EGS Electrical Group    Skokie, IL 60077
Apr 30, 2004 UL listed Raintight EMT steel compression-type couplings and connectors feature InspectoRidge for visual identification. By observing the ridge, electrical inspector can determine if outdoor, wet, or damp installation requiring raintight couplings and connectors is up to code. Products are offered in ½-1 in. sizes with internal sealing ring and gasket. Rugged steel construction has a zinc electroplate, and fittings install with standard tools.

POLYCASE    Avon, OH 44011
Apr 30, 2004 POLYCASE FB-40 Curvilinear Handheld Enclosure includes clear, silicone rubber LED light pipe and keypad with 1–5 different configurations of rubber buttons. Built-in key fob ring is flush with enclosure body. Snap-together closure provides screwless assembly. Enclosure measures 2.63 x 1.75, x 0.61 in.

Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps    Wilmington, MA 01887
Apr 30, 2004 Equipped with NEMA 4X washdown sealed enclosure, 520 series pumps meter and dose corrosive, abrasive, and sensitive fluids. Pumphead features low-friction, stainless steel rollers and 0.1 rpm resolution rotational speeds. Single unit accepts 8 different tubing materials and sizes up to 9.6 mm for flow rates from 4 µl/min to 55.5 gph at 30 psi. Pumps are offered in models with manual, digital, or combination manual, auto-analog, and remote controls.

Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc.    Westboro, MA 01581
Apr 30, 2004 Model DS-22 features dual cutting mechanisms to reduce up to 1,800 lb of waste/hr down to particles as small as 3/32 in. Variable-speed conveyor delivers bulk material to shredder, which starts destruction process by preshredding material. Preshredded material is reduced to desired particle size by rotary knife mill. Once end particle is small enough, it passes through exit screen and is evacuated to twin-bag collection system or dumpster.

Waytek Inc.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Apr 30, 2004 Scotchlok™ Splice Taps, used for quick connections with no wire stripping, are available in wire ranges from 22–10 gauge. Users insert both wires, squeeze down metal insert with pliers, and snap cover in place. Moisture resistant Splice Taps employ protective gel that ensures moisture-resistant barrier. They are available in 18–14 gauge wire.

Birchwood Casey    Eden Prairie, MN 55344 2138
Apr 30, 2004 Microlok® AO metal coating provides corrosion resistance using non-corrosive bath. Immersion tank process works on iron and non-stainless steel surfaces to form 0.000040 in. thick aluminum oxide conversion coating. When sealed with rust preventive topcoat, Microlok AO protects parts during storage and shipping and provides break-in lubricity and anti-galling protection. Finish is suited for tooling and machine components, automotive parts, and oil-field equipment.

Bird Precision    Waltham, MA 02454
Apr 30, 2004 Quick connect orifice assemblies, suited for medical gas, analytical, and pneumatic applications, are offered in sizes from .0004 in. and up with flow rates from less than .5 ccm dry air. Typical tube sizes are 1/16 and 1/8 in. and larger, and assemblies can also be supplied in metric sizes. Offered with various male threads and NPTs, quick connect fittings can be supplied with single or dual filtration from 5 microns and up.

Bird Precision    Waltham, MA 02454
Apr 30, 2004 Precision micron orifices, available in sizes 7.5 microns and up, are true, wire lapped, sharp edged orifices with uniform Cd values. Products yield accurate, repeatable flow, and orifice sizes can be laser etched. Ruby is chemically inert and wear-resistant. Orifice sizes yield flows from less than .5 ccm dry air and handle gas and liquid applications. Other uses include semiconductor, biochem, and laboratory applications.

Associated Research, Inc.    Lake Forest, IL 60045
Apr 30, 2004 Used with automated electrical safety testers, modular Model SC6540 automatically makes connections by switching testing outputs of safety tester to correct test point of device under test. Unit allows manufacturers to connect multiple products at one time and cycle through tests. Master configuration can control up to 4 slave scanning matrixes, which provides total of 80 testing ports from single power source. Slave is configured without power module.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Apr 30, 2004 Secure self checkout solutions facilitate self service and interface with other IBM retail front-end solutions. Full-Lane option, 4845-170, consists of conveyor-based unit with full-lane 48 in. bagging feature. Express plus option, 4845-150, offers weight-based security and handles express-sized orders of 8–12 items. Express option, 4845-130, handles 4 items or less in environments that do not require security. It has single bagging rack and product shelf.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Apr 30, 2004 Model 7316-TF3 features 17 in., flat panel color monitor that mounts in 19 in. rack draw, occupying only 1U space. Using TFT LCD technology, monitor features 1280 x 1024 display resolution without glare of most CRTs. Unit supports NetBAY LCM Switch that allows users single-point access and control of up to 64 servers from single console. Switch has maximum video resolution of 1600 x 1280 and mounts in 1U drawer behind 7316-TF3 monitor.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Apr 30, 2004 USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNavâ„¢ brings ThinkPad keyboard look and feel to ThinkCentreâ„¢ and ThinkPad desktop expansion and docking solutions. UltraNav lets user choose TrackPoint®, touchpad, or both. Keyboard supports ThinkPad features with Fn function key including speaker volume, external monitor control, brightness, system sleep, and suspend. Keyboard feet offer 2 height levels for comfort. Two built-in USB ports provide additional desktop expansion.

Conveyor Technologies Ltd.    Milford, OH 45150
Apr 30, 2004 Stainless steel, wire mesh belt conveyor offers thermal resistance combined with 60% open flow area. All supporting surfaces are round and formed in single-piece lateral spiral. Belt affords both lateral and longitudinal flow of air or liquids. Odor and flavor absorption are eliminated because belt is virtually immune to chemical reaction. Available in widths from 2–12 in., conveyor is suited for cleanroom and food, pharmaceutical, and medical equipment applications.

Eastern Mfg., Inc.    Levittown, PA 19057
Apr 30, 2004 Intended for luxury cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks, QuietCat Converter incorporates baffled tube that cuts overall noise by 35% with no reduction in horsepower, torque, or catalytic efficiency. It is rated for engines up to 5.9 L/6,300 lb and comes in 2, 2.5, and 3 in. dia inlet and outlet sizes. Overall can length is 18 in. Available with and without single air tubes, converter meets emissions requirements, is OBD II compliant, and features proprietary catalytic chemistry.

Contrex, Inc.    Maple Grove, MN 55369 4018
Apr 30, 2004 Model CX 1102, 2-Axis Unwind/Dancer/Wind Controller calculates diameters automatically for constant line speed and uses moving Dancer Trim signal to trim either axle. Product uses Axle drive motors and encoders and includes built-in automated dancer load/unload sequences. Other features include multi-line display, built-in PLC, and signal isolation. Knowing calculated roll diameters and roll total content allows triggers and alarms for roll change-outs.

RJ Enterprises    Oakland, CA 94611
Apr 30, 2004 FLAT RACK organizes tools and drywall type materials in back of work trucks. It installs in seconds and is adjustable to fit all pick-up truck bed widths, even with lumber racks and tool boxes in place. Unit allows lowering of tailgates for access to tools stored in truck bed.

Fenwal    Ashland, MA 01721
Apr 30, 2004 Microprocessor-based, Series 59 uses large LEDs to display temperature and other parameters, which are programmed using 2 pushbuttons on face of device. Temperature is sensed by thermistor, RTD, thermocouple, or solid-state relay. Differential and set point offset values are fully adjustable, permitting application-specific programming. Controller accepts 24 Vac/Vdc or 120/208/240 Vac power supplies. Outputs include 5 A SPDT, 30 A SPST, 15 A SPDT, and SSR driver.

Precision Airconvey Corp.    Newark, DE 19702
Apr 30, 2004 OSHA-approved cutter automatically removes materials from defective and/or out-of-spec rolls to permit material to be reclaimed. Applying uniform cutting force, product slices through material in less than 1 min/roll without cutting core to prevent fiber contamination and permit reuse of core. Operator safeguards include control panel requiring 2-hand operation; electrically interlocked safety surround enclosure; and full guarding around knife.

Shindengen America, Inc.    Westlake Village, CA 91362
Apr 30, 2004 Model MD5001 contains control IC and main switch MOSFET on single chip, SOP-8 package. Input voltage range is 4.5–14 V and output voltage is 0.8–12 V with maximum output current of 1 A. Unit includes remote on/off, overcurrent protection, and built-in thermal protection. It is recommended for designers who have employed regulators but find thermal issues to be a problem and have insufficient space to fit cooling fan.

Strategic Test Corporation    Woburn, MA 01801-1915
Apr 30, 2004 Ultrafast UX7005 3U format PXI Card features 16 TTL channels that can be programmed for recording or signal generation. Clock rate is adjustable from 1 kHz to 125 MHz. Card is supplied with 128 Mbit on-board memory as standard, but can be increased in increments of 256 Mbit and 512 Mbit up to 1,024 Mbit when long signals need to be recorded or generated at max clock rates. Software drivers for Windows XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98, and Linux are supplied.