Stafford Mfg. Corp.    Woburn, MA 01888 0670
Oct 27, 2003 Featuring captive clamp screws, Standard Series Hinge Collars can be placed anywhere on shaft, have smooth bore to protect shafts, and will not crush thin-wall tubing. Items are offered in steel and stainless steel in 15 sizes from 3/8–2 in. ID. Products are designed to simplify assembly and field-service applications without sacrificing axial holding power.

Siemens Building Technologies Ltd.    Sudbury, ON P3A 2A3  Canada
Oct 27, 2003 Predator® VAV Actuator integrates LonMark® certfied VAV controller in OpenAir direct-coupled damper actuator designed for 3-position floating control. Unit provides control of pressure-independent, single duct VAV/CV zone boxes. Preprogrammed control logic is configurable for variety of applications, including cooling or heating, fan, occupancy, and lighting control.

NKK Switches    Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3420
Oct 27, 2003 Series M2100, available in SPDT and DPDT circuits, can be configured in 2-position or 3-position models with synchronous or isolated LED circuits and toggle, rocker, and paddle style actuators. Stainless steel frames resist corrosion. Power-rated models are rated 6 A at 125 Vac, 3 A at 250 Vac, or 3 A at 30 Vdc, while logic level models are rated 0.4 Va max at 28 Vac/dc. All configurations feature dielectric strength of 1,500 V between contacts.

FlexLink Systems, Inc.    Bethlehem, PA 18017 2266
Oct 27, 2003 Re-configurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS) include integrated conveyor modules and manufacturing logistics software. Each section of system is stand-alone with its own controls and is connected to other modules via communication and power cable. RMS software offers ability to route pallets, and provides operator work instruction, inventory tracking, and connectivity to product, as well as line statistics and real-time communication with customer's MES or ERP system.

COGNEX    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Oct 27, 2003 PatFlexâ„¢ enables vision system to locate object, feature, or pattern whose perspective has changed or whose surface is curved, warped, wrinkled, or stretched. It provides optical verification of characters marked on curved surfaces, where perspective and bow distortions are common. Software locates and inspects decorative labels on cylindrical surfaces and accounts for surface irregularities that can occur in packaging operations.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Oct 27, 2003 FBUS-HSE/H1 Fieldbus high-speed Ethernet linking device connects 31.25 kbps H1 segments to HSE network running at 10 Mbps or higher. PCI-FBUS/2 plug and play PCI board allows user to connect FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices to desktop PCs that no longer offer ISA slot as standard feature. NI-FBUS v3.0 software integrates with LabVIEW 7 Express, supports FBUS-HSE/H1 and PCI-FBUS/2 Fieldbus interfaces, and includes communications manager and Fieldbus configurator.

JNJ Industries Inc.    Milford, MA 01757
Oct 27, 2003 Fleet and Mass TRANSIT CLEANâ„¢ Aqueous General-Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser Wipes (TRC) clean interior and exterior areas of all transportation vehicles. Disposable wipes remove food stains, blood, and other bodily fluids and can also clean engines, machinery, tools, and accessories. Available in 20 and 100 count reclosable canisters, they are CFC- and HCFC-free, contain no ozone-depleting ingredients, will not freeze, and leave no residue.

Gardner Denver Welch Vacuum Technology, Inc    Skokie, IL 60077
Oct 27, 2003 Self-Cleaning Dry Vacuum Systemâ„¢ features diaphragm pump that resists chemical vapors by using fluorinated plastics on all wetted surfaces. Pump operates without oil, delivering vacuum to 12 mbar with free air displacement of 1.2 cfm. Self-cleaning purge automatically runs for 2 min at shutdown to rid pump of residue. Adjustable bleed valve allows regulation of vacuum level. Glass inlet separator helps prevent pump from ingesting liquids or particulates.

Henkel Loctite Corporation    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Oct 27, 2003 Benchtop systems, available with/without 2 x 24 in. flexible arm, operate as open plenum for working area to 12 in. wide. Units feature bi-colored LED light and deep bed activated carbon fume filter. Freestanding systems are offered in 115 V, 60 Hz; 230 V, 50 Hz; and explosion-proof models. They offer 14 x 18 in. filter, differential pressure gauge, multi-stage filtration, and deep bed, 20 lb activated carbon fume filter.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Oct 27, 2003 DB2® Content Manager for Multiplatforms v8.2 supports Red Hat, SuSE, and United Linux. It provides foundation for managing, accessing, and integrating critical business information on demand. User can integrate all forms of content such as document, Web, image, and rich media, across diverse business processes and applications, including Siebel, PeopleSoft, and SAP, plus deliver integrated, consistent content across enterprise and beyond.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Oct 27, 2003 Tivoli® Directory Server v5.2 offers standards-based identity data platform that interoperates with range of operating systems. It is compliant with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol v3. Software plays key role in building enterprise identity data infrastructure for applications such as identity management, portals, and Web services. It includes support that helps reduce vulnerability of server to malicious attacks, causing denial of service.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Oct 27, 2003 WebSphere® Business Integration for Financial Networks Bridge for SWIFTNet for z/OS processes financial messages to and from SWIFT Secure IP Network (SIPN). It provides functions to centrally configure, administer, operate, and monitor SWIFTAlliance Gateways and also lets users send FIN messages via SIPN. It also features access control, auditing, message storage, and message transformation for applications that exchange SWIFTNet InterAct messages.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Oct 27, 2003 Model 1757-FFLD linking device enables direct connection from Logix controllers to FOUNDATION Fieldbus networks, allowing manufacturers to use digital instrumentation in process applications. Unit links FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 and High Speed Ethernet networks while providing dual, concurrent communications with EtherNet/IP(TM). It also enables addition of local I/O modules to incorporate non-FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices into FOUNDATION Fieldbus control environment.

ADMET    Norwood, MA 02062
Oct 27, 2003 ExPress servo-hydraulic universal testing machines feature static crosshead and bottom-mounted servo-hydraulic piston for automatic testing in tension or compression. Design incorporates piston strokes of 12 in. or longer, and units are available in capacities from 11,250–135,000 lb. Floor-mounted machines employ strain gage load cells for direct measurement of force and are available with 2 digital controllers that provide closed loop control.

Megger    Dallas, TX 75237
Oct 27, 2003 Portable PA-9Plus trends flicker measurements PST/PLT while continuing to record events, RMS voltage/current trending, power, energy, waveforms, and harmonics. It records power quality and flow information simultaneously, which is viewed via backlit LCD graphics display and can be downloaded to computer via serial interface or removable Flash Memory Module. Unit uses Phase Lock Loop technology and includes MEGPA9IEC software and remote test log function.

PM Solutions    Havertown, PA 19083
Oct 27, 2003 Enterprise Project Management solution, used with Microsoft Office Project 2003, provides IT organizations with complete project management platform. Solution helps establish business processes and project priorities and map them against corporate objectives. Project portfolio management and analysis lets managers maximize resource utilization, eliminate duplicate projects, collect organizational knowledge, and institute best practices.

RAE Systems    San Jose, CA 95134
Oct 27, 2003 AreaRAE-Gamma is equipped with RF modem that enables communication of real-time data transmission of VOC, toxic chemical, and radiation data. It transmits on license-free ISM band and has 2 mi communication range. Unit integrates PID, LEL, electrochemical, and radiation monitoring needed for accurate situation assessment. Features include up to 4 gas sensors, built-in pump, interchangeable Li-ion or alkaline battery pack, and weatherproof housing.

Georg Fischer Piping Systems    Tustin, CA 92780
Oct 27, 2003 Design of V-Flange Ring ensures that force is distributed evenly on flange adapter. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene PP-H, ring is resistant to UV light and broad range of chemicals. Plastic design prevents piping components in flange connection from creeping, while error-free symmetrical design ensures proper installation. Available in ½ through 12 in. per ANSI Class 150 standard, V-Flange Ring is suited for ambient temperatures up to 176°F.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Oct 27, 2003 OMEGASCOPE® OS-XL two-dimensional infrared thermometer is equipped with 64-element thermopile array sensor allowing it to display image of measured subject and temperature distribution at 64 measurement points. It can display and save data with graphic representation of temperature distribution overlaid on image of subject being measured. Unit offers temperature range of -50 to 1,000°F and includes 16 mb flash card.

ABB Automation Analytical Div.    Lewisburg, WV 24901-0831
Oct 24, 2003 Analyze IT AO2000 Series continuous gas analyzers offer integrated field bus technologies and purely digital Ethernet connection. Factory settings are stored on internal memory card. Analyzers utilize multiple modules and are available in versions for measurements in potentially explosive atmospheres. Various mounting and installation methods are utilized.