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December 27, 2024
Low Cost Thermodynamic Steam Trap
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
18 Jul 2008 — TDST Series steam traps from W.E. Anderson, a division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc., control steam and condensate movement to maximize removal of latent heat from steam for efficient system operation. The compact design allows the steam trap to be mounted in any position and models available with an integral strainer remove the need for additional apparatus. When the trap is mounted vertically, it self-drains, making it freeze-resistant. The trap also handles water hammer, superheat, is resistant to internal and external corrosion, and is easy to install.
Listed Under: Thermodynamic Steam Traps
10-Position ST Duplex Fiber Optic Switch w/ Telnet and GUI Remote Control
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
17 Jul 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) is proud to announce the release of its new QuickSwitch Model 6212 ST Duplex 10-Position Fiber Optic Switch with Remote Control. This IP Addressable network switch allows the user to switch one Common ST Duplex port to any one of ten ST Duplex, Multimode ports with the versatility of using either local front panel pushbutton access or remote GUI or Telnet commands. Using cutting edge mirror technology, Model 6212 can support a gigabyte data rate while maintaining all fiber optic signals in fiber optic light transmission media. This reliable switch is latching and will maintain its position and continue to pass data in the event of a power failure.
Listed Under: Fiber Switches
Innovative 3-Channel RJ45 A/B Switch with BNC Access
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
16 Jul 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced its new Model 8445 Tri-Channel RJ45/BNC A/B Switch. This innovative network switch connects 2 devices per each of its three channels. Channel 1 allows access to RJ45 devices, featuring RJ45 channel tested Cat5e compliance. Channel 2 and 3 allow access to BNC devices. The comprehensive Model 8445 is packed in a rugged aluminum enclosure to provide added EMI/RFI protection in a compact desktop unit. This data switch offers the convenience of simultaneously switching one RJ45 channel and two BNC channels locally, via a knob located on the front panel with no power required.
Listed Under: Network Switches
Bimetal Thermometer w/ Max/Min Temperature Pointer
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
16 Jul 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has announced the release of its NEW Series BTM3 Bimetal Thermometer with Maximum/Minimum Temperature Pointer. The Series BTM3 Bimetal Thermometer with Maximum/Minimum Temperature Pointer is designed to display a maximum or minimum temperature of a process, making it the ideal choice to monitor temperature fluctuations in many applications. These heavy duty back-connected thermometers are ideal for any industrial application such as boilers, ovens, or refrigerated cabinets.
Listed Under: Bi-Metal Thermometers
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
15 Jul 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW PDPS Series Pressure Switch. The larger diameter diaphragm along with the snap action switch located in the new PDPS Series makes these pressure switches more dependable and reliable than other switches on the market. The PDPS Series Pressure Switches are available for pressure, vacuum, and differential applications and are factory preset for pressures from 0.07 in w.c. to 1.0 in w.c. with a repeatability of +/- 0.02 in w.c.
Listed Under: Pressure Switches
Ergonomic Tightening Wing Grip
Fixtureworks, Fraser, MI
14 Jul 2008 — Fixtureworks® builds upon its extensive product selection by offering a line-up of 120 styles of NOVO-GRIP® Wing Grips from Kipp® - one of Germany's premier manufacturers of manual operating elements. The wing grips are available in either a standard size range or, for applications with limited access, a compact mini-wing grip form. The grips feature a modern design with advanced engineered construction and durable materials to provide optimum clamping and tightening performance, ergonomics and long service operation.
Listed Under: Grippers
Refrigerator-Freezer Thermometers
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
11 Jul 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES RFT REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER THERMOMETER. The Series RFT is a popular choice for monitoring temperatures of refrigerators and freezers, cold storage cabinets and walk-ins, aquariums, terrariums, and many other applications. The thermometers are equipped with a rear clip to be hung in various places and come standard with dual unit °F and °C measurements, and is NSF® approved to monitor temperatures in food storage applications.
Listed Under: Thermometers
3-Channel RJ45 Cat5 A/B Switch with Local and Remote Control
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
10 Jul 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced its new Model 7348 Tri-Channel RJ45 Cat5 A/B Switch with Local and Remote Control. This network switch connects a device between 2 other devices or networks for each of the switch's three channels. The sleek, rackmount, Model 7348 can be controlled manually via front panel pushbuttons or remotely from an RS232 serial port. Each channel of the unit is an individual switch that is independently controlled, maintaining last set position even in the event of power loss, while continuing to pass data. Remote ASCII commands can lockout front panel controls and allow each channel to be switched individually or all simultaneously. Switch ports are also transparent to all data.
Listed Under: Copper Switches
Solar Digital Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometers
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
9 Jul 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES DRFT SOLAR DIGITAL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER THERMOMETER. The Series DRFT thermometer is an essential tool for those requiring the highest degree of accuracy and durability, and makes monitoring cold environments effortless. The Series DRFT helps monitor appliance temperature fluctuations to preserve and prevent spoilage of food, medications, wines, and much more.
Listed Under: Thermometers
Plastic True Union Ball Valves
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
9 Jul 2008 — The NEW Series TBV Plastic Ball Valves from Dwyer Instruments, Inc., are designed for medium duty industrial and commercial applications. The true union design makes these valves very easy to maintain by allowing for easy removal from a piping system without breaking down piping connections. Because of their all plastic construction, these ball valves will never rust or corrode, and they can survive corrosive environments without the need for painting or expensive epoxy coatings. Units come in PVC plastic bodies with EPDM seals and are available in 1/2" to 4" sizes, featuring a full-port design.
Listed Under: Ball Valves
Heavy Duty Swing Clamps Give High Security Workholding
Fixtureworks, Fraser, MI
8 Jul 2008 — Heavyweight workpieces, elevated work loads under high stock removal rates, awkward shapes with few clamp-accessible surfaces, multi-task operations with cutting forces generated from several different axes. Challenges that confront machining operations, inspection routines, and assembly processes daily are now resolved by Fixtureworks, one of the largest suppliers and manufacturers of workholding and fixturing technologies. Fixtureworks now offers a new series of Imao® heavy duty swing clamps that provide approximately 5X the clamping force of Imao's standard swing clamp configurations. The heavy duty series of clamps is ideal for fixture, jig and workholding devices of all designs and highly repetitive applications or for use with conventional work piece requirements.
Listed Under: Swing Clamps
Revolutionary, Technology-Investigated R&D from Theory to State-of-the-Art Design
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
7 Jul 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) provides revolutionary, technology-investigated, R&D assistance based on over 30 years of experience. With the ability to foresee what's ahead with innovative thinking, ESL's engineers can devise any customer's complex solution and carry it from theory to state-of-the-art product design, including the manufacturing, testing, installation and operation. Because of their manufacturing capabilities, ESL can design, build, and deliver custom products for each project in prototype or production quantities. This guarantees functionality and performance along with unsurpassed quality control. Some of Electro Standard's R&D core capabilities include all types of motor controls, sensorless controls, vector controls, power electronics, inverters, DSP-based data acquisition and instrumentation. ESL will work as an extension of a company's development facilities in any capacity needed from total outsourcing, to algorithm help, to design reviews.
Listed Under: Copper Switches
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
3 Jul 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has just released the NEW SERIES QPC QUADRAPLEX PUMP CONTROLLER. The Series QPC is used where four pumps are required to alternate to provide equal run time on each. Alternating loads allows for equal wear on all pumps lengthening their operation life. The Series QPC has five inputs allowing the four outputs to operate properly even if one of the inputs fails to open or close. Four LED indicators show the load that is energized by the SPST output contacts.
Listed Under: Pump Controls
DB9 A/B Switch, with Contact Control Remote Port
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
1 Jul 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) its new Model 7277 DB9 A/B Switch, with Contact Control Remote Port. The Model 7277 data switch enables connection of a workstation or device between two other devices or networks in a convenient Rackmount unit. Switching of the Model 7277 can be controlled by front panel pushbutton or remotely from a DB9 Control port using dry contact open/close logic. Front panel can be also be locked out remotely through contact closure. This reliable network switch maintains last set position on power loss and continues to pass data. All 9 signals of the interface are switched and all switch ports are transparent to all data.
Listed Under: Copper Switches
Digital Solar-Power Bimetal Thermometers
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
30 Jun 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has announced the release of its NEW SERIES DBT DIGITAL SOLAR-POWERED BIMETAL THERMOMETER. The Series DBT Digital Solar-Powered Bimetal Thermometer takes the guesswork out of temperature measurement. The 3-1/2 digit LCD display is easy to read and provides resolution to 0.1°F. In addition, the adjustable angle models can be mounted in virtually any position.
Listed Under: Bi-Metal Thermometers
Communicate w/ Up to 254 Units on Single BUS w/ the 4215-LVDT Smart Indicator
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
27 Jun 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has just announced its Model 4215-LVDT Smart Indicator can communicate with up to 254 Model 4215-L units on a single Serial Communication BUS. The 4215-L is designed for the measurement and control of dual channel LVDT measurement fixtures. It combines two LVDT channels, print capabilities and RS232/485 serial communication into a versatile platform. In addition to its standard configuration, the Model 4215-LVDT is capable of mixed transducer interfacing, including LVDT, DC Strain Extensometer, and Quadrature encoder-based position measurement devices. This instrument, with automatic plug and play operation, is electrically compatible with Transducer Electronic Data Sheets (TEDS) and can be programmed for full TEDS' implementation.
Listed Under: Load Cell Indicators
Calibration Quality Load Cell Indicators Now Available w/ Single or Dual Channels
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
26 Jun 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) adds 2 new calibration quality Load Cell Indicators to their 4215 Smart Indicator Series: Model 4215A-104 Single Channel Unit and 4215A-204 Dual Channel Unit. The Model 4215 is an intelligent microprocessor based instrument designed for measurement and control of strain gauge transducer based systems. Model 4215 combines force channels, encoder position channels, print capabilities, and RS-232/485 serial communications into a versatile platform, and is compatible with most tensile testers, load cells, extensometers, torque transducers, pressure sensors and position encoders.
Listed Under: Load Cell Indicators
Universal Power Alert Indicates Presence of Stored Energy
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
25 Jun 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW UPA-130 UNIVERSAL POWER ALERT. The UPA-130 reduces the risk of electrical arc flash by pre-verifying the electrical isolation from the outside of a control panel. The Universal Power Alert is hardwired to the circuit breaker or main disconnect and flashes whenever voltage is present. It is engineered with redundant circuitry, which allows it to be powered by the same voltage that it indicates. The UPA-130 is NEMA 4x (IP66) rated and can be operated at temperatures -4 to 131°F (-20 to 55°C).
Listed Under: Indicators
Complex Fiber Optic Cable Requirements are No Problem for ESL
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
24 Jun 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has designed hundreds of custom fiber optic data network cables to meet customers' exact specifications. Complex cable requirements are no problem for ESL. This includes ultra high density fiber optic ribbon and trunk cables as well as custom octopus cables connecting data communication equipment with routers and bridges. Fiber Optic cables allow for near-unlimited bandwith at extremely high speeds over long distances. They are available in a number of different configurations and types; Single-mode, Multi-mode, Duplex, Simplex, Breakout and Distribution.
Listed Under: Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
Low Cost Miniature Ultrasonic Level Switch
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
24 Jun 2008 — W.E. Anderson, a division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW Series MULS Miniature Ultrasonic Level Switch. The Series MULS measures liquid at a single point and provides multiple output choices for high or low level alarm, overflow prevention, and pump protection. The switches include a 0.5 second time delay and have repeatability of less than .08 in. (2 mm).
Listed Under: Ultrasonic Level Switches
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
23 Jun 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES CHP CALIBRATION HAND PUMP. The CHP is the most dependable and rugged pump for applications up to 100 psi or 28.8" Hg Vacuum, and is ideal for checking calibration of pressure or vacuum gauges, switches, or transmitters. The Durable Acetel plastic and anodized aluminum construction prevents body heat transfer, resulting in drift-free accurate readings.
Listed Under: Hand Pumps
Over 4,000 Custom Cable Designs In-house, Add One More!
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
20 Jun 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has built over 4,000 custom copper data network cables to meet customers' exact specifications. ESL offers hard-to-find copper cables, any length, and configuration. These cables are available in fire-resistant Plenum jacketing. ESL will manufacture your custom length T-1 cables, either with straight-though pinning or cross pinning and with either keyed or non-keyed RJ45 connectors. ESL will make the exact cable you need for you high-speed T1 connections. ESL custom designs RS-232 copper network cables. RS-232 Interface cables utilize DB25 connectors which allow the transfer of data between a multitude of devices. PVC cable jacketing is used for distances to 50 feet. Extended distances can be achieved using Low Capacitance jacketing. ESL also sells manufacturer compatible cables, just provide your manufacturer cable part number and they will custom-design the compatible cable.
Listed Under: Cable Assemblies
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
19 Jun 2008 — Dwyer Instruments, Inc., is announcing the release of its NEW SERIES BTK BACKFLOW PREVENTION TEST KIT. The Series BTK is capable of testing hydronic systems with test procedures including those recommended by ASSE, AWWA, CSA, FCCC, HR-USC and NEWWA. It possesses a quick release latch pin mechanism and a new manifold design. The tests can be performed with the gage mounted in the case or removed from the case. The BTK-1 is comprised of five valves and is specially designed for testing backflow prevention assemblies. The 90-micron filters protect the test kit to minimize plugging with scale and sand.
Listed Under: Instrumentation Process Control
Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter Converter
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
18 Jun 2008 — The NEW Series PUX Ultrasonic Flowmeter from Dwyer Instruments utilizes the transit time difference principle for measuring flow rates through pipes from the outside. This liquid flow meter is compact, portable, and lightweight, incorporating the latest breakthroughs in digital signal processing and electronics. The Series PUX ultrasonic flow meter may be set up with a wide variety of sensors from small diameters to large diameters, over a wide temperature range. This unit is available with an integrated type graphic printer.
Listed Under: Ultrasonic Flow Meters
Low Cost Horizontal & Vertical Mount Level Switches
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
17 Jun 2008 — W.E. Anderson, a division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has just released the NEW SERIES F6 HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL MOUNT LEVEL SWITCHES. The switches provide a simple, inexpensive control of the liquid level within a tank or vessel. Switch ratings are suitable for many solid-state control systems and monitors or alarms. Hermetically sealed reed switches are actuated by magnets permanently bonded inside the float and can be easily adapted to open or close a circuit on rising or falling levels.
Listed Under: Liquid Level Switches
Single Mode LC Duplex, Fiber Optic A/B/C Switch with Remote Access
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
17 Jun 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL), has just announced its new QuickSwitch Model 6293 Fiber Optic Mirror A/B/C Switch, Single Mode LC Duplex with Remote Serial Access. This network switch has 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. Model 6293 supports a single mode fiber (SMF 28), 9/125 micron with a wavelength of 1310 nm and MEMS mirror switch that supports OC12 speeds of 622 Mbps. Remote ASCII command interface allows user to control switch position, obtain switch status and lockout front panel pushbutton.
Listed Under: Network Switches
Largest Selection of Workholding Grippers Answer Expanding Demands
Fixtureworks, Fraser, MI
16 Jun 2008 — With an ever growing list of demands on workholding and positioning components, Fairlane Products manufactures and offers the widest selection of workholding serrated grippers, materials and options available to machine shops, fabricators, MRO operations and assembly operations. The variety of grippers, including rest pad options for locating workpieces, includes 142 configurations of Fairlane's Swivots® swivel/pivot/rotational rest pads and grippers, over 220 styles and sizes of hardened high speed tool steel grippers, 66 variations of carbide tipped components, 52 different solid carbide grips, and over 130 adjustable grippers and rest pad designs.
Listed Under: Grippers
16-Channel RJ45 A/B Switch with Remote Access
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
13 Jun 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) is proud to announce its new Model 7239 16-Channel RJ45 A/B Switch with Cat 5 compliance and remote access. This switch allows the capability of accessing, on each channel, one of two separate devices via a device connected into the channel's Common port. This versatile network switch offers remote access via an RS232 port or front panel push button control. All 8 pins of each switch port are transparent to all data and switches change position simultaneously upon command.
Listed Under: Network Switches
Compact & Lightweight Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
12 Jun 2008 — The Series UXF2 Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter from Dwyer Instruments is a state-of-the-art, economical alternative to magnetic, vortex, and differential pressure transmitters. This transit time flow meter combines advanced microprocessing detection methods with a versatile design to provide accurate and obstructionless flow measurement of any clean water application. This ultrasonic flow meter features high reliability and accuracy (up to 0.5%), long-term maintenance-free operation, and have a proprietary temperature and pressure compensation system, which completely eliminates error created by process temperature and pressure fluctuations.
Listed Under: Ultrasonic Flow Meters
Armstrong International, Inc., Three Rivers, MI
12 Jun 2008 — Armstrong Smart Services Group is pleased to announce the introduction of the SteamEye® Starter Kit, an affordable option for customers interested in trialing wireless trap management technology on a portion of its trap population. SteamEye® is a wireless steam trap monitoring system specifically designed to constantly and accurately monitor steam traps and provide status updates every three minutes. The Starter Kit allows customers to expand its SteamEye® installation to include additional traps as acceptance of the technology demands.
Listed Under: Steam Traps
DURAFLEX™ Metal Conveyor Belting
Cambridge Engineered Solutions, Cambridge, MD
11 Jun 2008 — Cambridge International, Inc., introduces the most open metal belt available that does not compromise belt strength. Patent-pending DURAFLEX™ metal conveyor belting handles heavier loads than typical light-duty conveyor belts, while remaining cleanable and open, perfect for many food processing applications. The revolutionary design of DURAFLEX™ reduces maintenance and downtime because it can be spliced in as little as 30 seconds without welding or the use of special tools.
Listed Under: Conveyor Belts
Fixed Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter
Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Michigan City, IN
11 Jun 2008 — The NEW Series UXF1 Converter from Dwyer Instruments Inc., is part of a fixed ultrasonic flowmeter system based on the transit time measurement method for measuring flow rates of relatively clean homogeneous liquids. With its microprocessor-based electronics, this ultrasonic flowmeter can be easily configured from the front keyboard to particular applications. Applications include flow measurement of any fluid through which an ultrasonic signal may be transmitted, including those of unknown sound velocities. This unit features a large LCD display and function keys, as well as a multi-lingual display.
Listed Under: Ultrasonic Flow Meters
Ergonomic Clamp Grips Provide Secure Holding w/o Tools
Fixtureworks, Fraser, MI
10 Jun 2008 — Fixtureworks® offers the full line of NOVO-GRIP® Clamp Grips from Kipp®-an established German manufacturer of manual operating elements. The five-lobed grip handle provides superior design ergonomics that establish secure manual tightening without separate tools or wrenches, etc. The Clamp Grips are currently available in 80 different configurations from Fixtureworks for a variety of application options, including size across lobes, male stud or female-tapped bushings, choice of inch or metric threads, steel or stainless steel thread components, and four color selections.
Listed Under: Knobs
Tapping Saddle for Air-Pro™ COMPRESSED AIR PIPING SYSTEM
Asahi / America, Andover, MA
9 Jun 2008 — Asahi/America, Inc., introduces the new tapping saddle for their Air-Pro™ Compressed Air Piping Systems. Designed specifically for the Air-Pro system, the new tapping saddle allows for the installation of a the system with no drops! The drops are installed after the system has been hung by simply using the tapping saddle welding it in place with electro-fusion process. The saddle can be installed at any location, under any pressure, reducing the number of required welds in half vs traditional drop methods. The Air-Pro System is engineered for continuous operating pressures from 150 to 230 psi.
Listed Under: Piping Systems
Dual A/B/OFF-LINE Switch with 10/100 BASE-T Remote
Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI
6 Jun 2008 — Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has announced its new Model 7352 Dual CAT5e RJ45 A/B/OFF-LINE Switch with Telnet Access and GUI. This network switch has two channels, each allowing the capability to share a single device connected to the COMMON port among two other devices connected to the A and B ports or to be switched OFF-LINE for complete isolation. The 7352 offers secure, password protected, exclusive remote access via 10/100 Base-T LAN Ethernet environment to monitor status and control switch functions using Telnet commands or GUI.
Listed Under: Network Switches
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