Cablofil's new Under Floor Cable Management System (UFS) for power and data allows a mix of both 2-foot and 10-foot sections and is specially designed for installation in either new or existing raised-access flooring. This solid, heavy-gauge system is self-supporting and offers extra-easy installation under existing floors. Just drop the components in through the tile opening and snap in place. The UFS wire mesh tray is quick and easy to assemble. The unique support-and-tray system features patented FAS bend-over tabs, so parts snap together without complex tools or fasteners.

Cablofil

The MFS stand-alone safety interlock switch requires magnetic and ferroresonant signals to close the safety signals, making this switch highly resistant to tampering. A NEMA 4 enclosure enables the MFS to withstand water washdown cleaning, while providing up to 10 million actuations of operation. The switch is pre-wired and mounts easily on 1 in. square tubing. For low risk applications it can be used as a stand-alone safety switch with direct switching of relays and contactors up to 2A at 230 VAC. The MFS can be coupled with safety monitoring relays in applications that require a higher level of safety reliability.

Scientific Technologies, Inc.

EXAIR's High Temperature Line Vac Conveyors convert hose or tube into a powerful in-line conveying system for high temperature materials up to 482°C. These air operated conveyors feature large throat diameters for maximum throughput capability. They eject a small amount of compressed air to produce a vacuum on one end, resulting in high output flows on the other. The response is instantaneous. Regulating the compressed air pressure provides infinite control of the conveying rate. Applications include sampling hot flue gases, exhausting fumes, conveying soot, ashes and hot debris.

EXAIR Corporation

This operator-friendly and easy-to-use 1/16 DIN controller from Eurotherm provides accurate and reliable process control and offers the end-user more advanced features. The controller offers a dual LCD display, which indicates the set point and actual fluid temperature. The advanced PID overshoot protection with self-tuning capabilities provides increased accuracy. The controller accepts Thermocouple, RTD and mA input for in-process sensor input and read flexibility. It is configurable to unique process requirements with scrolling text messages for easy viewing of system functions and safeties.

Mokon

Several automation and process control applications use Input/ Output distributors in industrial settings that do not require extreme life duration and robustness. The ECO SAI distributors are designed specifically for these applications and are available with four, six or eight M12 sensor/actuator ports. They offer class IP68 protection and can be installed on machine applications. Their flat and sturdy design protects the distributors from harsh industrial environments where space is limited. These distributors are designed with a pluggable connection hood for fieldbus or controller lines, a feature that enables easy maintenance.

Weidmuller

The FlowGuard™ drum topper, a small, portable filtration station acts as an off-line filter for critical equipment by removing dirt and moisture. Because most new fluids directly out of the drum may contain contaminants, its main purpose is to filter this new drum oil. It mounts directly on top of a drum and is a handy device to fill small totes. The incorporated pump features various flow capacities to filter hydraulic and gear lubricants. The drum topper also features a heavy-duty aluminum frame, two filters providing two-stage filtration, Clear PVC with steel wire reinforced hoses to allow visual confirmation of product flow, differential filter gauges which indicate filter condition, and a compact design for easy storage and maintenance.

Des-Case Corporation

The Actuator Sensor-interface (AS-i) Classic Line I/O module eliminates the need for mounting tools and provides a simple connection method to the AS-i network system. With its "quick zip" connection technology, the module is equipped with a simple sliding mechanism that quickly connects the module's upper and lower parts. The sliding mechanism is located on the side of the module and is manually moved from left to right to connect the module to the AS-i system. Its integrated DIN-rail mounting bracket further simplifies installation in control cabinets.

ifm efector inc.

Micro Plastics is now offering a line of Metric Male/Female Standoffs moulded in a Nylon 6/6 material. Standoffs are resistant to vibration, abrasion and corrosion. They are electrically insulating, non-magnetic and have a high strength to weight ratio. These threaded male/ female standoffs are 6mm to 25mm long. They are offered in three threaded sizes: M3 x 0.05, M3.5 x 0.6, and M4 x 0.7.

Micro Plastics, Inc.

The Hydraulic Ball Lock™ quick-change fixture mounting system combines Jergens' Ball Lock mounting technology with hydraulic power to deliver the speed of hydraulic clamping with a positive mechanical lock. Fixture plates are simply dropped into place onto manifold-mounted Ball Lock shanks. The shanks are hydraulically unlocked but lock mechanically. They won't release unless hydraulic pressure is reapplied. No external plumbing is required. The new system is ideal for automated workholding applications. It both locates and locks, with repeatability to +/-.013mm. Shanks are 25mm x .75 inches.

Jergens, Inc.

The Kerk Linear Actuator is designed for positioning requirements in electronics, semiconductor, medical, packaging, assembly equipment, automotive and other challenging applications. It is leadscrew driven and provides an electromechanical alternative to a pneumatic actuator, improving accuracy and motion control in packaging industry applications. The ability to precisely move the actuator to any position and vary the speeds within the stroke, allows for flexibility and adjustability to accommodate the multitude of sizes, shapes and package changes. The linear actuator is maintenance free and does not require lubrication.

Kerk Motion Products

Nordex manufactures Timing Belt Pulleys to industry standards as well as custom Pulleys. Pulleys with mating belts are available in inch and metric sizes (.080 pitch to 3/8 pitch and 2mm to 8mm pitch). Nordex pulleys are manufactured with a pin hub, split hub or hubless configuration. Nordex also offers round belt pulleys, cluster pulleys, idler pulleys and pulley stock and sprocket and chains. Mating belts are available in neoprene and polyurethane as well as round belts and Dacron core, stainless steel core and coreless belts in a polyurethane jacket.

Nordex Incorporated

Igus® introduces the company's first linear actuator. DryLin ZLW is a lightweight, toothed-belt linear drive equipped with a hard-anodized aluminum profile, a DryLin W compact linear guide and iglide plastic sliding elements. Now customers have the option of a maintenance-free, self-lubricating, lightweight actuator when designing a linear drive system. DryLin ZLW is ideal for quickly positioning small loads and can be employed in a number of industries from packaging to medical technology to food and beverage. DryLin ZLW is available in two configurations: ZLW 01 for zero maintenance, absolutely no external lubrication and a lightweight design and ZLW 02 designed for applications requiring high speeds.

Igus® Inc.

The Micro-Trak™ 101 series high-performance digital mass flow meter and controller is designed for ultra low gas flows. It is specifically designed for flow ranges under 4 sccm (smim) with a minimum controllable mass flow rate of 0.1 sccm (smim). Micro-Trak™ is a specialized instrument for those who need accurate and reliable micro mass flow control of clean gases including corrosives and toxics.

Sierra Instruments, Inc.

The MegaKart™ easy-to-use robust, mobile container for waste products comes in two sizes: 360 and 243 litres. By holding more content -- whether it's trash, recyclables or compostables -- the container can be handled and emptied faster with less effort than it takes for several small ones. The unit offers structural features such as ergonomic handles and reinforced lift points. It is injection-moulded of HDPE resin, for strength and economy and is designed to be universally-compatible with fully automated and semi-automated collection systems. MegaKart™ comes complete with a factory installed lid and rotating metal latch bar at the front.

Buckhorn Canada Inc.

The Max Climber 6000P is ideal for projects that require lifting personnel and various materials in industry. It has a lifting capacity of 6000 pounds and can hold a maximum of 35 passengers. The cabin is 156 inches long and 59 inches wide by 96 inches high. In addition to a spacious cabin design, the Max Climber 6000P is available in single or dual cabin configurations. This lift can travel up to 1000 feet high at a speed of 180 fpm. To ensure passenger safety the lift has an overload sensing system that notifies the operator when the maximum weight has been breached.

Beta Max Inc.

Aero-Planks are capable of easily floating loads down production lines as their weights increase. Aero-Planks utilize standard compressed shop air to move loads a nearly frictionless film of air, eliminating operator strain and damage to the load or floor while providing omnidirectional maneuverability. By using 0.005 inches of nearly frictionless air to lift the loads, the Aero-Planks offer flexible movement and can balance uneven loads with a single air-pressure regulator that has built-in, easy to use, air-flow controls. The multi-directional movement of the machine while floating on a cushion of air allows the operator to use minimal force, even in tight spaces.

AeroGo, Inc.

The new Mini Shaft™ small boring bars feature replaceable cutting heads with an exclusive serrated link between insert and tool holder to achieve the higher stability and reliability required for high precision application machining. This double serration joint provides accuracy of +/-.0008 and reduces machining time of small components. The Mini Shaft is available in two sizes to be used in holes as small as 8mm. The bars are available in steel and carbide with through-coolant capability. The same bar can be used with right- and left-handed inserts. The Seco Mini Shaft System is designed for internal tuning, grooving, precision grooving, profiling, backfacing and threaded applications.

Seco Tools Canada

The flexible ForZair™ line of transformer oil coolers is designed for new transformers and for replacing existing installations that are out of life or overheating, requiring additional heat removal for higher capacities. The ForZair™ coolers feature Unifin's unique Mono-Aluminum extruded fin-tubes and plate fin technology, both of which provide optimal heat transfer efficiency and durability. The coolers are available in forced oil-to-forced air, natural convection oil-to-water and forced oil-to-water models, in both 50 and 60 Hz versions.

Unifin International

Carlo Gavazzi offers a vast range of Partlow brand digital chart recorders which are available with 10" or 12" diameter circular charts. The digital circular chart recorders provide a reliable operation in rugged industrial environments from light industrial to extreme industrial wet applications to industry specific flow and relative humidity applications. They differ from controllers in that they provide a paper hardcopy or record of temperature, relative humidity, pressure, level, flow, voltage, and other sensor inputs and process changes over time in applications where validation and quality control traceability is required.

Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.

Canadian Industrial Equipment News February 2007

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