Caterpillar, Inc.    Peoria, IL 61629
Dec 12, 2003 Natural-gas-fueled Series G3500 generators, for extended-duty distributed generation service, are driven by reciprocating engines in 12-, 16-, and 20-cylinder configurations. Engines operate at 1500 rpm/50 hz, 1200 rpm/60 hz, or 1800 rpm/60 hz, with ratings up to 2.1 MW. They deliver up to 43.5% mechanical efficiency with NOx emissions of less than 0.5 g/bhp-hr and 250 mg/Nm³. Features include open-protocol, SCADA-compatible ADEMâ„¢ III digital microprocessor control.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.    Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
Dec 12, 2003 NIST-traceable PosiTector 200 allows non-destructive measurement of coating thickness on wood and concrete. Handheld, battery-operated gage resists solvent, acid, oil, water, and dust. Features include internal memory to store 1000 readings, flip display for right-side-up viewing, and wireless infrared printer. PosiSoft® analysis software enables notes and annotations, prints and displays basic charts and histograms, and exports to document or spreadsheet.

Automatic Timing & Controls    Lancaster, PA 17605
Dec 12, 2003 NEMA 4x, set-point Model APC100 suits submersible pump applications when analog sensors are used for level detection. Signal selection ranges are 4–20 mA, 0–5 V, and 0–10 V. Controller offers full duplexing action for pump-up/pump-down functions, 2 relay outputs for level alarm indication, 2 meters to log hours of operation, run and fail status contacts, 2 runtime meters, 2 local HOA switches, and programmable time-delay function to sequence restart after power failure.

Spantech    Glasgow, KY 42141
Dec 12, 2003 WhisperTraxâ„¢ CU-Series Double Curve Conveyor offers 2 variable-angle curves in same direction and flexibility in straight lengths to fit any U-shape need. Four chain types and multiple chain widths are offered, with speed range from 5-75 ft per minute. Acetal-plastic chain is durable and operates quietly. Available in epoxy powder-coated paint and stainless steel, modular conveyor suits transporting packaged items, assembly work, and other belt-conveyor applications.

GEI International, Inc.    Syracuse, NY 13217 6849
Dec 12, 2003 Suited for general inspection applications, Measuring Stand Microscopes measure linear dimensions as small as 0.0001 in. Compact, 2.48 x 6.77 in., portable microscopes, available with magnifying powers from 20–200x, feature helicoid focusing system to provide bright, clear, undistorted image. Features include acrylic base, penlight attachment that enables use in low-light areas, and scale that appears projected on viewed object by recticle.

Flextek Electronics    Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dec 12, 2003 Flextek Education Kit provides intuitive feel to closed-loop control while demonstrating Visual Basic programming, SPICE simulation, PIC micro familiarization, and general electronic principles. It includes PC-based controller with mating IR experiment board, closed-loop control software with tutorial and application notes, serial data cable, and power adapter. Schematics suggest experiments for motion, thermal, and lighting control.

Caterpillar, Inc.    Peoria, IL 61629
Dec 12, 2003 Models M313C and M315C feature Cat® 3054E ATAAC engine, high-efficiency hydraulics, heavy-duty undercarriage, and ergonomic operator station. Model 115 hp M313C has operating weight of 28,800–32,520 lb, while 121 hp M315C has operating weight of 33,070–36,710 lb. Max reach is 29 ft 2 in. and 30 ft 4 in. for M313C and M315C respectively. Both units are offered with 1-piece and Variable Adjustable (VA) boom options as well as 2 stick options.

John Deere    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Dec 12, 2003 ATVs feature 500cc or 650cc Rotax® engines; full-time, progressively locking, all-wheel drive system; and full set of front and rear cargo racks or rear cargo box. Suited for hauling, towing, and pulling, Buck, Buck EXT, and Buck EX have gear-on-gear transmission, 1,100 lb towing capacity, and top ground speed exceeding 45 mph. Trail Buck 500/650/650 EXT/650 EX models feature continuously variable transmission, 4-wheel suspension, and top ground speed exceeding 50 mph.

Rite-Hite Aftermarket Corp.    Milwaukee, WI 53223
Dec 12, 2003 Slat-Savrâ„¢ Impactable Rolling Steel Replacement Curtain replaces slats on rolling steel doors that are impacted and damaged by fork trucks. Made from 2-ply material, curtain is available in 18, 36, or 54 in. heights and will fit door widths up to 16 ft wide. Flexible bottom bar with fabric seal attaches to bottom edge of door to provide seal between door and plant floor. Optional locking latches help secure door when not in use.

Crouzet    San Diego, CA 92154
Dec 12, 2003 Millenium II+ offers pre-programmed functions and applications to simplify automation control systems for machine manufacturers and panel builders. Application-specific functions include high-speed counting, data-storage function, timing function, and PID function block. Expandable and non-expandable versions are available with 20 I/O. Additional features include temperature sensor, climate management unit, and external/submersible probes.

PHD, Inc.    Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Dec 12, 2003 Series PFC Clamps with W-Jaw produce 7,200 lb of total clamp force, 2.187 in. above tooling surface at 87 psi. Force is constant as jaws close through last 2° per jaw, producing 0.150 in. wide power window. Tooling surface has dowels and threads to NAMS NC blocks. Modular design allows jaws and bushing block to be removed for modification. Position sensing option provides open and close sensing with AC or DC weldfield immune switch mounted to protected housing.

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums    Morgantown, PA 19543
Dec 12, 2003 When integrated with CFM 3156 and 3306 vacuum cleaners, Safe-Pak® HEPA-filtered collection unit enables workers to safely collect, handle, and dispose of potent pharmaceutical compounds. When Safe-Pak is full, users dispose of entire container, virtually eliminating risk of contamination and exposure. Each vacuum features multi-stage HEPA filtration system that traps and retains 99.999% of particles, down to and including 0.3 microns in size.

Fox Electronics    Fort Myers, FL 33905 5022
Dec 12, 2003 Available in 7.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 mm ceramic package, VCP Series is suited for high-end applications, including SONET, ATM/SDH, and other applications in optical market. Models VCP62AXT and VCP65AXT incorporate fundamental inverted mesa crystal blank that provides -120 dBc/Hz max jitter and 1 pS RMS max phase noise, while VCP32AXT and VCP35AXT incorporate internal phased locked loop. Series offers pullability ranges of ±30, ±55, ±100, and ±125 ppm at 1.65 V ±1.5 V.

Phoenix Contact    Harrisburg, PA 17111 0100
Dec 12, 2003 Series PSR Relay Modules feature startup behavior approved to SIL3/IEC 61508. They provide 2 safely-isolated, redundant NO contacts and 1 NC contact that can switch up to 250 Vac/6 A in 22.5 mm housing. Relays are suited for electrically isolating field applications from control systems or adjusting voltage or power. They can form integral part of safety chain for electrical and electronic applications in process technology and mechanical engineering.

Smalley Steel Ring Co.    Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Dec 12, 2003 Manufactured by coiling flat wire, Snap Rings are offered in carbon steel with diameters from ½ to 11 in. Special designs are available in diameters ranging from ½ to 84 in. and can be produced in stainless steel. Snap Rings withstand high loads and impact loading.

Coppus Ventilation, Tuthill Energy Systems    Millbury, MA 01527 8000
Dec 12, 2003 Low-profile Air MAX-12 weighs 38 lb, measures 20 in. in length, and incorporates 12 in. vane. Axial design delivers 2200 cfm airflow to purge or exhaust fumes from confined spaces. Unit can be used to cool workers or equipment. Fan blade is glass reinforced and non-sparking. Anti-vibration footpads keep unit in place during use. Blower is made from heavy-duty steel and accepts duct on both inlet and outlet ends.

FeinFocus USA, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06902
Dec 12, 2003 Programmable FOX series has integrated, 16-bit Direct Digital Detector (DDD) imaging subsystem that captures high-resolution images with film-like quality in real-time. DDD features X-ray detector with 3 image acquisition modes, automatic noise level reduction, and flat panel monitor. Operators can switch between acquisition settings, achieving image sizes of up to 1,888 x 1,408 pixels. Digital images can be saved in JPG, TIF, or BMP formats.

Bematek Systems, Inc.    Salem, MA 01970
Dec 12, 2003 L-Series Hi-Shear Mixer for emulsions, dispersions, and fine suspensions, provides continuous homgoenous output down to 1 micron and eliminates need for tanks. Mixing head features 1-12 shear-action zones consisting of high-speed rotors and stators, which can produce shear rates of 200,000 per second each. Modular design facilitates scale-up from laboratory to production requirements. Made from 316L stainless steel, mixer is USDA, FDA, and 3A compliant.

Wheeler Mfg. Div. Of Rex International U.S.A. Inc.    Ashtabula, OH 44004 9601
Dec 12, 2003 Manufactured from tool steel, dies are designed to fit Wheeler-Rex Quick-Opening Universal Die Head and other proprietary die head models and are available in Pipe Dies for NPT, NPT for SS, NPSM, and Bolt Dies. Suited for in-place threading from ½â€“2 in., 12R Style Drop Heads and Dies are manufactured from alloy steel and are available in NPT and NPSM, with or without heads. All 12R style dies fit Wheeler Ratchet Handle.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Dec 12, 2003 Model LT5546 monolithic IF (Intermediate Frequency) quadrature demodulator operates with one supply voltage as low as 1.8 V and accepts IF input signal from 40-500 MHz. It incorporates precision quadrature phase-shifter for accurate I/Q demodulation and low-distortion VGA with log-linear gain control range from -7 to +56 dB. Offered in 4 x 4 mm, 16-lead plastic QFN surface mount package, unit includes on-chip signal power detector with -30 to +8 dBm range.