Orbimatic GmbH    Peterborough PE7 3FT  United Kingdom
Dec 16, 2004 ORBIWELD TP Series covers range of tube and pipes from 10–275 mm OD. Models TP600 and TP1000 handle pipe diameters up to 170 mm and 275 mm, respectively. Both heads can be used with or without wire feed units. Drive mechanism of arc gap compensation mechanism ensures consistent profile around circumference of tube. Compact, lightweight design facilitates handling and use.

BeamClamp - A Div. Of Kee Industrial Products, Inc.    Buffalo, NY 14206
Dec 16, 2004 BoxBolt expansion bolts feature expansion anchor to provide safe connections to square, rectangular, circular, and other types of structural steel tube sections where access is restricted to one side. Offered in mild or stainless steel, units come in 5 bolt diameters from 5/16-¾ in. and screw lengths from 2-6 in. Each bolt diameter has 3 overlapping clamping range lengths. Smallest BoxBolt has clamping range of 1/8-7/8 in., and largest has clamping range of 2 3/8-4 in.

Greenlee Textron, Inc.    Rockford, IL 61109
Dec 16, 2004 Featuring safety rating of Category III 300 V, Model PDMM-20 offers autoranging function that provides measurement of voltage and resistance. Non-contact voltage detection identifies live lines without contacting conductors. Low impedance feature eliminates stray or ghost voltage readings. Unit includes intelligent auto-off, low battery indicator, audible continuity test, and 6,000 count LCD panel.

Merritt, J. R., Controls, Inc.    Stratford, CT 06615
Dec 16, 2004 Model HFC-100 features high backrest that provides back and side support and reclines 80° in 2° increments. Seat cushion tilt adjusts 3–11° in 4 increments to minimize thigh pressure. Seat cushion depth adjusts forward 2.4 in. in 5 increments, accommodating larger operators. Five inch wide control consoles and armrests are horizontally adjustable and flip back for operator access. Most 1-, 2-, and 3-axis joysticks can be configured to fit inside consoles.

Datatronics    Romoland, CA 92585 8916
Dec 16, 2004 Series DR360-1-2 Wirewound Coil Inductors provide protection against EMI problems in high current handling applications up to 38 A. Magnetic alloy core offers extended life in extreme temperatures from -55 to 200°C. Depending on model, DR360-1-2 Series features inductance from 0.8–1000 mH. DCR is specified from 0.003–0.43 ohms over max current rating of 1.6–38.7 A. Units come in round packages from 0.86–1.280 in. diameter with lead spacing from 0.45–0.65 in.

Asahi/America    Malden, MA 02148
Dec 16, 2004 Designed with PTFE bellows stem seal, Type E Pressure Relief Valve is available with PVC, PP, PVDF, or PTFE body materials and EPDM, FKM, or PTFE encapsulated FKM o-ring seals. Valve, available in ½â€“4 in. sizes, has no metal-to-media contact and is corrosion-resistant. Drilled to ANSI B16.5 bolt pattern, product can be installed in thermoplastic piping and metal pipelines. It is suited for use in chemical processing and wastewater treatment.

Hi-Tech Duravent    Georgetown, MA 01833
Dec 16, 2004 Resistant to hydrocarbons, VRU Hose is made from clear polyurethane reinforced with orange ABS helix and has encapsulated soft-stranded copper grounding wire. UV-resistant product operates in -40 to +200°F range and is used for recovering hydrocarbon vapors during tank loading and drop to storage tanks. Piece measuring 3 in. ID x 20 ft long weighs 12 lb and has 3.75 in./ft bend radius. Hose comes in 2, 3, and 4 in. ID x 60 ft standard lengths.

EGS ELECTRICAL GROUP • APPLETON    Rosemont, IL 60018
Dec 16, 2004 Typically used for remote start/stop control of motors in industrial applications, Intraground Control Stations feature thermoplastic polyetherimide enclosure that makes units suited for corrosive environments. Aluminum grid embedded into enclosure provides complete grounding. Products, offered in dead-end and feed-through models, carry 10 A, 600 V rating and come with combinations of push buttons, selector switches, and pilot lights.

Thermo Electron Corporation    Ecublens CH-1024  Switzerland
Dec 16, 2004 Designed to run simultaneously with x-ray fluorescence and optical emission spectrometers, ARL SMS-3000 enables twin analysis by integrating both analytical techniques in one system. System also enables double OES configuration. Suited for sample analysis in metals and mining industries, it features CRS F3 robot, which manipulates samples up to 1.2 kg at speeds to 4 m/sec. Single screen provides access to sample tracking and user functions.

Pro-Lite, Inc.    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Dec 16, 2004 XPression name badges use red LEDs for readability and contain micro magnet for attachment to shirt pocket. Up to 120 characters can be programmed for display via Windows-compatible PC software, and area is provided for displaying custom logo or web address. Xpression SC serial cable-programming model comes with badge, serial cable, cell battery, and XPression software CD. XPression IR model also adds IR transmitter.

Carr Lane Manufacturing Co.    St. Louis, MO 63119
Dec 16, 2004 Solid alignment pins have ground shank and threaded end for knob handle, and locking balls hold pin in place by spring force. Knob handles can be permanently secured with thread-locking adhesive. Available in stainless steel, products come in standard shank diameters from 3/16-½ in. and various grip lengths. Products require users to push to insert and pull to remove.

Microchip Technology, Inc.    Chandler, AZ 85224 6199
Dec 16, 2004 PICDEMâ„¢ Z 2.4 GHz Demonstration Kit supports ZigBeeâ„¢ protocol, providing evaluation and development platform with hardware, software source-code, and PCB layout files needed to prototype wireless products. Kit is based on PIC18LF4620 microcontroller, with integrated nanoWatt Technology power-managed modes, 64 Kbytes flash program memory, and analog, control, and communications peripherals. Platform also incorporates Chipcon's CC2420 2.4 GHz RF transceiver.

Sensortechnics Inc.    Dublin, CA 94568
Dec 16, 2004 Compensated for temperature and air pressure fluctuations, transmitter series CTU9000CS has all-welded stainless steel diaphragm and cable with integrated vent tube that allows true reference pressure to sensor element. Its 21.8 mm OD makes sensor suited for use in small-diameter probe tubes or tanks with small apertures. Product supplies 4–20 mA output signal and is suited for measurement of low-level ranges from 3.3 ft of water (1.5 psi) FS.

Webb Wheel Products, Inc.    Cullman, AL 35055
Dec 16, 2004 BTS self-cleaning drum is available in 16½ x 7, 16½ x 8, and 16½ x 8.62 drum sizes for rear drive and trailer axle applications. Drum reduces heat and debris accumulation that negatively affects brakes on heavy-duty vehicles. In addition to cooling process, ribbed exterior of drum provides greater surface area for heat dissipation and vents that allow removal of debris, heat, and dust. It also reduces noise levels from brakes.

ANCA Pty Ltd    Bayswater North VIC 3153  Australia
Dec 16, 2004 PLX pallet style loader can load tools from 1–16 mm diameter and up to 250 mm length. Capacity ranges from 154 tools for 16 mm dia. up to 1,242 tools for 1 mm dia. PLX uses pallet to store tools in loading cell, and 2 pallets are required for each tool size, 1 pallet for tool blanks and another for finished tool. Option to load KM20 collets is available. Large door opening provides good operator access.

RMS Technologies Inc.    Carson City, NV 89706
Dec 16, 2004 R364 3-axis driver/controller provides output currents ranging from 0.2–1.5 A/phase peak, with step resolutions from full, ½, ¼, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, and 1/64. Unit can be configured and controlled via ASCII interface over either RS232 protocol for single module control or RS485 for multiple module control. Users can store all motor parameters on board with simple ASCII command. R364 also features ability to accommodate 8 digital or analog inputs.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Dec 16, 2004 Supplied in screw-mounted ISOTOP package, 4-terminal STE50DE100 hybrid emitter-switched bipolar transistor sustains collector-source voltage of 1,000 V and collector currents up to 50 A. Power dissipation is 160 W at 25˚C and max operating junction temperature is 150˚C. Due to cascode configuration and dedicated bipolar technology, device offers square reverse bias safe operating area, enabling it to work in hard switching topologies.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.    Osaka 571-8501  Japan
Dec 16, 2004 Designed to optimize camera phone picture quality, v Maicovicon(TM) utilizes low-noise wafer process technology and can arrange 3 megapixels on one chip with 1/3.2 in. optical format (image diagonal of 5.6 mm). Signal read-out technology extends battery life by using minimal wattage. Able to take clear, crisp pictures in low-light environments, product reproduces images that can be enlarged without compromising picture quality.

Kobe Steel, Ltd.    Tokyo 141-8688  Japan
Dec 16, 2004 Developed for laboratory use, Model 100D26-LH features low center of gravity due to horizontal operation. Design utilizes strong parts and materials, eliminating vibrations created by machine and tire. With natural frequency of 350 Hz, machine enables accurate measurements of tire unbalance at high speeds to be taken.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Dec 16, 2004 Series RHI58 features 58 mm diameter housing with mounting profile of less than 2 in. Hollow shaft configuration allows encoders to be mounted to application's shaft without couplings, while torque rest prevents rotation. Models come with pulse outputs up to 5,000 ppr, max frequency of 200 kHz, and choice of 3 or 6 outputs and cable connection. Additional features include 10 or 12 mm diameter shaft bore, alarm output, and 10-30 Vdc or 5 Vdc power.