TRUMPF Inc.    Farmington, CT 06032
Feb 10, 2003 Multishear includes tooling, software, and programming methods to make it possible to punch sheet metal up to 0.120 in. and stainless steel without overlap or nibble marks. Product is composed of rectangular punch, alignment ring, stripper, and die with exchangeable cutting blades and integrated die plate. Suited for slitting cuts, tool can be positioned to punch at any angle.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Feb 10, 2003 LightStackâ„¢ diode laser stacked array is based on LightStoneâ„¢ bars, which provide 60 W CW in 780–820 nm wavelength range. Typical operating current and voltage is 70 A at less than 2 V. Beam divergence is less than 40º by 10º, FWHM. LightStack is 2D configurable to max of twenty 60 W bars vertically, and ten 60 W bars horizontally. Lifetime of 10,000 hr is enhanced by aluminum-free, active area design, which decreases oxidation.

Tisma Machinery Corporation    Elk Grove Village,, IL 60007-4907
Feb 10, 2003 Continuous motion Model TC 600 can be configured with Flexo-Tray® product control device or Sequential Transferâ„¢ collator. Flexo-Tray handles single or multiple count products in variety of pack patterns and range of carton sizes. Sequential Transferâ„¢ collates products such as pouches, bags, and cartons in single or multiple layers. Packages may be collated and transferred lying flat or on edge. Applications include frozen food, pasta, bag-in-box, and trayed items.

FlexLink Systems, Inc.    Bethlehem, PA 18017 2266
Feb 10, 2003 Able to hold up to 12 in. stack of unpopulated PC boards at weights to 66 lb, F1000 Bare Board Destacker introduces bare printed circuit boards into assembly lines. It separates and manipulates individual boards from stacks via releasing mechanism, with cycle times of less than 5 sec per board. With ESD-safe design, unit offers low stack height alarm, PLC control, indicator beacon, and independent stepper-controlled belt section with open transfer technology.

Advantech Technologies, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
Feb 10, 2003 Model PCM-9578, Socket 370 SBC, accepts Celeronâ„¢ or Pentium® III, 512K processors up to 1.26 GHz, and supplies 3 or 4 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. Used as triple Ethernet firewall/DMZ device or 4 Ethernet port device that allows centralized management of Secure Virtual Network, unit employs optional LAN3, LAN4 bypass function that maintains network connections even in event of board failure. LAN3-LAN4 redirection function is managed via serial port-connected PC console.

Radiant Imaging Inc.    Duvall, WA 98019
Feb 10, 2003 ProMetric v7.0 is intended for producers and component suppliers of emitting, reflecting, and projected displays. It contains suite of standard algorithms to enable automated identification of Mura Defects and can deliver quantitative data on luminance, irradiance, and chromaticity characteristics. Image Processing Toolbox enables users to develop custom routines, and comprehensive set of ActiveX functions to allow for full testing automation.

Square D Co.    Palatine, IL 60067
Feb 10, 2003 POWER-ZONE® 4 Switchgear offers SURGELOGIC® TVSS Surge Protection Devices as integral components or external add-ons, providing peak amperage protection up to 480 kA. Integral TVSS device, with modular design, does not require extra lengths of conductor. Externally mountable TVSS devices protect single pieces of equipment and can be used alone or in conjunction with internal devices. Switchgear offers segregated access to wiring and smart functionality.

Schaffner EMC, Inc.    Edison, NJ 08837
Feb 10, 2003 Model BHA 9118 linearly polarized, broadband antenna can be used for both receiving and transmitting in chambers or open area test sites. N connector provides low voltage standing wave ratio. Field strength capability is 250 V/m @ 1 m, and typical gain is 5.5–15 dBi. Double–ridged guide horn antenna is corrosion resistant. Protective strips on 2 fiberglass sides of unit prevent accidental damage and other sides are solid aluminum. Unit mounts on camera tripod.

Cosense Inc.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
Feb 10, 2003 Multi-channel model ML 101-12 accepts 12 inputs from sub-miniature ML Micro-Sensors and provides continuous and relay outputs. With deadzone of less than 1 in., scanning instrument offers range of up to 100 in. Using time-of-flight measurement technique, product reads .25 x .25 in. pockets in medical trays and maps sides of pockets; mapping also identifies tray type. Span, sample rate, resolution, response time, and alarm set points are programmable.

Labelmaster    Chicago, IL 60646-6797
Feb 10, 2003 Fleet Maintenance Indicator Flip System uses color codes to identify trailer or equipment status. It features durable metal frame and UV-treated inks, 2 double-riveted stainless steel fasteners, and mounting holes for installation and setup. Standard colors for metal panels are green, red, and white. System reduces driver and dispatch frustration by identifying trailers that are ready to go.

Master Bond, Inc.    Hackensack, NJ 07601
Feb 10, 2003 Supreme10HT/S silver–filled one-component epoxy compound offers service temperature range from cryogenic temperatures up to 400°F. It is electrically conductive and provides chemical resistance and durability, even when exposed to severe environments. Cure is effected by heating at 250°F for approximately 1 hr or 300°F for 30 min. Lap shear strengths exceed 1800 psi. Supreme 10HT/S is resistant to thermal cycling, mechanical shock, and vibration.

Anver Corp. - Anver.Com    Hudson, MA 01749 3214
Feb 10, 2003 Series VT Tube Lifter and MSP400 Multi-Stage Air-Powered Vacuum Station operate on venturi principle to provide vacuum levels down to 27 in. Hg and flow to 148 scfm. Providing 100% continuous duty cycle, lifter and vacuum station handle loads up to 150 lb. Suitable for handling boxes and bags in explosive environments, lifter eliminates electric pump burn-out. It includes easy-grip handle with up/down controls that adjust to user's hand strength.

IMS Company    Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 5296
Feb 10, 2003 With 3-piece construction, Posi-Trolâ„¢ Screw Tips offer body and spherical retainer that fit most valve sizes, requiring conical seat to be customized to specific OEM design. Offered with consistent shut-offs, products provide flow paths with no dead spots to allow for flow of resins and permit easy cleanup when changing resin colors. During screw recovery, resin travels short distance through valve, resulting in low pressure drop and low shear.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Feb 10, 2003 Ultra-Fast .205 series FASTON Receptacle, for household appliances, is available in 3 configurations for .205 sized tabs. Straight receptacle is offered in versions that connect to .020 and .032 thickness tabs, while flag version connects with .032 thickness tabs. Product is rated for 600 V, accepts 18-22 AWG stranded wire, and meets UL 310 requirements. It is also UL qualified for wire doubling of 20 and 22 AWG wire. Insulation is nylon and contact is tin-plated brass.

Hi-Tech Duravent    Georgetown, MA 01833
Feb 10, 2003 Hi-Tech hose is offered in 3 grades: EDW thermally bonded, PVC-coated, polyester fabric-reinforced with steel spring wire, for temperature range of -20 to +180°F; TPW thermoplastic, rubber-coated, fabric-reinforced with steel spring wire, for -70 to +325°F; and silicone-coated polyester for applications up to 600°F. Product offers compressibility with up to 15:1 ratio, for easy storage, and is available with 4-36 in. ID, 4-7 in. pitch, and choice of colors.

Plast-O-Matic Valves Inc.    Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Feb 10, 2003 Based on globe-style flow pattern with direct operation of valve shaft, air-actuated Series ASO can be operated pneumatically or hydraulically to provide positive, bubble-tight shut-off. Design incorporates clear, acrylic upper housing and heavy-duty spring and is available in 5 types of operation. Valve shaft, machined of solid Teflon®, eliminates sticking, while Fail-Dry® safety feature provides warning of primary seal failure while valve is still 100% operable.

Creative Storage    Kennesaw, GA 30144
Feb 10, 2003 UniversALL Floâ„¢ accommodates slip-sheeted products in pallet flow and push-back flow system configurations and accommodates wooden and plastic pallets in same lane. Speed-controlled, wide-roller flow bed, with exit zone that activates lowering mechanism, allows platens or forks easier access under load on corrugated or plastic slip sheets. Dynamic rollers support load in exit position throughout extraction procedure. Modular design conveys loads up to 2,500 lb.

Advance Lifts, Inc.    St. Charles, IL 60174
Feb 10, 2003 Product lifts and tilts loads to operator at angles up to 87°. BT model is a fork-type unit designed to handle bins and containers. BTS model is a straddle-fork-type unit designed to handle pallets. Manually portable BT and BTS models have DC power unit for tilting, and built-in battery charger. Stationary, pan-type BTP model handles any load placed in pan by pallet jack or fork truck and has 1 hp 110 Vac motor. Capacities of 2,000 and 4,000 lb are available.

Dings Co., Magnetic Group    Milwaukee, WI 53219
Feb 10, 2003 Suited for removal of ultra fine and paramagnetic materials from freeflowing product, unit uses magnets with strong field at magnet surface for removal and retention of tramp metal from powders, grains, plastics, foodstuffs, and chemicals. Ceramic and rare-earth Perma Chute separators are offered in manual and easy-clean styles with widths from 8–12 in. and lengths from 8–48 in.

Cognex Corp.    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Feb 10, 2003 SmartView®, with OPC interface, ensures real-time inspection control and data access between surface inspection system and business/production/quality systems in mill. ODBC data access allows remote access to inspection data from mill information systems and third-party production data-management applications. System combines line-scan cameras, camera support unit, lighting, and image processing/analysis tools to detect and classify defects in papers, metals, non-wovens, and other materials.