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Mix-and-match Joysticks For Machine Control
June 30, 2004 5:57 am | Sauer Danfuss | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of joysticks for mobile machine applications offers interchangeable base and grip options. There are mini-rollers and mini-rockers for light-duty machines as well as standard heavy-duty and custom-designed base and grip solutions for more demanding applications.
Pumps With Vacuum Capability
June 30, 2004 5:57 am | Thomas Products Division | Product Releases | CommentsThe Vortex Series of oil-less articulated piston pumps includes vacuum versions suitable for use in mobile applications.
Led Lamps For Machine Status
June 30, 2004 5:57 am | Ddp | Product Releases | CommentsSL2 Series lamp-based LEDs, which are suitable as replacements for incandescent bulbs, feature 360-degree visibility for use in a variety of stack lights and signal towers.
Industrial-grade Sensors For Machine Vision
June 30, 2004 5:57 am | Cognex Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe In-Sight 5100 and In-Sight 5400 (shown) vision sensors boast four times the processing power of comparably priced vision sensors. Both models meet IEC specifications for shock and vibration and achieve an IP67 (NEMA 6) rating for dust and wash-down protection.
Environmentally Friendly Cables (8553)
June 30, 2004 5:51 am | Tyco Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsMadison Cable lead- and heavy-metal-free cables are designed to conform to the requirements of European Union WEEE and RoHS directives as well as California Proposition 65. The cables are also designed to meet current applicable UL, CSA, and ANSI standards.
Marine Fuel Tank Level Sending Sensor
June 30, 2004 5:51 am | Innovative Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsThe TR30240 Fuel Level Sender is a compact level transmitter that provides continuous output tank monitoring to marine and stationary fuel gauges. The vertically mounted sensor is manufactured in 316L stainless steel with a Buna-N float suitable for use in diesel, gasoline, or water.
Can-ready Position Transducers (8555)
June 30, 2004 5:51 am | Celesco Transducer Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMembers of a series of rotary and linear position sensors comply with the SAE J1939-based CAN protocol, which they use to transmit 16-bit absolute position data. The sensors do not require perfect alignment to operate properly.
Nanoparticle Stereolithographic Composite
June 30, 2004 5:51 am | Dsm Somos | Product Releases | CommentsNanoform 15120, an addition to the ProtoComposites product line, is said to be the first composite stereolithography material to incorporate nanoparticle technology.
Anti-bridging Pumps
June 30, 2004 5:51 am | Moyno, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSaid to be redesigned for low maintenance and long service, the model 2000 G3 pump features a "bridge breaker" antibridging mechanism that runs independently of the pump's rotational speed. The result is optimized fluid feed control and, therefore, increased pumping efficiency.
Marine Design (8537)
June 30, 2004 5:50 am | Abaqus Inc. | Articles | CommentsSimulating Underwater Shock Response The response of marine structures such as surface ships, submarines, and even offshore oil platforms to nearby non-contact underwater explosions is of considerable importance in their design.
Brushless Torque Motors
June 30, 2004 5:49 am | Emoteq Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsMegaflux thin ring brushless torque motors promise high performance in precision positioning systems such as medical equipment and robotics. They are designed for direct-drive applications in large inertia or high torque load systems.
High-density Power Supplies
June 30, 2004 5:49 am | Xpiq | Product Releases | CommentsApproved for Class I and Class II applications, the ECM Series of single-output ac-dc, 40-60 watt power supplies is said to have the smallest footprint for units with these ratings. Suitable for industrial and medical use, both measure 2 x 4 in. with a 1.2 in. height.
Thin-profile Connectors
June 30, 2004 5:49 am | Molex Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsSlimStack connectors, featuring a 0.95-mm height, offer ultra low-profile stacking for tight packaging applications such as cell phones and PDAs. These 0.4-mm pitch surface-mount connectors come in single- and dual-row versions in circuit sizes from 7-80.
Surface-mount Inductors (8531)
June 30, 2004 5:49 am | Datatronics | Product Releases | CommentsBoasting a powerful magnetic shield, these low-profile DR331-7-8-9 Series surface-mount inductors provide EMI circuit protection for power supplies, instrumentation, and test equipment. Their small size makes them especially useful in portable equipment.
Motion Control (8523)
June 29, 2004 12:48 pm | Allen-Bradley Drives Business | Product Releases | CommentsQ&A: The Nuances Of Drives It's surprisingly easy to overlook some of the most important features technology has to offer. To get readers the data they need, this article takes a look at the inner workings of today's ac drives.
