Caterpillar, Inc.    Peoria, IL 61629
May 07, 2002 Model 740 Ejector Articulated Truck features mechanism that allows material to be spread and dumped on-the-go, without raising body. It is rated at 42 tons and produces net power of 415 hp. Reinforced ejector body is made from high-yield, heat-treated steel. Truck is powered by Cat 3406E ATAAC turbocharged engine with electronic unit injection fuel system and 7-speed electronically controlled transmission. Top travel speed is 34.2 mph.

Xomox Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45242
May 07, 2002 Tufline class 150 and 300 one-piece ball valve is available in standard port sizes from 3/4 to 4 in. Designed for processing industries, its spherical S2 seal allows compensation for any minor stem movement caused by side loading. Also available in 2-piece flanged and 3-piece screwed, socket-welded and butt-welded end models, ball valve has interchangeable internal parts. It offers dual body gaskets, PTFE chemically inert seal, and FT graphite seal.

Xomox Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45242
May 06, 2002 Soft-seated XeniTH sleeved plug valve handles high temperature process applications up to 600 deg F. It uses chemically inert Tufline-600 as primary and secondary seal material and tertiary cartridge for third seal to atmosphere. Material allows valve to achieve tight shut-off at high temperatures while it increases hardness, reduces deformation under load, and reduces creep. Also available are FT-seated butterfly valves, which can be used at higher temperatures.

Spence Engineering Co., Inc.    Walden, NY 12586-0230
May 06, 2002 EZ Connection option for threaded main valves provide simplicity of union connection with performance of flanged connection. They use spiral wound gasket and are easily installed or removed by loosening union nut, eliminating need to spring piping. Connections are available on 1/2 through 2 in. threaded main valves in NPT, socketweld, and threaded by socketweld connections.

Riverdale Color Manufacturing Inc.    Brooklyn, NY 11205
May 06, 2002 Pump-in-a-Drum(TM) system is based on metering mechanism whose pump is inside standard-size drum that stays sealed. During processing, system meters color through sealed tubing assembly, with automatic shutoffs preventing spillage. Changeover from empty to full drums is automatic, requiring no monitoring by operator. By returning drum to company, processor avoids problems of discarding it.

Columbia Machine Inc.    Vancouver, WA 98661
May 03, 2002 Modular flow divider can be mounted onto any of company's floor-level palletizers to divide case rows or to act as centering device. By forming cases into 2 rows in row pusher, divider can increase overall processing speed of palletizer. When reversed, flow divider acts as centering conveyor to align cases to turning section, which provides greater control when handling multiple lines.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Corporate Headquarters    Wayne, NJ 07470
May 03, 2002 Norprene(R) A-60-F Tubing meets FDA, NSF and 3-A criteria and is temperature resistant from -60 to 275 deg F. It is virtually unaffected by wide variety of cleaning solutions. Tubing is suitable for applications such as food and beverage dispensing, filling, and processing.

Gems Sensors Inc.    Plainville, CT 06062
May 03, 2002 FS-380P is constructed with polypropylene housing, PPS composite pistons, 316 wetted parts, and fluorocarbon O-rings. Operating pressure is 200 psi @ 70 deg F and 100 psi @ 212 deg F. Fixed set points range from 0.25 to 2.0 gpm. Switch is offered with 3/8 in. MNPT or quick disconnect ports and selection of mating connections including NPT, BSP, barb, and tube connections. Switch action is SPST 10 VA, terminated with 24 in., 22 AWG wire leads.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
May 03, 2002 TurboTorch(R) Extreme(R) Acetylene Tips get hotter and perform faster than other tips for plumbing and HVAC/R applications. Extreme swirl combustion technology uses acetylene/air mixtures to generate combustion flame, reducing brazing time and associated wait time.

Alkon Corp.    Fremont, OH 43420
May 02, 2002 To distinguish between fittings made to English and Metric standards, length and diameter of wrenchable hex section of fittings are different. On metric types it is short axially and large across flats. On English types it is long axially and small across flats. Fittings include metric sizes that join 4 to 12 mm OD tubing with 2 to 8 BSP threads and English sizes that join 1/8 to 1/2 in. tubing with 1/8 to 1/2 in. pipe.

Nederman, Inc.    Westland, MI 48185
May 02, 2002 Hose reels can be mounted from ceiling or on wall, eliminating clutter and saving space. Manually operated reel is spring recoiled and its hose and nozzle hang at convenient height above operator's head. Motor-driven reel is controlled through pendant and cable which can be mounted to wall, or by remote control. Hose reel is built to customer specifications. Nozzles are available in metal or rubber and hose types include thermoplastic, rubber, and kevlar.

EFD Inc.    East Providence, RI 02914-1342
May 02, 2002 Model 725DA-SS stainless steel, pneumatically operated piston valve applies accurate, uniform dots and stripes of grease without mess, drooling, or maintenance. It employs no seals to wear out, leak, or degrade performance. It offers clean cutoff and external stroke control. Model 725DA-SS can be used in new assembly machines, or can retrofit to existing production lines.

Beswick Engineering Co., Inc.    Greenland, NH 03840
May 02, 2002 Ultra-miniature M3 threaded fittings suit fluid power applications where space is critical. Configurations include straight barbed tube fittings, elbows, tees, plugs, and compression fittings. Available in brass and 303 Stainless Steel, fittings employ captured O-ring face seal technology for leak-tight connections, and can be ordered with Buna-N, EPDM, Fluorocarbon, or Silicone O-rings.

Woodex Bearing Co., Inc.    Georgetown, ME 04548 9519
May 02, 2002 AH Series employs elastomeric drive design to protect shaft from abrasion damage and to accommodate 1/4 in. radial shaft runout. Seals are fitted with flush water inlet and drain ports for in-place cleanouts. They incorporate adjustment mechanism and monitoring provisions, allowing operator to perform preventive maintenance before leakage occurs. Seals are used on ribbon blenders, paddle mixers, reactors, screw conveyors, and bucket elevators.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Hose Products Division    Wickliffe, OH 44092 1797
May 02, 2002 Jack Hose is for hydraulically powered jacking equipment that uses petroleum-base hydraulic fluids. It has maximum working pressure of 10,000 psi, high Nitrile inner tube, and twin braids of high-tensile steel wire reinforcement. Oil-, weather-, and abrasion-resistant, black, synthetic-rubber cover is MSHA accepted. It is fully functional within temperature range of –40 to +160 deg F. No-Skive design eliminates need to remove cover before crimping.

Edwards Vacuum Technology    Wilmington, MA 01887
May 02, 2002 XDD1 dry-vacuum diaphragm pump can be used as stand-alone unit or part of modular system. It pumps down to <2 mbar with pumping speed of 1.2 cubic meters per hour. Universal voltage motor covers 100 to 120 V and 200 to 230 V, allowing user to select required voltage. Integral silencer is fitted to exhaust, ensuring minimum disruption from noise. Pump is packaged in 312 x 144 mm housing and is suitable for bench-top applications.

Quality Valve & Components    Flanders, NJ 07836
May 02, 2002 Model 311 3-way isolation valves have Teflon® internal components that isolate media from working solenoid components, preventing premature failures. Valves feature low internal volume of <.35 cc, low power consumption of 1.5 W continuous duty, and operating pressure to 30 psig. Body materials include Teflon®, CTFE, PEEK, Tefzel, and stainless steel. Valves are suitable for corrosive gases and fluids.

Electroid Valcor Engineering    Springfield, NJ 07081
May 01, 2002 SV500 Series is self-priming, can start from dry condition, and can lift up to 6 ft of water. Model SV500 has output range of 100 to 1500 microliters per dispense; SV515 outputs 3 to 15 microliters; SV525 outputs 10 to 40 microliters; and SV560 outputs 50 to 350 microliters per dispense. Pumps can operate up to 1,000,000 cycles without maintenance, and handle most semi- and non-corrosive fluids.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Tygon Application Specific Tubing    Akron, OH 44305
May 01, 2002 Norprene(R) A-60-F Food Grade Tubing meets FDA, NSF, and 3-A criteria for applications such as food and beverage dispensing, filling, and processing. It is temperature resistant from -60 to +275 deg F, making it suitable for use in hot and cold food applications such as ice cream, coffee, or hot cheese dispensing. It is resistant to a wide variety of cleaning solutions.

OsKar Antipollution of Canada Inc.    Montreal, Quebec H1J 1H6, CD   Canada
May 01, 2002 Modular Air Filters are supplied with venturi assisted reverse pulse cleaning system and air tank. Standard production modules are available with or without fans and filters. Direct drive fan can be mounted on top of module. Units feature waste drawer and easy access to spun bond polyester cartridges. Applications include welding smoke, dry dusts, and pharmaceutical dusts.