Air Caster Corp.    Decatur, IL 62526
Dec 21, 2004 Equipped with tilt or rotate units, pneumatic lifts feature 4.9 in. lowered load height and 30 x 44 in. minimum top size. Lifting capacity of 2,000 lb enables products to be used in place of hydraulic lifts.

Rayven, Inc.    St. Paul, MN 55104
Dec 20, 2004 Perfect Spool traverse-winded spools are used for all narrow slit products. They handle 3 or 6 in. cores and product width in range of .075–2 in. material. Finished spools can be up to 9 ft wide with OD of 24 in.

Norgren    Littleton, CO 80120
Dec 17, 2004 NFPA stainless steel cylinders are available as double acting, magnetic piston with buffer or adjustable cushioning. Actuators can be specified with bore sizes up to 8 in., and operating temperature range is -40 to +200°F. All internal components come lubricated with Teflon®-based grease. Designed for push and pull applications, cylinders can be operated with filtered compressed air to 250 psi or petroleum based hydraulic fluid to 400 psi.

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.

Wire Belt Company Of America    Londonderry, NH 03053-7449
Dec 15, 2004 CarrySmart(TM) conveyors include Flex-Turn, Flat-Flex Straight, Flat-Flex Shuttle, and Spreader or Converger conveyor types. Flex-Turn power turning units gently convey product around corners and feature open construction that facilitates cleaning. Spreader or Converger types reposition product for handling or alignment during conveyor to conveyor transfers. CarrySmart conveyors are customizable, and belts are constructed from stainless steel.

Lexair, Inc.    Lexington, KY 40511 1018
Dec 15, 2004 Mini-Rhinobar single-tube bar feeder is engineered for Swiss type CNC screw machines and small, fixed-head CNC lathes. Oil fills gap between bar stock and feed tube, acting as noise damping support. Oil flow and pressure are controlled with single valve, which also allows for accurate bar control and minimizes vibration. Mini-Rhinobar can be controlled from remote pendant for safe operation. Feed tubes range from ¼â€“1 5/8 in. in 1/8 in. increments.

Power Jacks Limited    Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire AB43 8TE  United Kingdom
Dec 14, 2004 Available in capacity ratings from 10–300 kN, Metric Ball Screw Jacks provide extra safety in case of ball failure or excessive wear in screw jack. In event of excessive wear in ball screw drive, safety device will contact screw shaft and act as ACME thread, providing drive and offering early warning of any possible ball screw failure. Safety device also allows ball nut on screw jack to sustain load in event of catastrophic ball failure.

Esco Micro Pte Ltd    Singapore 486777  China
Dec 14, 2004 Airstream® Class II Biosafety Cabinets provide ULPA filtration at 99.9998% efficiency. They feature ergonomically-designed sloped front, backward curve motorized impeller, and optimized work tray design that facilitates cleaning. Series E offers transparent UV-resistant glass sides, while Series S provides full stainless steel interior. Customizable Sentinel microprocessor control alerts user of unsafe operation conditions.

Premier Pneumatics, Inc., A Member of the K-Tron Process Group    Salina, KS 67402
Dec 14, 2004 Series³ 2400 moves powder, pellet, regrind, or granular materials. Offered in aluminum or 316 stainless steel, PLC-based receivers are available with self-contained vacuum source mounted in lid. Each is equipped with heavy-duty, cast discharge spout and one-piece stainless steel gate. Each section of receiver is attached by quick-connect clamps to facilitate filter maintenance and receiver cleaning. Single or dual inlets with tangential entry are available.

Eurobex Mfg. Ltd.    Blainville, QC J7C 5E2  Canada
Dec 14, 2004 Series 5412 ESTH thermally insulated electrical enclosures are available in sizes ranging from 12 x 12 x 6 in. to 72 x 30 x 24 in. NEMA 4/12 enclosures feature poured-in-place gaskets, quarter-turn locks, and incorporated drip shields. Held in place by steel brackets, ¾ in. aluminum foil faced insulation panels are installed on all faces, including door. Rigid polyisocyanurate foam insulation is rated R5.

Andrews Glass Co.    Vineland, NJ 08360-5504
Dec 13, 2004 Suited for first time users, PRV Starter Kit includes needle valve adapter, stainless steel plug, glass vessel, and coupling. It provides everything needed to conduct observable reaction in laboratory. Chemically-inert, borosilicate glass allows safe observation of liquids and gases under pressure. Available in 3, 6, and 12 oz sizes with either regular or footed pressure vessels, kit is suited for hydrogenation, polymerization, catalysis, and isomerization.

Command Tooling Systems LLC    Ramsey, MN 55303
Dec 10, 2004 Balancing Equipment, available with 1- or 2-plane measuring capabilities, has setup software that identifies location of unbalance on toolholder. It allows for balancing methods including balancing rings, or basic drilling for metal removal. Unit comes with standard clam ping spindle, in CT 40, CT 50, HSK 40 or HSK 63 Forms A through F. Equipment is designed for use with ThermoLock® Shrink Fit toolholders, and MicroMaxâ„¢ and VersaMaxâ„¢ boring heads.

Automated Packaging Systems Inc.    Streetsboro, OH 44241
Dec 10, 2004 Usable with AirPouchâ„¢ Express 3 Void-Fill System, AirPouch Pillows feature EZ-Tearâ„¢ perforations, which have 1 in. of regular perforation at each side of pillow, with clean cut through center of pillow. Perforations are strong enough to be pulled from bins or overhead hoppers, yet individual pillows can be easily separated for packing. Made of puncture-resistant, DuraClearâ„¢ material, standard pillows come in 8 in. width and various lengths.

Worksaver Inc.    Litchfield, IL 62056
Dec 10, 2004 Grapple Rake uses dual independent upper grapples to clamp and hold uneven sized loads of material. Two 2 x 10 in. hydraulic cylinders open and close grapple. Available in 62 and 77 in. widths, split-top fits skid steers or tractor front loaders, picking up brush and other debris, while leaving dirt on ground. Tooth design allows materials to roll in front and is self-cleaning. Tines have replaceable weld-on points, allowing operator to get completely under logs and brush.

TempSys, Inc.    Kensington, CA 94707
Dec 10, 2004 CheckPoint can wirelessly monitor and record temperature during entire cook-chill process and provide summarized report showing all control point temperatures to meet USDA and FDA compliance guidelines. System can also monitor and record temperature throughout entire facility, such as in storage coolers and freezers, blast chillers, and refrigerated storage trailers with no limit to number of sensors or facility size.

Rexnord Corporation Tabletop/Plastics    Grafton WI 53024
Dec 09, 2004 DTS-C System combines benefits of comb transfer with self-clearing capabilities of DTS (Dynamic Transfer System) chain for warmers, coolers, pasteurizers, and accumulation tables that use Rex® 5997 or 4707 and 7705-DTS MatTop Chains. Providing continuous product flow to and from raised rib chain, it minimizes product tipping and promotes smooth, problem-free transfers. Comb teeth extend below surface to help combs move from side to side as temperatures change.

Dorner Mfg. Corp.    Hartland, WI 53029 0020
Dec 09, 2004 Able to transport products around corners, Modular Plastic Belt Curve Conveyors can have multiple turn sections, with incline or decline sections while using single drive motor. Curved sections can be combined with straight sections to create entire production line. Units offer belt widths of 24 in., belt speeds of 100 fpm, and 45°, 90°, and 180° turns. They are suited for machine part handling, automated and manual assembly, packaging, and plastic injection molding.

Tech Packaging Group LLC    Joplin, MO 64804
Dec 09, 2004 Able to feed granular and powdered materials, Series 58QP has front cover that removes without tools in order to facilitate inspection and cleaning. Series is also equipped with direct feed auger drive, NTEP weighing system, digital weighing system, and 4.5 x 3.5 in. LCD display capable of tracking up to 12 independent feeder systems. Metering capacity ranges from 20–5,000+ lb/hr, and products are available in auger sizes from 1–4 in.

Eagle Group    Clayton, DE 19938
Dec 09, 2004 Made of engineered polymer material that will not dent or chip, Polymer Dunnage Racks feature seamless, double-wall construction that allows for storing of heavy material loads. Ventilation slots allow air to circulate under stored goods. Each rack is supplied with 2 dunnage key connectors that join racks together. Sizes include 30 and 36 in. long units that hold up to 1,500 lb as well as 48 and 60 in. long units that hold up to 3,000 lb.

Sanyo Sales & Supply Company    Bensenville, IL 60106
Dec 08, 2004 MediCool(TM) 6.1 cu-ft Model SR-L6110W features upward angled, door-mounted microprocessor control with LED display. It is provided with integrated automatic alarm system with audible and visual notification, alarm contacts and access port for auxiliary monitoring/alarm systems, and forced air circulation for temperature control and uniformity. Controller lock-out function prohibits unauthorized setpoint changes. Keyed door lock is standard.