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Pluggable Relays Use Spring Connections
April 8, 2004 12:14 pm | Wago Corporation | Product Releases | Comments788 Series plugable, DIN-rail mount relays use the Cage Clamp's spring pressure connection technology for push-in connection of solid wire or ferruled stranded wire and screwdriver actuated connection of all wire types.
Temperature Probes
April 8, 2004 12:14 pm | Selco Products Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe LSMN Mini Series of temperature probes is designed to meet small space requirements in applications requiring fast and precise temperature sensing. A wide range of custom options allows unlimited temperature sensing applications in industries ranging from life sciences to heavy industrial.
Electrical & Electronic Components
April 8, 2004 12:14 pm | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsGlass Capacitors Land on Mars AVX supplied their CYR20 glass-dielectric capacitors in the mission critical rover lift mechanism actuator and lander petal actuator circuits on the Mars Spirit and Opportunity Rovers.
Standard Linear Actuators Are Being Modified For Specialty Applications In Both Outer And ''inner'' Space.
April 8, 2004 12:12 pm | by Joy LePree, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsBy Joy LePree, Technical Editor While most of us tend to think of motion control as a very down-to-earth topic, designers of space apparatus and undersea equipment have a very different view of the technology.
High-speed Lapping Cuts Manufacturing Costs
April 5, 2004 8:18 am | Articles | CommentsWhether developing new products or improving existing ones, design engineers face pressures from throughout their organizations. Marketing requires high-quality, innovative products to better meet customers' demands.
Double-coated Foam With Hypoallergenic Adhesive
April 5, 2004 8:12 am | Morgan Adhesives | Product Releases | CommentsThe assembly of medical devices such as ostomy mounts, electrosurgical grounding pads, and multi-function electrodes used for monitoring, pacing, and defibrillation all require adhesive systems that are suitable for use on varying skin types.
Quarter-brick Converter
April 5, 2004 8:10 am | Xpiq | Product Releases | CommentsThe KIQ025 Series quarter-brick dc/dc converter supplies a nominal 12-V output at 25 A at efficiencies of up to 96 percent. The converter is designed to serve as a loosely regulated source for powering nonisolated point-of-load converters downstream in a distributed power architecture. Measuring 2.
Casters For Use In All Directions
April 5, 2004 8:10 am | The Revvo Caster Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTwinTech Solus casters are available in five swivel and five total-lock swivel models. They are designed for high-tech medical equipment, displays, appliances, and other applications requiring dependable performance combined with style.
For Pump Industry, On-line Education Hones Competitive Edge
March 24, 2004 9:55 am | News | CommentsIn today's tough economy, pump manufacturers must focus on change and growth while lowering costs and improving product offerings and services.
Data Acquisition Chip
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | Texas Instruments Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MSC1200, a one-chip data-acquisition system, combines a 24-bit sigma-delta A/D converter, enhanced 8051 processor core, flash memory, internal oscillator, and multiple high-performance peripherals. The enhanced 8051 core runs three times faster and consumes less power than a standard version.
Military Grade Limit Switches
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsEN series limit switches are built to withstand the extreme conditions of aerospace and marine environments.
Industrial Junction Boxes
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | Molex Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsThe PolyPort series of junction boxes, comprising four-, six-, and eight-port models, allows multiple electrical connections from one source. The junction boxes eliminate terminal strips and knockouts in industrial applications and are available in two versions: Mini-C models are 1 in.
Stepper Motors With Integrated Drive
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MDrive line of high-torque stepping motors with onboard drive electronics has expanded with the addition of four sizes: the MDrive14, MDrive17, MDrive23, and MDrive34, each available in multiple configurations.
Customizable Linear Actuators
March 24, 2004 9:53 am | SKF USA Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsModel CAT21 electromechanical linear actuators tout a modular design that accommodates such standard components as motors, screws, and attachments to simplify customization. The actuators also feature high dynamic load capacities—up to 600N—as well quiet, energy efficient operation.
Ultrasonic Sensor With Advanced Programming
March 22, 2004 6:28 am | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsThe 942-T Series of software programmable ultrasonic distance sensors provides advanced programming features, making them easy to install and operate. They are designed for applications that require the sensors' functionality to be tailored to solve the most difficult applications.
