Hendrickson International    Woodridge, IL 60517-4904
Mar 24, 2004 TIREMAAX® provides responsive tire inflation system that taps trailer air supply to maintain tire pressure at preset level. Governed by electronic control unit, system detects low tire pressure and signals operator to situations or circumstances requiring attention. It responds by directing air from trailer tank to one or more tires when inflation pressure dips below pre-set level. Hoses feature braided stainless steel jackets and larger barrels for fitting connectors.

Unex Manufacturing, Inc.    Jackson, NJ 08527
Mar 24, 2004 RollerRackâ„¢ combines wide-span uprights, hanger beam, and Span-Track carton flow track. Mix and match components can be configured to create various carton flow applications, and layback, flush front, and push back are suited for multiple bay configurations. Uprights measure 8 ft high, have slotted keystone design, and are offered in standard depths of 18, 36, and 60 in. with max load of 10,000 lb. Beam lengths are 5 and 8 ft and have 3,000 lb capacity per pair.

Caterpillar, Inc.    Peoria, IL 61629
Mar 24, 2004 Models 247B and 257B combine technology of Cato Skid Steer Loaders and suspended track undercarriage that transfers machine weight to ground through 24-wheeled contact points bearing against 59 in. of track on ground. Operating capacities for 247B and 257B are 1,950 lb and 2,310 lb respectively, when defined as 50% of tipping load. Both loaders use Cat 3024C T engine, which complies with U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions regulations and provides net power of 57 hp.

Leogering    Casselton, ND 58012
Mar 24, 2004 Skid-Steer Loader features Over the Tire Rubber Track suited for working in adverse conditions and finished surfaces such as lawns and paved surfaces. Tracks are made with multiple compounds within track and can be left on permanently. Traction lugs on side plates enhance tire-to-track traction and help support side plates. Track provides floatation with reduced ground pressure and soil damage. Steel cords prevent track from stretching.

Loegering Manufacturing Inc.    Casselton, ND 58012
Mar 24, 2004 Forward-digging, skid-steer-mounted trencher can dig in both directions, straight, and in curves. Skid-plate sets in relation to 2 tandem dirt augers and rests on ground, allowing operator to skid-steer in float position and maintain constant digging depth. It is available in digging depths of 3 ft 6 in., 4 ft 6 in., and 5 ft 6 in. and can dig trenches 5–12 in. wide. Trencher can convert to a different size by adding boom extension piece and additional section of chain.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Mar 24, 2004 Model LTC1697, rated at 1 W and housed in compact MSOP-10 package, drives one cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL). It operates from 2.8-5.5 V input voltage, has 300 kHz fixed frequency operation, and incorporates internal PWM dimming system. Its 0.8 V reference and internal current sense maintain accurate lamp current. Synchronous current mode PWM control, with internal 1 A MOSFET switches, delivers efficiencies to 75%. Internal shutdown function reduces supply current to less than 2 µA.

Endicott Research Group, Inc.    Endicott, NY 13761
Mar 24, 2004 Designed for LCDs backlit by 2 CCFLs, DMW Series inverter provides closed loop current control over voltage range of 8-18 Vdc. It monitors lamp current to maintain consistent brightness, regardless of variations in input voltage. Rated 16 W, product features 0-100% on-board PWM dimming, soft-start lamp ignition, open lamp detection and shut down, and direct connection to display. It is suited for applications that run from unregulated input voltage sources or power supplies.

Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mar 24, 2004 Offered in EIA 0603 case size, surface-mountable FBMH1608HL series allows component impedance characteristics to be configured to specific end device frequency requiring noise countermeasure. Material and component structure incorporates silver (Ag) wire, allowing series to achieve, simultaneously, 110-1,900 ohm impedance and 0.4-2.5 A current operation at frequency of 1 GHz. Max RDC values range from 0.028-0.450 ohm.

Astrodyne Corp.    Mansfield, MA 02048
Mar 24, 2004 Approved to UL508/TUV EN60950/CB safety specifications, DIN-rail mounted, enclosed DRP480 Series produces output power levels to 480 W. All models accept Universal Input from 85-265 Vac, and 2 models offer 24 and 48 Vdc outputs. Series, with active Power Factor Correction to 0.98, offers EMI Class B filtering. Features include integral power-good LED indicator, output adjustment potentiometer, and over voltage and short circuit protection circuitry.

United Receptacle, Inc.    Pottsville, PA 17901-0870
Mar 24, 2004 Offered in 4 models in Stainless Steel or with Uni-Koat black finish, lines and graphic patterns of Designer Line Silhouettes coincide with clean, modern appeal of current interior design styles. Features include folding retainer bands to hold poly bags out of sight; leg levelers for stability; and hinged tops for ease of emptying. Optional leak-proof, rigid plastic liners are available.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 24, 2004 Model STLVDS385B converts 24 bits of video data into 4 LVDS channels to drive flat-panel display. Phase-locked transmit clock is transmitted in parallel with data streams over 5th LVDS link. At transmit clock frequency of 85 MHz, each LVDS channel transmits data to display at 595 Mbit/s. Offering on-chip input-jitter filtering and high noise rejection, transmitter supports flat panel displays with VGA, SVGA, XGA resolutions and single/dual-pixel SXGA resolutions.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Mar 24, 2004 Housed in SOD-523 plastic package, Series BZX584Cxx-02 measures 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.6 mm and is rated for voltage range of 2.4–15 V. Series is designed for voltage-regulation applications in portable communications and computing devices. It features power dissipation of 200 mW, and die and lead-frame technology provides for thermal resistance of 600 K/W. Each diode weighs 1.5 mg.

Heyco Products    Toms River, NJ 08753
Mar 24, 2004 Round Double D Lockit™ series includes Models RDD101A, RDD401, and RDD501 to cover cables ranging from 0.125–0.600 in. in dia and accommodate various UL cable-type designations. With double flat sides, products fit into standard round or double-D holes to provide strain relief against twisting, pulling, cord pulsing, or gravity. Bushings have proprietary 5-step locking mechanism that accommodates chassis thicknesses to .125 in. and are available in 8 UL designation categories.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Mar 24, 2004 ScienceDeskâ„¢ Faraday enclosure shields experiments in sensitive applications from high-frequency electromagnetic waves, drafts, light, and electrostatic fields. It attenuates electromagnetic interference by up to 50 dB @ 10 MHz and 29 dB @ 1 GHz, and thermal variations and dust contamination of work area are also reduced. Aluminum frame and panels mount onto ScienceDesk workstation, providing grounded system that does not interfere with vibration-isolated tabletop.

Chromalox    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Mar 24, 2004 Offered in 3 sizes, CRDS, CRDP, CRTS, and CRTP 2- and 3-element fixtures are available with painted steel or stainless steel housings. They accept interchangeable metal sheath, quartz tube, and quartz lamp elements. Single-element CRC fixtures, with quartz-tube elements, come in 1,500, 2,000, and 3,000 W sizes. Plug-in radiant heaters, CPRG and CPRP, feature quartz tube elements, and RBC-1 consists of heavy-duty single metal sheath element radiant heater.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Mar 24, 2004 To aid in achieving 21 CFR Part 11, GmP compliance, Change Management Solution tracks changes and controls automation software, devices, and equipment used on factory floor. Solution provides electronic record keeping, electronic signature, complete audit trails, and record security. Equipped with user-configurable interface and disaster recovery capability, it has open architecture and can connect to installed base of disparate plant floor systems.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Mar 24, 2004 Information Portal helps companies capture, analyze, and act on plant production data. It provides web-based batch reporting, captures and maintains proof of compliance, and facilitates real-time quality analysis. Designed for 21 CFR Part 11 and cGMP regulations, Information Portal features plant intelligence software applications that are active in pharmaceutical companies. With open architecture, software connects production equipment, business systems, and decision makers.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Mar 24, 2004 Type 5155A conditions sensed data to enable proper transition from injection phase to holding phase of molding. Powered by 18–30 Vdc, unit is available in single-, 2-, or 4-channel versions. Optional internal module makes charge amplifier a controller for automatic switchover. Switchover at optimum point is driven by gradient in pressure rise sensed by cavity pressure sensor. Temperature and viscosity are compensated to avoid early or late switchover.

Love Controls    Michigan City, IN 46361
Mar 24, 2004 Series TI offers temperature range of -58 to 99°F with accuracy of ±1%. Temperature can be quickly viewed on bright red, double-digit LED. Models TI-106 and TI-216 feature external potentiometer for probe temperature adjustment.

Diamond America Corp.    Tallmadge, OH 44278
Mar 24, 2004 Design of Multiflowâ„¢ Cascade Extrusion Die provides identical shear history for all material processed, regardless of position across die. Distribution of material is accomplished by directing rather than restricting flow at various locations in die. Dies can be produced for strand, strip, round, or flat applications. They are also available for color striping or co-extrusion applications.