Product News and Press Releases

Hook Clamps Provide Compact Clamping

Carr Lane Mfg. Co., St. Louis, MO

15 Nov 2012 — Hook clamps from Carr Lane are extremely compact swing clamps that mount in a reamed hole, and are ideal in tight spaces where high clamping force is required.

Listed Under: Swing Clamps

Dytran Instruments Debuts Portable USB DC Triaxial Vibration Measurement System, Model 5340

Dytran Instruments, Inc., Chatsworth, CA

15 Nov 2012 — Dytran Instruments, Inc., a leading manufacturer of piezoelectric and DC MEMS accelerometers, force and pressure transducers and associated electronics, has developed the VibraScout™ Vibration Measurement System, which includes a USB digital triaxial accelerometer combining a MEMS accelerometer with a microcontroller to create an intelligent sensor.

Listed Under: Accelerometers

New Series of Flexible-Geargrip Couplings from AAC are Designed to Dampen Shock and Vibration

Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC, New Hyde Park, NY

14 Nov 2012 — A new series of flexible-geargrip couplings from Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) are designed to dampen shock and vibration and are electrically isolated.

Listed Under: Flexible Couplings

igus Releases New Fire-Resistant Plastic Bushing

Igus, Inc., East Providence, RI

13 Nov 2012 — igus®, an expert in triboplastics, has released a new polymer plain bearing that is fire retardant and classified according to UL94 with V0 standards.

Listed Under: Plastic Bearings

Eriez® ProGrade® Square, Rectangular and Round Grates Protect Against Ferrous Contamination

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

13 Nov 2012 — Eriez® offers economical ProGrade® Square, Rectangular and Round Grates to remove ferrous contamination in hoppers, chutes, floor openings and other areas where free flowing materials are present.

Listed Under: Grate Magnets

SIMBA Food, Seafood & CheckMate Barcode Software Connects To QuickBooks and Other Accounting Programs

Dynamic Systems, Inc, Redmond, WA

12 Nov 2012 — Dynamic Systems, Inc., a leader in multi-purpose Barcode Tracking Software, has announced the integration of QuickBooks to CheckMate and SIMBA Barcode Tracking Software Solutions.

Listed Under: Software

Snap-in Panel-Mount Connectors with Dip Solder Contacts

Binder-USA LP, Camarillo, CA

8 Nov 2012 — Binder-USA has expanded the Series 720 snap-in panel-mount receptacles to now offer dip solder contacts.

Listed Under: Connectors

Eriez® Sheet Fanners are Powerful and Efficient

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

8 Nov 2012 — Eriez® Hi-Powr™ Magnetic Sheet Fanners feature a strong magnetic circuit that makes semi-sticky, oily, bent and heavy steel separate with incredible ease.

Listed Under: Sheet Lifters

New Series of Conical Antivibration Mounts from AAC are Designed for Compression Loads up to 3598 lbf

Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC, New Hyde Park, NY

8 Nov 2012 — A new series of conical antivibration base mounts from Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) are designed to dampen shock and vibration for compression loads up to 1632 kgf (3598 lbf). Identified as the V12Z03M Series, their metric housing is made of zinc plated steel and the isolator is made of a nitrile rubber compound which offers excellent pliability and elasticity.

Listed Under: Mounts, Vibration & Shock

New Environmental Noise Calculation Software Version

Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom

8 Nov 2012 — Market’s most powerful and intuitive software for environmental noise calculation.

Listed Under: Software

FJM Innovates Combination Padlocks

FJM Security Products, Lynnwood, WA

7 Nov 2012 — FJM Security Products announces the new addition to our family of FJM Security Combination Padlock Series, now available in an ergonomic shape with short, long, shrouded and shrouded-long shackle versions.

Listed Under: Locks

Saelig Announces imPulse™ ECG Personal Monitor To Be Launched at Electronica 2012

Saelig Company Inc, Fairport, NY

7 Nov 2012 — imPulse™ is a personal, iPhone-compatible, handheld ECG Touch Monitor that will be introduced at this year's Electronica Show in Munich, Germany, designed using unique EPIC touch sensors.

Listed Under: Sensors

Mobile Bulk Bag Filling System has Metal Detection, Tilt-Down Feeder

Flexicon Corporation, Bethlehem, PA

7 Nov 2012 — A new mobile Bulk Bag Filling System from Flexicon Corp. features an integral metal detector/separator and a tilt-down conveyor/feeder for dust-free filling at multiple locations.

Listed Under: Bulk Material Handling Equipment

AutomationDirect Adds Non-Contact Safety Switches

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

7 Nov 2012 — AutomationDirect’s safety product offering now includes IDEM safety switches in non-contact magnetic and non-contact coded magnetic styles. These non-contact magnetic safety switches are interlocking devices designed to protect both people and machines.

Listed Under: Switches

AutomationDirect Adds Light and Medium-Duty Encoders with Inch-Size Shafts

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

7 Nov 2012 — AutomationDirect has added Koyo inch-size light and medium-duty encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products. These stainless steel solid-shaft encoders provide a cost-effective solution for small applications.

Eriez® Introduces New Model FF4 Metal Separator

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

5 Nov 2012 — Eriez® introduces the Model FF4 Metal Separator, the newest addition to the company’s extensive line of inspection equipment.

Listed Under: Separators

Improved Software for Hand-Held Analyzer Users

Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom

5 Nov 2012 — Sound and vibration expert Brüel & Kjær has launched a software update for its hand-held analyzers - Version 4.1. The update includes 24-bit recording, remote functionality and usability enhancements.

Listed Under: Software

Dynamic Systems Integrates Barcode Software Applications for Contractors / Restoration / and Cleaning Companies

Dynamic Systems, Inc, Redmond, WA

2 Nov 2012 — Redmond, WA - Dynamic Systems has just released expanded barcode Tracking Software solutions for Construction. These include: ID Badge Systems, Tool Management, Time and Attendance, and Inventory Management.

Listed Under: Software

New Foot Mount Catalog V120 from AAC Features Over 4,000 Off-the-Shelf Machine Mount Components

Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC, New Hyde Park, NY

1 Nov 2012 — Finding the right machine mounts for your application has become easier with the publication of a 192-page new products catalog "Foot Mounts Catalog V120" by Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC. Among the over 4,000 components in this catalog are inch and metric polyamide bases, stainless steel bases, and steel bases. In addition, there are sections on metric miniature foot mounts and antivibration foot mounts.

Listed Under: Mounts, Vibration & Shock

AutomationDirect Adds Dual Rod Guided Pneumatic Air Cylinders

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

1 Nov 2012 — AutomationDirect’s NITRA™ pneumatic product line now includes E-Series dual rod guided air cylinders ideal for applications that require precise alignment or have large side loads.

AutomationDirect Adds Room Temperature Sensors and Type T Thermocouples to ProSense Line

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

1 Nov 2012 — AutomationDirect’s ProSense line of temperature sensors now includes room temperature sensors, Type T thermocouple probes, higher-range probes, Type T thermocouple wire and RTD adjustable immersion sensors.

Listed Under: Sensors

DSI Integrates Tablet Computing With CheckMate Barcode Tracking Software

Dynamic Systems, Inc, Redmond, WA

31 Oct 2012 — Dynamic Systems, a Redmond, Washington software developer, specializing in data collection applications has introduced rugged tablet computers for use with the CheckMate Suite of Barcode Tracking applications based on bar code technology.

Listed Under: Software

Eriez® ProGrade® Grates in Housing Provide Superior Protection Against Tramp and Fine Iron Contamination

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

31 Oct 2012 — With ProGrade® Grates in Housing from Eriez®, tramp and fine iron removal in enclosed flow lines or at screen discharges is simplified by these multi-bank units built into convenient housings.

Listed Under: Grate Magnets

UL/ULC Listed and ATEX Approved Position Sensors

NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ

30 Oct 2012 — Macro Sensors, a sensor company specializing in the manufacture of LVDT-based linear displacement sensors and gaging probes, offers the HLR 750 Series of UL/ULC listed and ATEX-approved LVDT Linear Positions Sensors for use in the high temperature and highly volatile environments of gas turbines.

Listed Under: Position Sensors

AutomationDirect Launches New Do-More PLC and Counter Module

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

26 Oct 2012 — AutomationDirect has released the latest addition to its PLC offerings, the Do-more H2 Series PLC. This new PLC line offers features and performance of high-end PLCs for an economical price.

Listed Under: PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Circular Fluid Bed Dryer Reduces Cost, Size, Energy, Cleaning Time

Kason Corporation, Millburn, NJ

26 Oct 2012 — A new 30 in. (762 mm) Vibro-Bed™ circular fluid bed drying system from Kason Corporation increases operating efficiency, cuts cleaning time and reduces cost.

Listed Under: Fluid Bed Dryers

Mechanical Concentrate Mixers Line from Eriez® Includes All-Metal Drum Top Mixer and Water-Driven Proportioner

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

26 Oct 2012 — Mechanical Concentrate Mixers from Eriez® Hydroflow® eliminate the traditional manual fluid mixing methods which often result in imprecise concentration control.

AutomationDirect Extends Line of RUKO Cutting Tools

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

25 Oct 2012 — AutomationDirect has added T-shank jig saw blades, deburring tools, and more to its line of RUKO cutting tools.

Magnetic Rotary Position Sensors for Use in Medical Applications

ASM Sensors, Inc., Elmhurst, IL

24 Oct 2012 — ASM Sensors now offers the extension of the POSIROT® family of magnetic rotary sensors, the PRAS20/PRAS21 series for use in the medical equipment industry. This non-contact position sensor uses an external position magnet to reliably provide an absolute output signal over a 0 to 360 degree measurement range.

Listed Under: Position Sensors

Series 3ABVH 3-Way Brass Ball Valve

Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN

24 Oct 2012 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES 3ABVH 3-WAY BRASS BALL VALVE featuring PTFE seats and seals for longer life and leak-free operation and a blowout-proof stem for added safety.

Listed Under: Ball Valves

AutomationDirect Adds Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters

AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA

23 Oct 2012 — AutomationDirect has added the Flowline® EchoPod® and EchoSonic® II lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters to their product offerings. Constructed with PVDF transducers and NEMA Type-6P polycarbonate enclosures, these innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensors replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling media in small, medium and large capacity tanks.

Listed Under: Sensors

Hilma NC Standard Hydromechanical Vises

Carr Lane Roemheld Mfg. Co., Ellisville, MO

23 Oct 2012 — Hilma's NC-series vises are superior to most standard vises, due to built-in hydraulics. With a few cranks of the handle, hydraulic pressure can be built up to 11000 lbs. of clamping force (on the largest size).

Listed Under: Vises

Joslyn® Surge Protection Products Available with Stainless Steel Enclosures

Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN

23 Oct 2012 — Joslyn® AC surge protection devices (SPDs) from Thomas & Betts, which includes more than 1,300 standard configurations, now are available with stainless steel enclosures for corrosive applications, such as wastewater treatment facilities. Other applications include oil and gas processing, civil construction, utilities, pulp and paper manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and mining.

Model SK-30-SS Sanitary Attrition Mill Produces Particles Within a Size Range of 10 to 100 Mesh

Munson Machinery, Utica, NY

22 Oct 2012 — A new sanitary attrition mill, Model SK-30-SS, produces particles within a relatively narrow size range of 10 to 100 mesh. The unit is particularly suited for the reduction of fibrous and friable materials, and cracking of grains.

Listed Under: Grinding Mills

Eriez® Wet Drum Separators are Setting Industry Standards

ERIEZ, Erie, PA

19 Oct 2012 — Wet Drum Separators from Eriez® are designed for automatic, continuous recovery of magnetite or ferrosilicon in heavy media operations and concentration of ferrous and weakly magnetic ores.

Listed Under: Magnetic Drum Separators