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Teflon Pumps
January 8, 2004 6:36 am | Wanner Engineering, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStan-Cor Teflon Series centrifugal pumps are non-metallic ANSI pumps that feature a solid Teflon pump head that is designed for exceptional chemical compatibility and corrosion/abrasion resistance with fluid temperatures to 325°F.
Smart Sensor
January 8, 2004 6:36 am | Ametek U.S. Gauge | Product Releases | CommentsA new smart sensor product line has been designed to eliminate the need for a control unit, providing the necessary intelligence for proper operation, alarm, and calibration in the sensor. It's engineered to simplify installation because no interconnecting cable is required.
Signal Conditioners (7401)
January 8, 2004 6:31 am | Automationdirect | Product Releases | CommentsPriced starting at $89, FC Series signal conditioners protect electronic equipment against electrical noise, with three-way isolation up to 1,500 V. Four DIN-rail mountable models are available.
Temperature Sensors
January 8, 2004 6:31 am | Dwm & Associates, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsFK 422.4 and FK 310 leaded platinum sensors can operate at up to 500°C. They have solderable tape-shaped connection leads in a variety of lengths. The lead lengths can be standardized.
Impact-resistant Switches
January 8, 2004 6:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsMCS ES Series stainless steel switches are designed to provide long wear in harsh environments. Momentary actuation is smooth with a minimal force of 2.8 N. Actuator travel is 1.7 mm.
Solvent-cast Adhesives
January 8, 2004 6:31 am | Bostik Findley, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBostik 400 Series film adhesives are solvent-cast from specialty nylon polyamide resins to provide superior adhesion to a variety of substrates, particularly those unsuitable for polyester films.
Heavy-duty Brushless Dc Motor
January 8, 2004 4:18 am | Servo Magnetics Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA heavy-duty outer rotating brushless dc motor takes aim at such applications as pumps, conveyors, blowers, and compressors that demand very high inertia and performance. The 240-Vdc, 8.25-in. diameter motor delivers 3.3 hp and develops 960 oz-in. of running torque at 3,500 rpm.
Feature-packed Ac Motor Drives
January 8, 2004 4:18 am | Abb Automation Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe AC550 DriveIT line of low-voltage ac-motor drives is packed with features that are intended to make setup simple and intuitive while affording precise motor control across a wide range of industrial applications.
Low-profile Motor-drive Module
January 8, 2004 4:18 am | Bi Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsA motor-drive power module with control circuitry for industrial and both military and commercial aerospace applications promises effective heat dissipation while maintaining a profile of just 0.49 in. The 3.5-by-2.22-in.
High-performance Plastic Bearings
January 8, 2004 4:18 am | Igus Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPlastic clip-type and double spherical bearings are the latest additions to the igubal system of oil-free, self-aligning bearings, which are touted for their easy installation as well as their ability to adapt to angular deviations. In many cases, they obviate the need for special housings.
Small Non-captive Linear Actuator
January 8, 2004 4:18 am | Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA size-11 non-captive hybrid linear actuator, said to be the market's smallest commercially available actuator of its kind, is built to last several million cycles and features engineering thermoplastics in the rotor drive nut and a stainless steel Acme lead screw.
Anti-tamper Lock For Valves And Actuators
January 5, 2004 7:38 am | Smith Flow Control (Usa) | Product Releases | CommentsA new anti-tamper lock limits the operation of valves and actuators to authorized individuals, thus reducing the risk of human error or deliberate tampering.
Six Steps To A Winning Radical Product
December 24, 2003 5:58 am | Focus Industrial Design | Articles | CommentsGreat new products can fail. Innovative and compelling products may never make it out of a company's R&D department, while those that do may flop in the market. Either way, despite a development team's best effort, money, thought, and time, its hopes will be dashed.
Product Development Software
December 24, 2003 5:57 am | Sopheon | Product Releases | CommentsVersion 5 of Accolade product development software contains features tailored for companies in the food and beverage, paper products, and specialty chemical industries.
Programmable Encoders
December 24, 2003 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith the Mercury SmartSignal line of programmable encoders, you can fine-tune a motion loop by setting the resolution in integer steps from x4 to x4096. Maximum linear resolution is 5 nm and maximum rotary resolution is 67.1 million counters per revolution.
