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Wire Tie-down Stud

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | Image Industries Inc | Product Releases | Comments

A new wire tie-down stud is built specifically for quick and rugged wire security. The device can hold wire bundles up to one inch in diameter and can be welded into place in milliseconds to create a permanent wire maintenance system.

Molded End Caps

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | George Fischer Llc/Gf Piping | Product Releases | Comments

The Schedule 80 PVC and CPVC line of piping systems now includes molded caps in 10- and 12- in. sizes. The complete line, which includes caps ranging from 1/4 to 16 in. in size, is also available in a variety of geometries and end connections.

Polyethylene Tapered Plugs

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | Product Releases | Comments

With more than 70 sizes available, a new line of polyethylene tapered plugs features a flange design intended to ensure simple insertion and removal. These T-Plugs, which can be used as caps or plugs, are built to protect tube ends, threads, and ports during shipping and storage.

Sheet Gasketing

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | W. L. Gore & Associates Inc | Product Releases | Comments

GR sheet gasketing offers enhanced dimensional stability and features a newly patented microstructure. The material can withstand creep relaxation, which allows it to offer better performance at high operating temperatures.

Surface-engineered Strip Materials

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | Sandvik | Product Releases | Comments

A line of surface-engineered stainless steel strip materials takes advantage of new manufacturing processes that can apply coatings with excellent adhesion and purity to stainless steel strip.

Mobile Hydraulic Position Sensors

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | Product Releases | Comments

The new M-Series line of mobile hydraulic position sensors includes an enhanced version of the manufacturer’s Temposonics MH sensor as well as a unit built for smaller diameter cylinders (>1.5 in. / 32mm).

Vision Sensor Lighting

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | Banner Engineering Corp. | Product Releases | Comments

This line of lighting options for vision sensing applications includes red, white, blue, green, infrared, and fluorescent devices as well as laser targeting models and specialty diffusers. The manufacturer's PresencePLUS vision sensors directly power many of these lights.

Acrylic Copolymer

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | Nova Chemicals Corp. | Product Releases | Comments

A clear, tough resin for injection molding applications, Zylar 631 is designed to help engineers reduce cycle times as well as energy and labor costs. Thanks to its enhanced density, the material is said to offer more parts per pound than other clear resins.

Electromagnetic Wave Absorption Compound

August 1, 2005 7:50 am | Intermark (Usa) Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Paintable EM300 electromagnetic wave absorption material consists of a liquid resin compound and soft magnetic filler.

Electronic Pressure Measurement System

July 25, 2005 9:53 am | Sensor Products Llc | Product Releases | Comments

The Tactilus line of electronic pressure measurement systems now includes a unique sensor based on resistive architecture. Designed specifically for the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s (NJIT) Smart Gun project, the system features individual sensing points measuring 0.2 mm in thickness.

Tubing For Medical Equipment

July 25, 2005 9:53 am | Product Releases | Comments

Specified for both medical and dental applications, the Texfluor Peek tubing line of tubing can withstand all standard sterilization methods, including gamma irradiation.

Low-speed Fault Detection Transmitter

July 25, 2005 9:53 am | Skf Usa Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Built specifically for fault detection, this Copperhead Transmitter Unit (CTU) features an extended line of rugged vibration and temperature sensors, a digital vibration transmitter, and a digital display/alarm module for enhanced monitoring.

Power Control Makeover Keeps Printing Presses Humming

July 25, 2005 9:53 am | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

In recent years, the impact of the digital revolution on the printing industry has been both positive and profound. In particular, computer-to-plate technology has let publishers eliminate one of the most time-consuming steps in the printing process: plate film production.

Sag-resistant Coil Tether

July 25, 2005 9:53 am | Whitney Blake Co. | Product Releases | Comments

Engineers can rely on a new sag-resistant coil tether to connect products or components in applications in the retail, banking, gaming, electrical, business, commercial, and signage industries.