 Simrit has announced Plug & Seal plug connection technology for leak-free connections between housings, pipes and assemblies which transport gases and liquids. Applications include: the cooling, air and oil systems for gasoline and diesel engines; ancillary engine components, such as turbochargers, superchargers and intake manifolds; and transmission systems.
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INJECTED METAL ASSEMBLY PROCESS |
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 The capacity of the FisherTech Injected Metal Assembly process has been increased 10-fold with the launch of the AM 51 system. A maximum shot volume of up to 500 g is said to allow for forming and joining of much larger component assemblies and end terminations. New design features, such as a stationary operating head, shot control and a two-stage melt pot, provide options for advanced automation up to full robotic operation.
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 PHD has announced the series SFP Slide Design 6 offers optional travel adjustment, adjustable cushions, carriage precision rail bearing and stop pins. Rail bearings are said to improve rigidity and moment capacities, while internal stop pins in the end caps are designed to eliminate damage to the unit in the event that the shock absorbers and or travel adjustments are improperly set in the field.
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 The Pneumatic Division of Parker Hannifin has announced the Dual 4-Way Valve for the Moduflex valves system series. The valve combines two 4-way independently operated valves into one Size 1 valve body. Thee valves can be combined with other dual 3-way or single 4-way valves of either Size l or Size 2 valves, without transition kits, to fit different types of applications. Moduflex Valves are available in 24 Vdc solenoid or air pilot operated versions with a universal manual override.
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METAL FACED SENSING TECHNOLOGY |
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 HTM electronics has announced metal faced sensing technology. The inductive proximity sensors are 8 mm in diameter, and have a 3 mm sensing distance. The body is machined from one piece of stainless steel, including the sensing face, making the product suitable for rugged applications.
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CORONA RESISTANT STATOR RTD |
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 With motor manufacturers using variable speed drives for flexibility and high performance, corona related problems have escalated, according to Minco. PWM inverters can create high voltage spikes exceeding 1600 V. The Corona Resistant Stator RTD from Minco is said to combat corona related problems.
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LINEAR SCALE FOR MINIATURIZATION APPLICATIONS |
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 Heidenhain Corp. has announced the LIDA 500 series 20-µm incremental linear scales. Units offer measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.1 µm. The LIDA 583 and LIDA 573 have two smaller scanning fields with double-field scanning. In order to compensate for the known disadvantages of small scanning fields, the signal is corrected online electronically, thus producing better signals, the company says.
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THERMOSTAT SERIES OFFER 30 A CAPACITY |
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 Selco Products Company has introduced a series of bulb and capillary thermostats featuring 30 A capacity. The SHQ, SHR, SJQ and SJW series are electro-mechanical on/off switches activated by temperature ranges from -20° to 320°C that open on temperature rise. All are available with a variety of mounting hardware including front and back brackets for optimum installation flexibility.
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10-BIT MAGNETIC ROTARY ENCODER |
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 austriamicrosystems has announced the AS5140H 10-bit encoder. The rotary encoder IC is fully qualified to AEC-Q100 and designed for applications in an ambient temperature range up to 150°C.
The unit has a resolution of 0.35° and is accessible with either a serial or a PWM interface.
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WET-WET DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR |
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 The Pressure/Force Design Center of Measurement Specialties Inc. has introduced the model DP86, a wet-wet differential pressure sensor capable of reducing measurement error in fluid flow, for both low pressure gas and corrosive liquid measurement. The model is a double-sided stainless steel isolated, piezoresistive silicon pressure sensor packaged in a 316L stainless steel housing. Other metals are also available for OEM applications.
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 Endevco Corp. has introduced the model 7285 piezoresistive accelerometer for vehicle crash, crush zone and impact testing. With a weight of <1 g and a 2000 g full-scale range, the unit is said to use a high-output, micro-machined, monolithic sensing element which features integrated mechanical stops to deliver the most rugged, reliable and trusted measurement data available for crash test applications.
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VARISTORS PROVIDE HIGHER SURGE CURRENT CAPABILITY |
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 EPCOS has developed the LS41 and LS42 series of varistors with higher surge current capability. They are designed for surge voltage protection in industrial and consumer electronics. Both series have retained the dimensions of the existing series LS40 of 37.5 x 46 mm2 (W x H). The surge current capability of the LS41 was increased by 25%. It is now 50 kA at a pulse form of 8/20 µs.
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OPEN-PHASE/PHASE SEQUENCE INDICATOR |
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 Sterling Instruments has introduced the Safety Fused Open-Phase/Phase Sequence Indicator, Model PSI-8031FC. The model comes with three safety color-coded fused test lead/crocodile clip assemblies. The color-coded fused assemblies follow the standard practice to use red, white and blue leads/clips, making it easier to correctly connect the clips to the ac power lines.
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FIBRE OPTIC ACCESS AND PERIMETER SAFEGUARDING |
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 Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic Safety Grids for personnel safety and equipment protection applications. Designed for use with the PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic Controller, the Grids are said to provide a reliable optically based, non-contact solution for perimeter and access guarding and are rated for use in explosive environments.
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DIGITAL FIBRE OPTIC SENSOR |
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 Panasonic Electric Works Corp. of America has introduced the FX-100 Series from SUNX. The design features a 9 mm width and integrated mounting holes for installation in a variety of applications. The four chemical, visible red LED used for the emitter is said to ensure long life operation and high-powered sensing.
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HAND CONTROLS FOR VEHICLES |
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 TCH Series electronic, industrial hand controls are now available from Tuthill Controls Group for a wide range of control applications. The electronic controllers can be integrated into vehicle design, and any application that uses a conventional contact potentiometer hand controller can be replaced with a Tuthill Controls electronic hand controller to increase reliability and performance.
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 RENCO Encoders has introduced the RHDi, heavy duty incremental shaft encoder. The encoder uses precision bearings, metal code disks, proprietary custom LED illumination, and custom Opto-ASIC circuitry. Units come with a 2.6 in. square mounting flange, and can operate in temperature extremes from -30° to 100°C.
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STRAIN SENSORS & SIGNAL CONDITIONER |
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 Series M240 ICP strain sensors and Model 410A01 ICP signal conditioner from PCB Piezotronics, Inc., use piezoelectric sensing elements to indirectly measure dynamic and quasi-static stress forces on machinery structures. M240 ICP Strain Sensors are suitable for applications that require the measurement of repetitive strain curves for monitoring forces experienced during manufacturing, assembly, on-line processes, quality assurance, or end-of-line product testing.
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COMPACT LINEAR ACTUATOR FROM INCREASES THROUGHPUT |
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 The Actuator Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced the LCB series of compact linear actuators. The series incorporates a low friction, dry running sliding bearing carriage said to provide long, reliable travel life - even at 100% duty cycle. Coupled with Parker motors/controls, the series of linear actuators is also said to offer a fully programmable, high-performance solution at a competitive cost, while reducing space requirements.
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 TT electronics, OPTEK Technology has developed a family of optical isolators. The OPI1270, OPI1280 and OPI1290 series consists of a visible red LED with phototransistor or Photologic sensor, with transfer data through a plastic flexible cable.
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HIGH FORCE SOLENOID FOR LARGE PULL-IN FORCE APPLICATIONS |
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 Magnet-Schultz of America has introduced the 44X32 solenoid. The solenoid is being offered in both the R44X32 Standard Pull Style and the RL44x32 Magnetic-Latching Pull Style.
Units can accommodate up to 5 lb in the continuous duty mode, up to 10 lb in the intermittent duty mode and up to 30 lb in the pulse duty mode - all at a maximum stroke of one in.
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HANDWHEELS WITH CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES |
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 Jergens, Inc. has announced handwheels to suit a wide variety of applications —from replacement parts to original equipment. Jergens offers several models that vary in material type, specifications and features.
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POWERED ROLLER OPERATES WITH DRIVE COMPONENTS AWAY FROM CONVEYOR |
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 Interroll Corp. has developed a powered roller designed for use in conveyor systems that transport containers and boxes with individual weights of up to 300lb. Designated the 3800 Series, the roller operates with the drive components located away from the conveyor area, reducing the risk of contamination that may have adverse effects on the drive performance. |
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0.9 DEGREE SIZE 23 LINEAR ACTUATORS |
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 Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. has announced that its size 23 hybrid linear actuators are now available with a 0.9° step angle. This step angle is designed for higher resolution and allows for a full step linear movement of 0.0000625 in. (1.6 microns). Like the 1.8° version, the actuator is available in all four designs; captive, non-captive, external linear, and linear rotary. |
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Devcon liquid Flexane compounds are suitable for a variety of applications including strain relief, potting and encapsulating, forming non scratching holding fixtures, and edging and sealing felt belts and dryer fabric in the paper industry. Also used for patching cable jackets after splicing, these castable, nonshrinking, waterproof urethanes hold up indoors or outdoors under conditions of abrasion, vibration, and temperature cycling. They withstand service temperatures ranging to 350°F. 
