Industrial Literature Review
GAS WELDING REELS

Hannay N400 Series gas welding reels are specifically designed to improve the efficiency and safety of welding operations. The reel handles 1/4" or 3/8" oxygen/gas dual hose in lengths of up to 100 feet, and features two swivel joint inlets and two outlet risers to handle twin gas welding hose. The narrow design of the N400 makes it ideal for environments with limited space. http://go.hannay.com/PR

Hannay Reels

 

DRUM ANGEL SYSTEM

The new NEX FLOW Drum Angel is a "reversible" liquid collection system that is compressed air operated. It only uses 18 SCFM - a full 10% less air than competitive unit claims and with far superior and modern design. It is not a copy of others. It attaches quickly and easily to any closed head drum and its high powered vacuum will fill or empty a drum in under two minutes. www.nex-flow.com; www.tech-sales.com

Nex Flow Air Products Corp. and Tech Sales Co.

 

DESIGNER METALS FINISHES

McNichols® Designer Metals are now available with environmentally friendly finishes that simulate wood grain, granite, marble, travertine and even deco patterns. Retain the durability and performance of metal for design requirements through imaginative high-end powder coated finishes. These quality coatings are suitable for carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel. www.mcnichols.com

McNichols Co.

BLOWOFF GUIDE HELPS CUT NOISE AND AIR USE

EXAIR's "Air Nozzles and Jets Blowoff Guide" is a FREE 16-page technical booklet that offers solutions to reducing compressed air cost and noise. The Blowoff Guide details OSHA requirements, for maximum allowable noise exposure and dead-ended pressures for use of compressed air. www.exair.com

EXAIR Corporation

 

VACUUM CUPS AND ACCESSORIES

New Vi-Cas catalogue features replacement vacuum cups for lifters, manipulators, pick-and-place systems, packaging, label applicators, and more. Thousands of styles and sizes are detailed in materials to suit any application. Custom cups quoted from customer-supplied drawings, or reverse engineering from customer-supplied cups. Visit us at www.vi-cas.com

Vi-Cas

 

ENERGY EFFICIENT COMPRESSORS

The industry leading VS Series of energy compressors is now available at 575V. Reduce your energy costs with the VS20-VS40. www.Gardner DenverProducts.com

Gardner Denver Products

 

TACTILE SURFACE PRESSURE INDICATING SENSOR

Pressurex® reveals pressure distribution and magnitude between any two contacting or impacting surfaces. Pressurex® is a thin sensor film that instantaneously and permanently captures a pressure profile "snapshot" by virtue of its changing colour. Conceptually similar to Litmus paper, the colour Pressurex® turns is directly proportional to the amount of force applied. www.sensorprod.com

Sensors Products Inc., USA

 

DRUM HANDLING MADE EASY

Booklet describes ways to handle all styles of drums safely, quickly and efficiently. Liftruck and below-hook, drum-handling attachments are shown as well as portable, manual, and powered lifts. www.liftomatic.com

Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc.

 

MACHINE GUARDING SAFETY PRODUCTS

Schmersal's new handbook and catalogue presents design techniques to meet ANSI, OSHA and European safety standards. Topics include risk assessment, use of safety controllers and control reliability. CE-compliant and UL-CSA listed products include keyed interlock switches, non-contact safety sensors, hinged safety interlocks, plus more. www.schmersalcanada.com

Schmersal

 

Canadian Industrial Equipment News July/August 2008

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