribution and overload protection for up to 19 dc circuits in telecom applications using a minimal amount of rack space. They distribute up to a total of 300 amperes of load current from a single source.
Push-in Connectors For Heavy Power Uses
October 29, 2004 9:44 am | Blockmaster | Product Releases | CommentsThese connectors have current ratings of 24 A and are designed for wire-to-wire electrical connections. The insulation can be easily stripped and the wires pushed into the block housing to make a connection.
Microprocessor-based Pump
October 29, 2004 9:44 am | Goulds Pumps, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPumpSmart Model 200 Version 4.0 is programmed specifically for centrifugal pumps up to 700 hp. The new version has features that improve reliability and performance by protecting the pump from operating in upset conditions and matching pump speed to process demands.
