GGB Bearing Technology    Thorofare, NJ 08086
Jun 09, 2003 DP series lead-free, PTFE-based, metal-polymer plain bearings include DP20 bearings, which are suited for dry applications; chemical-resistant DP30 bearings, which are suited for automotive/industrial applications; and DP31 bearings, which provide resistance to cavitation erosion, wear, and attack by aggressive lubricants. DB(TM) bearings are constructed of cast bronze with graphite-free solid lubricant inserts.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Jun 06, 2003 IndraDyn L Series permanent-magnet, linear motors feature high degree of both continuous and maximum output. Motors are offered in various sizes and overall lengths with optional standard encapsulation or thermo-encapsulation. All components provide IP65 protection for harsh ambient conditions.

ABB Instrumentation    Rochester, NY 14623
Jun 06, 2003 UL-listed Series PST is available for operating voltages from 208-690 Vac and full load line currents of 30-1050 A. When used on wye-delta wound motors, it is capable of inside-the-delta operation and uses automatic sequencing algorithm to adjust SCR firing without manual input. Offered with 2-line, graphical LCD, unit allows for storage of 3 motor parameter sets and machine-to-machine networking. Softstarter provides smooth acceleration of driven load and includes soft-stop feature.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Jun 05, 2003 Size 14 hybrid external linear actuator incorporates rotating acme stainless steel lead screw into rotor. Nut on motor uses high-performance engineering thermoplastics for use in high-precision applications. Available in resolutions from 0.000125–0.002 in. per step, product delivers thrusts of up to 25 lb. Standard unit has 6 in. of visible lead screw. Applications include medical equipment, X-Y Tables, automation, and valve control.

Crucial Technology, A Div. Of Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc.    Meridian, ID 83642
Jun 05, 2003 Crucial® Gizmo!â„¢ miniature, portable flash storage drive plugs into Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and is capable of transferring data between USB-enabled computers. Similar in size and weight of a pack of gum, full-speed device is compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports. Available in 64, 128, and 256 MB densities, Plug and Playâ„¢ solution automatically appears as removable drive when plugged into USB port of desktop or notebook.

Peer Bearing Co.    Waukegan, IL 60085
Jun 03, 2003 Series GR bearings, with GRIP-IT design, provide 360° of equalized locking contact to shaft, eliminating shaft offset and reducing vibration and noise during operation. Bearings can be removed or repositioned without marring shafts. Able to lock in bi-directional applications, self-aligning products can replace both setscrew locking and eccentric-collar locking bearings.

Servo Magnetics Inc.    Canoga Park, CA 91303
May 30, 2003 Brushless DC kit motor, 000-0317, has operating voltage of 12 V, and delivers 75 oz-in of torque. Motor is 0.51 in. thick with 3.77 in. dia. Large inner-rotor dimension accommodates multiple mounting configurations, including light beam passage or wire/cable channeling. Stator, constructed of molded, high-temperature plastic, includes 4 screw-mount tabs. Commutation feedback uses Hall-Effect sensors, with variety of electrical and mechanical options available.

EADmotors/Eastern Air Devices, Inc.    Dover, NH 03820
May 29, 2003 Suited for applications that demand sensitive position control, 0.9° stepping motor operates quietly and achieves low resonance by using full or half step drive. Product offer bi-directional operation, ±5% non-cumulative position accuracy, and 260 oz-in. of holding torque. NEMA size 23 hybrid stepping motor, measuring 2.25 in.², is available in multiple lengths with totally enclosed motor housings and permanently lubricated ball bearings.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
May 29, 2003 Able to write CD-RW and CD-R media and read CD and DVD media, IBM 48X/24X/48X/16X Max drive offers 7 write speeds of CD-R media from 48x–4x and 4 write speeds for CD-RW media from 24x–4x. Product provides buffer underrun protection, CD recording and DVD playback software, and IDE/ATAPI interface. Vertical- or horizontal-mount unit also includes 2 MB data buffer and conforms to DVD Forum Multi-Player specification.

Nexen Group, Inc.    Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
May 28, 2003 Air Champ® LSCC-54 employs multiple interfaces that engage under air pressure to drive sprockets, which are attached to clutch drive flange. When air pressure is not directed to clutch, springs keep clutch interface separated for complete disengagement. With through-shaft, open design, product offers 4,000 lb-ft torque at 80 psi and bore range of 0.875–1.500 in. Additional offerings include internal spline drive and shielded ball bearings.

Flexco    Downers Grove, IL 60515-4200
May 28, 2003 With 6 steel top-plate fastener segments under vulcanized-on rubber top cover, 190V Flexco® Bolt Solid Plates install as single pieces over 6 Quick-Fitâ„¢ bottom plates. Plates are pre-assembled with Piloted Bolts and clip for one-hand insertion. Splice cover is equipped with 1/8 in. thick layer of natural rubber, with 65-durometer hardness. Working temperature is -40 to +180°F. Flexibility between plates allows splice to conform to belt troughing angles.

SKF USA, Inc.    Lansdale, PA 19446
May 28, 2003 CX/ACX Series high-precision, angular contact ball bearings allow rotational speeds up to 1.8 Mndm and are available in various contact angles to satisfy required axial stiffness and load requirement ranges. With optimized internal geometry, products are suited for high-speed metal-cutting, woodworking, milling, and other precision machine-tool applications.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
May 27, 2003 Available in lengths up to 2,500 mm with dynamic load capacities up to 32,490 N, Compact Modules CKL offer travel speeds of up to 5 m/s. Unit combines zero-maintenance linear motor, ball rail systems with lubricant reservoir, linear measuring system, and carriages into one module. Profiled aluminum frame contribute to module's running properties and positioning accuracy. Product is also offered as complete drive trains and packages with matching servo amplifiers.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
May 27, 2003 Size 14 captive hybrid linear actuator features engineering thermoplastics in rotor drive nut and stainless steel Acme lead screw. It offers resolutions from 0.000125–0.002 in. per step and delivers thrusts up to 25 lb. Internal anti-rotation mechanism makes it suitable for situations where external anti-rotation methods would be difficult or impossible. Typical applications include medical equipment, X-Y Tables, automation, and valve control.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Electric Drives & Controls    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
May 27, 2003 IndraDyn A induction motor, with 1 to 100 kW power range, offers IP65 protection, including IP65 cooling fan. Air-cooled and water-cooled motors are available in shaft heights of 100, 130, 160, and 180 mm, and can be fitted with optional high-resolution, single-turn or multi-turn absolute encoders and holding brake.

Nyden Corporation    San Jose, CA 95134
May 27, 2003 INS20-PF Stepper Motor series works with company's INS 2-Phase NanoDriveâ„¢ and offers up to 200,000 steps-per-revolution for smoothness and resolution. Features include 187 Oz-in holding torque in Nema sizes 17 and 23 and all-metal bearing construction in 2-phase stepper motor package. Steppers feature current rating of 2 A, voltage of 2.78–5.46 V, and basic step angle of 1.8°.

FKI Logistex North America    St. Louis, MO 63132
May 27, 2003 Models B2000 and B2001, with tapered-hex shafts, eliminate need for through axles. Precision ABEC-1 bearings are insert-molded into conductive polypropylene housing and finished bearing units are crimped into roller tubes. Each end of roller is independently spring-loaded. Model B2001 contains one ABEC-1 bearing with roller capacity of 100 lb. Model B2000 houses 2 ABEC-1 bearings with roller capacity of 150 lbs. Both models operate in temperatures from -20 to +150° F.

Convertech    Wharton, NJ 07885 1800
May 23, 2003 Available in steel, aluminum, or carbon fiber, lightweight Expanding Through Shaft incorporates coiled hoses and fittings for single point inflation. Product serves packaging and converting industries.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
May 23, 2003 Pre-assembled Linear Motion Axes consist of servomotor, controller, field bus interface, and set of cables. Standardized, harmonized single-, two-, or three-axis systems are preset at source. Systems are for loads up to 25 kg and speeds up to 1.0 m/s with acceleration rates of 15 m/s². Travel ranges up to 1,000 mm in X-axis, 700 mm in Y-axis and 800 mm in Z-axis are possible.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
May 23, 2003 Modular IndraDrive servo-drive system covers output spectrum from 1.5 to 120 kW, and unites functions of DIAX and Servodyn drives in joint platform. Servo-drive comes with integrated safety functions and conforms to IEC 61131-3. Unit conforms with EN-954-1, Category 3, and complies with Europe-wide safety regulations. IndraDrive supports standard control communication systems such as SERCOS interface, PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, and INTERBUS.