Counterbalanced Hinges Provide Fingertip Convenience for Lifting and Positioning
June 16, 2009 11:28 am | Southco | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of standard ST-12C counterbalanced hinges provides consistent, high-torque performance in a compact package, enabling equipment operators to lift and position hinged components with less effort.
LISTED UNDER: Hinges and Latches | Product Design
Servo Coupling with Custom Configurability and Same Day Delivery Option
June 3, 2009 11:17 am | Gam Gear, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThis series introduces a complete range of low-cost elastomer couplings that combine high precision and custom configurability with an economical price. The couplings are engineered to minimize space requirements as well as design and installation time.
LISTED UNDER: Couplings
Liquid Tight Fittings and Tubing Offered in Four Sizes
June 3, 2009 11:17 am | Heyco Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHeyco-Flex III liquid tight fittings and flexible tubing is available in four sizes: 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1.0 in. Designed for quick and easy installation, this system offers significantly lower installed costs and all fittings are available with or without locknuts.
LISTED UNDER: Fittings | Fittings
Stainless Steel Casters Are Designed for Harsh Environments
May 8, 2009 12:19 pm | Revvo Caster Company, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThese stainless steel casters were designed to prevent corrosion under conditions where there is exposure to moisture, cleaning agents, steam, and caustic or corrosive chemicals. Typical applications include medical and other institutional facilities.
LISTED UNDER: CastersOrthotics and Prosthetics Go Digital
May 8, 2009 12:19 pm | by David Chen, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsDigital, 3D systems are enabling orthotic and prosthetic devices that provide a better fit and a shorter manufacturing time over more traditional solutions.
LISTED UNDER: CAD | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Suction Cup Suspensions, Fittings, Brackets For Vacuum Systems
March 27, 2009 6:30 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of vacuum components includes a wide variety of suspensions, fittings, brackets, and suction cups for use in all types of high-speed automation and packaging machinery.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | FittingsSystem 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.
LISTED UNDER: Carts and WorkstationsOptimizing 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.
LISTED UNDER: Polyurethanes | Injection Molding | Fittings
2009 Machine Vision Catalog
March 17, 2009 11:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsNavitar, offers its 2009 product catalog featuring a full line of optical solutions for machine vision, automation, assembly, imaging, measuring, inspection and biomedical sciences.
LISTED UNDER: Optics
Hardware Integrates Captive Screw in Spring-Loaded Assembly
January 29, 2009 5:02 am | Pennengineering | Product Releases | CommentsType PF50/60 self-clinching access hardware incorporates a captive screw in a spring-loaded assembly to reduce parts count and prevent screws from falling out and damaging internal components.
LISTED UNDER: Fasteners
Hexagonal Posts Offered for Fastening, Standoff
January 20, 2009 6:47 am | Misumi Usa, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsSmall diameter (4.0 to 5.5 mm), RoHS-compliant hex posts, in 303 stainless with one end tapped and one end threaded or both ends tapped, are available in lengths from 5.0 to 20 mm and configurable in 1.0-mm increments. They allow the ideal dimensional standoff for a particular design.
LISTED UNDER: Fasteners
Two-Inch Caster Features Total-Lock Brake
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Revvo Caster Company, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe Flexello brand two-inch diameter, bolt-hole/stem caster features a total-lock brake. According to the company, a total-lock brake is not typically found on casters with only a two-inch diameter, making it ideal for medical equipment. The caster has a load capacity of 110 lbs.
LISTED UNDER: Casters
Barbed Fittings Available in Single Use/Reusable Versions
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Newage Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThermobarb plastic barbed fittings are available in nylon, polyethylene, PVDF, and polypropylene for multi-use and single-use/disposable applications. The single-use style in particular is often used in the pharmaceutical and medical markets for disposable tubing assemblies.
LISTED UNDER: Fittings | FittingsPneumatics Provide the Backbone to Spinal Testing System
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | by Andrew McCarty | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Design a spinal implant testing device that can both withstand the rigors of prolonged testing timeframes and also offer extremely precise accuracy The Solution: Use a pneumatic solution that takes advantage of air valve and cylinder technology in place of more traditional servomotors.
LISTED UNDER: Other | Cylinders | Control
Quick Release Brackets Enhance Balloon Forming Production
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Interface Catheter Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsQuick release water jacket brackets are offered for the company's 2210 series balloon forming machines (BFM). The quick release brackets are designed to simplify the water jacket installation and exchange process, substantially reducing production set-up time and improving manufacturing throughput.
LISTED UNDER: Fasteners
