Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.    Milwaukee, WI 53224 9008
Aug 15, 2002 New line of carbon brushes for forklift motors combines quality, economy, and availability for original equipment manufacturers and motor shops. Brushes are made from high-quality materials and perform as good or better than existing technology. When correct brush is matched to existing application, brush and commutator life is extended.

Lexair, Inc.    Lexington, KY 40511 1018
Aug 09, 2002 Designed for workholding applications that require fast loading and unloading of parts, Model 5C operates at line pressure of 750 psi hydraulic (max) and accepts all 5C collets, while Model 16C operates at 2,000 psi hydraulic (max) and accepts all 16C collets. Each model offers double-acting design for positive opening and closing of collets and fixed length operation. Orientation holes in base allow for precision alignment.

Bimba Manufacturing Co.    Monee, IL 60449 0068
Aug 09, 2002 Original Line Rod Lock cylinder incorporates clamp/cam device to hold piston rod in position upon loss of air pressure. Holding forces range from 40 lbs in 3/4 in. bore cylinder to 700 lbs in 3 in. bore. Device is available in 6 bore sizes from 3/4 through 3 in. Suitable for drop prevention in various applications, Original Line Rod Lock is also suitable as failsafe device in counterbalance applications.

Gehr Plastics, Inc.    Marcus Hook, PA 19061
Aug 06, 2002 ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlortriflurethylene/HALAR) rods exhibit hardness and creep resistance to wear and tear comparable to PA at room temperature. Permeation resistance to oxygen, carbon dioxide, chlorine gas, and hydrochlorid acid is rated 10 to 100 times better than PTFE. UV rays have no negative influence on properties. Rods are available in sizes ranging from 25.4 to 127 mm with lengths available from 2.440 to 1.220 mm, respectively.

Igus, Inc.    East Providence, RI 02914 0349
Jul 25, 2002 igubal® E-Series polymer clevis joint, connecting rods, and snap rings provide complete connection made of engineered polymers. Polymer construction absorbs vibration and provides tensile strength suitable for chemical- and moisture-present environments. Clevis joint is available in 6 sizes from 10/32 to 1/2 inch as well as in 18 metric sizes from 5 to 30 mm dia. Connecting rod is available with snap ring option in 9 metric sizes, with inner diameters from 5 to 20 mm.

Igus, Inc.    East Providence, RI 02914 0349
Jul 25, 2002 DryLin® T provides maintenance-free alternative to standard linear ball guides. Its self-lubricating design utilizes glide pads made of iglide® J polymer material. It is suitable for applications involving wood and metal chips, lint, dirt, and dust. It also suits environments with frequent washdown, because no external lubrication is required.

Hy-Pro Corp.    Fishers, IN 46038
Jul 22, 2002 PF2 aluminum pressure housing is designed for flow rates up to 20 gpm, and pressures to 4,000 psi for static and 2,000 psi for fatigue. Several media configurations are also available, from beta 5_[c] = 1,000 to 40 micron wire. Blue anodized is standard.

Alpha-Core, Inc.    Bridgeport, CT 06608
Jul 18, 2002 O-Core uses silicon steel strip, gradually pointed towards end. Transformers wound on O-cores are 15% smaller in size and weight than toroidal transformers. Available with power ratings from 20 to 1200 VA, 50-60 Hz operation, O-cores use grain-oriented silicon steel. With fully rounded edges, transformer does not require epoxy fluidizing or injection molded core jackets, and can be insulated by Mylar or Nomex tape.

TrynEx International / SweepEx Division    Warren, MI 48089
Jul 05, 2002 Heavy-duty magnetic bar attachment picks up nails, screws, steel shards, and other metal refuse, increasing job-site safety while reducing tire damage on service vehicles. Mounted in aluminum casing, magnet comes in 48, 60, and 72 in. lengths. It can pick up debris from as high as 5 in. from road or floor surface. Magnet assembly fastens to SweepEx broom frame and hangs in front of bristles using chain-mount system.

American Fabric Filter Co.    Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Jul 03, 2002 Tote bin and hopper covers have stainless steel rods sewn into fabric along the top to keep covers rigid and prevent them from sagging down into hopper.

Stafford Mfg. Corp.    Woburn, MA 01888 0670
Jul 02, 2002 Solution Series let users create custom bore sizes and shapes. Remachineable shaft collars and couplings are supplied fully assembled with screws and include shim and pilot hole to let users bore or thread any size and configuration. Shaft collars come in 1 1/8 to 3 in. OD sizes, with smallest part having 1/4 in. pilot hole and 1/2 in. max ID, and largest part having 3/4 in. pilot hole and 2 in. max ID. Coupling sizes range from 1/4 to 2 in. ID.

Fenwal    Ashland, MA 01721
Jun 27, 2002 Custom configured for direct spark and hot-surface gas ignition, Electrode Assemblies incorporate flame-sensor rods and spark-ignition systems in variety of sizes. Custom fabricated to position spark gap precisely, they can use Steatite or alumina ceramics for applications up to 1,800°F. Rods can be made from Kathal D, Kathal Al, stainless steel, and other specialty metals. Brackets are made from copper flash or nickel-plated, cold-rolled steel.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Synflex Tubing Products    Mantua, OH 44255
Jun 21, 2002 Synflex® Sidewinder and Synflex XLT out-perform company’s traditional coil air products. Sidewinder has 50% improved flexibility in cold temperature environments, 35% stronger fitting retention, and 10 times better flex-abrasion resistance than previous models. XLT is for extreme, low temperature applications with approval for use in temperatures down to -65°F.

Martin Engineering    Neponset, IL 61345 9766
Jun 19, 2002 BOCOâ„¢ Automatic Skirting keeps material on conveyor belt and prevents loading zone spillage. Skirting floats on belt, maintaining seal without maintenance. Supported on pressure arms between 2 steel plates, system's rubber sealing strip rises and falls with fluctuations in belt travel. When worn, replacement of sealing strip is no-tool operation, as rubber is held in place with linchpins.

Midwest Specialties, Inc.    Wapakoneta, OH 45895 2038
Jun 18, 2002 FlexArm model CVA-10 absorbs 10 lb-ft of torque (max). It can be used as close as 8 in. from where it is mounted to surface and can extend out to 28 in. Its two-piece motor mount will accommodate any assembly tool up to 2 in. in dia. FlexArm model G-60 absorbs 800 lb-ft of torque (max). Its working range is from 20 to 78 in. Other models are available with maximum torque levels of 30, 50, 80, 120, 150, and 200 lb-ft.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Pneumatics Div.    Lexington, KY 40511
Jun 17, 2002 Pneumatic RexMoverâ„¢ moves at speeds up to 16 fps, with virtually leak-free operation. It has aluminum construction, cushions, impact bumpers, and grooves for sensors on 3 sides. Oval-shaped piston resists side loads. User has choice of 3 air connections: on side at both ends, on rear of end covers, or on one end cover. Other options include NPT or ISO-G (BSPP) ports, and choice of internal guiding, slide bearing guide, mini guide, and heavy-duty guide versions.

Warner Electric    South Beloit, IL 61080
Jun 10, 2002 Alcoils freestanding/bobbin coils are precision/random-wound with bondable magnet wire to achieve required electrical characteristics in optimal space. Available in standard or custom sizes in various plastic materials, coils can be finished with pin or insulation displacement terminals. They can also be encapsulated with thermoplastics for moisture-, corrosion-, chemical-, and vibration-resistance. Alcoils meet waterproof industrial standards to IP69.

Sprague-Goodman Electronics, Inc.    Westbury, NY 11590
Jun 10, 2002 Model GLSL20D102 20dB surface mount coupler operates from 1 MHz to 1 GHz with typical insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB from 2 MHz to 1 GHz. Terminals are formed on ceramic base from ends of coil windings eliminating solder joints. Coupler is suitable for automatic insertion on surface mount circuits assembled using reflow or vapor phase soldering. Operating temperature range is -40 to +125°C, and soldering heat resistance is 230°C for 5 sec.

MDH Packaging Corp.    Erlanger, KY 41018
Jun 05, 2002 ArrowSlide® rip-n-zip® resealable bag closure system works on large multi-wall paper or plastic bags from 8 to 21 in. wide, regardless of weight of packaged product. Slider remains tightly affixed to zipper profile during filling and distribution processes, eliminating chance of slider pop-off. One-piece slider and zipper profiles are made of FDA-approved plastic materials and are suitable for both food and non-food packaging.

ERICO    Solon, OH 44139-2631
May 28, 2002 ERISTRUT half slot channel (12 gage 1 5/8 or 13/16 in.) comes in 6 ft 8 in. precut lengths with green powder coat, pre-galvanized, and yellow dichromate finishes. ERISTRUT channel framing is available in every strut style with finishes that include those listed above as well as hot dip galvanized, stainless steel, aluminum, and plain. CADDY(R) prefabricated strut/beam clamp model numbers 200RS and STCB6 secure strut or threaded rod to beam without drilling.