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EXTERNAL DISCONNECT ENCLOSURE
The Rousseau multi-drawer cabinet, available in a choice of 12 different colours, features an eye-catching look, a full-width ergonomic handle, a choice of one hundred drawer sizes and different bank sizes -- e.g. one bank of 60" wide drawers with two banks of 30" wide drawers; or one bank of 60" wide drawers with one bank of 24" wide drawers, and another bank of 36" wide drawers. A variety of drawer accessories, such as partitions, dividers, plastic bins, etc. are also available. The cabinet can be moved with the help of a forklift or a pallet truck and is also available in a mobile version. Hoffman
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ONE PART
SILICONE ELASTOMER
MicroAir® Clean Air Systems provide source capture and ambient capture of silica and carbon particulate associated with thermal and acoustic insulation manufacturing. Micro Air can custom engineer dust collection systems for insulation manufacturing applications. Dust collection systems can isolate problem areas within the workplace, and can be tailored to exact hazardous materials such as silica, carbon and other particles that can be dangerous to the health and safety of employees. Master Bond Inc. |
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SLEWING-RING BEARINGS Iglide PRT slewing-ring bearings include a sliding element made from iglide J plastic, an aluminum housing and stainless steel screws. The use of iglide J makes the new slewing ring maintenance and lubrication free. Iglide PRT is available in various sizes, including a compact option with an inner diameter of 1.18 inches. These slewing rings have high wear resistance, high rigidity and are easy to assemble. They are ideal for semiconductor, clean room, assembly, production and robotic appli cations. igus, Inc.
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ISOLATED ANALOGUE SIGNAL
CONDITIONING CARD
Each of 16 channels on OMEGA's new signal conditioning cards -- the OMB-DBK207 and OMB-DBK207/CJC-accepts an OM5 (5B) isolated analogue input module. With DaqView software, a user can easily configure any channel to measure temperature, strain, volts, current or frequency. The cards are designed for use with OMB-LOGBOOK-300, OMB-DAQBOARD-2000 Series and OMB-DAQSCAN-2000 Series products. Screw terminals allow easy connection of field signals, and there are sockets for the current conversion resistors supplied with OM5 (5B) current I/O modules. Up to 16 cards can be daisy-chained for a maximum capacity of 256 inputs. OMEGA
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INSPECTION
CHECK-LIST
DEVTRA Inc. now offers 46 different inspection check-list books for the most common vehicles and equipment used in all industries.The Checker® Check-List Books are available for backhoes, wheel loaders, graders, dozers, dump-truck, haulers, cranes, skid-steer, fork lift, fleet vehicles and many more. This allows you to standardize your inspections and documentation. There are 150 two-copy carbonless sets in each book. There is also an optional storage pouch for mounting. Devtra Inc.
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BIRD JOLT
FLAT TRACK
Bird-B-Gone introduces Bird Jolt FlatTrack -- a low profile track system that emits a mild shock to birds as they land upon its surface. The shock will not harm birds, but will condition them to avoid the area. Bird Jolt FlatTrack can be used to deter birds from ledges, signs, I-beams, roof peaks or anywhere birds are landing. The track is made of flexible and lightweight PVC, which carries a 5-year guarantee against U.V. degradation. It is offered in a variety of colours to match your surface. It can't be seen so architectural designs remain unaffected. Bird-B-Gone
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EXTRACTION ARM
FLEXI extraction arms feature an advanced counter-balancing system that eliminates the need for continual adjustment and allows for ease of movement. The smooth, compact design and easy positioning provide a good solution for most 'capture at source' applications. These arms are available in 2, 3 and 4 meter lengths and 6 1/2" and 8" diameters. They come with a baked-enamel steel hood, wall bracket and built-in damper. LEV-CO
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INDUSTRIAL
GEAR LUBRICANTS
Mobilgear 600 XP series is formulated to deliver exceptional, long-lasting protection for industrial gearboxes. It is formulated to minimize wear and enhance the performance of all critical gearbox components -- including gears, bearings and seals. By providing wear protection, Mobilgear 600 XP helps control micropitting and other forms of gear wear. Its balanced formulation improves bearing and corrosion protection while remaining compatible with commonly used gearbox sealing materials. Mobilgear 600 XP is designed to significantly reduce the formation of oil degradation by-products that often lead to frequent oil changes. ExxonMobil
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HAND CLEANERS
Permatex® brand Fast Orange® Hand Cleaners dissolve stubborn grease and grim to leave dirty hands clean and smooth, not sticky, without water. The citrus extract (d-Limonene distilled from orange oil) not only cleans, it also gives Fast Orange® products a fresh citrus fragrance. Added conditioners prevent hands from drying out. Cleaning agents are all non-toxic and biodegradable. The Fast Orange® products include Pumice Lotion Hand Cleaner, Smooth Lotion Hand Cleaner, Cream Formula Hand Cleaner, and Hand Cleaner Wipes. ITW Devcon
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ANTI-BACKLASH NUT
Available in a wide range of diameters and leads, the "T" Series Anti-Backlash Nuts or Torsional Style Anti-Backlash Nuts are designed to eliminate the clearance between the threads of the nut and the threads of the leadscrew. The "T" style nut works by pushing two nuts toward each other to eliminate the backlash between the two nuts and the leadscrew. The "T" Series offers adjustable drag torque, it can be made very low for light loads or very high for heavy loads. Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.
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PERSONAL HEATER
Toasty Toes provides thermostatically-controlled heat to feet and legs. Some have called it a "heating pad for your feet". There are three positions: mat, ergonomic footrest and vertical heat panel. Compact and portable, it measures 12" x 18" x (maximum) 5", weighs 5 pounds, draws 90 watts and 0.8 amps and is ETL-listed. Its handy dial provides easy control and the 6' cord plugs into any 110v outlet. Indus-Tool
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POCKET SIZE INFRARED
CAMERAS
New mobile pocket size infrared cameras are available in two models: MoblR® M3 with laser pointer and voice recording and MoblR® M4 with integrated visible light camera, laser pointer and voice recording. Weighing only 265g and shaped like a mobile phone, they come complete with both thermal and visual cameras, dual LCD displays, built-in blackbody, laser locator and battery bay. There is also a 8G bit built-in flash memory. With a thermal sensitivity of 0.12 Kelvin, the camera detects and captures extremely small and temperature differences in high-resolution, noise-free 16-bit thermal images. The integrated laser locator helps you accurately associate a hot spot shown in the thermal image with the real physical target. Hyatt Industries Limited
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WASTEWATER PUMPS
Designed specifically for wastewater applications, KSB's SEWATEC family of single-stage centrifugal pumps is based on a modular approach that makes these pumps suitable for a wide range of conditions. For tough-to-pump wastewater/sludge combinations, the pumps can be ordered with special impeller designs -- including KSB's new D-impeller, which is optimized for waste streams that contain significant amounts of solids and fibres. The pumps are designed for dry installations and feature a double mechanical seal contained in an oil chamber, which sharply reduces leakage and results in cleaner operations. KSB Pumps Inc. KSB Pumps Inc.
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METRIC MINI SUPPORT POSTS
Micro Plastics offers locking spacers that will eliminate screws, nuts, and lock washers in the mounting of P.C. boards on a metal chassis, or stacking in multiple tiers. These unique locking clips provide a mechanically secure, reusable connection in pre-drilled or punched holes while saving considerable assembly time. The Metric Supports are designed for 2.5mm diameter holes and 1.57mm thick panels. Lengths range from 2mm to 22mm and are injection moulded in natural Nylon 6/6. Micro Plastics, Inc.
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TOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ToolHound™ Desktop 3.1 software is a powerful tool and equipment management system that is well suited to smaller operations managing a single storage location. The system allows construction, maintenance and repair organizations to gain control of their tools, equipment parts and consumables inventory using a comprehensive asset, location and employee database, coupled with a simple and accurate bar code identification and transaction system. The system improves productivity by ensuring the right tool is in the right place when needed. Also, the simple ToolHound issue and return process helps make employees accountable for the tools that they borrow. ToolHound™
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TRANSFORMER OIL COOLERS
The flexible ForZair™ line of transformer oil coolers provides superior performance in the most demanding applications. The ForZair™ coolers are 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 exceptional 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
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THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBONS
Automated Packaging Systems introduces three new lines of thermal transfer ribbons. Premium AutoLabel™ Ultra-V Thermal Transfer Ribbon is designed for extreme durability in printing high-resolution bar codes, text and graphics. The AutoLabel™ UltraPrint Thermal Transfer Ribbon is a super premium, resin enhanced wax thermal ribbon designed for specialty applications. The AutoLabel™ Ultra Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbon is a full wax, general purpose ribbon developed for high-volume applications. Automated Packaging Systems
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INDUSTRIAL DISPENSER
The IDS2000 Dispenser provides a standalone solution for precision fluid dispensing in production and process environments. The dispenser consists of FMI's patented valveless ceramic piston pump direct-coupled to a precision stepper motor. The stepper motor and stepper driver electronics are packaged in a rugged, splash-proof stainless steel enclosure. The integrally mounted Quick-Run-Module provides a ready-to-use interface accepting a foot switch or an external relay to activate dispensing. The IDS will dispense solvents, lubricants, cleaning agents, flux, and adhesives. It has wide application for medical component assembly or any industrial dispensing application. Fluid Metering, Inc.
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STEAM TRAP
The CoMBo condensate measuring elbow thermostatic sanitary steam trap was developed specifically for clean steam equipment condensate drainage in the pharmaceutical, bioprocess, electronic, food, beverage and cosmetic industries. It features Nicholson's -B ultra sensitive bellows that maintain less than six inches of condensate backup, instead of the traditional 18 inches of condensate backup, for loads ranging from 1 to 27 lb/hr. for vessel sizes up to 40,000 liters. Nicholson Steam Trap Company
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| ELECTRIC
CABLE REELS
Hannay Reels offers a full range of manual, spring, and power rewind cable reel options for a variety of industrial, broadcast, agriculture, fire/rescue, and most mobile applications. Hannay's cable reels, which include the CR 1600, Series ERC 1600, Series CR 6600, and the NSCR 700 cable reels, offer live connection of power cable for direct rewiring to a collector ring assembly, allowing for continuous current during cable payout and rewind. Hannay Reels Inc.
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| COOLANT
FILTERING SYSTEM
The VacuFilter™ coolant cleaning system is suitable for use with virtually all types of cutting fluids and lubricants, and can be used in general purpose machining operations. It is ideally efficient for applications such as grinding, honing, lapping and polishing, gun drilling, and parts washing where fine particulates separation is required. The VacuFilter is a compact system that can be installed on the floor or as a pit mount, and works with single machine tools or multiple machines with the assistance of auxiliary pump backs. Mayfran International
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| PRINT FEEDER
Using PSI Engineering's Print Feeder DF, the document -- whether it be a packing slip, invoice, statement or other package insert -- is printed and then folded, allowing the document to fit into smaller packages or containers then previously possible. Able to fold from one to three pages at a time, the unit is able to fold the document in three folding orientations, and can fold as small as 2.125" x 5.5". A specialized combination of a printer and a friction feeder, the Print Feeder DF prints, separates, folds and inserts personalized shipping documents on-demand with a cycle time of up to 45 orders a minute. PSI Engineering
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Canadian Industrial Equipment News January 2007 |
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