EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics    Carson, CA 90746
Sep 10, 2002 Vision Guide robot guidance system uses Geometric Search Tool to quickly locate model or multiple models at any position under harshest conditions. Tool finds parts with full 360° rotation as well as parts that are partially obscured. It can be used in manufacturing of appliance, automotive, biotechnology, consumer, electronics, food processing, medical, pharmaceutical, photonics, semiconductor, and telecommunication products.

Thomas Products Division    Sheboygan, WI 53081
Sep 10, 2002 Series 3013 is suitable for instrumentation and sampling applications. Compressor has ability to restart against pressure or vacuum. Series is available with dc motors, in 3, 4.5, 6, and 12 V to provide maximum continuous pressure to 2.2 psi, maximum intermittent pressure to 8.7 psi, and maximum vacuum up to 13.5 in. Hg.

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.    Waukegan, IL 60085
Sep 09, 2002 Model V7 Adjustable Frequency Drive accommodates digital programming of almost 200 parameters, while digital, pulse-train input ensures precise frequency entry. Digital operator's LED readouts monitor operating conditions, including output frequency and current. Seven standard multifunction inputs access 17 preset speeds. Analog input, multifunction Form-C relay output, 2 multifunction open collector outputs, analog output, and RS-485 network communication port are provided.

Fisher Controls Regulator Div. - An Emerson Process Management Co.    Marshalltown, IA 50158 2823
Sep 09, 2002 Model ROC809 combines Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Flow Computer, and PLC capabilities. Gas flow calculations use AGA 3 for orifice metering, AGA 7/ISO 9951 for turbine metering, and AGA 8/ISO 9951 for compressibility. PID loop control is configurable for up to 16 control loops. Up to 6 Function Sequence Table (FST) controls let users develop control strategies using logic, math, comparison, time-related, control-related, database, and general command sets.

All Sensors Corp.    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Sep 09, 2002 Miniature sensors, offered in pc board mountable package, offer one or two pressure ports for use with 1/16 in. tubing. Pressure ranges are available from 1 in. w.g. FS to 30 in. w.g. FS. Their package measures 0.5 x 0.6 in. with 4 electrical leads. Sensors are available choice of output proportional to gage or differential pressure and employ electrical cross-coupling compensation. Applications include hand held manometers and HVAC airflow monitoring applications.

Cooper Crouse-Hinds    Syracuse, NY 13221
Sep 09, 2002 CG Color Cord Grips offer neoprene bushings in green, yellow, purple, blue, red, and orange. Bushings are available in straight, 45°, and 90° entrance configurations. Used with portable cord, watertight fittings provide means for passing cords into enclosures and provide pullout protection for cord while ensuring secure connection. They protect conductors from mechanical damage due to vibration and movement.

Clausing Industrial, Inc.    Kalamazoo, MI 49007 1822
Sep 09, 2002 Atlas CNC Bed Mill offers 3-axis CNC control, with fourth axis DRO and 5 hp spindle-drive motor. It includes 2 infinitely variable speed ranges, DC servo motor assemblies, and 10 in. flat-panel, color LCD display. RS-232 ports allow downloading from offline sources. ACU-RITE® control provides tool offset compensation. Available with 10 x 54 or 12 x 60 in. table, mill offers hardened and ground spindle taper and table surface, hardened and chromed quill, and ground table T slots.

Wieland Electric Inc.    Burgaw, NC 28425
Sep 09, 2002 Suitable for power supply connections, 8486 Top Series is designed in 2-, 3-, and 4-pole versions with 7.62 mm pitch spacing. Top-mount wire entry permits wiring the block where access is limited. It provides screwdriver and wiring access on same plane to maximize PC board space. Series is UL rated for 300 V, 30 A for stranded and solid wire, sizes 22 to 10 AWG (VDE rated for 36 A). Each block is equipped with 2 individual solder tails per pole.

Gilman, Russell T., Inc.    Grafton, WI 53024 0005
Sep 09, 2002 Model GHS replaces 60, 80, and 100 mm cartridge spindles, with speeds of 40,000, 34,000, and 28,000 rpm, respectively. It has SKF preloaded, triplex front bearing set, ABEC 7/9 25° angular-contact, hybrid, ceramic bearings on nose end, and single-bearing back end. Axial and radial run-out is .0001 in. With spring preload and synthetic grease lubrication, GHS offers air-seal nose end and air-actuated, power-draw bar system with taper air-blast cleaning.

Harmonic Drive Technologies - Teijin Seiki Boston Inc.    Peabody, MA 01960
Sep 09, 2002 Series PS Flange Output (PSF) and Shaft Output (PSS) gearheads and actuators provide positional accuracy of less than 1 arc minute. Offered with zero-backlash and high torque of harmonic drive gearing, they are available with various input options and flexible integration to allow use with most servo or stepper motors. Gearheads and actuators transmit torque loads up to 2900 lb-in. Ratios are available from 50-160:1 with output speeds up to 90 rpm.

American Baler Co., The    Bellevue, OH 44811
Sep 09, 2002 Pathfinderâ„¢ uses graphics to guide operators through set-up, system monitoring, trouble shooting, and product changeover. Touchscreen allows operators to set up control of conveyor, tier, fluffer, and bale length. It also monitors baler input and output, provides data collection, and reports bale count. Diagnostic feature pinpoints jams or other malfunctions on computerized cross-section of baler. Pathfinder is available with color or black and white screens.

Zebra Skimmers    Solon, OH 44139
Sep 09, 2002 Snapdragonâ„¢ portable oil removal system is offered with stainless steel particle filter and coalescing media. Design allows operator to remove pure oil without wasting coolant. Skimmer features heavy-duty steel caster system and double-diaphragm air pump. It digests dirty coolant and tramp oils through intake hose and collects all unwanted contaminants in upper part of holding tank. A 100 gallon tank can be treated in approximately one hour.

Spectronics Corp.    Westbury, NY 11590
Sep 09, 2002 Spectroline® DM-254XA allows measurement of 254 nm UV with better than ±5% overall accuracy, directly traceable to NIST. Hand-held unit measures from 0 to 19,990 µW/cm² and has resolution of 10 µW/cm² for high sensitivity. Silicon photodiode is sealed and fixed in metal/quartz package to protect against shock and humidity. Large, 4½-digit LED display is readable even in low-lighting conditions. Sensor head is attached to digital readout unit by 2 ft coiled cord.

Eaton Corp., Cutler-Hammer Group    Moon Township, PA 15108
Sep 09, 2002 Model VCP-T drawout medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers are offered in ratings up to 15 kV and meet ANSI standards for metal-clad circuit breakers. They are designed for limited space applications such as mine power centers, portable power stations, drawout breaker switchgear, and portable generators. Units are available for both ANSI and IEC markets.

Transducer Techniques    Temecula, CA 92590
Sep 09, 2002 MLC Series (Mini Load Column) Compression Only Load Cell, constructed from stainless steel, is offered in range from 2,000 to 30,000 lbs. It mounts in shallow, machined flat pocket or smooth, flat surface, either free or fastened via bottom, tapped hole. Model TM0-1, 12 Vdc powered Amplifier/Conditioner Module, provides dedicated conditioning and several units can be powered from common power supply. Balance and span pots are low-tempco metal film for stability.

EFD Inc.    East Providence, RI 02914-1342
Sep 09, 2002 Model HP7x multiplies dispensing pressure by 7-to-1 ratio, so that 100 psi of input produces 700 psi of air pressure inside disposable 3 cc reservoir within unit. Pen-like device connects to 100 psi air-powered dispenser and replaces standard syringe reservoir. Small dots are achieved by using ULTRA microdot dispense tip. To dispense controlled amount of material, operator holds HP7x like pen, positions tip, and actuates dispenser.

EnerSys, Inc.    Reading, PA 19612-4145
Sep 09, 2002 Genesis NP-GEL valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries use silica gel to immobilize electrolyte inside battery. Lead-calcium-tin alloy in both positive and negative plate grids allows for efficient recharging. Thick positive plates reduce grid corrosion, and polypropylene case prevents water loss. Nominal capacities range from 30-87 Ah at 20 hr rate. Each battery features 12 V mono-block design with operating temperature of -4 to 122°F for charge and 140°F for discharge.

Jet-Lube, Inc.    Houston, TX 77028 5811
Sep 09, 2002 Industrial grade 550â„¢ has -65 to 2400°F temperature rating, making it suitable for high temperature applications in ethylene and acetylene piping, heat exchangers, and cat cracker connections. Formula is free of sulfur, lead, copper, and other environmentally undesirable metals. Its molybdenum disulfide content provides low coefficient of friction for rough-cut threads made of cast iron, steel, and most alloys. It is non-setting and prevents rust.

Nicolet Biomedical, Inc.    Madison, WI 53711 4495
Sep 09, 2002 ACCURA 50 has low-noise amplifiers, Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) of greater than 75 dB over entire bandwidth, and 12-bit 5 MS/sec digitizer that provides 16 times more resolution than 8-bit scopes. It has up to 8 MegaWord memory per channel, 0.25% accuracy, 90 dB CMRR at probe tip, auto data transfer, and remote monitoring capabilities. DataSentryâ„¢ function automatically saves, prints, or sends data via Ethernet, USB, or modem at set times or upon trigger.

Nicolet Biomedical, Inc.    Madison, WI 53711 4495
Sep 09, 2002 Odyssey XE records up to 1 MS/s on each channel and has 160 GB of storage, allowing gap-free recording at 24 MB/s for 2 hr, or for months at lower rates. Separate ADC and DSP for every channel provides phase matching, digital filtering, and intelligent triggering. Pentium III processor runs analysis software or other Windows applications, even while recording at full speed. Ethernet remote control software allows viewing of live waveforms anywhere on network.