Valenite, Inc.    Madison Heights, MI 48071 9636
Aug 22, 2002 SpectraTurnâ„¢ and SpectraMillâ„¢ milling and turning inserts are PVD-coated with titanium-aluminum nitride or aluminum-titanium nitride. Other products include M750 Milling System for malleable and cast irons; SV209- and VC949-coated carbide grades for turning titanium, titanium-alloys and nickel- and cobalt-based alloys; and APET high-shear, PCVD-coated TPC25 carbide inserts for stainless and high-temperature alloys.

Brooks-PRI Automation, Inc.    Chelmsford, MA 01824
Aug 22, 2002 ENGINEERINGworks integrates planning, product, process, and tool data across internal and external manufacturing and engineering supply chains. Its 3-tier Client-Application-Data architecture delivers all content over Web. Users can explore data with data mining and analysis methods to resolve problems with planned and unplanned engineering changes. Software provides reporting, analysis, and collaboration capabilities.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Aug 22, 2002 BB705 blackbody temperature reference source is adjustable over 100-1046°C and accurate to ±1°C, ±0.25% reading. Heated cavity provides target of known temperature and emissivity. Built-in digital temperature controller provides stable temperatures, as well as temperature readings of cavity. Any infrared pyrometer with spot size dia less than 1.75 in. can be calibrated. Independent NIST traceable probe and panel meter offer temperature reference information.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Aug 22, 2002 OS1551-A offers non-contact measurement with temperature range of 0 to 1370°C. Spectral response is either 0.91-1.05 µ or 8-14 µ. Time constant of 10 msec makes it suitable for use in fast changing processes or to capture quick temperature changes. DC system is drift free, has no moving parts, and features adjustable emissivity. It is compatible with process control instrumentation such as recorders, dataloggers, meters, or temperature controllers.

Kepco Inc.    Flushing, NY 11355
Aug 22, 2002 RKW Series 100 W open frame, switch mode power supply offers dc single outputs from 3.3 to 48 V. It includes power factor correction, remote error sensing, green LED operation indicator, and over voltage and over current protection. Unit conforms to EN 60950 and CE Marked following provisions of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC.

National Starch & Chemical Co.    Bridgewater, NJ 08807-6500
Aug 21, 2002 Polyurethane, reactive, hot-melt PUR-FECT LOK® 34-943A provides better green strength for springy substrates. It is formulated for vinyl laminating, panel bonding, and assembly bonding. Dye additive permits visibility under UV light source to indicate if optimum amount of adhesive is being applied. Moisture-curing, 100% solids adhesive can be applied by spray, roll coater, or slot coater adapted for reactive, hot-melt adhesives at material temperature of 250°F.

ExperTune, Inc.    Hartland, WI 53029
Aug 21, 2002 PlantTriage monitors processes and reports when loop performance begins to deteriorate. It prioritizes areas to work on that will yield greatest economic benefit to plant. Software includes integrated tools to diagnose, tune, linearize, and decouple problems, as well as all tools of PID Tuner/Analyzer for loop optimization. Also included: benchmarking, OPC communication protocols, and 30+ performance assessments. Each PlantTriage server monitors up to 1000 loops.

Aldon Co., Inc.    Waukegan, IL 60087 3218
Aug 21, 2002 LONG REACH consists of heat-treated aluminum scraper paddle and 6 ft long aluminum pole extensions that snap together. Paddle is 5 in. wide with chisel edge. Pole/paddle assembly measures 24 ft long and weighs only 10 lbs. It is suitable for scraping hopper-car, tank-car, and storage-bin interiors.

Freudenberg Building Systems Inc.    Lawrence, MA 01843
Aug 21, 2002 ecoplan® delta II, 2.0 mm rubber-sheet and tile flooring is offered in 14 color-ways, including steel gray, blackboard, blue sky, oasis, chalk, sand, balsam, and adobe. Randomly scattered, 2-tone, large and small color-chip pattern reduces appearance of traffic marks and stains. Color palette consists of complex neutrals as well as 2 bright colors designed around natural theme. It is suitable for schools, universities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

Magnetics Div., Global Equipment Marketing Inc.    Boca Raton, FL 33481 0483
Aug 21, 2002 Portable Wheelwash Rhino System, suitable for short-term or temporary projects, is modular and easily assembled on site. Cleaning is accomplished with high-pressure jets and extensive spray patterns that cover all surfaces of tires, wheels, and undercarriage. Vehicles are driven through system without drivers leaving cab. Wash time normally lasts 15 to 45 sec, depending on vehicle condition, but can be set for up to 3 min. with control panel.

Pacific Rim Crushers of North America, Inc.    Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-4481
Aug 21, 2002 Able to handle hard abrasive stone, limestone, soft stone, and aggregates, product line includes: jaws; horizontal impactors, with open and closed circuits; vertical, closed-circuit, shaft impactors; cones; and screening equipment. Self-powered, portable crushers are fitted with vibrating grizzly feeders or feed hoppers, and are available in variety of models and sizes.

Aved Electronics, Inc.    Lowell, MA 01851-2729
Aug 21, 2002 Wire Harnesses are fabricated using fully automatic equipment for applying interconnects as small as 1 mm, modular plugs, and variety of electrical terminals. They are point-to-point electrically tested, 100% crimp inspected, and UL/CSA approved. Harnesses can include full range of wire sizes and virtually any termination or connector ranging frm D-Sub to circular and IDC types.

Hot Tools Div., M. M. Newman Corp.    Marblehead, MA 01945
Aug 21, 2002 HK-60 heats up to 1,050°F in less than 2 minutes, cuts and seals in one step, and creates beaded finish that resists fraying. Double-edge .060 in. thick blade tip slides on, directly over heating element. Ergonomic wooden handle stays cool. Industrial-grade 60 Watt tool measures only 9 in. long, weighs less than 1 oz., and operates on 115 Vac.

Stafford Mfg. Corp.    Woburn, MA 01888 0670
Aug 21, 2002 Solution Series Assembly consists of two steel, 2-piece collars; one which is free to slide on shaft and push against component to be moved, and another which clamps securely to shaft. It provides ½ in. range of motion. Available in 8 sizes from ¾ to 2½ in. I.D., assembly can be infinitely repositioned along shaft and offers from 5,000 to 8,000 lb thrust, depending upon size.

Rex-Cut Products, Inc.    Fall River, MA 02720
Aug 21, 2002 Sigma Green Premium Grinding Wheels have zirconia/ceramic grain. Designed for right-angle grinders, wheels come in 4, 4 1/2, 5, and 7 in. diameters, and are available with 5/8-11 throw-away adapters. Wheels cut up to 50% faster than aluminum oxide on 316 stainless steel, and run 20% cooler. Eliminating discoloration and warping of stainless steel and highly alloyed materials, typical applications include tank fabrication and power-plant maintenance and repair.

Lascar Electronics, Inc.    Palo Alto, CA 94303-0727
Aug 21, 2002 Panel-mounted OEM 1B LCD has 3½-digit display, auto-polarity, auto-zero, 200 mV full-scale reading, and available on-board calibration. Digits are 0.31 in. high. It connects simply, via 2 rows of pins.

Newall Electronics    Columbus, OH 43228
Aug 21, 2002 ScrewCoder combines lead-screw assembly with linear encoder. Because nut and screw are integral parts of measuring components, it provides straight-line linear measurement of axis with ±10 micron accuracy. Accuracy is not influenced by screw pitch or reversal errors. System does not require recalibration due to screw wear and it will not misread due to geometric errors such as pitch, roll, and yaw of machine. IP67-rated unit resists shock and vibration.

Avery Dennison, Fastener Div.    Framingham, MA 01702
Aug 21, 2002 ALX 924 System prints 4 x 12 in. or longer product ID labels and automatically applies them to shipping cartons on packaging lines. Labels are applied to front face and then wrapped around adjacent edge, so that identical bar coding and product ID data are displayed on both panels. It has 64-bit processor with multi-tasking operating system that simultaneously handles all communications and printing functions. Models are available for label widths up to 6 in.

Harmonic Drive Technologies - Teijin Seiki Boston Inc.    Peabody, MA 01960
Aug 21, 2002 RGH series gearheads employ design that combines zero backlash gear components with integral flange output supported by heavy-duty bearings. Available in 3 sizes, gearheads have rated output torque ranges from 221 to 1213 lbs-in, while max output torque is rated to 6,072 lbs-in. Positional accuracy is less than 1 arc-min, and reduction ratios are available from 50:1 through 160:1. RGH gearheads mount to most servo motors.

MGE UPS Systems    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Aug 21, 2002 Available in 200, 400, and 600 input current models, Epsilon Static Transfer Switch provides uninterrupted operation of electronic equipment. Able to provide for 5 to 6 nines of reliability, switch offers digital controls, Field Programmable Gate Array technology, and fault-tolerance. With 300% overrated Silicon Controlled Rectifier disc power assembly, solid copper bussing, and fuseless current path, unit can transfer loads from 20–500 rack-mounted PC servers.