Product News and Press Releases
December 27, 2024
Waterproof Pocket-Size pH Tester
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
18 Dec 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES WPH WATERPROOF POCKET-SIZE pH TESTERS. The testers are designed to accurately take repeatable readings in a variety of applications. The replaceable double junction sensor contains a regressed glass pH bulb to protect against breaking. The large 4 digit display is easy to read and has a resolution of up to 0.01 pH. The Series WPH comes standard with automatic temperature compensation and can be ordered with a dual pH/temperature display.
Listed Under: pH Meters
Automatic Fallback Switch Offers both 10 BASE-T Remote Port and GUI
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
16 Dec 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has announced the new Model 7339 Cat5e RJ45 A/B Automatic Fallback Switch with 10 BASE-T LAN Telnet Access and GUI. This A/B network switch allows the user the capability of sharing one workstation or device among two other devices connected to the A and B ports with remote access functionality. Remote access can be accomplished using an Ethernet 10/100-Base-T connection and either Telnet commands or Graphical User Interface (GUI). This unit offers the security of Automatic Fallback mode, monitoring data is active on Port A and if activity is lost, the unit checks for data on Port B and in the presence of data, switches to position B. It will maintain its connection to port B until data activity is detected on port A, at which time the unit will automatically return to the A position. This can be overridden.
Listed Under: Network Switches
PowerGrip TruMotion® Timing Belts
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
15 Dec 2008 — New PowerGrip TruMotion® Timing Belts from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument feature polymer-free nylon tooth facing for clean running performance. The new durable facing provides reduced dust, long belt life and reduced noise levels. They can withstand an extreme range of temperatures ranging from -40°F to 220°F. Some of their many applications include their use in ATMs, cash registers, money counting machines, coin sorters, lottery and betting equipment, copiers, fax machines, printers, plotters, and medical equipment.
Listed Under: Timing Belts
Remote Sensor Humidity/Temperature Transmitter
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
12 Dec 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES RH-R REMOTE SENSOR HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER. The series RH-R is the ideal transmitter for those applications where space is limited. The compact sensor is protected by a replaceable filter. It can be mounted up to 16 feet away from the weatherproof base. The Series RH-R is ideal for environmental chambers, rubber bladder burst detection systems, and air handler applications.
Listed Under: Temperature Transmitters
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
11 Dec 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) announces the new Model 4154 HP Fiber Repeater with RS232 Monitor Port. This Fiber Optic Repeater is used to regenerate data signals in order to extend the range between optically linked data terminals. It also has the capability to monitor network traffic via an RS232 Monitor Port. The fiber optic communication standard also allows data transmission that is no longer susceptible to electrostatic or electromagnetic fields. Additionally, the RS-232 monitor port is protected from damage by potential differences (ground variations) that often exist between them. This Repeater provides full galvanic isolation (no metallic connection) between connected devices and allows the interference-free fiber optical transfer of data to be regenerated and its range extended.
Listed Under: Network Repeaters
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
10 Dec 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has announced the release of its NEW SERIES CIF COMBUSTION FLOWMETERS. The flowmeters are tough, simple and accurate meters for low pressure, low-density gas measurement. They have a verifiable accuracy of ±2% for combustion gases, annealing atmospheres, vacuum flows, digesters and gas mixing. They can be disassembled quickly without the meter being removed from the pipeline for easy cleaning, and are extremely robust constructed of nickel plated steel or optional stainless steel with maximum pressure ratings of 150 psig (10.34 bar) and temperature ratings of 600°F (315°C).
Listed Under: Gas Flow Meters
RJ45 Cat-5e On-Line/Off-Line Switches
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
5 Dec 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced Pathway Models 7340, 7340A, and 7340B RJ45 Cat 5e On-Line/Off-Line Switches. Each switch allows the capability of connecting two separate devices through ports A and B, via On-Line or Off-Line connection. The switches may be controlled manually via front panel pushbutton or remotely from a DB9 port. All of the models feature an Off-Line switch position to disconnect and isolate port A from Port B. The switch ports of each model are transparent to all data and all (8) signals of each interface are switched.
Listed Under: Network Switches
S90MCC Series Magnetic Clutches & Couplings w/ No Friction or Wearing Parts
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
4 Dec 2008 — A new series of magnetic clutches & couplings from Sterling Instrument feature no friction or wearing parts, uses no electricity and no magnetic particles to leak. These units, identified as the S90MCC Series, are stocked in 3 different Hollow bore sizes, feature a torque range from 3-70 lb, and weigh 14.2 lb. Applications include material handling such as for conveyor belts, film transport, capping of syringes or bottles, shrink wrapping, constant wire tension, coil winding, film tensioning, and torque limiting.
Listed Under: Clutches
Temperature Humidity Data Logger with Display
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
3 Dec 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW MODEL GDL DIGITAL GRAPHIC DATA LOGGERS for temperature, humidity and dew point measurements. The Model GDL can record and instantly display trend for temperature, humidity and dew point in text or graphic format. Other features include a logging summary, which details the sample rate and memory status. With the provided software, the user can select the sampling interval, high/low alarm settings, logging channels and recording start time.
Listed Under: Data Loggers
New Specialized Gripper Expands Product Line into "Food-Handling" Business
Techno-Sommer Automatic, New Hyde Park, NY
1 Dec 2008 — The newest edition to the Techno-Sommer Automatic product line is the GGL3060 "Food" gripper. Designed specifically for food-handling applications the GGL3060 is sealed according to IP69K standards, allowing it to withstand both high-pressure and high-temperature cleanings. The Techno GGL3060 gripper has a compact form with a matching corrosion-resistant, stainless steel design. The gripper provides up to 33Nm (24lbft) of gripping torque and includes sensors that sense jaw position.
Listed Under: Grippers
Low Cost Self-Acting Temperature Control Valves
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
26 Nov 2008 — W.E. Anderson, a division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has released the Series 38R Self-Acting Temperature Control Valves that require no external power sources and are ideal for regulating the temperature of tanks, process streams and various types of industrial equipment. The actuators are made with a rugged die-cast aluminum housing with a fully enclosed bellow assembly and internal over-range protection. Valves are offered in 1/2" through 6" connection sizes and 1/8" through 6" port sizes. The valve bodies are available in single-seated direct or reverse-acting, double-seated direct or reverse-acting, and 3-way designs with four choices of body material: bronze, cast iron, cast steel, and 316 stainless steel.
Listed Under: Control Valves
HP Fiber to RS-232 & RS-485 Converters Designed for Casino Data Networks
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
25 Nov 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) announces new HP Fiber to RS-232 and HP Fiber to RS-485 Converters that are ideal for casino data networks. These converters connect fiber optic linked terminals to a controller having either RS-485 or RS-232 interface ports. The advantage of conversion to a fiber optic communication standard is that the data transmission is no longer susceptible to electrostatic or electromagnetic fields. These converters convert RS-485/RS-422/RS-232 serial communication interface to HP Versatile Link plastic core cable. The converters provide full galvanic isolation (no metallic connection) between connected devices. The data transfer rate is greater than 20 Kbps.
Listed Under: Fiber Optic Converters
New Techno A.R.T. Hand-held Controller Sets a New Standard for Ease of Use
Techno, Inc., New Hyde Park, NY
24 Nov 2008 — Techno, Inc. CNC Router Systems introduces the new easy-to-use A.R.T. (Advanced Remote Technology) hand-held controller for use with all Techno CNC Routers. Used in conjunction with any PC, the A.R.T allows the operator freedom to move around the machine during setup and operation while providing complete control of all machine functions through easy-to-read and understand menus on a color LCD touch-screen monitor. Now, jog functions like X, Y, Z and A-axis jogging/zeroing, jog speed, continuous and incremental step and tool calibration pad touch off are easily controlled with one finger.
Listed Under: Routers
Protective Wall Mount Thermostat Covers
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
21 Nov 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW TG PROTECTIVE WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT COVERS. The Series TG prevents physical damage and unauthorized adjustments of thermostats. Two sizes of covers are available to fit most common thermostats and transmitters. The low profile design with ventilation slits allows exceptional air flow in order to obtain accurate measurements
Listed Under: Protective Covers
Tri-Channel RJ45 A/B/Off-Line Switch Offers Flexibility & Security
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
19 Nov 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has announced the Model 7353 Tri-Channel RJ45 Cat 5 A/B/Off-Line Switch with exclusive Remote Contact Control. This network switch allows access to two separate devices through a device connected to the Common port for each of the switch's three channels. The Model 7353 with Cat 5 Compliance uses contact control to switch the position of each individual channel. There is no front panel pushbutton control. Each channel is an individual switch that is commanded separately from the other switches in the unit, and each will switch to Off-Line upon power loss. All pins of the RJ45 interface are switched and switch ports are transparent to all data.
Listed Under: Network Switches
Precision Digital Handheld Manometer
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
18 Nov 2008 — Love Controls, a division of Dwyer Instruments, is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES HM35 PRECISION DIGITAL PRESSURE MANOMETER. The HM35 is designed to accurately measure and log pressure measurements for critical applications. This family of manometers can measure absolute pressure, differential pressure or gauge pressure within an accuracy of 0.05% F.S. The data logging function can store up to 10,742 readings and transmit the readings to a PC through and IR serial port. In addition, the large display can graphically display trends in the data as well as peaks and valleys.
Listed Under: Digital Manometers
A "Green" Explosive Drilling Solution!
Autodrill Co., Millington, NJ
14 Nov 2008 — After trying a number of methods that didn't work, the Army used two AutoDrill 2100 series machines to successfully demilitarize over 40,000 rounds of obsolescent tank shells from the Vietnam era. The drills were used to remove pyrotechnic tracer material from the base of the projectile. The resulting inert material comprised several hundred tons of aluminum and steel which were then recycled.
Listed Under: Drilling Equipment
2009 Dwyer Full Line Instrumentation & Control Catalog
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
12 Nov 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., announces a NEW 2009 Catalog - 562 pages packed with thousands of innovative value added products. Dwyer produces a broad range of measurement and control instruments for pressure, temperature, level, flow and other related applications. The 2009 Catalog continues Dwyer's commitment to our customers with a convenient and easy-to-use catalog format that includes everything you need to make a purchasing decision. Digital (CD) version also available.
Listed Under: Instrumentation Process Control
New Bellows Couplings w/ Integral Fairlock® Hubs
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
11 Nov 2008 — New bellows couplings from Sterling Instrument incorporate patented integral Fairloc® hubs which feature built-in overload protection, full use of the bore, easy adjustment, eliminates marred shafts, and offers a compact self-contained design. They are stocked in both inch and metric sizes. These couplings correct for angular and parallel axis misalignment, provide zero backlash, offer constant angular velocity, and dampens vibration and noise.
Listed Under: Bellow Couplings
Slim, Rugged 5-to-1 BNC Switch Offers Lockout Security
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
10 Nov 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced the Model 7334 5-to-1 BNC Switch with Remote Control. This network switch allows access of a workstation or device between five other devices or networks. A slim, rugged aluminum rackmount enclosure provides EMI/RFI shielding. Both center pin and shell signals are switched by the Model 7334 and switch ports are transparent to all data. DB9 RS232 Serial port allows the user to remotely control the switch and lockout front-panel pushbutton control. Custom length BNC coaxial cables are available to connect the Model 7334.
Listed Under: Copper Switches
Expanded Line of Pyrathane® Twisted Connectable "PC" Belts
Pyramid Inc., Newton, IA
6 Nov 2008 — Pyramid Inc.'s Pyrathane® twisted connectable "PC" belts, previously only available to replace 3/16" (0.187") diameter endless belts are now available to replace endless belts in diameters ranging from 3/32" (0.093") up to 9/16" (0.562"). The PC belt was designed to eliminate the need for disassembly when replacing belts on line shaft conveyors and many other applications. While originally designed as a quick fix replacement, the PC belt has become a permanent replacement in many of our customers' applications. PC belts are typically manufactured in black 83A durometer, but are also available in many other colors and durometers.
Listed Under: Quick-Connect Belts
New Narrow Profile Slide 2 Guides Designs Through Tight Quarters
Techno, Inc., New Hyde Park, NY
4 Nov 2008 — Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems introduces the New Narrow Profile Slide 2 designed to carry heavy loads and constructed from a single rigid aluminum extrusion profile. Available with single or dual carriage options, the Narrow Profile Slide 2 is capable of speeds up to 24"/second depending on the motor/drive package. This compact slide can be ordered in lengths up to 2722mm (107.2"), and has three sides of T-slots for easy mounting on any machine assembly.
Listed Under: Slides
Economy Differential Pressure Transmitter
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
3 Nov 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES 616K DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER. The Series 616K with One Touch® Transmitter Technology is a cost-effective, compact transmitter that reduces up front costs as well as expenses over the life of the product. Series 616K Differential Pressure Transmitter is ideal for building automation applications such as air handlers, duct pressure and filter monitoring. The 616K not only alleviates cumbersome turn pots typically found in most transmitters, but eliminates entirely the need to span the instrument during calibration. Available models include ranges from 1" w.c. to 10" w.c.
Listed Under: Pressure Transmitters
RJ45 A/B/Off-Line Switch Provides Security of Keylock Switching & Port-to-Port Isolation
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
30 Oct 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced its new Model 9065 RJ45 A/B/Offline Switch with Keylock Switching Control. This compact, 3-position switch module with Cat 5 performance, allows the user to switch a device connected to the Common port between devices connected to ports A or B, also offering port-to-port isolation, by simply selecting the C or Off-Line position with the security of its keylock actuator. This rugged rackmount switch module is encased in an all-aluminum enclosure for EMI/RFI protection and can be supported by Model 9025 Rackmount Chassis, which can accommodate multiple switch modules of various widths. The Model 9065 is also available in a desktop version.
Listed Under: Network Switches
SDP/SI Handbook of Fairloc® Components, The Integral Fastener, D243
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
29 Oct 2008 — Fastening rotating components to shafts has become easier with the publication of a new 96-page catalog "Handbook of Fairloc® Components, The Integral Fastener, D243" by Sterling Instrument and Stock Drive Products. Fairloc® is designed to solve phasing, timing, positioning and frequent removal problems which conventional fastening methods, such as clamps, keyways, pins or set screws, cannot properly handle. The patented system offers several advantages including: built-in overload protection, full use of the bore, easy adjustment, and compact self-contained design. The 3,405 products in the catalog include inch and metric Fairloc®: hubs, spur gears, timing belt pulleys, couplings, shaft extenders, shaft collars, and dials. All products are available from off-the-shelf stock for immediate shipment.
Listed Under: Fasteners
New Shaft Adapters from SDP/SI Eliminate the Need for Special Shafting
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
29 Oct 2008 — New Shaft adapters from Sterling Instrument eliminate the need for special shafting. The 21 inch and 27 metric size stainless steel adapters, identified as the S52FCY (-, M) Series, are high precision, with tight tolerances on bores, shank and bore/shank concentricity. The female end of the adapter is designed to fit 14 shaft diameters ranging from .1200"-.4998" (3mm-12mm) and incorporates the Fairloc® integral fastening system. The male side of the adapter consists of shafts ranging in diameter from .1247"-.4997" (3mm to 12mm).
Listed Under: Shafts
Duct Mount Carbon Dioxide Transmitter
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
28 Oct 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has announced the release of its NEW MODEL CDD DUCT MOUNT CARBON DIOXIDE TRANSMITTER. The Model CDD monitors the occupancy in a room by detecting the concentration of carbon dioxide in the return air duct. The non-dispersive infrared sensing technology automatically updates the calibration of the transmitter using a proprietary logic feature which limits the amount of error due to drift. The Model CDD can measure up to 2000 PPM in duct air flows less than 1500 FPM.
Listed Under: Transmitters
Specialty Fiber Optic Network Switch for High-Speed Internet Carrier
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
24 Oct 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has designed the Model 6293 Fiber Optic Mirror A/B/C Switch, supporting OC12 speeds of 622 Mbps, Single Mode LC Duplex with Remote Serial Access to meet the requirements of a major High-Speed Internet Carrier. The ISP will incorporate numerous units into its network. This Model 6293 allows the user the capability of sharing a Fiber Optic LC Duplex pair connected to the COMMON port among three other sets of LC Duplex pairs connected to the A, B and C ports. This switch was designed to meet all of the Carrier's requirements which included that the switch ports be transparent to all data.
Listed Under: Network Switches
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
23 Oct 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES TE ORIFICE PLATE FLOWMETER. The Series TE offers one-piece PTFE construction similar to the OP and PE Series orifice plates, which incorporate a unique holder or carrier ring containing metering taps and integral gaskets. Available for line sizes from 1/2" to 24", the Series TE can be used with gases, liquids, corrosives, and high temperature fluids.
Listed Under: Flow Meters
SmartFan Cirrus-6 Digital Fan Control & Alarm
Control Resources, Inc., Littleton, MA
21 Oct 2008 — The SmartFan Cirrus-6 from Control Resources is a digital fan speed control and alarm that offers an off-the-shelf cooling solution for 4-wire DC fans and blowers. Cirrus-6 can control and monitor tach pulses from up to six 12, 24 or 48 VDC fans with open collector or 0-12 VDC control signal requirements. The controller accepts fan speed commands (including on/off) and provides individual pass/fail fan status via an I2C interface.
Listed Under: Motor Controls
New Line of Linear Guide Blocks & Guide Rails
Quality Bearings & Components - QBC, Garden City Park, NY
20 Oct 2008 — Quality Bearings & Components (QBC) announces a new line of linear guide blocks and guide rails. The rails, identified as the BBRAILMHSR series, are made of AISI 1055 Steel and are available in lengths ranging from 160 mm to 3000 mm. They have predrilled mounting holes at spacing ranging from 60 mm to 150 mm. The linear guides, identified as the BBXBLKMHSR Series, are offered in heavy and ultraheavy load types.
Listed Under: Guide Rails
Upgraded Pool Pro Butterfly Valve
Asahi / America, Andover, MA
16 Oct 2008 — Asahi/America, Inc. has upgraded our Pool-Pro butterfly valve and will no longer offer Metal Gear-Operators for our 1-1/2" - 10" Pool-Pro valves. We will now be offering exclusively the Plasgear™, all plastic enclosure Gear-Operator, as a standard for 1-1/2" - 10" Pool-Pro valves. This upgrade is offered with no increase to pricing.
Listed Under: Butterfly Valves
AT10 Inch & Metric Timing Belt Drives
Quality Transmission Components, New Hyde Park, NY
15 Oct 2008 — A new Series of AT10 inch and metric timing belt drives from Econobelt/QTC are now available. The 162 pulleys, identified as the QPMAT10 in metric and QPEAT10 in inch Series, are made from 2024-T4 or 2024-T351 Aluminum Alloy or AISI 1045 Steel. All series offer double flange and flangeless types, with and without set screws for fastening to shafts. They are designed to fit inch shafts ranging from .3750" (9.525 mm) to .7500" (19.05 mm) and metric shafts from 8 mm (.3150") to 16 mm (.6299").
Listed Under: Drive Belts
Pocket Size Infrared Thermometer
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
13 Oct 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW MODEL PIT POCKET SIZE INFRARED THERMOMETER. The PIT is the most portable infrared thermometer on the market and its sturdy mounting clip can be attached to any pant or shirt pocket. The thermometer can be field selected to read in °F or °C. The compact size and single button operation allow users to take quick accurate temperature readings.
Listed Under: Infrared Thermometers
Stainless Steel Gears w/ Fairloc® Integral Fastening System
Quality Transmission Components, New Hyde Park, NY
8 Oct 2008 — A new series of Modules 0.5, 0.8, and 1 spur gears from Quality Transmission Components features the patented Fairloc® integral hub fastening system which eliminates marred shafts. These 20° pressure angle precision gears conform to JIS N8 Grade standards. These SUS303 stainless steel gears are identified as the SUSL Series. The Fairloc® integral hub fastener is the ideal choice where phase adjustment, timing, position adjustment and frequent removal of the component are factors in the specific application. In addition, Fairloc® offers full component support along the entire hub section. These very cost-effective gears are compact, self-contained and offer a small gear hub envelope. These gears are designed to fit shafts ranging from 4 mm to 10 mm in diameter. They are stocked with face widths ranging from 5 to 8 mm. Their sizes range from 14 to 120 teeth.
Listed Under: Spur & Helical Gears
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