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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.
Small Suction Cups Fully Compatible With OEM Equipment
July 15, 2008 4:33 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThese small vacuum suction cups are designed for use with micro-electronics assembly equipment and in handling other fine objects. Cups are offered in 2 to 15 mm diameter sizes, in 0.5 mm increments that are fully compatible with OEM equipment.
Modular Conveyor Systems Offer Flexibility and Reliability
July 14, 2008 5:27 am | De-Sta-Co Workholding | Product Releases | CommentsThis new DCM series of conveyors offer customizable options and guaranteed reliability. Available in light, medium, and heavy-duty specifications, each component is equipped with pivotal motor mounts for continuous operation and fast belt changes.
Environmentally Green Surface Treatment for Polymer-to-Metal Bonding of Medical Components
July 14, 2008 4:54 am | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPlasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition coating technology provides a green alternative for bonding or over molding metal components.
UPS for Sophisticated Biomedical and Laboratory Applications
July 14, 2008 4:54 am | Falcon Electric, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA new Biomedical and Laboratory-Grade UPS specifically designed for the unique power demands of biomedical and laboratory equipment has been introduced.
Brushless DC Motors Feature High Operating Speed
July 11, 2008 4:50 am | Bei Kimco Magnetics | Product Releases | CommentsThese brushless DC motors, measured at 3.4 inches in diameter, are the latest addition to the company’s growing family of motion control products. The motors offer all the benefits of brushless DC technology and are available in three standard frame lengths of 2.0, 2.6, and 3.
Ethernet Connector Offers Fast and Tool-Free Connectivity
July 11, 2008 4:37 am | Wago Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsCompany’s 8-pole Ethernet connector is a pluggable RJ-45 connector that substantially decreases the time needed for Ethernet wiring.
High-Quality Aluminum Profiles With Display Finish
July 11, 2008 4:37 am | Bosch Rexroth Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsA DesignLine version of standard connectors has been released to meet the needs of designers using aluminum framing for applications with a more polished appearance.
