Bondhus Corp.    Monticello, MN 55362 9347
Dec 26, 2002 Stubby line of hex tools reach screws in obstructed areas. Made using proprietary Protaniumâ„¢ steel, tool offers corrosion-resistant Proguardâ„¢ finish. Short arm is bent with tight radius and finished with chamfered end to ensure ease of entry into screw head.

Keystone Electronics Corp.    Astoria, NY 11105
Dec 26, 2002 Thumb screws incorporate easy-grasp, diamond knurled heads. Suited for use where mounting hardware is subject to loss, slotted head captive screws are available in various styles. Precision shoulder screws are offered with choice of slotted or socket heads. They are held to shoulder diameter tolerances of +0.000 and -0.001 with shoulder length tolerances of +0.002 and -0.000.

Littelfuse, Inc.    Des Plaines, IL 60016
Dec 26, 2002 Series 467 SlimLineâ„¢ Very Fast-Acting Fuse, offered in EIA 0603 size, uses no lead in fusing element or its termination, which is composed of 100% copper/nickel/tin. Series cuts off flow to circuits in as little as .02 sec at 300% of rated current. Standard outline measures .012 in. in height and is suitable for space-restricted ac or dc circuits. Fusing element protective coating material is resistant to aqueous and solvent-based cleaning operations.

Conserv-a-Therm Corporation    Union, NJ 07083
Dec 26, 2002 Deep pocket design prevents snow from clogging air filters and diminished air flow into buildings. Design also provides constant drainage, prevents refreezing of snowmelt, and eliminates stagnant water pools. Extracting snow flakes from air as it enters buildings, product installs into factory built air handlers and field built HVAC systems. It is available in various panel sizes for 3,000–30,000 cfm range; multiple panels can handle over 100,000 cfm.

Grieve Corporation, The    Round Lake, IL 60073-2898
Dec 26, 2002 Model No. 894 offers workspace dimensions of 30 x 48 x 15 in. Workloads travel on 316 stainless steel conveyor belt driven by 1/4 hp motor drive, variable from 0.4 to 8.4 ipm. Product offers 48 in. insulated heat zone with recirculated airflow provided by 2,000 cfm, 2-hp recirculating blower. Total of 60 kW is installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements. Additional offerings include magnehelic pressure gauge on blower outlet and exhauster outlet.

Tri-Tronics Co., Inc.    Tampa, FL 33622-5135
Dec 26, 2002 Operating on 10–30 Vdc, LABEL EYE photoelectric product senses labels on rolls. Pulse-modulated to prevent any problems from ambient light, gap or slot sensor is optimized to sense adhesive labels adhering to roll of backing paper. Setup and adjustment on opacity mode sensor is accomplished via single button.

Conbraco Industries, Inc.    Matthews, NC 28106 0247
Dec 26, 2002 Sized from 2½â€“10 inches, DCDA units protect against cross-connection of non-hazardous water into safe drinking water systems. Able to monitor water leakage, they have FDA-approved epoxy coated ductile iron body and bronze by-pass, which houses water meter and double check valve assembly. Max working pressure is 175 psig, and operating range is 33–140°F. Corrosion-resistant assemblies are built with removable seats and replaceable discs for in-line maintenance.

Druck, Inc.    New Fairfield, CT 06812
Dec 26, 2002 Model PDCR 3500, 1 in. dia, fluid isolated, analog output device achieves total accuracy of better than ±0.1% FS over -65 to +250°F. Internal digital electronics correct for repeatable errors without affecting analog bandwidth. Due to internal microprocessor electronics, unit can also give digital pressure output in engineering units via RS485, which is also used for re-calibration, serial number retrieval, and diagnostics.

Stainless Valve Co.    Monroe, NC 28110
Dec 26, 2002 Made of 2205 Duplex Steel, 48 in. valve handles corrosive and abrasive materials. Product has face-to-face dimension of 6 in. and assembles without welding. Controls automatically open and close valve to 85% of open position, allowing removal of material deposit on blade. Unit is controlled by 3 relays, 1 limit switch, and 1 timer, all appropriately interlocked. Solids accumulated on bottom can be flushed out to prevent compaction of material.

Fujitsu Components America, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Dec 26, 2002 Series FTR-MY occupies 100 mm² of PCB area. Dielectric between coil and contacts is 3,000 Vac and surge strength voltage is 5,080 V. Coils feature 110 mW sensitivity and 54 mW operating power. Bifurcated, gold overlaid, silver alloy contacts have contact rating of 250 Vac/30 Vdc at 5 A, and 5 A max switching current. Relay comes in 1 Form A and is available for 4.5 to 24 Vdc operation with max switching voltage of 277 Vac, 125 Vdc.

Vision Components    Burlington, MA 01803
Dec 26, 2002 Model VCM-50 consumes less than 1 W and is suitable for precise progressive scan applications. Sony CCD sensor with 640 x 480 pixel resolution ensures sharp images, even for inspection of fast-moving parts. Camera can be programmed by user in C or integrated into existing programs. Exposure times are as low as 20 microseconds, and full-frame rates of up to 50 frames/sec are available. Applications include Datamatrix code-reading, laser triangulation, metrology, and pattern recognition.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.    Brookfield, WI 53005 2550
Dec 26, 2002 Model 6185-20 14 in. hand-held cut-off machine features 18 A, 4.8 hp motor. Downward cutting rotation pulls tool through work with less chance of jamming and kickback. Blade changes require only 5/16 in. Allen wrench, and spindle lock eliminates need for multiple wrenches when changing wheels. Non-slip wrap-around handle provides comfort, and 2-finger trigger requires minimum pressure to engage and hold. External brush covers protect armature from damage.

Hosokawa Bepex Corporation    Minneapolis, MN 55413-2810
Dec 26, 2002 Twin Rotor Hydramix operates in continuous flow without clogging. Self-cleaning design features close tolerances between rotor paddles and container walls to reduce material buildup. Unit has adjustable mixing speed and provides production rates up to 10 tons/hr. Rotors operate at 10 rpm, preventing particle damage during residence times of 20–30 min. Applications include hydration of phosphates and soda ash, or blending of feed supplements, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Electroswitch, Unit Of Electro Switch Corp.    Weymouth, MA 02188 2913
Dec 26, 2002 Series 20 instrument and control switches can be mounted on 3 in. centers and can be built up to 12 decks and up to 12 positions. Switching action is controlled by shape of cams, allowing nearly infinite number of combinations using standard parts. All models feature double-break, silver-plated contacts enclosed in thermoset plastic housing. Standard and Lighted models offer continuous rating of 24 A at 600 V. Modular version has continuous rating of 20 A at 240 V.

Tracewell Systems, Inc.    Westerville, OH 43081-8846
Dec 26, 2002 System Management Module is a programmable, stand-alone, intelligent monitoring board. It monitors voltages, temperatures, current, and fan speed and reports present status and alarm conditions via RS-232, Ethernet, and I²C communications links. Base unit monitors up to 8 points for over- and under-voltage, up to 4 fans, up to 3 temperature sensors, and DC OK/AC OK inputs. Outputs include 1 multi-purpose LED indicator, up to 2 open-collector outputs, and 1 form C relay output.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Dec 26, 2002 ELF Series consists of 3 versions: reflex retro-reflective, background suppression, and energetic models. Background suppression and energetic diffuse models have detection ranges up to 50 and 100 mm, respectively. Background suppression model suppresses interference caused by moving or reflective objects in background. Sensors offer light immunity and include reverse polarity, overload, and short circuit protection.

Hoffman    Anoka, MN 55303 7504
Dec 26, 2002 Series HJ features overlapping shoebox cover with integral mounting foot for easy pole mounting. Flat and raised cover designs are available. Each has foam-in-place gasket with continuous seal to keep out dust, dirt, and liquids. Hot molded, fiberglass reinforced, polyester enclosures are UL Type 4X rated and can be modified to meet variety of specifications. Applications include petrochemical and water treatment.

Merritt, J. R., Controls, Inc.    Stratford, CT 06615
Dec 26, 2002 Type HFC and HRC-100 fixed or rotating operator chairs have 5 in. wide consoles. HFC Series accommodates oil over oil or electrical joysticks. Access panels and openings facilitate installation of hydraulic hoses or wiring. Adjustable Actimo/MSC seat is standard. Control consoles and armrests are horizontally adjustable and flip back for operator access. Amplifier cards with PWM can be furnished with joysticks to control electro-hydraulic proportional valves.

Osmonics    Minnetonka, MN 55343 8995
Dec 26, 2002 AutoSDI (Automated Silt Density Index) predicts membrane-fouling potential for reverse osmosis (RO) installations. Test Unit eliminates need for stopwatches, graduated cylinders, wet notes, calculators, and labor. Within 15 minutes after pushing single button, product gives users relative value for amount of suspended matter in feedwater streams. Field-calibrated unit runs continuously and displays 5, 10, and 15 minute SDI reading at conclusion of test.

Cooper Wiring Devices    Long Island City, NY 11101
Dec 23, 2002 Industrial Specification and Hospital Grade straight blade receptacles have fiberglass-reinforced nylon base construction providing heat resistance. Products offer screw terminal guards to protect against contact with conductive surfaces. Units feature solid brass, 5-leaf plug blade contacts, 8 tapered internal backwiring lead-in slots, and ScrewCatchâ„¢ to speed assembly of wallplate to receptacle. Products meet UL498 Hospital Grade requirements and are CSA Certified.