Mack Corp.    Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Aug 28, 2003 Unconventional Air Cylinders are offered with short strokes in sizes from 1–6 in. diameter, in all basic cylinder configurations including double-ended pistons. Fluid transfer is through O-ring seals on cylinder mounting face. Flow passages can be built into user's structure at any location where all plumbing connections are outside work zone. Design helps avoid accidental damage to supply lines and eliminates build-up of debris near fittings.

Rotex, Inc.    Cincinnati, OH 45223 1845
Aug 28, 2003 Megatex Screeners utilize long stroke, low frequency gyratory motion and system of resilient balls, which keep screen mesh from blinding. They clean grain down to dockage levels as low as .03% without secondary cleaners. Horizontal, gyratory motion quickly stratifies fines down against screen opening without remixing. Screeners can be operated with 1 or 2 deck separations with only simple screen change, allowing facilities to handle multiple grains.

Velcon Filling Systems    Freeport, TX 77541
Aug 28, 2003 Filling system features totally enclosed filling operation and fume removal. Instrumentation and controls are located in separate area, while removable panels permit access to parts and simplify maintenance. System handles containers from 5 gal pails to IBCs and can fill up to three 5 gal pails or one 55 gal drum per minute. Product includes PC 104-based digital weightmeter with display and operator-prompting.

Henkel Loctite Corporation    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Aug 28, 2003 Loctite® Hysol® Bulk-12, Bulk-14, and Bulk-34 hot melt dispensers feature 12, 14, and 34 lb tank capacities, respectively. All models offer high-volume extrusion, spray or swirl options, and internal system diagnostics. Products may be outfitted with stand-alone controllers or PLCs for varying levels of automation. Reservoirs are PTFE coated, while high surface area melt grid integrated into tank walls enables even heating and eliminates hot spots in reservoir.

Magline, Inc.    Pinconning, MI 48650
Aug 28, 2003 Magliner Hand Trucks are made lighter due to magnesium wheel brackets, noses, stair climbers, and 815 wheels. Magnesium offers dent resistance and is tougher than die cast aluminum for deliveries into freezers or in cold-weather situations. Magnesium nose reduces friction, requiring less effort to slide under packages. Hand trucks with magnesium parts are suited for soft drink, food service, parcel, vending, and other route delivery applications.

JLG Industries, Inc.    McConnellsburg, PA 17233 9533
Aug 27, 2003 Pro-Fit™ Series combines hydraulic lift pump, reservoir, and motor with lift cylinder into single assembly. Control station permits 1-handed control of proportional drive and lift functions. Platform decks are non-corrosive aluminum. Narrow models have 30 in. overall width with platform heights of 19–26 ft and capacities from 500–800 lb. Wider models have platform heights of 26 and 32 ft with capacities of 1,000 lb and dual 700/1,000 lb, respectively.

BASCO    University Park, IL 60466
Aug 27, 2003 Drum Chocks, molded from recycled polyethylene, have weight capacity of 550 lb. They allow drums to be stored on standard pallet racks or wooden pallets. Models are available to tilt drums forward for more drainage from spigots. Front stops on tilted models avert slide off. Mini Chock is 15 x 6 x 2 in.; Shelf Drum Chock is 15 x 29.5 x 2 in.; Inclined Shelf Drum Chock is 15 x 6 x 2 in.; and Inclined Shelf Drum Chock with Fork Openings is 15 x 6 x 2 in.

ITT Goulds Pumps    Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Aug 27, 2003 Ceramic media liners for Model SRL Slurry pumps incorporate one layer of ceramic rods molded and compressed with natural rubber to provide wear performance. Hard wear face aids in extending impeller and casing liner life. Suited for severe slag and ball mill circuits, liners are available for 4 models of SRL-XT pumps and 6 SRL-C models.

Norgren    Littleton, CO 80120
Aug 26, 2003 Series M/160300 grippers offer cycle rates of up to 180 cycles/min and typical service life of 5 million cycles. Available in single- or double-acting formats, with temperature range of 32–140°F, grippers utilize precision bearings for smooth opening and closing and internal magnets for positional feedback. They are suited for electronics, packaging, and medical sectors.

Everhard Products, Inc.    Canton, OH 44707
Aug 26, 2003 Fairmont Tongs, available in Straight and Offset versions, feature heavy-duty construction and are available with optional cushioned grips. Tongs produce uniform, precise bends in sheet steel and non-ferrous metals. Forged steel jaws and handles are zinc-plated. Jaws measure 3 in. wide and 1 1/8 in. deep and have bending marks that aid in making precise depth bends.

Techno Linear Motion Components    New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Aug 25, 2003 Blueline 1 Series slides, able to reach speeds up to 2.4 m/sec, are offered in stepper, servo, and no motor configurations. Features include HTD timing belt drive with curvilinear profile for positive, non-slip operation and protective plate over carriage and belt that keeps out dirt and debris. Products are available in 17 lengths from 450-2,050 mm and are suited for dispensing, inspection, and parts transfer applications.

Fisnar Inc.    Wayne, NJ 07470
Aug 25, 2003 Model RT-FLEXII-Z includes adjustable pneumatic Z axis that inclines to dispense at angles as working part rotates. Product accommodates dispense objects with up to 15 in. working diameter on left or right of system. Controls ensure correct bead size and finish to dispense circle. Model DSP501A metering system, housed within table, offers dispense and rotation delays, automatic cycling, and speed control. System may be actuated by foot-pedal or with 2-hand operation control.

Shure Manufacturing Corp.    Washington, MO 63090
Aug 25, 2003 Shuresafe® A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) Shelves provide standard writing surface with industry-wide mounting criteria. Products measure 16 x 9 x 5 in. and are made of brushed stainless steel. All seams are welded solid, all corners are rounded, and both are finished smooth. Units include 2 keyhole cutouts for attaching to walls.

Cyclonaire Corp.    York, NE 68467
Aug 21, 2003 Series HC Semi-Dense Phase Conveyors use only positive air pressure for vacuum loading and pressurized conveying of single or multiple ingredients. They use 15 psig convey air to move materials at balanced combination of intermediate line velocities between 2,000—3,000 fpm. Standard units offer capacities up to 80 tons/hr. Conveyors can handle materials that are abrasive and fluidizable and are suited for bulk bag, railcar, and trailer unloading and in-plant transfer.

Columbia Machine Inc.    Vancouver, WA 98661
Aug 21, 2003 Suited for smaller production operations, model FL10 offers palletizing at speeds up to 10 cases per minute. Automated solution is small enough to be installed through 8 x 8 ft doorways, and its footprint utilizes less than 60 ft² of floor space. Product comes preprogrammed with palletizing patterns and features welded-frame construction.

Anver Corp. - Anver.Com    Hudson, MA 01749 3214
Aug 21, 2003 Food-Grade Silicone Suction Cups are available in metal-detectable and standard versions for depanning and handling baked goods and similar food products. Suited for use directly at exit point of baking ovens, they are rated for temperatures up to 600°F. Six round sizes range from 0.98–2.36 in. ID with bellows up to 2.72 in. H. Rectangular sizes range from 3.15 in. L x 0.87 in. W to 1.57 in. W, with bellows from 0.59–1.30 in.

Vibro Industries, Inc.    Port Royal, PA 17082
Aug 21, 2003 Transporter Motion Sensor controller automatically shuts down production line machinery, within 6 sec, whenever air pressure to conveying system is interrupted to protect equipment and valuable material. Unit incorporates pneumatic control technology and electronic circuitry and controls Vibro's Model 250, 320, 450, and 850 Air-Operated Transporter conveying systems.

Labelmate    Henderson, NV 89014-2002
Aug 21, 2003 TWIN-CAT-2 Rewinder utilizes 2 powered rewind spindles with Quick-Chuckâ„¢ Core Chucks to handle multiple rewind cores for slitting or to rewind finished label and waste matrix rolls for die-cut label matrix stripping operations. Product offers heavy-duty, steel construction and allows users to remove waste matrix from die-cut labels as they rewind from printer.

Microfluidics, Division MFIC Corp.    Newton, MA 02464 9101
Aug 21, 2003 Suited for use with stainless steel Microfluidizer® fluid processors, hermetically sealed containment isolator contains toxic submicron particles and droplets during high-pressure processing and helps companies comply with OSHA 1910.119 regulations. Isolator offers negative-pressure, HEPA filtration; 12 x 12 in. swing door; 2 flip up style windows; and glove ports with Hypalon® chemical-resistant gloves. Product also incorporates Microfluidizer processor's controls.

Genie, a Terex Company    Redmond, WA 98052
Aug 21, 2003 With zero inside turning radius, GS(TM)-1530 and GS(TM)-1930 self-propelled scissor lifts can maneuver in close or tight quarters. Model GS-1530 has max working height of 21 ft and 600 lb lift capacity, while GS-1930 has 25 ft max working height and 500 lb lift capacity. Both feature 36 in. extension deck for work requiring limited outreach. Measuring 30 in. wide, products include trays that swing out to provide full access to all working components.