Product Releases
Pumps and Compressors Offer Broad Range of Pressure, Vacuum Options
May 21, 2013 3:19 pm | by MDT Staff | Thomas Division | CommentsThomas’ line of single piston pumps and compressors are designed to withstand the most demanding applications. The 660 and 668 Series feature air flows to 2.7 cfm (76.5 l/min), pressures to 100 psi (6.9 bar) and maximum vacuum to 93% of local barometer (930 mbar).
Addition Cured Silicone for Biocompatibility and Cytoxicity
May 21, 2013 2:43 pm | by MDT Staff | Master Bond, Inc. | CommentsThe MasterSil 153Med has been introduced by Master Bond. The two part silicone with a paste consistency features a convenient one to one mix ratio by weight, and does not require exposure to air and humidity for cross-linking. It has a long working life of 5-7 hours and will not outgas while curing.
PE Resin Blend Sheet Foam with Multidirectional Stretch
May 21, 2013 2:25 pm | by MDT Staff | Pregis Corporation | CommentsPregis has introduced Stretchfoam, an “industry first” proprietary polyethylene (PE) resin blend sheet foam with multidirectional stretch for protective packaging applications. Stretchfoam represents the latest addition to the company’s Microfoam line.
Transparent Polyamide for Home Healthcare Applications
May 21, 2013 1:08 pm | by MDT Staff | CommentsArkema has introduced Rilsan Clear G-170 MED, a fully transparent polyamide for use in breathing masks, tubing and other transparent medical components. Rilsan Clear G-170 MED is more transparent than glass, lighter and more flexible than polycarbonate for applications in which patient comfort is required.
Compact Valves with High Flow Rate and Power Density
May 21, 2013 12:48 pm | by MDT Staff | Burkert Fluid Control Systems | CommentsWith the TwinPower technology the fluid technology specialist Burkert has developed a new actuator design for solenoid valves that increases the power density by using two coils. This innovative actuator technology, which allows a very compact design, is now available as a complete standard valve line in widths of 10mm and 16mm...
Lasers at 594 nm for Fluorescence-Based Applications
May 21, 2013 12:33 pm | by MDT Staff | Coherent Semiconductor Group | CommentsA new series of Sapphire lasers from Coherent at 594 nm are ideal for fluorescence-based applications in life sciences. Formerly, this wavelength was only available from inefficient, low-power HeNe lasers, or from diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers utilizing complex frequency-mixing schemes.
Medical Approved, 400W AC/DC Power Supplies
May 20, 2013 2:51 pm | by MDT Staff | Micropower Direct Llc | CommentsThe MPU-400M series, available now from MicroPower Direct, is a family of compact 400W AC/DC power supplies that are certified to EN 606013RD edition. These power supplies offer a unique combination of high power, safety features, robust performance and compact construction.
New One Way Respiratory Valves
May 20, 2013 2:42 pm | by MDT Staff | Qosina | CommentsQosina has announced the addition of two One Way Respiratory Valves to their line of respiratory kit components and circuit connectors. Made of polypropylene and medical grade silicone, the valves feature molded arrows to indicate the direction of flow.
Micro Extrusion Primary Wires
May 20, 2013 2:33 pm | by MDT Staff | Temp-Flex Cable Inc. | CommentsTemp-Flex has announced its MediSpec micro extrusion primary wires, designed to meet tight tolerance requirements for invasive and implantable applications in the medical industry. The Temp-Flex MediSpec micro extrusion primary wires deliver optimal reliability down to 52 AWG in a wide range of biocompatible conductor materials.
External Gauge Control System Delivers Greater Output
May 20, 2013 2:18 pm | by MDT Staff | CommentsAddex has announced an enhanced automatic external gauge control system for blown film extrusion lines. The new Tandem external gauge control system combines the gauge control efficiency of Addex’s EGC air ring with a bubble stabilizing lower air ring which achieves 15% to 30% greater output compared to Addex’s standard EGC system.
Compact 6W DC/DC Converters
May 17, 2013 5:13 pm | by MDT Staff | Micropower Direct Llc | CommentsThe MA600MHI series from MicroPower Direct is a family of compact, 6W DC/DC converters fully approved to both EN 60950 and EN 60601. They are specifically designed to meet the stringent isolation, reinforced insulation and low leakage requirements of medical grade equipment.
Class-Leading Microcontroller Series
May 17, 2013 4:55 pm | by MDT Staff | CommentsThe STM32F401 is the entry-level microcontroller in STMicroelectronics’ high-performance STM32F4 series featuring the ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit/DSP core. While running at lower frequency than other STM32F4 devices, it balances performance, power consumption and integration and claims the lead in its class.
Starter Kit Speeds Up Commissioning
May 17, 2013 4:44 pm | by MDT Staff | CommentsWith its new StarterKit, Nanotec Electronic is providing companies with a complete solution for choosing and commissioning the optimum drive. Various motor settings can easily be tested, and different operating modes such as open loop and closed loop can be compared.
550°F Bench Oven
May 17, 2013 4:24 pm | by MDT Staff | Thegrieve Corporation | CommentsNo. 983 is an electrically-heated 550°F bench oven from Grieve, currently used for curing medical instruments. 3KW are installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements. Workspace dimensions are 26” wide x 22” deep x 16” high.
Low Cost High Resolution 6GHz Counter-Timer
May 16, 2013 3:29 pm | by MDT Staff | Saelig Co. Inc. | CommentsSaelig has introduced the TF960, an economical 6GHz bench/portable frequency counter. It features a high quality temperature compensated internal frequency reference, which has a low aging rate and is stable to within ±1ppm over the full temperature range.
