Gateway Safety, Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44131 1045
Aug 21, 2003 Twistersâ„¢ washable earplugs help eliminate chance of germs entering ear by allowing user to hold plug post and insert plug into ear without rolling or touching it before use. Triple flange forms triple seal in any size ear. Featuring air bubble tip, Twisters are soft and comfortable to wear. They are made of purple silicone and provide 25 dB noise reduction rating for mid-range hearing protection applications.

Astrodyne Corp.    Mansfield, MA 02048
Aug 21, 2003 Utilizing integral multiplayer/PCB planar magnetics, QB Series converters offer up to 100 W of output power at currents to 30 A. Available in single outputs from 1.2-7.5 Vdc, products feature input ranges of 18-36 Vdc and 36-75 Vdc. Units offer input under-voltage lockout, output OVP, and over-temperature protection. Hiccup-mode output overload protection supports continuous overload conditions. Products also feature remote sensing with output trim function.

Taiyo Yuden (USA) Inc. / Power Systems Group    San Marcos, CA 92069
Aug 21, 2003 Model PAS150 delivers passive power factor correction for Class A equipment. It offers 115/230 Vac input selection and single output of 150 W continuous. User may select one of several factory-set output voltages, including 3.3, 5, 12, 24, and 48 V. Switcher features DC OK, AC power fail, and protection against overload, overvoltage, reverse voltage, and thermal conditions. Current sharing for 1+1 redundancy with no special interconnection is optional.

Rockford Systems, Inc.    Rockford, IL 61109 2695
Aug 21, 2003 Designed for use with SSC-1500 press and press brake controls and SSC-3000 press automation control, product shows angular position of crankshaft. Crankshaft position is shown graphically, via red LEDs in circle, and numerically, via red, 3-digit LED display. Display helps with setup, removal of stuck workpieces, and emergency extraction procedures.

GE Company, GE Industrial Systems    Plainville, CT 06062
Aug 21, 2003 Record Plusâ„¢ global line of molded case circuit breakers provide interruption capacity of 150 kA at 480 V. Wide magnetic ranges meet energy-efficiency standards, while low let-through energy means less system stress and longer life. Circuit breakers are suited for distribution switchboards, panelboards, control panels, and variety of other industrial electrical distribution products.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Aug 21, 2003 Able to provide protection for redundant -48 V telecom power supplies, TPS2350 hot swap power manager allows precise control of current and voltage during turn-on and operation. Unit operates with supply voltages from -12 to -80 V, withstands spikes to -100 V, and uses 3 power field effect transistors. Programmable features include undervoltage and overvoltage limits, circuit breaking, fault timer, current limit, and current slew rate.

American Power Conversion    Vancouver, BC V6K1C3  Canada
Aug 21, 2003 Smart-UPS® line includes 2,200 and 3,000 Va rack-mount models, which occupy 2U of rack space while providing up to 2,700 W of power. They feature temperature-compensated battery charging system with redundant overcharge protection, and self-contained, hot-swappable battery module. Software performs automatic, unattended system shutdown as well as diagnostic and remote management features. Units include proactive alarms, built-in emergency power off circuit, and Va/W load meter.

Sipex Corp.    Miliptas, CA 95035-1701
Aug 21, 2003 Model SP8042 features 7 channels, 55 MHz bandwidth, and operating current of 10.5 mA. With low output noise level of -80 dBm, unit allows for data recovery at very low light levels and support for lower reflectivity DVD+RW/-RW media. Built-in media switch selects 1 of 2 photo detector arrays, for either CD or DVD. In addition to standard COB packaging, Model SP8042 is offered in wafer shipments.

Labelmate    Henderson, NV 89014-2002
Aug 21, 2003 TWIN-CAT-2 Rewinder utilizes 2 powered rewind spindles with Quick-Chuckâ„¢ Core Chucks to handle multiple rewind cores for slitting or to rewind finished label and waste matrix rolls for die-cut label matrix stripping operations. Product offers heavy-duty, steel construction and allows users to remove waste matrix from die-cut labels as they rewind from printer.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Aug 21, 2003 Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser, Model LW150A provides average output power of 150 W. It features real-time power feedback, 20-segment pulse shaping, power ramp-up and ramp-down, and removable touch-screen controlled pendant. Up to 6 built-in fiber outputs can be configured in Time Share and/or Energy Share modes so applications can be addressed utilizing one or more workstations located up to 30 m apart.

Microfluidics, Division MFIC Corp.    Newton, MA 02464 9101
Aug 21, 2003 Suited for use with stainless steel Microfluidizer® fluid processors, hermetically sealed containment isolator contains toxic submicron particles and droplets during high-pressure processing and helps companies comply with OSHA 1910.119 regulations. Isolator offers negative-pressure, HEPA filtration; 12 x 12 in. swing door; 2 flip up style windows; and glove ports with Hypalon® chemical-resistant gloves. Product also incorporates Microfluidizer processor's controls.

GE Industrial Systems    Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Aug 21, 2003 Record Plusâ„¢ global line of current limiting, molded case circuit breakers includes 100A frame size and provides high interruption capacity of 150 kA @ 480 V across all frames. Additional offerings include low let-through energy that results in less system stress; electrical and mechanical endurance; and trip units. Applications include distribution switchboard, panelboards, control panels and industrial electrical distribution products.

Scapa North America    Windsor, CT 06095
Aug 21, 2003 Medical grade Bioflex® Rx159S-001 consists of polyester film double-coated with permanent acrylic adhesive on one side and removable acrylic adhesive on opposite side. Heat-resistant, permanent acrylic adhesive offers high tack and peel and adheres to various surfaces. Removable adhesive, protected by 60 lb kraft liner, adheres to surfaces such as glass, stainless steel, and plastic and removes without leaving adhesive residue.

Genie, a Terex Company    Redmond, WA 98052
Aug 21, 2003 With zero inside turning radius, GS(TM)-1530 and GS(TM)-1930 self-propelled scissor lifts can maneuver in close or tight quarters. Model GS-1530 has max working height of 21 ft and 600 lb lift capacity, while GS-1930 has 25 ft max working height and 500 lb lift capacity. Both feature 36 in. extension deck for work requiring limited outreach. Measuring 30 in. wide, products include trays that swing out to provide full access to all working components.

Mazak Corp.    Florence, KY 41042 3092
Aug 20, 2003 Quick Turn Nexus 350 has one 12 in. chuck, 680 mm max swing, 30 kW spindle output, and 3,300 rpm maximum spindle speed. With turret indexing time of 0.2 sec/position, product features servo-driven, programmable, NC electric tailstock and headstock with built-in spindle/motor. Tool Eye presetting arm automatically performs offset of tool nose position, tool measurement, and data registration. Tool Eye also updates and constantly monitors tool wear.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Tube Fittings Div.    Columbus, OH 43228
Aug 20, 2003 Triple-Lok 2 incorporates precision-engineered O-ring groove that provides maximum sealing performance without weakening or compromising fitting nose. Groove prevents O-ring overfill and pinching and accepts standard O-rings in most sizes. Soft-seal, stainless steel, 37° flare fitting is available in ¼-2 in. standard sizes, and is adaptable to metric tubing by changing the sleeve.

Scientifics, A Division of Edmund Scientific    Tonawanda, NY 14150-6711
Aug 20, 2003 Stereomicroscope utilizes fluorescent illumination to illuminate every detail of irregular objects. Ring configuration produces circular ring of light directly down and around specimen, virtually eliminating visible shadows. Features include rotating nosepiece with 2x and 4x objectives and 10x eyepiece for switching from 20x to 40x magnification, inclined 360° rotating head, and rack and pinion focusing with slip clutch.

Komatsu America International Company    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Aug 20, 2003 Rubber-tired Model WD600-3 pushes with 485 flywheel hp at 2,000 rpm and offers maximum rim-pull up to 94,300 lb. It features Tier 2 compliant SAA6D170E-3 engine and fully automatic shift transmission. Fully hydraulic, wet-disc braking system is completely sealed to lock out contaminants. A 10 cu yd straight blade is standard. Dozer is suited for mining, coal stockpile, woodchip, and general earthmoving applications.

Igus, Inc.    East Providence, RI 02914 0349
Aug 20, 2003 DryLin® R linear bearings are composed of self-lubricating polymer iglide® J. With channels that enable flow of dirt and dust, bearings do not need to be sealed. Flat glide pads reduce clearance between liner and shaft, and axial fastener secures bearing tighter to outside housing for added stability. Contact area is increased to 80%, improving overall load capacity. DryLin R bearings are suited for harsh, debris-infested or water-based environments.

Extech Instruments Corp.    Nashua, NH 03063
Aug 20, 2003 Portable model 42510 measures from -58 to +1,000°F with 0.1° resolution and distance to target ratio of 8:1. Built-in laser pointer pinpoints area to be measured. Large LCD is backlit so readings can be taken at night or in areas with low light levels. Unit includes overrange indicator and Automatic Data Hold that freezes display. Fixed emissivity of 0.95 covers 90% of surface temperature applications.