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Vertical Hand-Held Fluid Valves Improve Dispensing Ergonomics
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 1270-857 series pneumatic, vertical handle-mounted Kiss dispense valves are ideal for dispensing low- to high-viscosity 1-component adhesives, sealants, and lubricant materials.
Grommet Enclosure Released for Series of Solenoid Valves
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsA grommet coil enclosure has been released for the company's Series 204 and 304 solenoid valve lines. The housing features yet another flexible production option for a group of long-lasting valves that can operate under maximized pressure ratings.
Vacuum Pumps Feature Energy-Saver Version
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsJB Series single stage vacuum pumps are air-powered venturi style pumps that incorporate one-piece anodized aluminum bodies, brass internal nozzles, and achieve a 27 in. Hg vacuum with low flow rates from 1.2 to 9 CFM.
Syringe Pump Obtains Flows as Low as 1.3 Picoliter/Minute
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Cole-Parmer | Product Releases | CommentsThis picoliter syringe pump is a unique pump capable of producing picoliter per minute flow rates. Its high-precision stepper motor allows for smooth flow with up to ±0.5% accuracy and 0.1% reproducibility. With flow rates as low as 1.
Modular Wall and Ceiling System Is Easily Relocated
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Portafab | Product Releases | CommentsThe PharmaSystem modular wall and ceiling system is ideal for any cleanroom or critical environment application.
System Serves as Pegboard, Slat Wall, and Bin Rail
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Accuposture | Product Releases | CommentsThe Adjus SlatWall and UpRight System is incredibly durable and collectively serves as pegboard, slat wall, and bin rail. The SlatWall slides easily between workstation UpRights, and accommodates standard pegboard and slat wall hooks and hanging storage bins.
Hood Protects Operators From Fumes and Particles
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Air Science Usa | Product Releases | CommentsThe Purair 20 Ductless Fume Hood has been designed to provide operator protection when using hazardous substances. A face velocity at 100 fpm ensures containment of fumes and an alarm will alert the operator when the airflow falls to an unacceptable level.
Industrial Vacuum Exceeds Performance of Mops, Brooms, and Inefficient Vacuums
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Nilfisk-Advance America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Nilfisk CFM 127—an industrial vacuum that exceeds performance of mops, brooms, and inefficient vacuums—is an excellent and affordable alternative to these archaic methods of general cleaning.
Beyond the Ilities: What Makes Medical Technology Unique
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | by Rick Schrenker | Articles | CommentsAn Editorial By Rick Schrenker Rick Schrenker is the systems engineering manager in the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Biomedical Engineering. He can be reached at 617-726-7534 or raschrenker@partners.org .
Grinder-Polisher Offers Repeatable Sample Preparation
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Buehler Ltd | Product Releases | CommentsThe EcoMet 250 grinder-polisher is designed to meet medical industry needs. This product offers options for preparing samples in single or central force modes when combined with an AutoMet 250 power head.
Medical Garments Block Radiation
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Radiation Shield Technologies Corporate Office | Product Releases | CommentsDemron-M is a radiopaque, nano-polymeric compound fused between fabric layers and manufactured into medical garments that provide total radiation protection. It replaces traditional lead garments, which are dense, inflexible, and prone to cracking.
Stock Shapes of PEEK Available for Use in Implantable Medical Devices
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C. | Product Releases | CommentsThis range of stock shapes made of Zeniva PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is one of four polymers that comprise the company's family of Solviva Biomaterials being offered for use in implantable medical devices.
Polyurethane Adhesive Exhibits Very Low Moisture Absorption
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Ellsworth Adhesives | Product Releases | CommentsThis polyurethane encapsulant, UR3005, exhibits very low moisture absorption and high elongation at low temperatures. A polybutadiene modified polyurethane, it has excellent moisture resistance with water pickup of less than 1% during immersion at 60°C.
Driving the Backlighting for Patient Monitors: Which Technology is Best?
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | by Tom Novitsky and Bill Abbott | Articles | CommentsCCFLs powered by DC-AC inverters have been dominant in medical patient monitors, but LED BLUs are on the horizon and gaining ground in terms of usage. The benefits of each differ across many areas, including functionality, reliability, and cost.
Optimizing the Processing of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) for Maximum Results
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | by Cynthia Edgar, CQE | Articles | CommentsOvercoming typical TPU processing problems involving moisture and temperature can be a challenge when fabricating components or extruding tubing for medical devices. This article offers several tips to address these common concerns.
