Product Profiles

rp 2004/1101

MAGNETIC MOUNT PROBE AND HOLSTER
added to ultrasonic grease caddy

A magnetic mount probe and holster have been added to the Ultraprobe 201 Grease Caddy providing additional flexibility to the lubrication monitoring process. Inspectors now have the option of mounting Grease Caddy directly on a grease gun or putting it in a holster and wearing it on their belt while noting changes in ultrasound levels as they lubricate bearings. A magnetic mount with a strong pull enables users to place the probe on practically any type of bearing housing. The probe's sensing element detects ultrasound and filters out low frequency signals allowing users to hear bearing sounds while applying lubricant.

UE Systems, Inc.

 

rp 2004/1103

HEAT GUN
for a variety of applications

This flameless Master Heat Gun has been designed for a number of applications including drying, activating adhesives, bending plastics, defrosting coils, stripping paint, and shrinking tubing and packaging. The heat guns are available in four models, and have temperature ratings up to 538°C with powerful airflow output of 23 cfm. They are UL approved and CSA certified. The guns feature a double protected element housing, long lasting, reinforced, mica-insulated ceramic heating element, heavy-duty die cast aluminum housing, adjustable air intake to control air volume and temperature range and a high speed universal motor with extremely accessible brush holders.

Master Appliance Corporation

 

rp 2004/1102

UNIVERSAL TENSION METER
measures frequency of all belt types

The SM4 Universal Tension Meter is designed to measure the frequency (Hz) of all belt types, regardless of the composition of the belts. It provides a belt-frequency reading in the range of 6 Hz to 350 Hz and also ensures consistent belt tensioning for production runs. Correct belt tensioning is mandatory in order to achieve maximum belt performance by eliminating belt under-tensioning or over-tensioning. The meter ensures correct belt tensioning which results in improved reliability and positioning accuracy and reduced belt wear, vibration and noise.

BRECOflex Co., L.L.C.

 

rp 2004/1104

WINDOW BLOWOFF
keeps windows of machines clear

The Air Disk Window Blowoff keeps the window of machines clear of coolant, chips and other debris so the process and part are visible at all times. The compact disk delivers a 360° airstream that blows out from the disk across the entire window surface. The unobstructed view permits the operator to make decisions resulting in faster machine set up and increased productivity. Tool damage and unnecessary downtime can be reduced. The unit uses EXAIR patented airflow technology to eject a small amount of compressed air through a thin slotted ring nozzle. This quiet, high velocity airstream is directed across the surface of the window to quickly divert away any liquids or debris that impact it.

EXAIR Corporation

 

rp 2004/1105

HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT
gives equipment control versatility

The pressure compensated Hydraulic Power Unit gives greater control versatility to equipment that requires high torque such as pumps, conveyors, mixers, winches and machine tools. It automatically delivers exactly the amount of oil needed to efficiently operate the circuit. Pressure is infinitely adjustable from 1500 to 3000 psi. A simple turn of the handwheel adjusts volume from 13 gpm down to 0, and the pressure compensation feature automatically increases and decreases GPM to prevent overload, assuring peak performance without exceeding available horsepower.

Roberts Electric Co.

 

rp 2004/1107

ELECTRICAL CONTACT CLEANER
removes grease and dirt

The KE-93 removes grease, oil dirt from electronic parts leaving no residue. Its rapid jet stream helps the cleaning process with pinpoint penetration. KE-93 is non-flammable and non-conductive. It can be used on all types of electrical switches, contacts & relays to remove film and unwanted material. It is also a flux remover and also removes light grease, oils, dirt and organic soils. KE-93 can also be used to clean tools, machine and brake parts as well as electric motors.

Krown Corporate

 

rp 2004/1109

16mm SWITCHES
for industrial environments

Moujen Electrical series of 16mm switches are rugged and small in size for use in industrial environments. The family is CSA/UL approved and CE marked, 3-amp gold plated contacts with ratings up to 250 volt AC or 125 volt DC. Keyed bayonet contact block allows quick installation. The series is versatile and user friendly with bezel styles, and round, square and rectangular shapes. Available in pushbuttons, indicators, selectors and key switches. Solder, 0.187 tab or PC board terminals, incandescent, LED and neon bulbs IP65 protection.

Trillium Controls

 

rp 2004/1108

FLOOR PATCHING COMPOUNDS
are easily applied

Floor Savers™ floor patching and repair products are epoxy/concrete compounds that can easily be applied by plant maintenance personnel. With excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, they cure at room temperature and achieve compressive strengths of 8000-9000 psi. Easily trowable to a smooth, nonporous finish, these durable compounds provide excellent resistance to water, oils, solvents, and alkalis and are acceptable for use in meat and poultry plants. Their non-sagging formulations will not run or drip when used on vertical or overhead applications.

Devcon

 
SOLENOID VALVES
available in two models

The Valve Actuation series of solenoid valves is ideally suited for applications in which solenoid valves must predictably and reliably actuate the movement of larger process valves to control the flow of liquids or gases. The series includes the 7300 and 2300 lines, which are available in both pipe- and Namur-mounted models. They are constructed of hard-coat anodized aluminum, brass (7300 series only) and stainless steel and offer both three-way normally closed models and four-way directional control models. The solenoid valves are compatible with lubricated or dry air, inert gases, and other gases compatible with the materials of construction.

Parker Fluid Control Division

 

COMPRESSED AIR TECHNOLOGY
available in Canada

The Nex Flow Technologies line, available in Canada, includes the Nex Flow Air Blade for air knife, Air Amplifiers (adjustable and non-adjustable), Ring Vac air conveyors (venturies) ideal for conveying applications, Ring Blade air wipe systems for extruded materials, cable, rope and vortex tube technology for spot cooling. Applications include tool cooling, control panel air conditioning and spot cooling in general.

Tech Sales Co.

 

rp 2004/1110

UPRIGHT VACUUM
for professional applications

The CV 30 Upright Vacuum is a single motor brush vacuum cleaner developed for commercial and professional applications. Its 1150 watt motor provides 101 cubic feet per minute suction performance and 81 inches of water lift. Patented features include a filter removal system for dust-free bag changes and a unique clutch mechanism to protect from expensive brush head repairs. A height adjustable handle reduces operator fatigue. There is also an easily detachable hose and extension wand for cleaning hard to reach areas. A HEPA motor exhaust filter is available for those requiring extremely high dust filtration capabilities.

Karcher Canada Inc.

 

rp 2004/1112

VIBRATION MONITOR
monitors vibration, thrust and temperature

The 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 colour-coded relay mapping function.

Hyatt Industries Limited

 

TOGGLE LOCK PLUS CLAMP
provides increased holding power

The Toggle Lock Plus manual clamp provides safety, ergonomics and increased holding power in a smaller envelope. It helps to maintain the over-center toggle position in applications where there is apt to be movement or vibrations such as in transfer lines. It can also be used when moving a fixture from point A to point B or where an entire component is being relocated. Its features include spindle contacts workpiece in vertical position for less workpiece marring or movement and clamping arm which completely clears workpiece for easy load/unload.

De-Sta-Co Industries

 

rp 2004/1113 PILLOW BLOCKS
for confined area applications

A new standard line GRAPHALLOY pillow blocks are available for conveyors with closely spaced roll or other confined area applications. Featuring a self-aligning design, the 845PTB series pillow blocks are offered in shaft sizes from 1/2 inch through 2 inch, and interchange with most standard ball bearing pillow blocks. Self-lubricating GRAPHALLOY survives harsh chemicals including washdown applications and does not swell when submerged or deform under load and retains close operating tolerance regardless of temperature changes. Typical applications include ovens/furnaces, conveyors, dryers, submersed screen, food processing and more.

Graphite Metallizing Corporation

 

rp 2004/1114 BLAST CABINET
for tight spaces

The model 4 blast cabinet has a footprint of less than 6 square feet and is designed for shops with small available area for manual cleaning, surface preparation or finishing operations. The process enclosure has a full width front swing door to offer a 16 inch high opening for access. A 17 inch by 9 inch tempered safety glass view window allows visibility throughout the blast chamber. To protect the window from frosting by harsh abrasive media, the machine builder offers a square-cut inner window in a quick-change frame or a peel-off polymer film shield.

Guyson

 

rp 2004/1116 ELECTRONIC LOCK
tightens inventory security

The Stanley® Vidmar® electronic lock adds security to most Stanley Vidmar cabinet systems. Users enter a progammable, four-digit pin code into a keypad to lock and unlock the cabinet. For users who want remote access, an RJ45 data connector on the rear of the cabinet allows for integration with custom software systems. The electronic lock also simplifies key management. With the electronic lock, customers can re-program the pin code in a few seconds, whenever they need to. While the electronic lock does come with a mechanical lock override, the mechanical key can't be copied -- replacements are only available from Stanley Vidmar.

Stanley Vidmar

 

rp 2004/1117

WEIGHT INDICATOR/CONTROLLER
offers built-in Fieldbus communications

The EVOLUTION™ Model E1070 Indicator offers a versatile indicator/control platform designed for the heterogeneous industrial communications environment with built-in standard fieldbus interfaces for Ethernet 10/100, PROFIBUS DP and DeviceNet. It is suitable for weighing, control and data sharing in networked applications such as tank weighing, truck scales and checkweighing. With a 100X per second analog-to-digital conversion rate, the flexible unit can also provide digital monitoring of individual Weigh Bar® analog weighing points with the optional Avery Weigh-Tronix SensorComm™ digital junction box, offering flexibility in truck scale and batching applications.

Avery Weigh-Tronix, Inc.

 

rp 2004/1120 RF REMOTE INDICATOR
can log on to 32 networks

The MSI-9750A handheld, FR remote features an enhanced transmissive LCD display and electronics for improved processing and ease of use. All CellScale features are supported allowing the new unit to function as a full-featured portable terminal. Each MSI-9750A can log on to 32 different networks allowing it to serve multiple CellScales with easy one button network and/or channel (sensor/scale) changes. Inter-Network Radio Messaging allows the MSI-9750A to receive and transmit RF messages from its internal communications port to/from your process controller. It manages enhanced data acquisition, sophisticated data logging with interactive bar code data transfer and complete display of multiple sensors/scales.

Measurement Systems International

 

rp 2004/1118 MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Version 2.5x

The Axiom®Plus Motion Control System is now available in Version 2.5x. This "all-in-one" motion control system now includes an analog input and ModBus RTU. The analog input enables features such as force, velocity or position control based on the analog input voltage. Modbus RTU allows connection to a wide array of human machine interfaces (HMI) as well as the ability to connect several controllers together. The enhanced software has many improved features including debugging mode, a "watch window" for monitoring changing values of registers and flags, and additional programming functions.

Tol-O-Matic

 

COUNTER FLOW PROBE
enables fast location of leaks

The AP-57 Counter Flow Probe is an accessory to the H2000 Hydrogen Leak Detector for instances when the use of a tracer gas is necessary to locate leaks in enclosed spaces such as pneumatic cabinets, engine rooms, airplane or boats. Due to the design of the handheld probe, users can locate leaks that are out of sight or in confined spaces. Unlike a typical probe that will register a high gas content in an area as a whole to identify a leak, the AP-57 allows the operator to activate a suitable counter-flow that minimizes the effect of the background. The detector emits a very distinct signal when the tip of the probe is placed in front of the leak.

Sensistor Technologies

 

rp 2004/1119

KNOCKOUT PANEL
requires zero maintenance

Re*Flex™, a flexible bottom panel for loading dock doors, offers durability plus smooth, quiet operation. The exclusive No Roller Polymer Guide System allows the unit to reset itself by simply opening and closing the door.

DL Manufacturing

 

rp 2004/1121 GROUND HANDLING PINS
are corrosion resistant

The new Kwik-Lok™ Heavy Duty T & L Handle Pins (ground handling pins) feature a solid stainless steel handle and button to provide corrosion resistance. The heavy duty welded handle provides impact resistance. A ring is included for easy attachment of optional lanyard. Standard sizes range from 3/16" to 1" nominal pin diameters. Metric sizes are available from 5mm to 25mm nominal pin diameters. All pins meet or exceed NASM 23460 specifications.

Jergens

 

SCARA ROBOTS
for automated manufacturing environments

The TMB200R and TMB300R series of industrial SCARA robots are suitable for applications that require high speed and large working area, offering greater flexibility for automated manufacturing environments, including conveyors and work cells. These new robots use digital servo controlled motors and ball screw transmission to ensure high repeatability. Multiple I/O communications and RS232 external interface are provided for machinery and conveyor integration. Both robots include tool rotation -- 4-axis robots.

I&J Fisnar Inc.

 

LEVEL SWITCH
for liquids and slurries

The Dynatrol® RH-series liquid level detector switch for liquids and slurries is specifically designed to monitor high, intermediate or low point level detection. The switches are applicable to a wide range of services and are available in corrosion resistant coatings. The compact and rugged detectors are solidly constructed for a long operating life, have no moving parts, require no adjustments, and are virtually wear-free. The liquid level detectors are easy to install in almost any position through a 3/4" half-coupling on a vessel or in piping. The separate receiver is placed at any convenient location.

Automation Products, Inc.

 

ACTUATORS
double acting and spring designs

The 100 series is a pneumatically driven rack and pinion actuator available in double acting and spring return designs, both providing a 90° rotation. Eight different models provide output torques at 80 psi from 300 lb. inches up through 29,000 lb. inches. The 100 series offers mounting to the complete line of Ultraflo butterfly valves, as well as NAMUR standards for mounting of Ultraflo accessories. The 100 series actuators are designed primarily for pneumatic actuation up to a maximum pressure of 140 psig (10 Bar) and for temperatures ranging from ­40°C to +95°C. These actuators are also available for operation with alternative media such as hydraulic oil and water.

Ultraflo Corporation

 

MULTI-BAG DUPLEX FILTER
for continuous and batch-process applications

This 12 filter bag, duplex filter has been designed for use in filtration applications where the system flow cannot be shut down for filter bag changeout. These applications include batch and continuous process in water treatment, chemical process, automotive, paint, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and electronics industries, among others. The new duplex filter is designed around two MAXILINE SE multi-bag filter housings. The two housings, 12 filter bags each, are linked with a butterfly valve control assembly that allows the system operator to switch the flow from one filter housing to the other without ever shutting off the flow. Once the flow is switched, it is now possible to change the filter bags in the out-of-service vessel. A different pressure gauge tells the operator when it's time for a bag change.

Hayward Industrial Products, Inc.

 

Canadian Industrial Equipment News November 2004

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