Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Oct 13, 2004 Measuring 0.31 x 0.43 x 0.63 in., MINOS sub-miniature sensor detects objects regardless of color, texture, or reflectivity, while simultaneously ignoring all background objects. Featuring interference-resistant pulsed visible red light source, MINOS offers 2.4 in. sensing range in true background suppression version and 5.9 in. range in standard diffuse. Sensor constantly monitors its own light output and self-adjusts for environmental changes.

Dorner Mfg. Corp.    Hartland, WI 53029 0020
Oct 13, 2004 Featuring all stainless steel construction, Sanitary Gravity Roller Conveyors can be washed down with water, soap, and other cleaning agents without rust or corrosion to critical components. Since there are no horizontal surfaces, potential collection points for food or other items are eliminated. Ranging in length from 2–12 ft, conveyors feature load capacity up to 80 lb. Rollers range from 6 in. to 2 ft wide.

Elmo USA Corp.    Plainview, NY 11803
Oct 13, 2004 Housed in double-polyurethane, lockable hinged enclosures, UL-listed power supplies feature individually fused outputs in 24 Vac or 6-15 Vdc models to power 4-16 video cameras and other accessories while maintaining camera synchronization. Models rated at 24 Vac have output fuses rated at 3 A and main fuses at 5 A. All feature surge-protected outputs and LEDs for each output. Field-adjustable, 6-15 Vdc models include ac input and dc output indicators.

Elmo USA Corp.    Plainview, NY 11803
Oct 13, 2004 Capable of monitoring in almost every direction, PTC-400C features 210° tilt that positions everything in center of extended surveillance area. Product has sweeping coverage of 350° horizontally and 210° vertically in addition to 100°/sec pan/tilt speed and 12x powered optical zoom with 16x digital extender. Equipped with DSP circuitry, camera requires minimum illumination of 21x; day/night control uses IR filter for imaging at low light levels.

Bettcher Industries, Inc.    Vermilion, OH 44089
Oct 13, 2004 Helping to reducing muscle fatigue, Airshirz® Magnumâ„¢ has ergonomic design that almost eliminates need to use thumb in cutting operations. Product uses 80–120 psi plant air and maximizes operator control over blade position and cutting speed. Blades open safely and automatically, and safety latch secures blades in locked position to prevent damage when product is not in use. Hardened stainless steel blades can be removed in seconds and sharpened.

Control Company    Friendswood, TX 77546
Oct 13, 2004 Used to help catch all test results, Traceable® Big-Foot Timer signals drying and incubating times. It allows simultaneous programming of 3 activities from 99 hr, 59 min, and 59 sec to 1 sec on portable countdown alarm timer. Resolution is 1 sec, and accuracy is 0.01%. Each of 3 channels has distinct electronic alarm and display indicator when zero is reached. Measuring 4 x 4.5 x .75 in., product has 1 in. high LCD digits that may be read from 30 ft.

Kardex Remstar LLC    Westbrook, ME 04092
Oct 13, 2004 Shuttle XP VLM design combines controls, dual level tray spacers, shelf rails, and light curtain to scan every tray's height in 1 in. increments. Tray is then stored in appropriate area of VLM. Unit handles loads up to 132,000 lb and can reach up to 65 ft tall to maximize overhead storage cube. Optional 34 in. tray depths further optimize space savings and capacity within same unit.

Humphrey Products    Kalamazoo, MI 49003
Oct 13, 2004 Measuring 10 mm wide, HEA/HEB Series is available in 0.55 W or 0.15 W versions. Products deliver 0.07 Cv flow rate; have 6–7 ms response time; and can be mounted as single unit, single unit with base piping, or on F, A, and AJ type manifolds. HEA Series comes in 2-, 3-, and 5-port configurations, while HEB Series comes in 2- and 3-port configurations. Both are available with single and double solenoids, NO or NC, and have 29–102 psig pressure rating.

Arista Corp.    Fremont, CA 94538
Oct 13, 2004 Fanless, 15 in. LCD computer, Model ARP-2115, features resistive touch-screen or strengthened glass that protects LCD panel from scratching, and aluminum panel with steel chassis. It is equipped with VIA Eden 667 MHz CPU, expandable to 512 Mb of system memory. Compact Flash Card replaces hard disk drive for data storage. Model ARP-2115 includes 2 USB 1.1 ports, one RS-232/422/485 port, 2 RS-232 ports, and one 10/100 Ethernet port.

Palintest USA    Erlanger, KY 41018 0733
Oct 13, 2004 Featuring single-button operation, hand-held, splashproof Ferrometer 1000 uses industry standard 1,10 phenanthroline test and is capable of dissolving colloidal and particulate iron. It accurately tests iron in range of 0–5.00 mg/l with resolution of 0.01 mg/l and produces reading on 10 mm LCD. Powered by two 1.5 V batteries, unit features automatic switch-off and is supplied as complete test kit with iron MR test tablets, test tubes, and case.

ZIRCAR Ceramics, Inc.    Florida, NY 10921-0519
Oct 13, 2004 Featuring composite fiber/binder microstructure, Alumina Insulation Type AL-28/1800 is produced in various standard flat boards in sizes to 18 x 24 x 2 in. It exhibits bulk density of 0.44 g/cc and features composition of 80% Al₂O₃, 20% SiO₂. At 1,800°C, product exhibits 3% linear shrinkage and 1,700°C sag resistance of 0.2%. MOR is 264 psi with compressive strength of 199 psi.

Quicksilver Controls    San Dimas, CA 91773
Oct 13, 2004 SilverDust module is used with encoder and 2-phase microstep step motor to create 4-quadrant servo system. Housed in 2.5 x 3.0 x 1.5 in. package, it achieves 3.5 A continuous and 4.5 A peak per phase at 12–48 Vdc and provides RS232/RS485 serial port. Features include 7 digital I/O lines, 4 analog inputs, and motion profile library for motion trajectories, including linear and S curve acceleration and deceleration, velocity mode, torque mode, step, and direction.

Kyocera Display America, Inc.    Plymouth, MI 48170
Oct 13, 2004 RoHS-compliant, monochrome LCDs incorporate negative mode panel with internal black mask and color LED black light. Flat liquid crystal fluid allows products to support 5 V operation over -20° to +70°C temperature range without temperature compensation circuit. Sizes range from 2.8-5.2 in. diagonal, and colors include white, blue, green, or yellow. Displays range from 40 character x 4 line to 16 x 2 with 128 x 64 to 240 x 64 dot pixel resolution.

Bimba Manufacturing Co.    Monee, IL 60449 0068
Oct 13, 2004 With round, smooth bodied design, Repairable Stainless Steel Cylinder (RS Series) suits washdown environments and other applications that require all stainless steel design. Product, available in 1½, 2, 2½, 3¼, 4, 5, 6, and 8 in. bore sizes, meets USDA and 3-A sanitary specifications and is suited for use in food industry. It can also be accepted for use in dairy plants approved for USDA Dairy Plant Survey Program.

FARO Technologies, Inc.    Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Oct 13, 2004 Portable 3D measurement system, FARO Laser Tracker X, measures large-scale parts, tooling, and machinery. It measures XYZ coordinates with laser by following hand-held mirrored, spherical probe. Three dimensional position of probe is reported in real-time. XtremeADM eliminates need for interferometer to measure distance, and enables FARO Laser Tracker X to overcome line-of-sight issues. System offers 230 ft range with up to 0.001 in. accuracy.

LIT Industries, Inc.    Bessemer City, NC 28016
Oct 13, 2004 Featuring installed heating elements, RapidWrap heated covers and blankets offer temperature capabilities from 450–1,200°F and can withstand exposures up to 1,400°F. Asbestos-free and environmentally-safe, products are suited for diesel exhaust systems, gas turbines, compressors, steam turbines, pumps, and flanges. They are custom constructed to fit user's specific requirements for shape, materials, and closures.

HD Electric Co.    Waukegan, IL 60085
Oct 13, 2004 Handheld Cable Distance Meter measures cable sag, cable height distance, and overhead clearance of conductors. Offering alternative to telescopic measuring poles, meter utilizes ultrasonic signals to determine height of overhead cables. Model CDM-50 measures cables up to 50 ft high, while Model CDM-75 measures cables up to height of 75 ft.

Cincinnati Incorporated    Cincinnati, OH 45211 0111
Oct 13, 2004 Twist-in Fast Setup Work Support system aids in setup of press brake jobs that need work support. Featuring quick clamping adjustment handles, product enables work supports to be positioned and clamped without requiring use of wrench. Separate adjustment handle for each axis allows left/right, in/out, and up/down positioning. Features include two 15 in. support arms and modular, 12 in. steel track sections that attach to front of bed.

JP Sercel Associates, Inc.    Manchester, NH 03102
Oct 13, 2004 UV Laser thin film patterning is accomplished with masks, using direct-write methods or direct-writing with galvanometer scanning. With thin films from 0.2-0.5 microns, process delaminates selected area of any metal, polymer, or dielectric thin film from any metal, dielectric, or polymer substrate. Excimer laser patterning systems process Indium tin oxide thin film on PET and remove thin films of metal in patterns on various substrates in one pulse without substrate damage.

Walchem Corp.    Holliston, MA 01746 1460
Oct 13, 2004 Compatible with proprietary WGI controller, PEEK electrodeless conductivity sensors offer built-in signal conditioning and 4 ranges of conductivity: 0.1–1, 1–10, 10–100, and 100–1,000 mS/cm. All sensors are rated to 190°F and come with 1 in. NPTM threads for submersion mounting. Applications include alkaline cleaner solutions and oily chemical solutions. Rated to 158°F, 0.1–1 mS/cm version of CPVC electrodeless conductivity sensor is also available.