Product News and Press Releases
December 27, 2024
TRIAC-based Fan, Motor and Pump Control
Control Resources, Inc., Littleton, MA
6 Oct 2008 — Control Resources, Inc., has announced the release of SmartFan® Nimbus-HP, a compact, TRIAC based fan, motor and pump control designed for OEM applications in the HVAC, electronics and industrial controls markets. This microprocessor based control is ideal for applications including environmental control (temperature, humidity, pressure, flow), clean room pressurization, equipment cooling, exhaust ventilation and heating/air conditioning systems.
Listed Under: Pump Controls
Heavy-Bodied CPVC & PVC Flow Meters
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
3 Oct 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES PVF & CPF FLOWMETERS. The Series PVF & CPF Flowmeters are heavy bodied meters for corrosive and high purity fluids. They are economically priced meters ideal for acids, caustics, and deionized water, making them perfect for water and wastewater treatment facilities. The flowmeters are comprised of all plastic wetted components for maximum corrosion resistance. They have a full-scale accuracy of +/- 2% and can be disassembled quickly without the meter being removed from the pipeline for easy cleaning.
Listed Under: Flow Meters
New Combi-Ratchet Provides Keyless Convenience
FJM Security Products, Lynnwood, WA
1 Oct 2008 — FJM Security announces the innovative Combi-Ratchet, a flexible, secure solution for securing display cases with sliding glass or hinged doors. The Combi-Ratchet body is constructed from a high impact ABS plastic and designed with extremely tight clearances on the dials to resist shims and other picking tools. The Combi-Ratchet provides keyless convenience with the option of master key access. It offers the ease of combination dials with the security of 1,000 possible combinations. The Combi-Ratchet employs a three dial locking system that is simple to use without sacrificing security. It is easy to change the combination at any time in three simple steps.
Listed Under: Locks
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
30 Sep 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW MODEL BFA FUSE STATUS INDICATOR. The indicator shows normal or open fuse and also reports connection integrity. With a nominal 3-phase line voltage applied, the BFA flashes a normal LED green light that gives positive indication of a good fuse and integrity of the wire connection to each side of the fuse. The indicator flashes a red fault LED when a fuse is unconnected or open, if there is a lost connection to either side of the fuse, and if mismatched line or load wires are present. When phase loss occurs both fault and normal LEDs will extinguish. The Model BFA can be used for all UL Fuses Class H, J, K, R, RK.
Listed Under: Indicators
VersaLink Plastic Fiber Optic Cables Provide Ready-Made Solutions for Rapid Installations
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
25 Sep 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has announced the production of VersaLink Plastic Fiber Optic (POF) Cables, featuring Versatile Link (VersaLink) connectors. These VersaLink connectors provide ready-made solutions for rapid installations for any industrial or commercial application utilizing the Avago Technologies Versatile Link transceivers. These cables can be used in applications such as Gaming Terminal Networks, Medical Instruments, Digitized Videos to name just a few and are compatible with Avago Versatile Link family of connectors. ESL supplies Versa-Link cables in standard and customer lengths available with simplex or duplex UL-rated fiber optic cable sheathed in a black polyethylene jacket featuring either latching or non-latching connectors. Connector terminations are crimped and epoxied for maximum retention.
Listed Under: Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
23 Sep 2008 — LOVE CONTROLS, a Division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc., introduces the NEW SERIES TSWB DIGITAL TEMPERATURE SWITCH. The TSWB has a high and low set point for controlling the water temperature. The input supplies 12 VAC to the probe to check for low water condition. There are three relay outputs which can be assigned in the field to the high water temperature set point, low water temperature set point, or the low water level input.
Listed Under: Temperature Switches
Specialized Gripper Expands Product Line into "Food-Handling" Business
Techno-Sommer Automatic, New Hyde Park, NY
22 Sep 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 (wash down) cleanings. The Techno GGL3060 gripper has a compact form with a matching corrosion-resistant, stainless steel design. It also meets DIN 1672-2 guidelines for hygienic food production machinery, making it food safe. This specialized gripper features jaws that swing open to a full 180°. This makes it very easy to have the gripper clear material below it. Additionally, the angular design of this gripper provides up to 33Nm (24lbft) of gripping torque and the unit includes sensors that sense jaw position.
Listed Under: Grippers
Twenty-Two New Fiber Optic Switches Added to GSA Schedule
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
19 Sep 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL), has added twenty-two new Fiber Optic Switches to their GSA Schedule No. GS-35F-0193P. Many of the units now available on GSA are Multimode, Remotely Controllable, and IP Addressable. These switches offer a multitude of functions and are available with ST, LC, or SC Duplex ports. Data rates range from 100Mps to Gigabyte. Selected fiber optic switches offer the security of Password Protection and/or Off-Line Position with desktop and rackmount configurations. ESL is pleased to now offer these twenty-two state-of-the-art network switches with a 10% GSA discounted price.
Listed Under: Fiber Switches
Low Cost Conductivity Level Probe
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
17 Sep 2008 — Series CLP Conductivity Level Probes from Dwyer Instruments, Inc., are used to determine the presence of a conductive liquid at a set level by sensing conductivity. The Series CLP is coupled with the Series TSWB Temperature Level Controller for a complete level control system. These probes allow for the measurement of conductivity between the probe fitting and end, which is isolated by a ceramic insulator, or between the probe ends of two probes.
Listed Under: Probes
Total View Industrial Flow Meters
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
15 Sep 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES TVF TOTAL VIEW INDUSTRIAL FLOWMETERS. The flow meters are economically priced, tough, simple and accurate meters for water, oils, coolants, compressed gases and other industrial applications. The easy to read flowmeters have a full-scale accuracy of +/- 2% and provide 360° rotation of scale on the plastic sight tubes.
Listed Under: Flow Meters
Fork Rhino Fork Lift Ball Hitch Adapter
Automation Devices, Inc., Fairview, PA
12 Sep 2008 — Automation Devices, Inc. recently released a new version of the Fork Rhino Fork Lift Ball Hitch Adapter, a device used to convert a fork lift into a versatile equipment handler capable of moving a variety of hitch equipment including ball hitches, goose necks and pintles. The Fork Rhino is one-third the size and weight of most trailer spotters. The latest design fits forks up to 6" wide and the handles have been moved to the top of the device encouraging a higher turning radius and easier storage.
New Line of Butterfly Valves Handle Higher Pressures
Asahi / America, Andover, MA
10 Sep 2008 — Asahi/America, Inc. has expanded its line of butterfly valves to include increased pressure rated butterfly valves. New butterfly valve model types 56D and 75D feature rugged, molded plastic PDCPD bodies with durable Polypropylene or PVDF discs. Wafer style ANSI B16.5 bodies have been engineered to incorporate molded body stops to prevent over-tightening of the mating flanges during installation. Available in sizes 16"-24", the valves have a pressure rating of 110 psi at 70°F. The new 56D and 75D butterfly valves are an ideal solution for applications with higher pressure needs.
Listed Under: Butterfly Valves
Single Channel Leak Detection Relay
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
8 Sep 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has just released the NEW SERIES SLD SINGLE CHANNEL LEAK DETECTION RELAY. The Series SLD is used to monitor the shaft seal of a submersible pump to detect a leak before pump failure, and is available in three different sensitivities: 470 ohm fixed, 470 to 10 k ohm adjustable, and 4.7 k to 100 k ohm adjustable. All models utilize a 120 VAC control voltage.
Listed Under: Relays
High Speed, Ruggedized Fiber-to-USB Interface Converter Offers Security and Optical Isolation
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
4 Sep 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has announced the Model 4165 High Speed, Ruggedized Fiber-to-USB Interface Converter. With its integrated rate buffering, the Model 4165 converts USB 2.0 compliant data from a standard PC to a serial asynchronous data interface over fiber with a user-selectable baud rate of up to 3Mbps. The Model 4165 features ESD protection circuitry on the USB I/O connector. The unit's power input is protected from transients and features 3kVDC isolation to prevent system ground loops. Features include user-selectable fiber polarity, user-selectable asynchronous data format, dual DB9 power connectors (board only Model 4166) for convenience in bused power applications, Tx, Rx and Power indicator LEDs.
Listed Under: Fiber Optic Converters
Low Cost Electro-Pneumatic Transducer
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
3 Sep 2008 — The Series EPTA Electro-pneumatic Transducer from Dwyer Instruments, Inc., converts an analog input signal to a linearly proportionate pneumatic output by modulating its control valves to regulate branch pressure. All models incorporate two low voltage valves, an integral in-barb filter, an analog 30-psi gauge, an anodized aluminum manifold, and brass barbed fittings. The EPTA offers adjustable span and offset as well as manual override. This unit has no air consumption and is immune to mounting orientation.
Listed Under: Electro Pneumatic Transducers
Leak/Over-Temperature Detection Relay
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
2 Sep 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has just released the NEW SERIES LDT LEAK/OVER-TEMPERATURE DETECTION RELAY. The Series LDT is used to monitor the shaft seal and the stator temp of a submersible pump to detect a leak or over-temperature before pump failure. The LDT has adjustable leak sensitivity from 1 k to 35 k ohm. Installation is made simple with a surface mount configuration.
Listed Under: Relays
Panel-Mounted Miniature Right Angle Speed Reducers Feature Dual Drive Operation
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
29 Aug 2008 — An expanded series of 41 miniature inch and metric right angle speed reducers introduced by Stock Drive Products are designed to operate in any output direction: reverse, same or dual. They are ideal for connecting accessory instruments, for reversing rotation of flexible shafts and for controlling two units through one power source. These low-cost reducers employ crossed-helical gears that provide a wide range of 8 output ratios. The reducers are finding increased use in intermittent-duty applications where input motion by means of a control knob or gear is transmitted at right angles to the output shaft. These reducers are also excellent for continuous, light-duty use where they can operate at speeds of about 1,800 rpm.
Listed Under: Right Angle Speed Reducers
Pipe Mount Bimetal Surface Thermometer
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
28 Aug 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES STC PIPE MOUNT BIMETAL SURFACE THERMOMETER. The Series STC is designed for use in commercial, residential, and institutional HVAC applications, and is designed to accurately measure the surface temperature of 3/4" to 2-3/8" pipe sizes. The thermometers are perfect for temporary installations and applications that require non-intrusive temperature measurement.
Listed Under: Bi-Metal Thermometers
Fairloc® Shaft Reducers & Extenders Eliminate the Need for Special Shafting
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
26 Aug 2008 — New Shaft adapters from Sterling Instrument eliminate the need for special shafting. The female end of the adapter incorporates the Fairloc® integral fastening system. Fairloc® is a patented integral hub fastener which eliminates marred shafts. The choice of Fairloc® hubs permits frequent phase adjustment, timing and position adjustment while adding positive metal-to-metal fastening strength along both hub sections.
Listed Under: Shafts
Cutting Edge Mirror Tech in a Dual Wavelength, Single Mode, 4-Position Fiberoptic Switch
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
25 Aug 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced its new QuickSwitch Model 6274. Using cutting edge mirror technology, this ST Simplex, Single Mode, Fiber Optic A/B/C/D Switch allows the user the capability of connecting one workstation or device to any one of 4 networks supporting gigabyte data rates. This efficient switch with dual wavelengths of 1310 nm and 1550 nm is transparent to all data while offering local access via front panel pushbutton and Remote Contact Control. Contact Closure on the DB15 port allows users to change switch position and lockout front panel. This dependable switch even maintains switch position and data transmission if power is lost.
Listed Under: Fiber Switches
Low Cost Through Wall Capacitive Sensor
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
22 Aug 2008 — Proximity Controls Division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES NCS-10 THROUGH WALL CAPACITIVE SENSOR. The sensor features a thin profile with a sensing distance of 10 mm and is designed for front, pipe or plane mounting. Capacitive sensors can detect metallic as well as non-metallic objects; however, their traditional use is for non-metallic materials such as: plastics industry, chemical industry, wood industry, ceramic and glass industry, and packing industry.
Listed Under: Capacitive Sensors
Expanded Series of Mini Right-Angle Drives Feature Maintenance-Free Operation
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
21 Aug 2008 — An expanded line of miniature right angle drives manufactured by Stock Drive Products are designed for fractional and subfractional horsepower applications. They are available from stock with inch or metric shafts and feature maintenance-free operation. These rugged, compact drives are completely sealed and lubricated for the life of the unit. Units with hardened steel gears and ball bearing inputs are offered for larger torque applications while more economical units with nylon gears and sintered bronze bearings throughout are also featured.
Listed Under: Right-Angle Drives
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
19 Aug 2008 — The NEW Series SCV Spring Check Valves from Dwyer Instruments, Inc., are the valves of choice for cost sensitive applications that require a full featured, no compromise valve. The SCV Spring Check Valves prevent reversal of flow in piping systems, and they are ideal where backflow could potentially cause damage to pumps, filters, or process equipment. These valves are available in PVC with EPDM o-rings or CPVC with FPM o-rings and in sizes: 1/2" to 4".
Listed Under: Check Valves
Local & Remote Control With Sleek, Low-Profile DB25 A/B Switch
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
18 Aug 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) is proud to announce the new Model 7272 Single Channel, RS-530, AB Switch with DB25 Interface that supports connections between a single RS530 device or peripheral to be shared between two other devices or peripherals. The A and B ports are both Female DB25 connectors, but the Common port, located on the rear of the unit, is a Male DB25 connector. This compact, low profile, 19-inch, 1U rack, network switch can be controlled via local, front panel pushbutton or via DB9 Contact Control Remote port located on rear of unit. All 25 signal lines of the DB25 RS530 interface connector are switched and connections through the switch are transparent to data format.
Listed Under: Copper Switches
Automatic Remote Control & Monitoring w/ M7259 2-Channel DB25 A/B Switch
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
15 Aug 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced its new Model 7259 Dual Channel, RS-530, AB Switch with DB25 Interface, Remote Control and Auto-Switching Functions. This Network Switch allows two independent channels of A/B switch function, connecting a workstation or device between two other devices or networks. This unique data switch is exclusively controlled remotely via a custom DB25 RS530 interface, accepting contact closure signals. There are no local control buttons on this 2-channel switch. The various status, monitoring and control signals present on the remote port allow the switch to be managed by a device that interprets these signals and then issues control commands to the switch.
Listed Under: Copper Switches
Seal Clean Gaskets Provide Tight Seal for High Purity Piping Applications
Asahi / America, Andover, MA
14 Aug 2008 — Asahi/America, Inc. is pleased to introduce Seal Clean gaskets for high purity piping applications. Seal Clean gaskets, manufactured from 100% virgin PTFE resin, are corrosion resistant to the harshest media and ensure a tight seal and longer system life. Furthermore, they do not age and can be stored indefinitely.
Listed Under: PTFE Gaskets
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
13 Aug 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW Model CSG Current and Voltage Calibrator. The pocket size Model CSG Calibrator is an ideal tool for troubleshooting transmitters, transducers, motors, and actuators. The ambient operating temperature for the Model CSG is 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) making it useful in various applications. All units come furnished with a 9V battery, 120 VAC plug-in power supply, 6 ft (1.8 m) test leads with alligator clips, protective carrying case, and instruction manual.
RJ45 A/B Switch Offers Remote Password Protection with Cat5 Performance
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
11 Aug 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has announced its new Model 7344 Cat5, RJ45, 100-Base-T, AB Switch. This network switch allows users to connect a workstation or device between two other devices or networks. All pins of the RJ45 Interface are switched and meet Cat5 performance. The switch ports are also transparent to all data. Model 7344 uses an enhanced Supervisory RS232 Serial Port for secure, password protection to remotely monitor and control the switch. A terminal or a computer in terminal mode connected to this port can communicate with the unit, determine its status, change the switch position as desired, and/or lockout front panel switching capability. Local control is also available via front panel pushbutton.
Listed Under: Network Switches
Low Cost High Pressure Needle Valve
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
1 Aug 2008 — W.E. Anderson, a division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW Series HNV Needle Valve. The Series HNV is a bar stock style valve that is designed for controlling low flow-rates of liquids or gases. The valve features fine threading and a large seat area to ensure precise flow control. Wetted materials are 316SS and PTFE making these ideal for use with corrosives. The Series HNV valves are tested to assure vibration and thermal stability.
Listed Under: Bi-Metal Thermometers
S90MCC-MTL Series Magnetic Clutches & Couplings w/ No Friction or Wearing Parts
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
31 Jul 2008 — A new series of magnetic clutches and couplings from Sterling Instrument features no friction or wearing parts, uses no electricity and no magnetic particles to leak. These units, identified as the S90MCC-MTL Series, are stocked in 7 different bore sizes. Features include being incredibly accurate, repeatable torque control, easy to adjust, easy to apply, perfect for continuous slip, zero "stick slip", smooth with no friction. 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: Shaft Couplings
Bimetal Thermometer with Transmitter Output
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
29 Jul 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW Series BTO Bimetal Thermometer with Transmitter Output. The Series BTO Bimetal Thermometer with Transmitter Output is designed to take remote readings along with measurements via a bimetal helix, making it the ideal choice to take accurate temperature measurements in the toughest environments. The BTO series is ideal for use on power generating boilers, skid mounted compressors, and thermal oxidation systems.
Listed Under: Bi-Metal Thermometers
New Feed Rollers from SDP/SI Feature Multiple Applications
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
24 Jul 2008 — A new series of inch and metric Feed Rollers from Stock Drive Products (an ISO 9001 manufacturer) feature multiple applications. The 46 feed rollers (of which 23 are metric) feature 60 durometer urethane rolling surfaces with ground outside diameters. They have high coefficients of friction, low compression set and can be installed on drive shafts via adhesive bonding, press fits on knurled shafts and conventional set screws. Typical applications for these rollers include: paper transport drives, plotters, copiers, printers, ticket and money dispensing machines.
Listed Under: Feed Rollers
New Idler Rollers from SDP/SI Feature Multiple Applications
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument- SDP/SI, New Hyde Park, NY
24 Jul 2008 — A new series of inch and metric Idler Rollers from Stock Drive Products (an ISO 9001 manufacturer) features multiple applications. These idler rollers feature a 60 durometer ground urethane, neoprene, or nylon surface. Typical applications for these rollers include: paper transport drives, plotters, copiers, printers, ticket and money dispensing machines.
Listed Under: Idler Rollers
High Speed, Four Channel Logic-to-Fiber Interface Converter
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
22 Jul 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced its new high speed, four channel digital logic level to fiber interface converter, Model 6765. With typical operating speeds in excess of 10 Mbps, this Logic-to-Fiber Interface Converter translates four input/output logic pairs into four fiber pairs, resulting in a total of eight fiber optic connections. This convenient circuit board, powered from 5 VDC, is ideal for embedded applications. Other features include user selectable fiber light ON polarity, ST fiber connectors, and logic test points for signal monitoring.
Listed Under: Fiber Optic Converters
Low Cost Duplexing Pump Controller
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
21 Jul 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has just released the NEW SERIES DPC DUPLEXING PUMP CONTROLLER. The Series DPC is used where two pumps are required to alternate to provide equal run time on each. Alternating loads allows for equal wear on both pumps lengthening their operation life. The DPC-ACS model is a standard duplexing controller providing the automatic alternating sequence. The DPC-ALS offers the same automatic sequencing as well as A-B or B-A sequence lock selectable by a three-position toggle switch.
Listed Under: Pump Controls