Product News and Press Releases
December 26, 2024
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
21 May 2013 — A new linear guide rail system from Sterling Instrument features heavy-duty, low wear, low friction, quiet, maintenance- free operation, without the need for lubrication.
New Miniature Right Angle Helical Gear Drives From SDP Feature Non-Corrosive, All Metal Construction
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
21 May 2013 — A new series of miniature right angle gear drives from Stock Drive Products (ISO 9001:2000 Registered Manufacturer) features a lightweight, non-corrosive, all metal construction. They are available with single or double output shafts with ratios of 1:1 or 2:1 at a maximum rpm of 1800. Their maximum continuous hp is 1/8.
Listed Under: Right Angle Gear Reducers
Ceramabond 671 Bonds Metals and Ceramics at High Temperatures
Aremco Products, Inc., Valley Cottage, NY
20 May 2013 — Ceramabond™ 671, a new high temperature ceramic adhesive developed by Aremco Products, Inc., is now used to assemble high temperature thermocouple housings used in boiler, furnace, and stack applications to 3200ºF (1760ºC).
Listed Under: Adhesives
New Explosion-Proof / Non-Incendive Pressure Transmitter with Display
NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ
17 May 2013 — New Explosion Proof / Non-Incendive Pressure Transmitter with Display offers voltage output signal ideal for oil and gas well site applications.
NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ
17 May 2013 — Macro Sensors Introduces LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioner with Analog and RS485 Outputs, Extended 5 Year Warranty, No Conditional Order.
Listed Under: Signal Conditioners
NEW Variable Start-Stop Dispensing Peristaltic Pumps
Aalborg Instruments, Orangeburg, NY
16 May 2013 — Newest offering form Aalborg Instruments has easily accessible controls enabling Priming, dynamic Braking, RPM setting, and Flow direction reversing.
Listed Under: Peristaltic Pumps
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
14 May 2013 — Eriez® introduces the groundbreaking P-Rex84 Scrap Drum with Underflow Processing System.
NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ
14 May 2013 — Macro Sensors introduces the EAZY-CAL LVC 4000 Signal Conditioner with analog (4-20mA or user selectable voltage) and RS-485 outputs.
Listed Under: Signal Conditioners
New! Cable Extended RF Admittance Level Probe
BlueLevel Technologies, Inc., Sterling, IL
10 May 2013 — The Model AP/APX is now available in a cable extended version for top mount installations where RF admittance point level sensor technology is applicable. Universal power supply, DPDT relay output, remote test function and maximum length of up to 25 feet is possible.
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
10 May 2013 — A new series of inch couplings from Sterling Instrument feature unique lattice design which allows for very large axial, radial, and angular misalignments while transmitting high torque loads with zero backlash.
Listed Under: Zero-Backlash Couplings
Eriez Introduces Pull Test Kit with Digital Scale
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
10 May 2013 — Customers can now order an Eriez® Pull Test Kit with an NIST traceable digital scale, which provides easier-to-read, more accurate results.
Groschopp Releases New i-series Planetary Gearmotors
Groschopp, Inc., Sioux Center, IA
10 May 2013 — Available in 3 sizes and multiple gear ratios, Groschopp’s new i-series gearboxes are ideal for applications that have stringent space limitations yet require a high yield torque and increased efficiency.
Listed Under: Gear Motors
AutomationDirect Introduces Industrial-Grade LED Message Displays
AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA
8 May 2013 — AutomationDirect introduces the ViewMarq™ line of industrial-grade LED message displays, utilizing the latest LED and communications technologies to help communicate important information in industrial environments.
AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line
AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA
8 May 2013 — AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor offering now includes additional 18mm and 30mm round plastic DC models available with discrete or analog outputs. The sensors are equipped with LED status indicators and a push-button teach feature for configuration of normally-open and normally-closed states for DC output models and for adjustable sensitivity on analog output models.
Listed Under: Sensors
Put Smart Recording in the Driver's Seat - Sonoscout NVH Recorder
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
8 May 2013 — An intuitive new sound and vibration recorder lets engineers analyse their measurements on the go, using an iPad® to manage data and listen to recordings.
Listed Under: Analyzers
New Super-Heat Magnesium Oxide Ceramics Now Available
Aremco Products, Inc., Valley Cottage, NY
7 May 2013 — Aremco's Super-Heat™ 502-676 Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Ceramic Crucibles are now available for use in the processing of ultra high temperature refractory metals, slags and superconductor compounds to 4000°F.
Listed Under: Ceramics
Smallest Non-Magnetic Inductor Introduced by Gowanda Electronics
Gowanda Electronics & Gowanda Components Group, Gowanda, NY
7 May 2013 — Gowanda Electronics announces the introduction of the world’s smallest non-magnetic molded RF inductor series, SMG1812. This new surface mount wirewound series will be featured at MD&M-East 2013, a medical device industry conference and trade show being held June 18 - 20, 2013 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Visit Gowanda Electronics at booth #2836.
Listed Under: Inductors
Eriez Offers Full Lifting Magnet Line - Both Permanent and Electro Designs
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
6 May 2013 — Eriez offers a complete line of Lifting Magnets--available in both permanent and electro designs--in various models, sizes and strengths to satisfy practically any application need.
Listed Under: Lifting & Material Handling Magnets
New Pinpoint Laser Software Delivers On-the-Fly Alignment Data Analysis
Pinpoint Laser Systems, Peabody, MA
2 May 2013 — Pinpoint Laser Systems Introduces its Newest Capture™ Software. Enhanced Features Mean More Convenience, More Power
Listed Under: Laser Alignment Systems
MICROMO Presents the FAULHABER DC Motor Series 0816 SR
MICROMO, Clearwater, FL
1 May 2013 — Through the use of state of the art materials, including high power rare earth magnets, the 0816…SR coreless motors have achieved the industry’s best motor performance curve ā11,000 rpm/mNm. This value is usually only reached by larger coreless DC Motors. This new series features several nominal voltage versions from 3Vā12V. High performance sintered bearings are standard, with optional ball bearings available for higher radial shaft loads.
Listed Under: DC Motors
igus Introduces Linear Actuators Developed for High-Speed Applications with Low Loads
Igus, Inc., East Providence, RI
29 Apr 2013 — DryLin® ZLW belt driven linear actuators are a low-cost, short lead-time alternative to traditional re-circulating ball bearing systems.
HPE Extrusion Solutions Manufactures Customized Nylon (Polyamide) Plastic Extrusions
HPE Extrusion Solutions, Bally, PA
27 Apr 2013 — Suburban Philadelphia manufacturer offers custom extruded nylon plastic parts, products and profiles for industrial applications.
Listed Under: Custom Plastic Extrusions
MLX100 Robot Gateway: Control and Program Multiple Robots through PLC
Yaskawa America, Inc., Miamisburg, OH
26 Apr 2013 — Yaskawa Motoman is pleased to announce enhanced functionality of dual-robot control with its MLX100 Robot Gateway™. MLX100 enables controlling and programming of Motoman® robots entirely within the ControlLogix® platform, eliminating the need for an additional controller or language for robotic application development.
Listed Under: Robots & Robotic Systems
Model 4546 4-Channel AB Switch Incorporates Phoenix Connectors
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
26 Apr 2013 — The Model 4546 4-channel AB switch sports Phoenix Connectors. Ports 1 & 2 feature 12-Pin and ports 3 & 4 feature 10-Pin Phoenix connectors.
Listed Under: Copper Switches
Yaskawa Motoman Introduces the MH3BM Robot for Biomedical Applications
Yaskawa America, Inc., Miamisburg, OH
25 Apr 2013 — The new MH3BM (BioMedical) robot is designed to handle specimen processing, drug dispensing and medical research applications. It features a special coating and stainless steel fasteners that permit cleaning with hydrogen peroxide. Its ISO 5 (class 100) clean room rating makes the MH3BM robot compatible with applications outside the biomedical market, such as assembly, packaging and small parts handling.
Listed Under: Robots & Robotic Systems
Flexicon Bag Dumping System with Glove Box, Compactor, Conveyor
Flexicon Corporation, Bethlehem, PA
25 Apr 2013 — A new Flexicon Bag Dumping System with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor, isolates bulk material from the operator and plant environment throughout opening, dumping and compaction of bags, and the conveying of material downstream.
Listed Under: Bulk Material Handling Equipment
Organovo Describes First Fully Cellular 3D Bioprinted Liver Tissue
Organovo, San Diego, CA
25 Apr 2013 — Manufacturer of functional, three-dimensional human tissues presented at the 2013 Experimental Biology conference in Boston, Massachusetts.
Elscint Vibratory Bowl Feeder for Feeding Camphor Tablets
Elscint Automation, Pune, India
24 Apr 2013 — Elscint Automation, the leading vibratory parts feeder manufacturer from India recently manufactured 3 sets of vibratory feeder equipment (one set consisting of two vibratory bowl feeders, one in clockwise and one in anti-clockwise direction) and one linear vibrator) for feeding of two types of camphor tablets. One tablet size was 16 x 16 x 4 mm thick while the other was 12 x 12 x 3 mm thick. The 16 x 16 mm tablet was fed in a total of 7 rows (the clockwise bowl feeder was having 4 outlets while the anti-clockwise one had 3 outlets). The 12 x 12 mm tablet was fed in 6 rows (3 each from each of the bowl feeders). The requirement was to feed and converge the tablets into a block of 6 or 7, as required.
Listed Under: Bowl Feeders
Vibratory Feeding & Stacking Systems for Lapping Operation
Elscint Automation, Pune, India
24 Apr 2013 — Elscint recently supplied a vibratory feeding and stacking system for lapping operation of a very small component having diameter 5 mm x 2.82 mm height with a small boss having dia 2 on one side. The requirement was to stack this component on a Hylem Plate having diameter 190 mm.
Listed Under: Vibratory Feeders
Elscint Introduces Low Cost Frequency Controllers for Vibratory Feeders
Elscint Automation, Pune, India
24 Apr 2013 — Elscint Automation has recently introduced a low cost version of its Frequency Controllers with limited functionality, namely, EFQC6 and EFQC3. EFQC6 is a 6 Amp version suitable for large vibratory bowl feeders having VA rating of more than 600 VA while EFQC3 is for smaller vibratory bowl feeders and linear vibrators having VA Rating of 600 VA or less.
Listed Under: Bowl Feeders
New Precision Gear & Dial Hubs from SI; Designed To Fit Hubs with Limited Hub O.D., Eliminates Keys
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
23 Apr 2013 — A new series of precision gear & dial hubs from Sterling Instrument are designed to fit gears or dials, plus eliminate keys or splines.
Listed Under: Gears
Lista Offers Workstation Solutions for Electronic Assembly
Lista International Corp., Holliston, MA
23 Apr 2013 — Ergonomically designed, these workstations offer unlimited flexibility to accommodate the changing workplace. Lista Arlink 8000 and Align Adjustable Height Workstations offer an unparalleled level of functionality and customization, while providing ergonomic benefits to workers.
Listed Under: Workstations
AutomationDirect Adds More High-Resolution Encoders
AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA
23 Apr 2013 — AutomationDirect has extended its series of Koyo medium duty encoders to include high PPR (Pulses Per Revolution) models.
AutomationDirect Adds Flexible Multi-Conductor Control Cable
AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA
22 Apr 2013 — AutomationDirect now offers flexible multi-conductor control cable available in sizes ranging from 18 to 10 gauge, with three to 41 unshielded conductors (including green/yellow ground).
New Pressure Locking Hub Connectors from SI Designed for Fast & Accurate Hub Repositioning
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
18 Apr 2013 — A new series of pressure locking hub connectors from Sterling Instrument are designed for fast and accurate repositioning of the hub. Radial screw positioning saves space along the shaft. Uniform surface pressure against the shaft and hub prevents damage to the surfaces and enables the use of small diameter hubs.