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225 W Switching Power Supplies Available in 3 Package Styles
July 22, 2008 6:25 am | Astrodyne Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to meet the space and performance needs in low to moderate power I.T.E. systems and instrumentation applications, this multi-package line of high density switching power supplies provide output power of 225 W with active PFC.
2425-2440 MHz VCO
July 22, 2008 6:25 am | Crystek Corporation | Product Releases | Comments2425-2440 MHz VCO operates with a control voltage of 0.3 V – 4.7 V. It features a typical phase noise of -113 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and has excellent linearity. The model is packaged in the industry-standard 0.5" x 0.5" SMD package. Input voltage is 5.
Silicone Offers High Adhesion to Silicones and Plastics
July 21, 2008 5:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis light and moisture curing silicone adhesive is designed for use on medical devices that incorporate silicone materials or require highly flexible bond joints or coatings. The adhesive eliminates part racking and allows immediate quality control testing.
Laser Coder Features High Speeds, Flexible Integration
July 21, 2008 5:19 am | Videojet Technologies Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis laser marking system provides best-in-class speeds for high-throughput lines and an IP65-rated housing for increased reliability, even in dirty and wet environments.
PreFeeding Machine is Precise and Powerful
July 18, 2008 5:33 am | Schleuniger, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis high-speed prefeeding unit is used with automatic Cut Strip Terminate machines. A controlled roller drive feeds the wire into an accumulator to reduce tension on the wire before it is pulled by the high-speed feeding mechanism of the CST machine for further processing.
Absolute Encoder for Harsh Applications
July 18, 2008 5:33 am | Dynapar | Product Releases | CommentsThree design elements make these encoders ideal for harsh applications; they utilize magnetic technology, they use considerably oversized bearings, and they are tightly sealed around the shaft to resist liquid ingress.
Technology Bridges Cutting Gap
July 18, 2008 5:33 am | AZCO Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe knife uses a patent-pending technology which makes it operate at a high-cycle rate. It features quiet operation and simple installation. It is pneumatically-operated with a self-contained air cylinder/manifold/solenoid, meaning the time and labor is no longer needed for installation.
Connectors Deliver Leak-Tight Seals
July 17, 2008 5:33 am | Fastest Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe connector is designed specifically to connect and seal threaded pipe. The ends of steel pipe are often sharp from the cutting and threading process, and this abrasive surface can cause premature seal failure.
Flow Sensors to Measure Large Flows
July 17, 2008 5:14 am | Omron Electronic Components, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsFlow sensors are critical components in a variety of medical equipment. Some of the flow sensing technology available includes differential pressure, positive displacement, and turbine approaches.
Hybrid Stepper Motors Offer Fine Positioning Capability
July 17, 2008 5:14 am | Ametek Technical & Industrial Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis new hybrid stepper motor features low detent torque to holding torque ratios, promoting smooth operation and the fine positioning capability required for microstep operation.
Right-Angle Switches with Custom Snap-On Caps
July 16, 2008 5:08 am | C&K Components | Product Releases | CommentsRight-angle illuminated pushbutton switches are available with or without LEDs and feature custom snap-on caps. The pushbutton switches are designed to eliminate the need for a separate LED and light pipe on a printed circuit board.
Teflon Tubing Integrated into Motion Control Cable
July 16, 2008 5:08 am | Cicoil Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsTeflon hollow tubing has been made available for flat power and signal cables. This new option is suitable for pneumatics or fluids, making it an ideal addition for many motion applications that normally require additional conduits for those elements.
Threaded Metal Inserts for Plastics
July 16, 2008 5:08 am | Pennengineering | Product Releases | CommentsThreaded inserts provide strong, reusable metal threads in plastics to allow for subsequent access to assemblies when required. These brass, stainless steel, or aluminum inserts serve as practical alternatives to permanent joining methods such as adhesives or rivets.
End Mills for Micro Machining Applications
July 15, 2008 4:33 am | Emuge Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsAn innovative, geometrically optimized cutting edge combined with a slim, concave, tapered neck provide flexible, high-performance milling solutions in a wide variety of materials from 66 Rc hardened steel to graphite. The tools are offered in cutting diameters from 0.2 mm (0.008") to 2 ,, (0.
Size 14 Linear Actuators With Integrated Connector
July 15, 2008 4:33 am | Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.. | Product Releases | CommentsThe hybrid linear actuators are offered alone or with a harness assembly. They also come RoHS compliant and feature a positive latch in order for high connection integrity. The connector is rated up to 3 amps and the mating connector will handle a range of wire gauges from 22 to 28.
