K-Tool International    Wixom, MI 48393
Jun 01, 2009 Available in 5 colors, 4 drawer utility carts have 2 gas struts in top storage tray for opening and closing, one-handed drawer locks that operate only when top lid is closed, and additional side storage tray for taller items, such as aerosol cans. They also include top-locking tray, large bottom storage tray for oversized items, 22-slot screwdriver/prybar holder and steel ball bearing slides for quiet operation.

FIPA, Inc.    Atlanta, GA 30318
Jun 01, 2009 Fitted with permanent magnets, magnetic grippers provide secure handling of heavy work-pieces even without vacuum cups. IP65 rated unit has maximum operating temperature of +80°C and does not allow any work-pieces to fall, even during power failure. When they are energized, reverse polarity cut-off coil neutralizes magnetic field and unit releases work-piece at desired location. Adapters are available for thread sizes G1/8 and G1/4.

Haas Automation, Inc.    Oxnard, CA 93030
May 28, 2009 Designed to mount in Y direction of mid-size VMC, TR160Y dual-axis trunnion rotary table measures less than 25 in. wide and 20 in. deep, and fits on one end of machine's table. It has 160 mm T-slot platter, and will swing parts up to 7.5 in. dia. Trunnion provides ±120° of tilt and 360° of rotation for full simultaneous 5-axis motion, or to position parts to any angle. Powerful brushless servomotors on both axes of TR160Y provide 150 ft-lb of torque on A axis and 100 ft-lb of torque on B axis.

Proper Storage Systems, Inc.    Seguin, TX 78155
May 28, 2009 Available with depth of 30 in. and widths of 48 and 96 in., roll-out shelves come with 10 sets of adjustable blocking to accommodate any width dies. Adjustable on 1 in. centers, units have either 3 or 4 roll-out shelves with 7 or 11 in. of clear space between shelves. Each roll-out shelf has 1,500 lb capacity, and is equipped with automatic safety interlock that locks all other shelves in when one is rolled out.

Gainco Co.    Gainesville, GA 30507
May 28, 2009 Designed for in-motion sizing and distribution of poultry items, 9 in. AccuSizer(TM) Portion Classifiers handle breast filets, wings, drums, thighs, whole legs, and other smaller food portions weighing less than 2 lb and shorter than 10 in. Units incorporate tubeless frame, IP69K-rated touchscreen interface with graphical displays, and quick-release hopper and chute designs. Operators can size up to 180 portions/min, with tolerance of +1.0 g at one standard deviation.

Techno Linear Motion Systems    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
May 28, 2009 Heavy-Duty Slide 2 features 225 mm wide, modular design available in travels from 122-2,722 mm and is constructed from single rigid aluminum extrusion profile. Wraparound motor mounting kit maximizes travel length. Unit features T-slots on 3 sides to simplify mounting and it also includes 4 precision rails, 4 bearing blocks, home reference, and end limit switches. Slide's 16 mm antibacklash ball screws are offered in 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mm leads.

Fluid Metering, Inc. (FMI)    Syosset, NY 11791
May 27, 2009 Offering flow rates to 2,300 mL/min ±1%, Industrial Variable Speed Metering Pump features ¼ hp, 3-phase variable speed drive that handles broad range of fluid viscosities, and CeramPump® Valveless piston design with 1 moving part in fluid path. DIN mount controller with local keypad controls acceleration time, deceleration time, direction start/stop, and stop method.

Vac-U-Max    Belleville, NJ 07109
May 27, 2009 Built for conveying fumed silica, diatomaceous earth, and micro ballons, VAC-U-MAX POWD'r PUMP'r helps in moving them without creating fugitive dust and lumping. System incorporates bag dump station with 5 Cf capacity hopper, and integral dust collector with 1.5 hp fan that uses PTFE coated pleated polyester felt filters to maximize filtration and product release. Small footprint plug-and-play system comes standard with lift up door with gas springs for operator safety.

HaydonKerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
May 27, 2009 Incorporating Kerk® Rapid Guide Screw linear slide and hybrid stepper motor, MotoRGS(TM) motorized linear slide assembly suits application in material transport for packaging and assembly, sample delivery for life science, compact syringe drive dispensing, slicing, and cutting. Slides feature standard wear-compensating, anti-backlash driven carriages, and integral mounting base for support over entire length, with variety of available leads.

Process Control Corp.    Atlanta, GA 30340
May 27, 2009 Designed for powder feeders in 4- or 6-element configuration, XU Series continuous, loss-in-weight powder blender allows gravimetric blending of nonfree-flowing powder materials with free-flowing powder/pellet materials. Units allow individual rates from 0.2-3,000 pph and utilize DSP technology to filter out noise and vibration. They include removable hopper with dust-tight band clamp; bottom trough design to provide maximum material exposure to auger; and PWM-controlled drive system.

Crown Equipment Corp.    New Bremen, OH 45869
May 27, 2009 Engineered for narrow-aisle warehouse environment, Crown RR 5700 Series trucks feature Crown OnTrac(TM) Anti-Slip Traction Control that prevents truck from slipping on wet, dusty, or sealed floors, minimizing tire wear and risk of accidents or product damage. Pantograph reach trucks offer cornering speed control for safely negotiating turns. Suspended floorboard absorbs vibration, while padded seat adjusts to 3 positions. Vehicles offer reach heights over 36 ft with lift capacities of 4,500 lb.

Kurt Manufacturing Company    Minneapolis, MA 55413
May 26, 2009 Including 4-sided column with 8 clamping stations, Workholding Kits provide repeatable precision clamping to 0.0002 in. Rotary Table Workholding stations deliver up to 5,870 lbs of clamping force at 60 ft-lb of torque, and features self-adjusting holding block of either front or back jaw for clamping same or dissimilar sized parts. Jaws index 180°. Units add fourth indexing axis to 3-axis vertical machining centers and allow for machining 3 sides of part in one clamping.

Stanley Vidmar    Allentown, PA 18105 1151
May 26, 2009 Stanley® Vidmar® shipping cabinets maximize storage space inside quadcons, tricons, and ISU and ISO containers. Available in 2 construction options, shipping cabinets can be manufactured with standard cabinet housings or with frame construction that minimizes load weight. Preconfigured and custom-configured units fully utilize left-to-right and vertical storage space to provide optimal organization for inventory and also keep inventory protected from damage, loss, dust, and dirt.

General Kinematics Corp.    Crystal Lake, IL 60014
May 22, 2009 Able to eliminate popcorn slag, pans, and apron conveyors, GK dry slag system is available in custom widths and lengths to fit unique process and space requirements. Slag is conveyed and transformed into pancake slag on cooling deck conveyor and can immediately be containerized or discharged to quench tank. Proprietary cooling trough technology consistently maintains product temperature, and resulting granular material can be used for aggregate in other industries.

Hapman Conveyors    Kalamazoo, MI 49003
May 21, 2009 Bulk Bag Filler provides simplified portability by locating load cells of this hang-weigh filler system onto the bulk bag frames hanging hooks. Bags can be accurately weighed as they are being filled, and when filler is moved, there is no risk of damage to load cells and no need for re-calibration.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
May 20, 2009 Constructed of stainless steel, Sanitary Bag Dump Weigh Batch Station with integral mechanical conveyor collects dust created during manual dumping of bulk materials and discharges bulk material by weight. High velocity vacuum fan draws airborne dust onto 2 cartridge filters, which are accessed by removing interior baffle, and replaced using quick-disconnect fittings. Mechanical hopper agitator discharges into flexible screw conveyor, which handles both free- and non-free-flowing materials.

Sto Corp.    Atlanta, GA 30331
May 20, 2009 Energy-efficient StoTherm Lotusan NExT(TM) integrates StoGuard(TM) waterproof air barrier, StoTherm® insulated wall cladding, and Stolit® Lotusan® textured finish with self-cleaning properties. Consisting of spray-on building wrap, StoGuard protects against moisture intrusion and air leakage, while StoTherm provides blanket of continuous insulation that protects exterior from temperature fluctuations. Water-repellent Stolit Lotusan rinses clean with rainfall while resisting mold, mildew, and algae.

Prab Conveyors    Kalamazoo, MI 49003
May 20, 2009 Prab Quick Return (QR) conveyor can serve as single dedicated unit or be used for plant wide applications over long horizontal distances. Motion is provided by rotating crank system, which changes speed over 360° of movement, so material can be gently surged forward on conveyor surface without backward movement. With flexibility in drive location, units can be used in many different installations.

Scott Brothers Ltd    Cheshire, CW10 9LT   United Kingdom
May 19, 2009 Pack-Mate Flat Storage and Volume Storage bags incorporate cap-less Q2 valve technology(TM) to accelerate compression and facilitate use. Valve automatically opens and closes as vacuum cleaner nozzle is applied and switched on/off to aid in extracting air from bags, which are airtight, waterproof, and reusable. Pack-Mate Travel Storage bags feature a check valve and do not require vacuum cleaner to remove air; outdoor version of this roll bag features nylon mesh.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.    Island Park, NY 11558
May 19, 2009 Able to mount on pallets as work is mechanized at different stations, Model 1000 3-Jaw Chuck is suited for lathes, milling machines, power, and specialty applications. Spring clamp unit features hardened and ground face plate with coolant grooves to flush dirt and chips away. Sub jaw holds pull-down inserts to pull workpiece into face or zero axial location, and, at end of cycle, air opens chuck for parts loader.