Product News and Press Releases
December 27, 2024
Hazlux® 5 HID Lighting Fixtures Designed for Safe Operation in Hazardous Environments
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
15 Nov 2011 — Hazlux® 5 HID Lighting Fixtures from Thomas & Betts allow for safe installation in a wide variety of areas that require explosion-proof operation. Hazlux® 5 HID Lighting Fixtures feature thermal- and shock-resistant glass globes that are factory assembled and pre-tested for quality and safety. They are certified as UL844 Listed for Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D Hazardous Locations. The factory-sealed assembly meets code requirements without the need for external sealing fittings.
Listed Under: Lighting Fixtures
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
15 Nov 2011 — T&B® Fittings Form 7 and Form 8 Conduit Outlet Bodies from Thomas & Betts feature the interior BlueKote® finish, which creates a smooth surface that facilitates wire pulling and prevents wire damage, while also providing an additional layer of corrosion protection. The BlueKote® finish is in addition to three layers of interior and exterior protective coatings, including two layers of epoxy.
Listed Under: Connector Components
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
15 Nov 2011 — Eriez®, world authority in magnetic, vibratory and inspection applications, offers several models of metal detectors including the E-Z Tec® Pharmaceutical Metal Detector. This compact device can detect and remove minute pieces of ferrous, nonferrous and stainless steel contaminants.
Listed Under: Pharmaceutical Metal Detectors
Manage Construction Noise and Vibration Compliance with a Single Solution
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
15 Nov 2011 — Brüel and Kjær is pleased to announce the launch of Construction Sentinel - a unique subscription based service designed to take away the headache of managing noise and vibration at construction sites.
Listed Under: Software
Lista International Corporation Introduces Shelf Converter® System
Lista International Corp., Holliston, MA
15 Nov 2011 — New Shelf Converter System from Lista International Corporation transforms new existing shelving into a high density storage solution. It is ideal for a wide range of manufacturing settings, maintenance and repair operations and parts cribs.
Listed Under: Shelving and Shelves
Motoman PC-HMI Provides Customizable Option for User Interface Needs
Yaskawa America, Inc., Miamisburg, OH
14 Nov 2011 — PC-HMI is a cost-effective PC-based robot cell user interface that allows users to easily configure and customize screens and information without expensive development software. A simple text editable file is used for screen configuration and customization. Using a PC as the HMI permits applications to interact with common information technologies.
Listed Under: Robots & Robotic Systems
Laser Seam-Tracking and Seam-Finding Software Packages Enhance Welding Precision
Yaskawa America, Inc., Miamisburg, OH
14 Nov 2011 — MotoEye™ LT laser seam-tracking and the new MotoEye SF seam-finding software packages are for arc welding applications using Servo-Robot’s laser cameras. MotoEye SF is a high speed Ethernet interface developed for Servo-Robot’s SF-D laser camera series. This package provides an easy-to-use instruction to read in data from the camera including joint offset and joint geometry information. This information can be used to adapt the robot weld path and parameters for parts with varying location and fit-up. The seam-finding data can be combined with ComArc through-arc-seam-tracking sensor to provide preview adaptive capability for lower cost than the real time laser tracking cameras.
Listed Under: Robots & Robotic Systems
ASCII Commands Control Video Conference Room A/B Switch
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
10 Nov 2011 — Model 7269V DB9 A/B Switch is ideal for switching video conferencing, broadcast, and presentation systems.
Listed Under: Network Switches
New Module Handles and Light Pipes for PICMG Standards-Compliant
Southco Inc, Concordville, PA
10 Nov 2011 — Southco has developed a series of robust, die-cast module handles and light pipes that meet AMC.0, R1.0, R2.0 and MicroTCA MTCA.0 specifications for mezzanine card modules (printed circuit boards). These components were developed to help OEMs keep pace with evolving PICMG server standards for telecom equipment.
Listed Under: Handles
Southco Inc, Concordville, PA
10 Nov 2011 — As electronic recordkeeping becomes universally accepted in the medical, computer, military and high-tech sectors, data becomes increasingly valuable. Securing that data now must extend down to the rack level in corporate and contracted datacenters. To meet this need, Southco and Digitus Biometrics have launched the first electromechanical latch (EML) system with an integrated biometric reader for server enclosures.
Listed Under: Latches
Easy Adjust Dynamic Mounting Arm Securely Holds Mobile Video Displays in Position
Southco Inc, Concordville, PA
10 Nov 2011 — Southco’s new AV-D30 dynamic mounting arm features patented constant torque technology that holds a video or computer display in a precise position without any set screws, torque handles or other user intervention. This makes the AV-D30 mounting arm well suited to mobile installations, such as carts and vehicles, where vibrations, braking and other dynamic loads can affect screen positioning. It is perfectly suited to the transportation, off-highway and agricultural industries.
Listed Under: Mounts
Southco’s Junction Box Centralizes Connections and Organizes Wire Routing
Southco Inc, Concordville, PA
10 Nov 2011 — The new Southco® EA-A01 series electrical junction box simplifies wiring for up to two electronic access systems by providing a centralized power point and switching center for component and electrical wiring.
Listed Under: Junction Boxes
New Electronic Latch Improves Security and Lifecycle of Enclosures
Southco Inc, Concordville, PA
10 Nov 2011 — Southco now offers the H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle, a latch that features an advanced electromechanical lock that typically provides advantages over mechanical and solenoid-driven locks. Because the latch is gear motor-driven, it only requires power at the moment of actuation and can handle higher loads while using less than 200 milliamps of operating current.
Listed Under: Latches
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
10 Nov 2011 — The Eriez® Hydroflow® Tank Side Coalescer is designed to sit behind a metalworking shop’s machining center and skim free-floating tramp oil out of the machine coolant. With a flow rate of 1.5 GPM, this small, inexpensive sump-side coalescing unit allows oils to rise naturally by providing a motionless area not available in a turbulent sump.
Listed Under: Separators
Miniature Triaxial IEPE Accelerometers for Modal Analysis, 3313A & 3313AH
Dytran Instruments, Inc., Chatsworth, CA
10 Nov 2011 — Dytran as introduced the 3313A and 3313AH series, a family of miniature triaxial IEPE accelerometers weighing just 4 grams.
Listed Under: Accelerometers
New Electroformed Metal Bellows Brochure Available for Download
Servometer Corporation, Cedar Grove, NJ
9 Nov 2011 — New 12 page Electroformed Metal Bellows Brochure comes complete with a one-page design form summary to help design engineers put their ideas on paper.
Listed Under: Metal Bellows
8-Position LC Duplex Switch Uses Mirror Technology to Support Gigabit Data Rates
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
9 Nov 2011 — The QuickSwitch® 6262 is a single channel LC Duplex 8-to-1 Switch with RS232 Remote that allows the user to share a single port interface device among eight other devices utilizing mirror technology to support gigabit data rates.
Listed Under: Fiber Switches
NoiseDesk - Airport Noise Made Easy
Bruel & Kjaer, Royston, United Kingdom
9 Nov 2011 — A key challenge facing all airports is how to grow whilst keeping control of noise impact and managing community expectations.
Listed Under: Software
Quick & Easy Access to Shared Backup Data Line or Channel with M8581 DB9 Matrix Switch
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
8 Nov 2011 — The Model 8581 is a DB9 Matrix Switch that allows the switching of two inputs to three outputs in a variety of configurations to allow quick access to backup line, channel or peripheral.
Listed Under: Network Switches
Spirax Sarco Releases Phase 1 of the PRV Sizing Software
Spirax Sarco, Blythewood, SC
8 Nov 2011 — Spirax Sarco is pleased to announce the release of phase 1 of the Pressure Reducing Valve module which is now enhanced to include additional features such as velocity and noise predictions, automatic pipe sizing, and more.
Listed Under: Valves
Model 472A-1 Dual Input Thermocouple Thermometer
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
8 Nov 2011 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW MODEL 472A-1 DUAL INPUT THERMOCOUPLE THERMOMETER for precision measuring up to two temperature measurements simultaneously.
Listed Under: Thermocouple Thermometers
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
7 Nov 2011 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES CCT40/50 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS, a low cost alternative for measuring power and monitoring the operation of fans, pumps, or other equipment.
Listed Under: Current Transformers
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
7 Nov 2011 — A new series of Synchromesh Cable Drives introduced by Stock Drive Products are uniquely designed for positive traction to replace conventional ropes, simple cables and cog drives, especially where tight space is an important factor. This new cable drive is designed to provide high precision positioning in electronic equipment such as copying machines, X-Y plotters, typewriters, printers, word processors, etc.
Listed Under: Belts
High Speed Cat 6 Connection to 8 Devices from One Computer with Model 7329 RJ45 Switch
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
4 Nov 2011 — The Model 7329 is an 8-position RJ45 Switch that features outstanding Cat6 switching capability with RS232 Remote Control and is only 1U high.
Listed Under: Network Switches
Red Rooster Radio Control for Pneumatic Hoists
Red Rooster Industrial (UK) Limited, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
4 Nov 2011 — Brand New radio control for Red Rooster Air Hoists for use in Non-Hazardous areas.
Listed Under: Hoists
Manual Fiber Optic A/B Switch in Slim Rackmount Housing is Ideal for Fallback Apps
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
3 Nov 2011 — The Model 6299 fiber optic network switch is versatile. The Model 6299 is ideal for fallback applications. The switch can also be use to switch data to multiple displays, billboards and signs.
Listed Under: Fiber Switches
SecureConnect from Rockwell Automation Provides New Protection from Electrical Hazards
Rockwell Automation, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
3 Nov 2011 — Users of the Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE 2100 motor control center (MCC) from Rockwell Automation can help reduce workers’ exposure to live voltage with SecureConnect. This new, optional safety feature allows operators to disconnect the power from an individual MCC plug-in unit without opening the enclosure door or entering the arc flash boundary.
Listed Under: Motor Controls
Binder-USA Releases Adjustable M12 Receptacles
Binder-USA LP, Camarillo, CA
2 Nov 2011 — Binder-USA is pleased to announce new receptacles with adjustable angular positions as part of the Series 713, 763, 715 and 766 automation product ranges.
Listed Under: Circular Connectors
ProGrade® Tube Magnets from Eriez® Remove Ferrous Contamination from Liquid and Dry Products
ERIEZ, Erie, PA
2 Nov 2011 — Eriez® offers economical ProGrade® Tube Magnets, small, yet powerful magnets that can be used as inspection tools or anywhere traditional grate magnets will not fit. ProGrade Tube Magnets are one inch (25.4 mm) in diameter, made of 316L stainless steel and have ¼ x 20 UNC tapped end plugs.
Listed Under: Magnets
Intrinsically Safe LVDT Linear Position Sensors Approved to Operate in Hazardous Locations
NewTek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ
1 Nov 2011 — Macro Sensors offers an upgraded series of intrinsically safe LVDT Linear Position Sensors for use in hostile environments such as gas/ steam turbine plants, chemical process plants and paper mills.
Listed Under: Position Sensors
Precision Internal Gears from QTC Are Stocked in 22 Sizes in Modules 1 to 3
Quality Transmission Components, New Hyde Park, NY
1 Nov 2011 — Precision 20° pressure angle internal gears from Quality Transmission Components are stocked in 22 sizes in modules 1 through 3. They can be combined with available spur gears to make planetary gear drives.
Listed Under: Gears
New Antivibration Pad from AAC is Designed for Compression Loads up to 15 kgf/cm2
Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC, New Hyde Park, NY
1 Nov 2011 — A new series of antivibration pads from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC are designed to dampen shock and vibration for compression loads up to 15 kgf/cm2 (213 lbf/in2). Typical applications include their use under controllers, small pumps, fans, motors, compressors, and other medium load equipment.
Listed Under: Vibration Isolators
High Capacity Centrifugal Screener Has Cantilevered Shaft for Rapid Cleaning, Screen Changes
Kason Corporation, Millburn, NJ
31 Oct 2011 — A new Centri-Sifter high capacity centrifugal screener model "YOB-SS" from Kason Corporation features a cantilevered shaft with two, externally-mounted bearings between the screening chamber and motor drive, allowing all components to slide freely from the shaft end for cleaning, screen changes, or inspection.
Listed Under: Screeners
Flexicon Corporation, Bethlehem, PA
31 Oct 2011 — Flexicon has introduced a pneumatic gain-in-weight filling system for free-flowing bulk solids that conveys and weighs the material, and discharges it into bulk bags.
Listed Under: Bulk Bag Dischargers
Model 7810 8-Position Network Switch Offers Point and Click Control
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
28 Oct 2011 — The Model 7810 8-to-1 HD15 network switch with 10/100 Base-T LAN Access features a software package with easy-to-use point-and-click operation.
Listed Under: Network Switches