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Pre-Aseptic Room Disenfactant Eliminates Bio-Contaminate
July 2, 2008 4:33 am | Xenon Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThis system employs pulsed UV light to achieve bio-reduction and the surface sanitation of boxes, bags, and carts prior to entering an aseptic room. The system is designed to eliminate any bio-contaminate from packages entering an aseptic room, instantly and safely, without heat or chemicals.
Moisture Resistant NTC Sensors For High Humidity Conditions
July 1, 2008 5:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsThese high performance, moisture resistant sensors are designed for applications that require performance and stability in high humidity conditions. The probe’s small size (1.2 mm O.D.) allows for high precision temperature sensing and measurement in demanding fields.
Round, Illuminated Pushbutton Switch
July 1, 2008 5:17 am | E-Switch | Product Releases | CommentsCompany offers a pushbutton switch, available with either a threaded or snap-in panel mount. The switch is sealed to IP65 standards and comes with an LED illumination option.
VHD Series for High Load Motion Control
July 1, 2008 5:17 am | Kerk Motion Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe machine is ideal for eliminating drag and wear associated with high pre-load forces. The anti-backlash assembly provides the maximum load-carrying capability and the highest axial and radial stiffness of any nut assembly.
Brush DC Motors Designed for Smooth and Quiet Operation
June 30, 2008 5:07 am | Ametek Technical & Industrial Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMotors can deliver quiet and smooth operation over time. Their modular construction promotes customization to satisfy specific requirements, adding versatility.
Industrial Connector Cables Feature Unique One Touch Bayonet Lock
June 30, 2008 5:07 am | Omron Electronic Components, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has announced availability of a series of IP67 rated circular industrial connectors that feature a one touch bayonet locking system, enabling connection in just 1/8th of a turn. The connectors are available in a plug or socket version and are ideal for industrial applications.
Miniature Linear Stages Enable ‘Pick-and-Place’ Positioning
June 30, 2008 5:07 am | Skf Usa Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBall-screw driven miniature linear stages provide compact and reliable solutions for high-precision “pick-and-place” positioning applications. They are supplied as fully integrated “plug-and-play” units eliminating any need to inventory and sub-assemble disparate system components.
Micro-Abrasive Blaster Offers Effective Finishing
June 27, 2008 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicro-abrasive blasting is an effective process for deburring needles, selectively removing polymer and PTFE coating from catheters and guide wires, removing encapsulation material from pacemakers, and removing remelt and oxidation on laser cut stents.
Thermoplastic Elastomer Offers Phthalate-Free/Plasticizer-Free Formulations
June 27, 2008 4:51 am | Polyone Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThis product addresses recent regulations limiting phthalate-based plasticizers and recent market demands for low extractable TPEs. The elastomer is well-suited for a variety of extruded tubing and films as well as blow-molded bags, containers, toys, and other infant care items.
Low-Force Cyclic Machine Performs Range of Tests
June 27, 2008 4:51 am | Admet, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis machine can perform cyclic tests of biomaterials and medical devices and mimic body systems, making it suitable for medical applications. The tabletop machine performs compression, tensile, and cyclic testing to 15 Hz.
Tubing Cutter for Processing Flexible Tubing of All Types
June 26, 2008 5:11 am | The Eraser Company (Always Moving Forwardâ®) | Product Releases | CommentsModel FTC1 manual feed flexible tubing cutter cuts material from 1 1/8 to 1/4 (28.6 mm to 6.4 mm). Model LFTC1 manual feed cuts material from 2 1/8 inches to 1/2 inches (54 mm to 12.7 mm).
Mezzanine Connectors Offer High Density and High Performance
June 26, 2008 5:11 am | Fci | Product Releases | CommentsThe board-stacking connector brings ultra-high density to mezzanine applications while exhibiting high-speed electrical performance. The system packs 25 signal pairs in a square centimeter.
Probe Test Socket for Devices up to 13 mm sq.
June 26, 2008 5:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe sockets come available in four versions, including 1-3 GHz, 3-5 GHz, 5-9 GHz, and 10-18 GHz, the new socket is ideal for manual, high-speed testing of devices such as CSP, μBGA, DSP, LGA, SRAM, DRAM, and Flash, with pitches as low as 0.4 mm.
Ethyl Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Meets USP Class VI Specifications
June 25, 2008 4:41 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA room temperature curing ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive has been introduced. This high strength bonding compound is a single component system and offers excellent adhesion to glass, ceramics, metals, rubber, and most plastics. The adhesive has a low viscosity of 2,000-2,400 cps and is easy to apply.
Pulsar UPS Offers Optimum Power Quality, Protection
June 25, 2008 4:41 am | Eaton Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe pulsar uninterruptible power supply (UPS) family meets the higher power requirements of today’s high-density servers with precise power conversion and compatibility with next-generation power factor correction (PFC) power supplies.
