The NHD series of motor controls are suitable for all industrial machine applications. The products include control relays, contactors, overloads, interlocks and a complete range of accessories. Enclosed starters are also available with or without start/stop pushbuttons. AC or DC voltage coils are offered to conform to specific application requirements.

Trillium Controls Inc.

Master Appliance has introduced a new safety option for its heavy-duty, industrial HG and Varitemp Series heat guns. The Momentary Contact Switch ("MC") option automatically turns off the heat gun when the user removes their hand from the off-on switch. This added safety feature prevents potential hazards caused by misuse in accidentally setting down the heat gun and leaving it on, including damage to items close to the gun or even fire. Master Heat Gun® models provide adjustable temperatures up to 538°C.

Master Appliance Corp.

The IP67 Industrial TX5e™ connectors provide an ideal solution to support Industrial Ethernet devices on the plant floor. They protect against contamination and physical deterioration ensuring that network performance, reliability and efficiency are maintained. Features, such as the "designed-in" redundant seals on the jacks and plugs offer a water-tight defense that provides integrity for the Ethernet data transfer from the switch and PLCs out to the devices or up to the horizontal backbone.

Panduit

Carr Lane Roemheld has introduced new concentric vises for use in machining centers, on machine tools, in special jogs and fixtures and on final processing machines. These self-centering vises position and clamp workpieces precisely on a defined symmetrical axis, allowing for any contours, and have a high clamping repeatability of ±0.01mm. The vises, which come in three sizes, can be used in any mounting position and provide a constant length and a large clamping range, using application-specific jaws.

Carr Lane Roemheld Mfg. Co.

Kentain flexible PVC liners are highly resistant to a wide variety of chemicals. Because the liner does not adhere to the surface of the tank, it is not affected by expansion or contraction. The liners are customized and pre-fabricated in one piece prior to being shipped to the job site. With very little tank preparation required, the installation is fairly simple and in most cases can be installed by the user.

Kentain Products Limited

The UKE series linear step motors provide IP40 protection and are rated for thermal class "A" according to IEC 85. These linear motors can operate in ambient temperatures from ­15 to +60°C and can be mounted in any position. They provide 0.031 mm linear travel per step, maximum linear travel to 30 mm, and a maximum static force to 500N. Additionally, the motor can be stopped when voltage is applied without the danger of overheating. Applications include pneumatic valve control, pump regulation and valve actuation.

Saia-Burgess USA Inc.

The ErgoKNEEL is 1" thick and promotes gentle "muscular" activity that keeps body fluids moving and muscles "conditioned" rather than stressed. It is non-conductive and self-extinguishing, floor hugging and resists slipping on most surfaces. Its "closed cell" foam rubber will not absorb liquids. The Handy Mat has a built-in handle, is easy to carry and hangs up for easy storage.

Mul-T-Mat & Supply Co.

This Best Nitri-Flex® Ultimate's cut resistant seamless knit shell made of Aramid fibers is wrapped in stretchable Lycra® and is palm-dipped in nitril, offering a stretchable breathable comfort. The textured coating provides superior grip, handling and tactile dexterity. It is ideal for handling sharp edged metal products and in manufacturing industries that specialize in riveted and bent and metal products. Graded at a cut level 2, the glove is available in sizes 7, 8, 9 and  10.

Best Glove

Engineers now can use National Instruments three new general-purpose PXI switch modules to maximize relay density in a single PXI chassis for reduced system costs and smaller test system footprints. The modules are part of a growing line of new switches that give engineers more than 70 switch configurations to choose from for their automated test systems. The new switches are ideal for a variety of applications and industries including in-circuit testing in electronics and semiconductor applications; low-frequency signal switching in telecommunications applications and low-current, high-channel ECU testing in automotive applications.

National Instruments

Two new liquid-cooled high horsepower density (horsepower to size/weight ratio) diesel engines and the WG/DF 972 dual fuel engine have been added to the Super Mini Series line. Both environmentally friendly, diesel designs are based upon Kubota's patented E-TVCS (Environmental Triple Vortex Combustion System) complemented with a built-in, closed breather. Integration of these two technologies ensures that both models comply with EPA, EC & MOC second level of clean-air regulations.

Kubota Canada Ltd.

ACR's TRH-1000 is an effective solution for monitoring temperature and relative humidity. It is a self-contained electronic recording device that records changes in temperature and relative humidity. When the logger is connected to a Windows-based computer, readings can be viewed as raw data or graphs. Its light weight makes the unit suitable for use in confined settings or for inconspicuous use, and it can be mounted on walls or other surfaces.

Alpha Controls and Instrumentation

316 stainless steel Cabinet Coolers keep electrical enclosures cool with 20°F air while resisting heat and corrosion that could adversely affect the internal components. The wear, corrosion and oxidation resistance of 316 stainless steel assures long life and maintenance free operation. The coolers circulate 20°F air throughout the enclosure to prevent high temperature malfunction. They mount to a NEMA 4X (stainless steel) enclosure through a standard electrical knockout. Included is an automatic drain filter separator to ensure no moisture passes to the inside of the electrical enclosure.

EXAIR Corporation

Kollmorgen AKM servomotors offer an advanced electromagnetic design with a global feature set to satisfy a broad range of motor application requirements. They are uL, cUL, and TUV listed and carry the CE mark. The AKM motors are available in more than 12,000 standard offerings, providing design engineers with motor design flexibility for their motion control applications. The unique global platform and flexible features allow users to specify the exact servomotor solution they need.

Electromate Industrial Sales Ltd.

A Teflon® coated halogen PAR lamp and a Teflon® coated ultraviolet germicidal fluorescent lamp feature Shat-R-Shield's unique, skin-tight safety coating, which protects products and employees from glass shards, gases and other lamp elements if a lamp is broken or dropped. The PAR lamp is ideal for industrial applications. The Shat-R-Shield coating resists chemical contamination and degradation, as well as breakage from thermal shock caused by rain or snow, hot and cold liquids, and hot weld spatters. The ultraviolet fluorescent lamps feature a special UV transmitting glass that is protected by the Teflon® coating. Germicidal lamps are helpful for any company that needs to eliminate germs and bacteria to guard against product contamina  tion.

Shat-R-Shield

SV busbar systems are designed for power distribution needs ranging from 250A to 3000A. The systems are available with either flat copper busbar or Rittal profile busbar. The profile busbar is already cut to length to suit the  enclosure. The SV busbar system is designed so that system designers and manufacturers can quickly and simply build their own power distribution systems in-house cost effectively.

Rittal Systems Ltd.

The new E5AR/E5ER series of fast and precise process controllers features 50 ms sample time for improved control of difficult loads. Available in single, dual or quad loop capability, these controllers perform cascade or ratio control. Mathematical functions on all controllers offer square-root calculation for pressure control and broken line approximation for non-linear inputs. Multiple auxiliary inputs and outputs enable easy control of functionality and the ThermoTools software makes setup, tuning and logging easy. The E5 series is suitable for use with powerful, fast-reacting heaters such as ceramic heaters or quartz infra-red lamps such as those used in automotive upholstering and in food sterilization. The available multi-loop models would be ideal for the control of relative humidity in environmental chambers.

Omron Canada Inc.

The 7100 series pneumatic-tired casters feature heavy-duty construction with a more compact top plate measuring 4" x 5" and specified with a zinc plating finish to prevent rust and wear. To assure smooth swiveling under heavy loads, the series features two precisely machined swivel bearing surfaces -- a 2 1/2" diameter main load raceway and a precision tapered secondary load bearing to counteract radial thrust. Pneumatic-tired casters cushion loads and roll well on paved or concrete surfaces and are suited to aerospace and sensitive cargo applications.

Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.

The Align™ Adjustable Height Workbench can be easily adjusted to accommodate the worker with the appropriate worksurface height. The adjustability and interchangeability of this product make it an all-purpose foundation for a range of highly productive ergonomic work cells. The workbench can be used for such tasks as repair, test and assembly of mechanical and electronic products and components, packaging, calibration and R&D development. Designed with the operator in mind, the workbench aligns with the worker's optimal reach zone to reduce fatigue, stress and potential injury. Its advanced ergonomic design also works to optimize production throughput.

Lista International

The Shinkawa VM-16 general protection monitor is offered in configurations of 4, 8 or 12 channels for monitoring vibration, thrust and temperature. It accepts inputs from most new or existing sensors including accelerometers, velocity sensors and eddy-current proximity probes. Depending on the input, each channel can be configured to display vibration expressed as acceleration, velocity, or displacement, or be configured for monitoring thrust. A bright colour LCD touch screen provides access to programming functions such as alarm-set points, relay configuration, and startup multiply, in addition to a unique colour-coded relay mapping function.

Hyatt Industries Limited

Made with patented Hydroweave® and Coolmax® fabrics, the Performance Work Hat uses different layers to repel heat and wick away sweat. Hydroweave uses the power of the sun to cause evaporation and keep your head cooler. To use, simply run cold water over the hat and allow it to soak through for five minutes. This allows the Hydroweave fabric to absorb and hold the moisture. Wring it out and wipe down the inner lining and outer shell. As the sun strikes the surface of the hat, the water evaporates, creating an air-conditioning effect that keeps you cool. When the hat is dry, simply recharge it with cold water. The  Coolmax technology moves perspiration to the outer layers of the hat for quick evaporation.

Gorgonz Performance Work Gear

The Tandem Tilting-Bin Rotator helps keep manufacturing, assembly and production workers supplied with easy-to-access components. The pneumatically-powered rotating device features two tilt-bin platforms, each with a load capacity of 3,000 lbs. (6,000 lbs. total). The operator works on one side of the platform tilted up to 30 degrees to assist in the removal of components from the tilt-bin. Once the bin is emptied, the tilter is lowered and then the complete platform with both tilters is rotated 180 degrees, bringing the fully-loaded bin into position. The emptied bin can then be re-supplied by forklift.

Pentalift Equipment Corp.

The FilterMax® DX and DF collectors are designed for industrial handling of dry dust and fume. They are equipped with the Nederman patented automatic cleaning system. The pulse-jet system blasts short, powerful jets of air into the specially engineered filter cartridges. The dirt is released from the filter surface and falls into the waste container. The pulse-jet system cleans the filter cartridge in sequence while the collector is in operation.

Nederman

Canadian Industrial Equipment News July/August 2004

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