Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 0988
May 27, 2003 Surface-mount Models CSM2512 and CSM3637 feature 4-terminal design for voltage-division and current-sensing applications. All-welded construction is made up of Bulk Metal® resistive element with 60/40 tin/lead-plated copper terminations. Model CSM2512 offers 1 W power rating over resistance range from 3–200 mohm, while Model CSM3637 is rated for 3 W from 2–10 mohm and for 2 W from 10+ mohm up to 200 mohm. Both are specified for temperature range of -55 to +125°C.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
May 27, 2003 Available in lengths up to 2,500 mm with dynamic load capacities up to 32,490 N, Compact Modules CKL offer travel speeds of up to 5 m/s. Unit combines zero-maintenance linear motor, ball rail systems with lubricant reservoir, linear measuring system, and carriages into one module. Profiled aluminum frame contribute to module's running properties and positioning accuracy. Product is also offered as complete drive trains and packages with matching servo amplifiers.

Extech Instruments Corp.    Nashua, NH 03063
May 27, 2003 Model DV30 detects live wires, breaks in wires, and hot side of line. It also checks polarity of fuses and circuit breakers. Sensitivity adjustments increase or reduce sensor trigger threshold. Audible and visual indicators show presence of voltage. Unit includes four LR44 button batteries and pocket clip.

Retsch, Inc.    Newtown, PA 18940
May 27, 2003 Bench-top planetary ball mills provide continuous operation without cooling down times. Single-station Model PM 100 handles grinding jars from 50–500 ml, while dual-station Model PM 200 accepts jars up to 125 ml. Both include easysafe clamp, balance control, memory for 10 parameter combinations and delayed start, and motor driven lock of cover. Display provides parameter setting and control, which offers information on drive work load, energy input, and service issues.

Chicago Pneumatic Co.    Rock Hill, SC 29730-7463
May 27, 2003 Model P400 offers free speed of 400 rpm and stall torque of 487 lb-in. It includes ½ in. chuck and is suitable for drilling/reaming of bit-stalling materials, such as brass, copper, titanium or steel sheet, and large hole-sawing of materials such as fiberglass sheet. Model P20000 features free speed of 20,000 rpm and stall torque of 14 lb-in. It includes 5/16 in. keyed chuck and is useful for working with carbon fiber composites, Kevlar and similar materials with natural lubricity.

SKF USA, Inc.    Lansdale, PA 19446
May 27, 2003 Module-Mation(TM) 3-Axis Manufacturing Cell uses reconfigurable elements including spindle, column position, way style, and compound X-Z or Z-Y. Module parameters include 500 mm Z-axis, 400 mm X-axis, and 400 mm Y-axis. Traverse rate is 950 ipm, acceleration rate is 80 in./sec², and thrust is 3,000 psi. Module accepts 40 or 50 Milling Taper or HSK 63 tooling. Motorized spindle, belt-driven spindle, or 6-position indexing turret head is available.

TURCK, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55441
May 27, 2003 Picofast Cordsets, with 316 stainless steel coupling nuts, withstand wash-down environments and are suitable for food industry applications, or any place caustic materials are used. Hex design, with no knurling, allows easy cleaning. Units are rated to IP 68 and can withstand 1200 psi applications with water, detergents, and surfactants. They have M8 thread and will mate with any quick-disconnect M8 sensors.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
May 27, 2003 Explosion proof Series AFS, offered in brass or 316 stainless steel, offers infinite number of flow settings at pressures up to 1,000 psig. Switches are field adjustable using flat blade screwdriver, and adjustment is set-screw-locked for tamper-free operation. Each unit has SPDT switch rated at 20 VA, 24 in. 18 AWG polymeric lead wires or conduit electrical connection, and ½ in. female NPT process connection. Temperature limits are -20 to 300°F.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
May 27, 2003 Size 14 captive hybrid linear actuator features engineering thermoplastics in rotor drive nut and stainless steel Acme lead screw. It offers resolutions from 0.000125–0.002 in. per step and delivers thrusts up to 25 lb. Internal anti-rotation mechanism makes it suitable for situations where external anti-rotation methods would be difficult or impossible. Typical applications include medical equipment, X-Y Tables, automation, and valve control.

Kendro Laboratory Products    Newtown, CT 06470-2337
May 27, 2003 Linderberg/Blue M Laboratory Furnaces are available with Yokogawa single-setpoint and programmable microprocessor controllers. When setpoint is changed, Auto-Tune function adjusts and updates PID parameters. Intuitive Super Control suppresses temperature overshoot by using fuzzy logic to learn from previous ramp-up experience. Controllers provide 16 or 300 segments for ramping and dwell functions, depending on model. SPECVIEW PLUS® monitors and controls up to 30 furnaces from single PC.

Solutions Cubed    Chico, CA 95928
May 27, 2003 PID-based Position Controllers provide 32-bit position control for DC brushed motors with 2-channel quadrature encoders. ICON, Mini, and Micro PID Models are rated at 1–40 Vdc, 12A; 1–30 Vdc, 3.75 A; and 6–30 Vdc, 2.5 A respectively. Units store up to 16 trapezoidal profile segments and 3 PID settings. They deliver direct position control via 38.4, 19.2, or 9.6 Kbps serial interface. Analog position control mode provides 1,024 positions with offset and multiplier functions.

Vexcel Corp.    Boulder, CO 80301
May 27, 2003 FotoG® supports close-range photogrammetry, which allows creation of 3-dimensional models and extraction of precise measurements from film or digital photography. Automatic Target utilizes numerous target patterns that are placed around project area. After capturing photos of area, algorithms identify each target pattern and correlate them across images. Software uses auto-target locations for tie points, then labels and matches points automatically.

Kaman Instrumentation Operations    Colorado Springs, CO 80933
May 27, 2003 Gageproxâ„¢ ThreadCheckerâ„¢ non-contact, inductive sensor discriminates between threaded and unthreaded hole. With 4 or 6 mm diameter tips, it can inspect hole sizes up to M8. Fixed-gain analog output and opto-isolated NPN switching output make system suitable for set-it-and-forget-it applications such as automated assembly and test and inspection. Sensor and electronic package meet IP-67 specifications. Sensor is unaffected by moisture, oils, cleaners, grease, and dirt.

Precision Quincy Corp.    Woodstock, IL 60098 7483
May 27, 2003 Comm-Cellâ„¢ combine benefits of walk-in shelters with practicality of outdoor cabinets. Product employs one lift-up canopy with drop-down weather screens that block out heat, sun, rain, snow, and cold temperatures. Suited for locations with space restrictions, unit is constructed of aluminum with oven-baked powder coating. Unit complies with NEMA 4 standards and employs closed loop HVAC system that maintains temperature and humidity for sensitive equipment.

Viking Corporation, Blast & Wash Systems    Wichita, KS 67226
May 27, 2003 Model 700S has 7 ft³ blasting capacity for handling large or hot castings and incorporates 20 in. lip type air wash separator, cast elevator buckets, and heavy-duty lower auger. Design offers manganese steel slat belt and 15 hp VC1 direct drive blast wheel. Optional 20 hp blast wheel is also available.

Dynisco Instruments    Franklin, MA 02038
May 27, 2003 HDV3 System measures Distortion Temperature Under Load (DTUL) and VICAT softening point of plastic materials. Up to 6 test stations containing digital gauges with LVDT transducers can be mounted in system's insulated stainless steel oil bath, and programmable PID controller provides precise control of temperature rise at rates of 50°C/hr or 2°C/min up to max temperature of 300°C. Specimen temperatures are monitored by individual thermocouples.

Dynisco Instruments    Franklin, MA 02038
May 27, 2003 In-Line Water Ring Pelletizers utilize short, close coupled die plate which attaches to screen changer or extruder. This eliminates Beringer cross-head die and inlet adapter. Close-coupled die plate reduces polymer volume and operates at lower inlet pressures, allowing for increased throughput rates. Retracting pellet cooling chamber allows operator access to cutter and die plate for cleaning, die plate removal, and cutter blade changes.

Netzsch, Inc.    Exton, PA 19341
May 27, 2003 Available in plate and frame, recessed chamber, or membrane configurations, WP Series produces solid filter cakes for unlimited number of dewatering applications. Frame design includes rotating pin joint connectors for even distribution of hydraulic forces and plate shifter with fully automatic, positive parallel tracking, and accurate plate alignment. Additional offerings include pump systems, pipe manifolds, drip trays, and safety equipment.

Huntron Instruments, Inc.    Mill Creek, WA 98012
May 27, 2003 Huntron Access, when coupled with National Instrument's Labview, can integrate with general purpose ATE measuring equipment. Open-architectured, automated probing station delivers accuracy and performance of ProTrack probers with freedom to use additional general-purpose test equipment. It is suited for applications where circuit card is in powered up state.

MTS Sensors Group    Cary, NC 27513
May 27, 2003 Temposonics® magenetostrictive sensors have analog and PWM outputs as well as remote package design that houses electronics up to 1 m away from sensing element. Plastic CSPR sensing element is housed in metal sensor tube for robustness and shielded to prevent signal interruption. Sensor provides custom-length electrical pigtails and can also be wired directly to controller. Sensor length may measure up to 250 mm.