HASCO Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG    Ludenscheid D-58513  Germany
Feb 25, 2008 Available in lengths up to 250 mm, Value Shot Z202 Series includes tips made of molybdenum alloy, which offer thermal conductivity as well as abrasion resistance, and enable processing of filled molding compounds and engineering plastics. Nozzle tips made of CuCoBe are suitable for gating onto sub-runners or for direct gating with sprue. Also made of molybdenum alloy, open nozzle tips allow design of needle valve solutions with cylindrical gates.

Autocrib, Inc.    Santa Anna, CA 92704
Feb 22, 2008 Providing 24/7 access to gloves and personal protective equipment, EleVend pushes supply of product up from bottom until it reaches top of bin, then measures distance elevator traveled and decrements appropriate amount of product from inventory. Standard configuration includes 21 bins with keypad tower, and requires no special packaging. It supports barcode, magnetic swipe, and proximity card input for access.

Bystronic, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123
Feb 20, 2008 Suited for steel service centers, Byjet L series features modular base frame that can be expanded in 6.5 ft increments and cutting areas from 6.5 x 10 ft (Byjet L 2030) to 52.5 x 10 ft (Byjet L 16030). All models include 2 High Precision Technology abrasive waterjet cutting heads with automatic head spacing, height sensing, and collision protection. Optional third and fourth cutting heads are available, and removable cassettes facilitate and accelerate material loading and unloading.

Resec Systems, Inc.    Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Feb 15, 2008 Accurate to 0.0002 in., Digital ShadowGage® non-contact video measuring system checks up to 30 critical dimensions during 360 degree scan of each piece and then automatically sorts parts into PASS or FAIL chutes. Machine can perform up to 4 inspections/sec and accommodates parts with lengths to 1.750 in. and diameters to 1.000 in. Tolerances can be individually applied to each dimension, and maximums, minimums, out-of-round, and TIR can also be measured.

Spartanics    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Feb 15, 2008 Smart Laminator-Die Cut System synchronizes roll lamination and die cutting operations to eliminate causes of stock and laminate production waste. With smart sensors, system can detect sheet misfeeds, sources of improper laminating, or film splices, and automatically stops system so that corrective measures can be taken. Smart start and stop lamination controls also detect missing sheets and film splices, minimizing wasted overlaminate.

New England Machinery, Inc.    Bradenton, FL 34203 5304
Feb 13, 2008 Designed to orient and feed containers vertically, model NEVF features integrated hopper and belt-less design suited for pharmaceutical applications. Solution, supplied with its own starwheel, will discharge onto customer's conveyor. It also integrates with filler, feeding containers into filler's starwheel. Small and/or unstable containers can be fed into pucks, and machine can be changed over to run range of products.

Davis-Standard, Killion Specialty Systems    Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Feb 08, 2008 PAC 50 winders feature compact hydraulic system that uses high-speed digital electronics for lay-on pressure control, which reduces blocking at core. They also feature device to bring new core up to speed prior to transfer as well as integrated, motorized shaft hoist system. Touchscreen controls are mounted on pendant and systems include ac digital drives and center assist drives. Shafts are available in 3 and 6 in. sizes.

Almco, Inc.    Albert Lea, MN 56007 2751
Feb 05, 2008 Designed for safe operation, ATB-7 abrasive blasting machine features heavy-duty cabinet construction with structural steel members. Smartwheel(TM) blasting wheel delivers 325 lb/min of abrasive at 300 fps velocity, and double rear doors facilitate access to cabinet and screens. All motors are gear box-driven, and heavy-duty, 40 in. wide, reinforced mill belt features ribs designed to aid tumbling and unloading. Machine can be moved between locations if necessary.

TENNANT    Minneapolis, MN 55426
Feb 05, 2008 Ergonomically designed with operator compartment optimized for visibility, mid-sized S30 incorporates SweepSmart(TM) 3-stage dust filtration and control system that filters dust particles down to .5 microns at 99% efficiency. Multi-speed main brush control lets operator increase main brush, side brush, and vacuum speeds, while one-push start button remembers previous settings to facilitate set-up and operation. Sweeper has 4WD design with rear suspension and operates at 80 dBA.

Peleman Industries Inc    Alpharetta, GA 30004
Feb 05, 2008 Unibind BCC10 automated binding machine, offering capabilities of 400 books/hr, is designed for use in high-capacity production facilities and large photo labs. Also available, ProBook photo album machine creates professionally-bound photo albums with sizes as large as 9 x 12 in. in portrait and landscape formats for small- to mid-sized photo labs. It produces 2-sided pages with real photographic paper that lies flat, allowing for panoramic photos.

Malcom Co., Inc. (Distributor of LEISTER Hot Air Tools)    Tiverton, RI 02878
Jan 29, 2008 Producing up to 1,380°F and 0.35-1.06 cfm, Leister® LE-Mini Heater removes hair-like flash from injection molded, cut, and skived parts, without open flames. Mounted in any orientation, unit requires 120/230 V single-phase and 30 psi air. Heater integrates with various parts handling systems to de-flash at production line speeds and can be controlled via PLC or temperature controller. Measuring 1 x 10 in., LE-Mini can be supplied with nozzles to match application.

Cornerstone Automation Systems, Inc.    Prosper, TX 75078
Jan 25, 2008 Offering alternative to bombay, tilt tray, and cross belt sorters, all-electric SortMaster 150 handles products and parcels up to 180/min and can also sort single laminated sheets. Modular system accepts products weighing up to 10 lb and is suitable for CDs, DVDs, jiffy bags, jewelry, and cold seal items.

MC Machinery Systems    Wood Dale, IL 60191
Jan 25, 2008 Including reduced secondary operations, MC Diamond Soft® CAD/CAM software, and servo-control system, HV hybrid laser machines incorporate open table for operability and maintenance. Model HVP includes pallet changer that acts as second table that operators can interchange with primary table.

Key Technology, Inc.    Walla Walla, WA 99362
Jan 24, 2008 Optyx® with Raptor allows processors of iceberg and romaine lettuce to cut un-cored head with conventional cutting technology and use Optyx to remove core, eliminating need for manual coring and outer leaf removal. Using color cameras, sorter analyzes size and shape as well as subtle color differences. With its Raptor laser set to inspect within IR light spectrum, unit detects/removes core as well as foreign material based on differences in objects' optical properties.

Infratrol Manufacturing Corp.    New Berlin, WI 53151
Jan 17, 2008 All-electric ecoflex is designed for powder coating of small parts and comes in 4 standard sizes, with smallest requiring 700 sq ft of floor space. System requires no drains and generates no sludge or hazardous waste, no hazardous air pollutants, and no ozone-depleting substances.

Nordson Corp., Packaging Systems    Duluth, GA 30097
Jan 15, 2008 Combining melter and adhesive feed system, ProBlue® Fulfill(TM) System automatically maintains desired adhesive levels in melter tanks. Integrated capacitance sensor detects low adhesive levels and transmits signal to suction lance. Using vacuum, system conveys adhesive as pellets, pastilles, and mini-slats from supplied closed adhesive storage container directly to melter tank. Adding small quantities of adhesive at regular intervals prevents sealed tank from running dry.

FKN Systek, Inc.    Framingham, MA 01702
Jan 10, 2008 Used to manually separate PCB panels and produce uniform edges, FKN R100 Tabletop Depaneling Router incorporates positioning collet with 2 fully adjustable guide pins on either side of router bit. Operators can match contour of cutting path around PCB panel and cleanly separate boards along routing channel path. Able to accommodate any size PCB, system features adjustable spindle speed to 35,000 rpm, adjustable router bit height, and choice of 5 bit sizes.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Jan 10, 2008 Designed for robot-assisted surface machining of metals and plastics, air-driven MFT material finishing tool achieves speed of 2,600 rpm under load, and has air consumption of around 9 L/min. Pressure force on tool is regulated via air pressure and can range between 14-74 N, and axis can give 15 mm in axial direction. Device is equipped with sensor to detect contact with work piece, while optional sensors monitor axial position of spindle and momentary speed.

Curtis Universal Joint Co.    Springfield, MA 01107
Jan 08, 2008 Protected by boots that shield working parts from abrasives and corrosives, U-Joints are available in OD sizes from 3/8 to 4 in. with torque capacities from 140-131,000 lb-in. In addition to preventing accelerated wear, boots optimize grease retention in high-speed applications, lengthening operating life. Applications include food processing machinery, conveyors, textile equipment, washers, aggregate conveyors, and farm implements.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Jan 08, 2008 Maier MLK 125 Linear Automatic Series of Swiss-type turning centers features 1,600 ipm rapids in all axes and can accelerate up to 2 G. Powered by built-in 2.2 kW, 3 hp motors, main and opposed spindles offer both C-axis indexing of .001° and locked, 5° mechanical indexing capability with ½ in. maximum spindle bore diameter. Removal of guide bushing enables machine to operate as standard lathe. It accommodates up to 19 tools including 4 driven tools.