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ENGINEERINGTALK
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new
Products Selection
[1] Vibration monitor predicts bearing
failures
[2] Brass inserts strengthen plastic mould
cavities
[3] Drive for logical applications
[4] Motors get down and dirty
[5]
Boxes provide foolproof waterproof Ethernet
[6] Easy-fit
level sensor has marine certification
[7] Valves offer
much-needed relief
[8] Design, simulation and
documentation upgraded
[9] Belting good conveyor
[10] Fasteners join free 3D CAD model library
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
* Other featured new
product news
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Chris Rand, Editor, writes:
There are few
subjects which most of us need to keep up-to-date with more than
safety, whether it’s product safety issues, or machine and plant
safety. We regularly cover this topic in Engineeringtalk, of course,
but obviously space has to be shared with many other areas, and I know
many of you look through this newsletter every week very closely, in
case there’s some major legislative news mentioned which you don’t
want to miss.
For that reason, this week we’re launching a
new publication, the eleventh in our lineup, dedicated to product,
machine and plant safety. Industrialsafetytalk will take the same
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to edit the website and the newsletter. For many years, Jonathan wrote
the “Safety First” section in the UK’s largest design engineering
magazine, Industrial Technology, and he currently contributes to
magazines such as Industrial Networking and Open Control, and European
Design Engineer. Jonathan aims to get a substantial amount of original
news and information into Industrialsafetytalk, so you’ll read about
many issues that we perhaps might not have got into Engineeringtalk or
our sister publication Manufacturingtalk.
To see the extent
of Industrialsafetytalk’s coverage, the website (although in its early
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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[1] VIBRATION MONITOR PREDICTS BEARING FAILURES
(IFM Electronic, 17 May 2004)
It can be costly to monitor
the condition of rolling bearings continuously, but new from IFM
Electronic is the Efector Octavis, which recognises, displays and
signals bearing condition, affordably. The company says it means
monitoring is no longer restricted to the most critical bearings, and
users will not need extensive training in vibration frequency
analysis. Octavis is permanently mounted on plant equipment and has
the processing capability to analyse a vibration signature and to
predict failures in advance by sending an alarm output signal to a PLC
or relay. This can optimise machine availability and plant up time.
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[2] BRASS INSERTS STRENGTHEN PLASTIC MOULD CAVITIES
(Spirol Industries, 17 May 2004)
A new range of brass
press-in inserts is designed for easy installation in plastics with
either an arbour press or a fully automatic machine. The Spirol Series
50 is suitable for use with ABS and polycarbonate plastics in
applications such as securing circuit boards and displays on to
plastic housings and many other generic uses. Good overall joint
performance is achieved.
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[3] DRIVE FOR LOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(Rockwell Automation, 16 May 2004)
Demand is increasing
for intelligent variable speed drives that can perform basic logic
functions. Suitable for applications up to 7.5kW, the latest
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive from Rockwell Automation features
sensorless vector control to meet low speed torque demands - and
offers machine designers and OEMs a cost effective and flexible
alternative to installing both a drive and logic controller. Ideal for
low power applications such as incline conveyors, extruders and
constant torque pumps, the Allen-Bradley drive is equipped with
configurable I/O and includes step logic, basic logic, timer and
counter functions.
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[4] MOTORS GET DOWN AND DIRTY
(Baldor, 16 May 2004)
Baldor has released a new grade of
electric motors for "dirty duty" applications, which feature a range
of special protection measures that will withstand the most severe and
corrosive applications in the processing industry, and intense
high-pressure washdown. The new DirtyDutyWD motor range features a new
exterior surface coating that is bonded to its steel frame, and to the
cast-iron endplates, conduit box, lid and base. The coating is
impervious to high pressures, extreme temperatures and caustic
chemicals that can deteriorate painted motor components. The
1750rev/min motors are available in ratings from 0.373 to 7.5kW, in
both US and European voltages and frequencies, in C-face versions,
with or without base mountings.
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[5] BOXES PROVIDE FOOLPROOF WATERPROOF ETHERNET
(Hayes Control Systems, 18 May 2004)
Overcoming the need
to put Ethernet connections into enclosures, the latest Beckhoff
fieldbus boxes are rated to IP67 and can be mounted in the open.
Available exclusively in the UK from Hayes Control Systems, the new
boxes start with the Compact model, providing an Ethernet port, plus
up to eight I/O channels, ideal for use in locations where only a
small number of inputs and outputs are to be connected. Coupler models
provide the same facilities as the compact boxes, but can also be
connected to up 120 extension boxes. Finally, PLC boxes have in-built
PLC facilities, allowing them to offer local control.
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[6] EASY-FIT LEVEL SENSOR HAS MARINE CERTIFICATION
(Solartron Mobrey, 18 May 2004)
An intrinsically safe and
marine-certified version of the Squing level sensor has been developed
to enable bulk carrier operators to meet the new SOLAS regulation,
XII/12, recently passed by the International Maritime Organisation.
The Marine Squing sensor can be simply mounted, without causing
obstruction, into a T-piece offset on the sounding tube found in all
bulk cargo holds. An integral magnetically operated test point on each
sensor facilitates the mandatory testing between loads.
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[7] VALVES OFFER MUCH-NEEDED RELIEF
(Brownell, 16 May 2004)
A novel range of automatic relief
valves can prevent vacuum or pressure build-up in sealed containers.
Such variation in pressure should not be underestimated; for example a
surface area of 0.5m2, with applied pressure of 0.07kg/cm2, will
result in a loading of 350kg - the equivalent of seven bags of cement.
Brownell’s relief valves come in a wide range of ratings from
millimetres water gauges to 0.07kg/cm2. Installation is quick and
simple by using a locking ring or pipe mounting interface adapter
supplied.
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[8] DESIGN, SIMULATION AND DOCUMENTATION UPGRADED
(Famic Technologies, 18 May 2004)
The latest version of
Automation Studio is a unique circuit design, simulation and project
documentation software package for design, training and
troubleshooting in activities including hydraulics, pneumatics,
electrical controls, PLCs and automation for automated systems and
fluid power applications. The new version includes an extensive
electrotechnical library compliant with IEC and NEMA standards, and
which offers dynamic and realistic simulation.
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[9] BELTING GOOD CONVEYOR
(MK Profile Systems, 16 May 2004)
MK Profile Systems has
launched a timing belt version of its modular conveyor system, details
of which can be found in its new free "Conveying technology" handbook.
Designated as conveyor type ZRF-P 2040.02, the timing belt unit is
designed for product indexing applications where positional accuracy
needs to be ensured. It is also ideal for high load applications, as
the engagement of the timing teeth virtually eliminates slippage.
Request a copy of the free handbook from the supplier:
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[10] FASTENERS JOIN FREE 3D CAD MODEL LIBRARY
(VirtualCAD, 18 May 2004)
VirtualCAD has added
high-detail 3D CAD models for engineered fasteners to its growing free
CAD library and manufacturer part number interchange. Socket head cap
screws, shoulder screws, flat and button head screws, set screws,
pressure plugs, dowel pins etc have all been added in inch and metric
sizes. VirtualCAD has recognised that many users need the highest
detail models that they can find, while others are concerned with the
increased file size that detailed models bring. To address this, a
novel interface allows the user to select the level of detail required
in each model. Knurls can be turned off and/or the threads can be
reset from "circular" to model the "major diameter" only.
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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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SURVEY REVEALS LACK OF DESIGN INTEGRATION
(Flomerics, 13 May 2004)
Flomerics has recently completed a
survey of physical/mechanical design engineers in the electronics
industry that identified some of their major concerns.
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NEW NAME UNITES PITTMAN
AND MAE BRANDS
(PennEngineering Motion Technologies -
Europe, 16 May 2004)
A new European group known as
PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe has been formed to unify
Pittman and MAE brand motor products and resources across the European
market.
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VIRTUAL EXHIBITION STAND IS OPEN ALL HOURS
(Pilz Automation Technology, 18 May 2004)
The Pilz online
"virtual exhibition stand" provides an opportunity for safety and
health professionals to see the company's latest safety-related
services, publications and products at any time.
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SATISFYING RESULTS FROM FROST AND SULLIVAN
(Socomec Sicon UPS, 13 May 2004)
The recently published Frost
and Sullivan report on the views of sensitive equipment users towards
power quality matters in Europe places Socomec Group at the top of the
customer satisfaction ratings.
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INDIA OFFERS EVEN BETTER PROSPECTS THAN CHINA
(IMS Research, 17 May 2004)
The Chinese drives market has
quickly grown to become a $463 million market in 2003, according to a
drives study by IMS Research.
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FRESH FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ASPIRING UK ENGINEERS
(NESTA, 19 May 2004)
High achieving engineers looking to
realise a new professional goal now have the ideal opportunity to do
so thanks to a new fund worth more than half a million pounds from
NESTA.
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GUYSON CLEANS UP WITH KERRY ACQUISITION
(Guyson International, 19 May 2004)
Guyson International has
acquired Kerry Ultrasonics, the globally renowned manufacturer of
ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
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THREE BECOME ONE
(Sartorius, 19 May 2004)
Sartorius is to integrate its Boekels
and GWT brands under the Sartorius brand name.
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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DIRT WHACKER CLEANS UP IN NORWAY
(Ace Arc, 19 May 2004)
Ace Arc is helping Norwegian quarry
owner Franzefoss extend the life of its conveyor belts with the
installation of two Dirt Whacker cleaning systems.
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CRANE MANUFACTURER SHARES COMPLEX 3D DATA
(Lattice3D, 16 May 2004)
Kito Corp has implemented Lattice3D as
its corporate standard for publishing and sharing CAD data among all
facilities.
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ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE SERVES A THOUSAND ENGINEERS
(Adept Scientific, 17 May 2004)
The Nordic region's leading
engineering company, The Ramboll Group deploys Mathcad Enterprise to
manage calculations for 1000 engineers.
Free details from the
supplier on Mathcad Enterprise:
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VIBROACOUSTIC SIMULATION SOUNDS GOOD TO FIAT
(ESI Group, 17 May 2004)
Fiat's research centre in Southern
Italy is using AutoSEA2 to improve automotive acoustic design.
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FASTENERS PROVIDE INSTANT SERVICE ACCESS
(Dzus Fasteners, 18 May 2004)
Quick release fasteners capable
of operating in hostile environments are providing cost effective
panel retention and instant service access on a series of radically
different compressors.
Free details from the supplier on Rapier
quarter turn fasteners:
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NEGLECT MACHINERY SAFETY AT YOUR PERIL
(EJA (Guardmaster), 13 May 2004)
Investing in safety is not
only right, its also good for business, says Derek Jones of machinery
safety specialist EJA.
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TQC SOLVES LEAKY TEST PROBLEM
(Festo, 13 May 2004)
Faced with a challenge from one of its
customers to design a fully automated, very high throughput leak
testing system, TQC enlisted Festo to contribute handling and control
expertise to the project.
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Pneumatic handling and control:
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SYNTHETIC OIL CUTS COST OF COMPRESSOR OPERATION
(Kluber Lubrication GB, 16 May 2004)
With international
standards such as ISO8573 placing increasing demands on the purity of
compressed air, compressor operators need to improve the quality of
the compressed air they generate.
Free details from the supplier
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ANALYSERS CHECK SLUDGE DRYING SAFETY
(Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Analytical, 17 May 2004)
Rosemount Analytical in-situ oxygen analysers have been installed to
monitor oxygen levels within the ovens at the Daldowie sludge drying
plant near Glasgow.
Free details from the supplier on World
Class 3000 oxygen analysers:
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Other featured new product news
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RUBBER-TOPPED FASTENERS KEEP CONVEYORS QUIET
(Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company), 13 May 2004)
Two
additional sizes of Flexco Bolt Solid Plate conveyor-belt fasteners
now offer a patent-pending, rubber-topped version that adds longer
life, faster installation and reduced noise.
Free details from
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CAD VIEWER RUNS ON INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER LINE
(GiveMePower Corp, 16 May 2004)
GiveMePower Corp has helped
develop a novel CAD viewing and markup solution for Rockwell
Automation's latest Allen-Bradley VersaView CE industrial computer
line.
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CAD FOR NONSTANDARD COMPRESSION SPRINGS
(Institute of Spring Technology, 17 May 2004)
The latest CAD
package from Institute of Spring Technology enables the user to design
compression springs by user specified geometry input.
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SOFTWARE GAINS DESIGN AND
MANUFACTURING OPTIONS
(Delcam, 13 May 2004)
The latest
version of the ArtCAM Pro package for the engraving and woodworking
industries features a range of enhancements for both the design and
manufacture of artistic shapes.
Free details from the supplier
on ArtCAM Pro 7:
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EMC SIMULATION SPEEDS MILITARY COMPUTER TO MARKET
(Flomerics, 18 May 2004)
Barco in Toulouse, France, recently
brought a new ruggedised military computer to market 20% faster than
in the past by using electromagnetic interference (EMI) simulation
software.
Free details from the supplier on Flo/EMC:
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LINEAR ACTUATORS NEED NO BRAKES
(Power Jacks, 16 May 2004)
New TA-Series electric linear
actuators expand the comprehensive Power Jacks linear actuator
portfolio for sub-10kN rated units.
Free details from the
supplier on TA-Series electric linear actuators:
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BIG TORQUE FROM COMPACT DC MOTOR
(Groschopp, 18 May 2004)
PM108 true 250W compact DC motors are
designed to deliver 90V DC at 2500rev/min and 14.7Nm start/stall.
Free details from the supplier on PM108:
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MINI SERVO DRIVE COMPLETES RANGE
(B
and R Industrial Automation Corp, 18 May 2004)
The new Acopos
mini servo drive completes the B and R series in the lower power range
from 450 to 700W.
Free details from the supplier on Acopos
mini:
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HANDY PACKAGING FOR
THREAD-LOCK AND SEALANT STICKS
(Wyko Industrial Services, 19 May
2004)
The new Loctite range of thread-lock and sealant sticks
allow engineers to protect bolts from seizing or loosening due to
vibration and can seal low pressure pipes on the spot.
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PACKAGE PUTS SCADA IN THE
POCKET
(Citect, 17 May 2004)
Citect is
offering new and existing users of its CitectScada system the benefits
of mobile plant monitoring and control - "in the palm of the hand" -
anywhere, anytime.
Free details from the supplier on CitectScada
Pocket package:
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CONTROLLER GOES MOBILE
(B
and R Industrial Automation Corp, 18 May 2004)
The B and R
product range has been expanded to include a mobile device that
combines operating, monitoring and control - the Mobile Panel.
Free details from the supplier on Mobile Panel:
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I/O MODULES HAVE CANOPEN AND DEVICENET COVERED
(Phoenix Contact, 17 May 2004)
New Inline Block IO modules from
Phoenix Contact are now available for the CANopen and DeviceNet
fieldbus systems.
Free details from the supplier on Inline Block
IO modules:
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INDUSTRIAL MODEM GOES TO
EXTREMES
(Westermo Data Communications, 19 May
2004)
A new top-of-the-range industrial modem is designed for use
in high noise and extreme temperature environments.
Free details
from the supplier on TD-34:
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FLIP OPEN DUST COVER PROTECTS INTERLOCKS
(Kirk Key Interlock Company, 18 May 2004)
Kirk Key Interlock
Company has developed a novel style of dust cover designed to protect
the lock cylinder and key.
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MODULAR ACQUISITION ON THE RECORD
(Heim Data Systems, 16 May 2004)
The DiSC6 modular data
acquisition and storage system is the newest product in the Heim Data
Systems A Series.
Free details from the supplier on DiSC6:
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PLUG AND PLAY WITH TEDS
(National Instruments, 13 May 2004)
New sensors plug and play
software and hardware products are based on the recently passed
IEEE1451.4 standard for smart transducer electronic datasheet (TEDS)
sensors.
Free details from the supplier on Sensors plug and play
software and hardware:
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GAUGE CLAIMS A REVOLUTION IN CALIBRATION
(Haven Automation, 16 May 2004)
The XP2i digital test gauge
manufactured by Crystal Engineering in the USA is now available
exclusively in the UK from Swansea-based Haven Automation.
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MOTORS PUT SCOPES IN FOCUS
(Prior Scientific, 16 May 2004)
A new focus motor is
designed for use with the new range of Leica DM4000 and DM5000 upright
microscopes.
Free details from the supplier on Focus motors for
DM4000 and DM5000:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/pio/121/1
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PLUG OPTION SPEEDS TERMINAL BLOCK SETUP
(Phoenix Contact, 16 May 2004)
With novel double-sided plug
outlets, ST-Combi pluggable spring-cage terminal blocks from Phoenix
Contact are transformed into a completely modular, pluggable
connector.
Free details from the supplier on ST-Combi:
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COMMAND ENCLOSURES SEALED TO IP54
(OKW Enclosures, 19 May 2004)
The Stakom range of IP54 command
enclosures have been designed for housing control systems for
individual machines or process controllers.
Free details from
the supplier on Stakom:
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FIRE-RETARDANT COATINGS MAKE THE LIST
(Avtec Industries, 16 May 2004)
Thermashield and Eco-Flex C/G
high-performance fire-retardant coatings have been accepted and listed
with the ICC Evaluation Service.
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on Thermashield and Eco-Flex C/G:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/aus/100/1
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COATING RESISTS CORROSION FOR 50 YEARS
(Poeton Industries, 18 May 2004)
A special anticorrosive
surface treatment developed for storage drums containing low risk
contaminated waste, is now available for industrial and defence
applications.
Free details from the supplier on Apticote:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/poe/142/1
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CLEAN LINE PILLOW BLOCKS ARE SELF ALIGNING
(Unimatic Engineers, 19 May 2004)
A new range of pillow-block
bearings has been designed to be particularly attractive to engineers
in clean and hygienic industries.
Free details from the supplier
on Spyraflo pillow-block bearings:
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DRY LUBRICANT HANDLES EXTREME CONDITIONS
(Kluber Lubrication GB, 16 May 2004)
Kluber has developed a
special bearing compound for radial bearings which is very
load-resistant and allows lifetime lubrication even with low speeds
and very high temperatures.
Free details from the supplier on
Dry lubricants:
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LINEAR BALL GUIDES SATISFY A BROAD RANGE
(Hepco Slide Systems, 13 May 2004)
LBG linear ball guides are
ideal candidates for applications where high accuracy, repeatability,
extra capacity and a high order of reliability are the prime design
criteria.
Free details from the supplier on LBG linear ball
guides:
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UPGRADE FOR SCANNING STAGE
(Prior Scientific, 13 May 2004)
Prior Scientific has
upgraded a number of features on its H101A ProScan scanning stage for
upright microscopes in line with its philosophy of continuous product
development and improvement.
Free details from the supplier on
H101A ProScan scanning stage:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/pio/120/1
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HIGH SPEED AND LONG STROKE FOR TELESCOPE MODULE
(Rodriguez, 13 May 2004)
The new Werner Linear 90/15 Telescope
is designed to be freely combined with other modules in the Werner
range to enable dedicated multiple-axis handling systems to be created
simply and quickly.
Free details from the supplier on Werner
Linear 90/15 Telescope:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/rod/162/1
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COLLETS ACCOMMODATE A WHOLE RANGE OF FITTINGS
(Orbimatic, 16 May 2004)
Orbimatic has added to its range of
standard equipment with a set of gas cup collets which can be used to
accommodate a whole range of fittings.
Free details from the
supplier on Gas cup collets:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/orb/168/1
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TORQUE SENSORS HELP PROFILE ENGINE EMISSIONS
(Sensor Developments, 16 May 2004)
Wireless wheel torque
sensors can now be used to correlate vehicle particulate emissions to
a given engine output.
Free details from the supplier on
Wireless wheel torque sensors:
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VACUUM PUMPS GAIN UNIVERSAL APPEAL
(BOC Edwards, 18 May 2004)
BOC Edwards is extending its EM
range of rotary vane vacuum pumps with a universal motor, suitable for
use with US, European and Japanese supply voltages.
Free details
from the supplier on E1M18, E2M18 and E2M28:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/boc/131/1
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HOSE CLAMPS AND SWING COUPLINGS
(Oetiker UK, 18 May 2004)
Oetiker hose clamps are available to
suit a clamping range of from 2.7mm outside diameter to 120.0mm
outside diameter and are suitable for soft or hard hose materials.
Free details from the supplier on Hose clamps and swing
couplings:
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