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Two Led Lamps
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Fairchild Semiconductor International | Product Releases | CommentsIn addition to providing red, green, or blue color output, the QTLP650D-RGB and QTLP614C-RGB LED lamps are capable of mixing RGB light sources for multi-color output.
Rod-shaped Light Guides
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Lumitex, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNew optical-grade acrylic rod-shaped light guides come in machined, extruded, or molded versions to meet a variety of custom applications in low, medium, or high volumes. They are available in a range of lengths (1 to 36 in.) and diameters (0.1 to 1 in.
Programmable Digital Displays
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Phoenix Contact | Product Releases | CommentsNew programmable digital displays for analog and temperature input are designed to handle harsh industrial environments. Two sizes are available — 48 x 24 mm with supply voltages of 10-30 Vdc and 96 x 48 mm with supply voltages of 10-30 Vdc and 90-260 Vac.
Polymers For Molded And Extruded Goods
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsKraton A polymers can be compounded to produce materials designed to improve the strength,
Thermoplastic Elastomer Alloy
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Gls Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsVersaflex ST1025 is a new injection moldable TPE alloy that boasts a silky soft feel. It can be processed in a number of "brilliant" colors to enhance the look of any product. It's offered in a low Shore A hardness of 33 and can be used with up to 20 percent regrind with minimal property loss.
Kapton Insulated Heaters
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Minco Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNew commercial-grade Kapton insulated heaters are less than 0.01 in. thick and can be formed to a 0.03 in. radius. Features include low thermal mass, fast warm-up, and uniform heating. Standard sizes range from 0.5 x 2 in. to 5 x 5 in. and boast uniform power output at 12 or 24 Vdc.
Compact Stepper-servo Motor Brakes
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsSSB Series front-end brakes are designed for braking applications on stepper and servo motors. A power-off brake design promises easy installation and a high degree of safety, especially during a power failure. The SSB brake line is available in NEMA 23, 34, and 42 sizes.
Surface-activated Acrylic Adhesive
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsF246 is a two-part, no-mix, surface-activated acrylic adhesive for use with Initiator #1 or #5. It can withstand high stress environments with vibration and fluctuating operating temperatures.
Extreme Environment Position Sensor
October 7, 2003 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe 9850 Series fully sealed rotary sensor for harsh environments can be used in both position feedback and operator input applications. The low-profile device is rated to meet the requirements of IEC 529 for enclosure protection IP66 and IP67. This sensor assembly boasts a very slim design.
Simulation Reduces Printer Temperatures
September 8, 2003 11:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsFaster development of color printers made possible with computational fluid dynamics Computer simulation helped engineers at Xerox Corp. reduce touch temperatures in a new color printer in order to ensure customer safety.
Color And Coating In One
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Bayer Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsIncluding such colors as candy apple red, painted desert, and silver chrome, Imagio resin-plus-coating technology provides a range of colors and special soft-feel effects for plastic product design. The technology involves using a two-step process to produce the materials.
Sensing In Small Spaces
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Baumer Electric, Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsThis ultra-low profile 8-mm Flat-Pack inductive sensor is designed for easy mounting in small spaces. Flat and narrow, the unit mounts using a single front-accessible, through-bore screw and requires 4 mm of mounting depth.
Long-range Measurement
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Banner Engineering Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsQT50U Series programmable ultrasonic sensors feature an extended sensing range of up to 8 m. The units are available in both analog and discrete models and incorporate an advanced microprocessor design for reliable sensing at long distances within a variety of applications.
Aligned With Precision
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Ledtronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA new low-cost series of right-angle 3mm PC board LED indicators is suitable for applications requiring the precise alignment of status indicators. With rugged housings and sturdy pins, these LEDs withstand the stress of automated position machinery.
To Detect And Protect
September 8, 2003 7:04 am | Burkert | Product Releases | CommentsThe Type 8181 Buoyancy Level Switch is built to detect levels and switch pumps, valves, PLC relays, and alarms. Applications include level control, minimum and maximum level monitoring, leak detection, pump protection, and overfill protection.
