Sentry Air Systems    Houston, TX 77092
Nov 19, 2003 Snorkel Sentry Air Cleaner draws and filters irritating or dangerous fumes away from operator workstations. Unit has 3 in. round, 33 in. long, self-supporting arm with 5 in. diameter suction hood. Freestanding fan/filter unit achieves air volume of 70 cfm, and cleaner achieves efficiencies up to 99.97% @ 0.3 microns with HEPA filters. Air cleaner suits electronics manufacturing applications such as soldering, solvent vapor control, laser cutting, and other operations.

Schroff, Inc.    Warwick, RI 02886
Nov 19, 2003 Designed to meet all NEBS requirements, 14-slot AdvancedTCA(TM) system has backplane available in topologies such as full mesh, dual star, and dual dual star. Product includes 3 independent fan trays, each with dual cooling pathways, and incorporates 2 integrated shelf manager/fan controllers based on Pigeon Point technology that provide redundancy as well as thermal and system management. Backplanes meet requirements of boards operating at 3.125 GHz and above.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
Nov 19, 2003 ProSet4â„¢ rod-style cylinder transducer provides detection of end-of-stroke or any position in between. It has 4 discrete setpoint outputs, each offering 4 possible switching modes: on-off, off-on, on-off-on, and off-on-off. Programming options include local, using programming tool, or remote, using teach-in connections. Unit installs in probe-ready, steel-walled cylinders and provides motion control without need for continuous position feedback.

Saelig Co., Inc.    Pittsford, NY 14534
Nov 19, 2003 Capable of data transfer rates to 1 million bps, USB-2COM and USB-2COMi cable solutions allow RS232 or RS422/485 serial devices to talk to USB PCs. Products, housed in plastic enclosures, add two Serial COM ports by using laptop's USB connection. Model USB-2COMi has internal jumper strip which allows configuration for either RS-422 or RS-485 mode, while USB-2COM comes with drivers for Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2K/xP.

Positronic Industries, Inc.    Springfield, MO 65801 8247
Nov 19, 2003 Constructed to allow for lighter payload in space flight applications, D-Subminiature connectors have aluminum shells and are available in standard-density, high-density, and combination variants.

Swanson Systems Inc.    Erie, PA 16512
Nov 19, 2003 Smart Conveyor with optional servo drive is suited for work transfer and positioning in over-and-under configuration. Applications include use as small assembly, test, and gage machine; in-flow or out-flow parts conveyor; or part or puck linear work transfer machine between process or assembly modules.

Hapman Conveyors    Kalamazoo, MI 49003
Nov 19, 2003 Forklift-loaded Bulk Bag Unloader, combined with Series 400 Helix™ conveyor and mobile frame, results in system that can be moved to various processing stations for charging as needed. Transfer rates of 3–4 cfm are possible. Adjustable frame handles variable bag heights. Optional bag agitator along with vibrator and level sensor help assure efficient transfer of material.

SKF Motion Technologies    Lansdale, PA 19446
Nov 19, 2003 ServoMove Systems utilize electro-mechanical linear ball-screw actuators with brushless dc motors to perform precise, repetitive-motion operations in applications involving robotics and automated tasks. Modular in design, they consist of Operator Interface (CAOP), PLC, and local I/O Module. CAOP controls up to 4 Type CASI 40 servo actuators and accommodates unlimited number of sub-masters. Display panel lets users select drive modes and adjust parameters.

Intralox, Inc.    Harahan, LA 70123-5395
Nov 19, 2003 Small-pitch Series 1100 Flat Top Belt, for use with EZ Track sprockets, features underside design that incorporates continuous cross section so sprockets can be placed anywhere across width of belt. Sprockets contact belt underside at hinge and link areas to drive and track belt securely, eliminating risk of disengagement. Design of underside eliminates potential debris traps otherwise created by dedicated drive pockets, making cleaning easier.

DIRAK    Chantilly, VA 20151-1220
Nov 19, 2003 Padlockable quarter-turns, with housing lengths for doors up to 0.87 in. and grip lengths to 2.7 in., feature single- and multi-point latching and compression up to 0.238 in., achieved with an assortment of cams. Models are available for water- and dust-tight applications according to IP65. Materials of basic components include zinc die cast with chrome and/or E-coated finishes and polyamide and/or AISI 316 stainless steel.

GB Gardner Bender    Milwaukee, WI 53209
Nov 19, 2003 Heat-treated aluminum BIG BENâ„¢ Hand Bender is available in ½, ¾, and 1 in. sizes. It features Benfieldâ„¢ markings to simplify work; Vise-Mateâ„¢ conduit vise, which holds conduit when cutting or reaming; bend-back channel that corrects over-bends; and Benfield-style, 30° bend when handle is straight up. Foot room for work boots and sight-down arrows are provided for bending on floor, and sight-across marks allow bending in air.

EFD Inc.    East Providence, RI 02914-1342
Nov 19, 2003 Using Low Volume Low Pressure technology, modular MicroCoat® MC800 applies uniform coating of oil without overspray or mist. It enables metal stampers to coat stock from less than 1 in. up to 48 in. wide, and its complete, even coverage reduces need for tool sharpening and maintenance. System consists of valve controller, 1 or 2 fluid manifolds, fluid flow controls, and up to 8 precision MicroCoat valves. Valve output can be adjusted independently.

Tra-Con, Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Nov 19, 2003 Soft and flexible, Tra-Bond 927-1 is brown in color with viscosity of 40,000 cps. High volume resistivity and dissipation factor of 0.230 make it suited for applications requiring no electrical conductance. Registering 55 on Shore A scale for hardness, product offers impact resistance and is also resistant to aviation fuels and oils.

Bustronic Corp.    Fremont, CA 94538
Nov 19, 2003 VXI 11-Slot Backplane features custom, laminated busbar for distribution of ±24, ±12, -5.2, and 2 V. Power cables need only be connected to 1 point for each voltage on busbar. Backplane uses 2 oz copper power planes, 4 solid ground and 2 VCC planes, and distributed decoupling capacitors on all voltages. It includes automatic active BUSGRANT and IACK jumpering, and 4-point chassis ground that can be modified to isolate chassis ground from digital ground.

PennEngineering® (Penn Engineering)    Danboro, PA 18916
Nov 19, 2003 PEM Type PFF(TM) floating panel fasteners feature fully captive steel screws in thread sizes No. 10-32 and 12-24 and M5 and M6 in varying lengths. They utilize washers for installation with flared punch into sheets as thin as .031 in. Once installed, they allow for radial float in assembly and compensate for mating hole misalignment up to .060 in. Fasteners also have standard slot/Phillips drives with black ABS plastic molded-thru knob.

Frommelt Safety Products    Dubuque, IA 52002 2654
Nov 19, 2003 Impervious to flame, Fire-Shieldâ„¢ Safety Blanket helps protect machines and equipment from high heat and accidental melting or burning. Weighing less than 3 lb, blanket can be easily moved or held in place with tape or wire ties. It measures 50 x 80 in. to cover most machines. Fire-Shield offers alternative to fiberglass or silica style blankets, making it suited for welding environments.

Revotech Industries International    Los Angeles, CA 90071
Nov 19, 2003 FlexUSBâ„¢ enables users to position USB devices in environments where traditional USB devices and cables are ineffective. Product bends and rotates for use with all computers and is compatible with all USB hubs and devices, including those that perform at USB 2.0 specification. Applications include desktop and notebook computers, flashcard readers, web cameras, and other USB devices.

BEE International, Inc.    South Easton, MA 02375
Nov 19, 2003 DeBEE® 2000 Pilot Plant Homogenizer delivers infinitely adjustable, constant pressures up to 45,000 psi at flow rates to 1 l/min. Size reductions to nanometers can be achieved in one pass and, with dual feed, dry powders, viscous, and hot materials can be processed. Modular Homogenizing Cell is readily configured in the field for applications such as emulsions, dispersions, suspensions, high-yield cell rupture, and wet grinding.

Algor Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Nov 19, 2003 PipePak v9 helps engineers define piping systems, graphically review systems, analyze results, and perform modifications. It includes Windows-native interface with right-click functionality, multiple views, and docking toolbars. Tree view provides navigation and review of all piping system data. Users can define data in spreadsheet by selecting previously defined components from drop-down list. Integrated report view displays text-based input and output reports.

Ansoft Corp.    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Nov 19, 2003 Maxwell® v10, 3D/2D electromagnetic-simulation software, combines edge-based vector elements and nodal-based scalar elements, while numerical techniques accelerate computation and avoid non-physical solutions. It enables users to freeze permeability, determine demagnetization operating point of permanent magnets, and calculate core-loss coefficient from loss curve. It also offers geometry translation and meshing for IGES- and STEP-originating geometry.