Product News and Press Releases

American Sensor Technologies Offers Wet/Wet Differential Pressure Transmitter with 5 PSID for Flow and Filtration Applications

NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ

3 Jul 2013 — American Sensor Technologies, Inc. now offers its AST5300 Wet/Wet Differential Pressure Transmitter with a 5 PSID measurement range to address requirements in the flow and filtration markets. The 5 PSID is an additional, lower pressure option.

MICROMO Announces the New LR17 Piezo LEGS® Rotary Motor with Integrated Absolute Encoder

MICROMO, Clearwater, FL

2 Jul 2013 — The new LR17 expands MICROMO’s strong line-up of piezo technology from PiezoMotor and is offered with an integrated absolute encoder.

Listed Under: Electric Motors

AutomationDirect Expands Tubing Offering in Pneumatics Line

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

1 Jul 2013 — AutomationDirect has expanded its pneumatic tubing line to include UV stabilized polyurethane (PUR) and PTFE styles. NITRA tubing is made from the highest quality, 100% virgin raw materials available and has a hardness specification of Shore A 98. The ether-based tubing provides excellent hydrolosis, oil and cold resistance.

Mechanical Pressure Switches Added to ProSense Line

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

1 Jul 2013 — AutomationDirect’s new ProSense MPS25 series mechanical pressure switches are designed for the toughest applications where conventional pressure switch designs are inadequate. These cost-effective switches feature an all welded 316 stainless steel sealed diaphragm actuator design (for up to 100 psi), or a direct-acting 316 stainless steel piston design with a Buna-N O-ring (for 200 to 7,500 psi).

Listed Under: Switches

AutomationDirect Adds Enclosure Filter Fan Kits and Exhaust Grilles

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

28 Jun 2013 — AutomationDirect has added the STEGO line of enclosure filter fans and exhaust grilles to provide an optimum climate in enclosures. By channeling outside air into the enclosure, the interior temperature is reduced and heated internal air is expelled, preventing localized heat pockets and protecting electronic components from overheating.

Listed Under: Enclosures

Saelig Announces Smallest Handheld Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope With AWG

Saelig Company Inc, Fairport, NY

28 Jun 2013 — Advanced specifications are included in this tiny 200kHz scope, including AWG sweep generator and serial protocol decoder.

Listed Under: Oscilloscopes

FDA Approves Baxter's RIXUBIS as First Recombinant Factor IX Treatment for Routine Prophylaxis of Hemophilia B

Baxter Healthcare Corp, Deerfield, IL

27 Jun 2013 — Approval brings patients first new rFIX treatment option in more than 15 years.

AutomationDirect Adds Analog I/O Modules to CLICK® PLC Line

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

25 Jun 2013 — AutomationDirect has added discrete and analog I/O modules to the CLICK PLC line. Available 24 VDC combination discrete modules include eight-point DC input/eight-point DC sinking or sourcing output models, and a four-point DC input/four-point relay output model.

Listed Under: PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Eriez® RevX-E® Eddy Current Separator Features New Eccentric Rotor Design

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

19 Jun 2013 — The RevX-E®, Eriez’ most recent addition to its extensive line of Eddy Current Separators, features an eccentric magnetic rotor for separation of nonferrous metals.

Listed Under: Eddy-Current Separators

Series 648B Differential Pressure Transmitter

Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN

17 Jun 2013 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES 648B DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER, designed to be used with clean, dry air and other non-corrosive gases.

Listed Under: Transmitters

Eriez® Introduces Larger BAM Magnets as Extension of SE 7000 Suspended Electromagnet Line

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

14 Jun 2013 — The SE 7000 model line from Eriez® now includes a series of larger industrial-type suspended electromagnets designed especially for heavy-duty applications in the coal and mining industries.

Listed Under: Electromagnets

FLEXICON Introduces Tubular Cable Conveyors

Flexicon Corporation, Bethlehem, PA

14 Jun 2013 — An all-new FLEXI-DISC™ line of Tubular Cable Conveyors for the gentle transfer of friable food and non-food products has been introduced by Flexicon Corporation.

Listed Under: Conveyors

Submersible LVDT Position Sensors For Use in Subsea Measurement Systems

NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ

14 Jun 2013 — Macro Sensors introduces a line of submersible LVDT Position Sensors for use as part of subsea measurement systems. Macro Sensors LVDTs are proven to offer reliable measurement and feedback for continuous monitoring.

Listed Under: Position Sensors

Eriez® ProGrade® Magnetic Separators Available in Ceramic, Rare Earth and Xtreme® Strength Levels

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

13 Jun 2013 — Items in the low-cost ProGrade® series of Magnetic Separators from Eriez® are available at three different degrees of magnetic strength, enabling professionals in diverse industries to choose the ideal level of protection for their specific application.

Listed Under: Magnetic Separators

Hazlux® Induction Lighting Fixtures Now Deliver 66 Percent Longer Lamp Life

Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN

13 Jun 2013 — Hazlux® Induction Lighting Fixtures from Thomas & Betts now are equipped with Fulham®* induction electronic ballast and lamps, which deliver more than 100,000 hours of white light, an increase in service life of 66 percent.

Listed Under: Lighting Fixtures

PVDF Submersible Pressure Transducer Serves As Alternative to Ultrasonic and Radar Sensors

NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ

12 Jun 2013 — American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released the AST4530 PVDF / PTFE submersible pressure transducer. Intended for liquid level measurement of corrosive liquids in which stainless steel or titanium cannot survive, the AST4530 is designed to offer excellent long-term survivability and stability.

Eriez® Offers Economically-Priced, Quick Ship Metal Detector Conveyor Systems in a Variety of Belt Widths and Aperture Heights

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

12 Jun 2013 — E-Z Tec® DSP Metal Detector Conveyor Systems from Eriez®, designed and manufactured in the United States, offer unmatched protection against ferrous and nonferrous metal contamination.

Listed Under: Conveyors

Simple to Use AB Switch Designed for Audio and Video Switching Apps

Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI

11 Jun 2013 — Engineers can utilize the new Model 6239 Audio and Video XLR 3-pin and BNC Coax Interface A/B switch to connect local audio and video channels to either of two remote locations.

Listed Under: Copper Switches

AutomationDirect Expands Enclosure Air Conditioner Offering

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

10 Jun 2013 — AutomationDirect has expanded its Stratus™ line of enclosure air conditioners to include 480V models. Heat inside an enclosure can decrease life expectancy in controlling units such as PLCs, HMI, and AC drives. Excessive heat can cause nuisance faults from electrical and electronic components, circuit breakers and fuses. Stratus enclosure air conditioners can help alleviate such problems.

SIMBA Mobile Software Provides Traceability for Food & Seafood Manufacturers

Dynamic Systems, Inc, Redmond, WA

7 Jun 2013 — Dynamic Systems, Inc., a Redmond, Washington software developer specializing in barcode data collection, has announced the release of SIMBA Mobile 2013, which is designed to provide food processors the ability to process, label and track their products from “field or dock to customer”.

Listed Under: Software

AutomationDirect Adds Stainless Steel Pneumatic Fittings

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

6 Jun 2013 — AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics products now includes a wide selection of stainless steel fittings designed to stand up to harsh chemicals and washdown situations.

Listed Under: Pneumatic Fittings

Flow Switches Added to ProSense Line

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

6 Jun 2013 — AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FSD series flow switches monitor liquid media and provide reliable flow detection for various flow applications. The series’ sensing principle ensures extremely fast response time and allows for a more precise setpoint setting. The switches are ideal for applications with rapid temperature changes or where fast response time is required.

New Generation of Micro Cable Carriers are Sturdier, Quieter and More Versatile

Igus, Inc., East Providence, RI

6 Jun 2013 — igus® has given its micro cable carriers a facelift. Neat design features, such as a new double-stop dog system, make the latest E2 Micro chain even sturdier and quieter than its predecessors.

Listed Under: Cable and Hose Carriers

MICROMO Launches New FAULHABER Brushless DC‐Servo Motors Series 0824B and 1028B

MICROMO, Clearwater, FL

5 Jun 2013 — MICRMO is pleased to announce the new 8 and 10 mm brushless motors from the FAULHABER Group. These two new, extremely compact brushless DC servo motors combine power, robustness and high resolution feedback in a unique way. This innovative drive concept underlines FAULHABER's successful tradition in the area of micro drive technology and complements the range of brushless 'mini' DC servo motors, with diameters ranging from 6 to 12 mm

Listed Under: DC Motors

DIY Construction Noise Modelling Software Predictor-LimA

Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom

5 Jun 2013 — Video guide to Brüel & Kjær’s Predictor-LimA now available

Listed Under: Software

Canyonwest Cases – New Waterproof Case with Wheels

Canyonwest Cases, Fountain Hills, AZ

3 Jun 2013 — SKB just introduced their new 3i-2617-12 Injection Molded case for industrial and military applications. Canyonwest Cases is making them available to companies needing proven-tough cases to safeguard sensitive or expensive equipment.

Listed Under: Watertight Cases

Series AT11910 ATEX Approved Differential Pressure Switch

Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN

31 May 2013 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., the preferred source for your complete range of practical and affordable instrumentation, is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES AT11910 ATEX APPROVED DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH.

Listed Under: Differential Pressure Switches

Spirax Sarco Releases the EFT10 Electromagnetic Flow Transmitter for Measurement of Conductive Fluids

Spirax Sarco, Blythewood, SC

30 May 2013 — Spirax Sarco is pleased to announce the release of the EFT10 Electromagnetic Flow Transmitter for measurement of conductive fluids. The EFT10, is the newest generation flow transmitter that combines the pulse Hybrid method of coil excitation with digital communications to provide end users with a robust product to measure all types of conductive liquid applications including but not limited to, mining, slurries, waste and low conductivity media.

IMI's New SimpleClean™ RotoDrawer™ for Removing Metal Contaminants from Powder & Bulk

Industrial Magnetics, Inc., Boyne City, MI

29 May 2013 — Industrial Magnetics, Inc. has just released the newest version of their SimpleClean™ RotoDrawer™ magnetic separator which offers improved ergonomics and an easier cleaning experience for the operator when removing captured metal contaminants from Powder & Bulk processed products.

Listed Under: Magnetic Separators

AGIS Premium Fiberglass Tape Resists Both High Temperatures and Moisture

AGIS, LLC, Ambler, PA

27 May 2013 — Suburban Philadelphia manufacturer of industrial sealing products markets premium fiberglass tape, capable of performing in service conditions characterized by ambient moisture and temperatures as high as 1000°F.

Listed Under: Tape

AST Pressure Sensors Serve as Components of Remote Monitoring System for Medical Safety Trailers

NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ

24 May 2013 — American Sensor Technologies (AST) pressure sensors are serving as components in a remote monitoring system that ensures optimal operations of safety trailers used on remote sites as emergency first aid stations.

Listed Under: Sensors

QuickTurn™ Basket Tray System Reduces Installation Time

Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN

24 May 2013 — The new QuickTurn™ Basket Tray System from Thomas & Betts offers a comprehensive selection of pre-fabricated basket tray fittings that help reduce installation time by eliminating the labor-intensive task of cutting fittings on the job site. In addition to standard straight sections, the QuickTurn™ Basket Tray System includes fittings for turns, Ts and elevation changes.

Ty-Rap® 90-Degree Solar Panel Clips Install Quickly Without Tools

Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN

24 May 2013 — Made of heat-stabilized, weather and ultraviolet-resistant nylon, the new Ty-Rap® 90-Degree Solar Panel Clips from Thomas & Betts install quickly without tools and will hold up to four cables perpendicular (90 degrees) to the panel frame.

Lista Offers Workspace Solutions for Manufacturing Facilities

Lista International Corp., Holliston, MA

23 May 2013 — Lista’s modular workbenches and workstations are ideally suited for use in cellular manufacturing, world class manufacturing, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Listed Under: Workstations

AutomationDirect Introduces New Line of Low-Cost Terminal Blocks

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

22 May 2013 — AutomationDirect’s product offering now includes the Konnect-It™ line of terminal blocks and accessories.