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HIGH DUTY DIAPHRAGM VALVE FOR UV RESINS |
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 The Model DV509-UV-LF from I&J Fisnar Inc.is a diaphragm action valve that has been designed for UV resins. The wetted chamber is compatible for low to medium viscosity UV materials. The valve is high cycling, rated at 200 cycles a minute and its lightweight compact design makes it especially suitable for automated systems.
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RAPID PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEM |
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 Stratasys has introduced the FDM 200mc -- a rapid prototyping and manufacturing system that is said to build parts with better feature detail and material strength than previous entry level FDM systems. Replacing the previous Prodigy Plus system, the FDM 200mc pairs the usage of a new material, ABSplus, with Insight software, to produce parts with improved mechanical properties and improved feature detail.
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September 2007 CAD Chronicle |
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June/July 2007 CAD Chronicle |
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6-AXIS HEAVY-LIFTING ROBOT |
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 KUKA Robotics Corp. has introduced the KUKA KR 1000 titan 6-axis robot. The unit has a payload capacity of 1000 kg and a reach of 3200 mm and is designed to handle extremely heavy lifting and manipulation applications. The robot has a total of nine motors, which together deliver the power of a mid-sized car. It features a steel base frame and a new drive concept. In axes 1 and 3, two motors feed into a single gear unit. Axis 2 is powered by two motors, each with its own gear unit.
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EMBEDDABLE PRESENCE SENSOR |
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 Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced the M-GAGE Wireless Sensor Node for vehicle sensing using Banner’s SureCross Wireless Network. The wireless sensor is encapsulated in an IP67 SureCross Node enclosure and accompanied by a FlexPower battery. The battery supplies power for both sensing and wireless connectivity up to 10 years. The sensor replaces inductive loop systems by detecting 3-dimensional changes in the Earth’s natural magnetic field caused by the presence of large ferrous objects. Network offers proprietary RF design and a centralized Gateway system controller, used to monitor and/or control I/O in up to 15 nodes.
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CONFIGURABLE LOCATING PINS |
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 Misumi USA, Inc. has introduced different locating pins for jigs and fixtures. The locating pins are available in a broad size and style range, round or diamond shape, with or without shoulder, for set screw or nut fixing, in 4137/SCM415 steel or 304/440C stainless, with hardening or carburization surface treatments, as applicable. In addition, the locating pins are configurable in the following dimensions: diameter, body and shoulder in 0.1 mm increments, plus length in 1 mm increments.
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 W.L. Gore & Associates has introduced an internally ruggedized medical cable said to provide excellent durability while remaining lightweight and flexible. The technology improves crush, torque and kink resistance, extending cable life and reliability in demanding medical applications such as video endoscopy and powered surgical procedures.
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 The TCS Series electronic suspended industrial foot pedals are available from Tuthill Controls Group for the control of modern diesel and gasoline powered vehicles with sophisticated electronic management systems. The versatile design of the suspended pedals is also said to be well suited for controlling electric vehicles and modern hydraulic systems. The suspended pedals feature a non-contact angular displacement sensor designed to be easily incorporated into virtually most vehicles.
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COMPACT TEMPOSONICS SENSOR |
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 MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division has expanded its line of R-Series linear position sensors with the Temposonics model RF sensor that includes all the outputs, including EtherCAT and SSI, and other enhanced features of the R-Series but is housed in Teflon coated stainless steel that can be bent to an 8-in. minimum radius and allows for up to 15 to 20 position magnets to be used along a single sensor.
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CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE ENCODER |
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 DRS26 CoreTech Incremental Encoders from SICK Stegmann are now customer-programmable, allowing users to program the width of the zero pulse and the number of lines from 1 to 8192. This functionality is said to allow users to replace multiple encoders with a single type of encoder that can be programmed at any time, in any location, for any application.
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MOBILE HYDRAULIC SENSORS FOR RUGGED APPLICATIONS |
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 MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division has announced an MH sensor suitable for use in welded and tie-rod cylinders, or space-limited cylinder applications. With a 100 g shock and 25 g vibration rating, the sensor consists of a redesigned sensor head with rugged housing and built-in electronics, a pressure-proof sensor pipe that protects the internal sensing element, and a position magnet. Along with high shock and vibration ratings, the sensor has 200 V/m EMI protection.
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FLEXIBLE EPOXY RESIN COMPOUND |
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 Master Bond has developed a flexible two component epoxy resin compound called EP40 said to feature outstanding shear and peel strength and is designed for bonding, sealing and casting engineering plastics and metals. The compound has been formulated to cure readily at ambient or more quickly at elevated temperatures with a non-critical 1:1 mix ratio by weight or volume.
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 Elobau Sensor Technology Inc. has introduced the J4/J5 line of industrial joysticks, designed for heavy-duty use on various vehicles and equipment, including all types of machinery, cranes, forklifts, construction, oil & gas, forestry, agricultural and materials handling devices. Compatible multi-function levers are available with pushbutton or thumbwheel operation to suit most any application.
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CONFIGURABLE BATTERY CHARGER SYSTEM |
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 The BCH-MO1 from Absopulse Electronics is a configurable battery charger system designed to accommodate a wide range of charging requirements. It would typically be configured to charge 12, 24, 48 and 120 V or other batteries and provide between 300 and 750 W output power. This battery charger system offers flexibility, short lead times and no NRE for custom or standard battery chargers, even at low quantities.
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 Caplugs’ has announced that its CON series of containers, originally developed to hold tiny electronic parts, has been redeveloped to have several other functions, such as holding fishing lures, eyeglass repair kits and a variety of other items that require small, compact packaging.
The CON is ˝-in. deep with a diameter of 2 in. The containers are available in clear and a variety of translucent colors.
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LINEAR AXIS WITH DIRECT LINEAR ACTUATION |
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 Schunk Inc. has introduced a series linear axis, LIRAX-M LD, designed for assembly automation and for handling weights up to 20 kg. The unit is constructed out of an aluminum profile that has integrated roller guides and is actuated by a linear motor. The profile provides a standard stroke length of up to 2 m.
LIRAX-M-LD axis modules are available in two different designs.
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 Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced the WCS3B Read Head, part of the PosiTrack Position Tracking System. Designed to provide simplified installation and improved operational performance, the read head provides a 32 mm slot width, compared with the 25 mm slot width available from the existing WCS3A model. The result is increased reader/code rail misalignment tolerances of 20% on the horizontal axis and 40% on vertical axis.
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ISO STAINLESS STEEL CYLINDER |
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 The ICS (ISO Clean Stainless) cylinder from Bosch Rexroth offers corrosion protection in a hygienic design said to guarantee smooth surfaces. The ICS cylinder has a piston diameter of 32 to 100 mm and a maximum stroke length of 1500 mm. The cylinder is available in two basic versions: The ICS-D2 is made of stainless steel and offers standard corrosion protection. The ICS-D1, made of acid-proof steel, is recommended for food applications where food comes or may come into direct contact with the components.
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NRG SEQUENTIAL MATING CONNECTION SYSTEM |
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 ITT’s VEAM NRG sequential mating system is presented in a 19 in. rack format and is said to guarantee the correct mating and unmating sequence for a set of the company’s Powerlock power distribution connectors. Patented cam covers on each of the panel connector ensure that the proper sequence of Ground, Neutral, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 is adhered to.
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COLOR SENSOR FOR SORTING AND COLOR VERIFICATION |
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 Delta Computer Systems has introduced the CS24D color sensor, a microprocessor-controlled, 24-LED unit that can be taught to recognize up to 15 colors and includes Windows-based ColorSense software for configuration and optimization.
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PROFINET FOR THE WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM |
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 WAGO Corp. has announced the release of a new PROFINET Bus coupler. Designated the 750-340 series, this bus-coupler is designed to be used as local or distributed I/O on a PROFINET industrial Ethernet network.
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 Micro Plastics has announced a “Shutter Pin” featuring a split head which allows for greater rotation. Parts are molded in translucent off white nylon 6/6 material. Shutter Pins are said to have excellent wear properties, low coefficient of friction, and good chemical resistance which will not rust.
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AIR CONTROL VALVE FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS |
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 The Pneumatic Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced a IP65-rated industrial in-line valve series specifically designed for use in operating conditions of -40° to 70°C, with a maximum pressure of 16 bar.
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The Absopulse Electronics HVC 2K Series is an ac/dc power supply developed to deliver up to 3000 W at 85, 125, 136, 250, 300 or 400 Vdc. The standard unit accepts a 230 Vac (±15%) input, with 115 Vac or a range of dc inputs available on request. An optional redundancy diode allows for parallel connection to achieve higher output power, N+1 redundancy, or to float-charge a battery. Alarms are also available as an option.
