French Technology Press Office, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60601
May 23, 2003 LOOMPRINTER consists of retractable heating plate, transfer paper unwinding and rewinding system, and control panel with PLC and touch screen. Device synchronizes printing operation with weaving process and allows users to start, stop, or change printing at any time during process. Product also enables side-by-side and simultaneous weaving of 2 weave constructions of differing take-up from one warp composed of identical threads.

Ethicon, Inc., A Johnson & Johnson Co.
Somerville, NJ 08876
May 08, 2003 GYNEMESHâ„¢ PS polypropylene mesh support material offers permanent, yet soft and supple support in applications such as cystocele, rectocele, and vaginal vault suspension. Constructed of same material as PROLENE® Polypropylene suture, its design is 70% more flexible than standard mesh. Knitted construction allows surgeon to cut mesh into different sizes and shapes without unraveling of mesh.

Nexen Group, Inc.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Apr 10, 2003 Microprocessor-based RSD200 Dancer Arm Controller incorporates adaptive control algorithm and maintains constant tension by compensating for tension disturbances. PC-based setup and calibration eliminates need for potentiometers and manual adjustments. Automatic, closed-loop system includes digital dancer position controller, EN50 electro-pneumatic transducer, DPS 30 or 60 dancer position sensor, and power supply.

A.W.T. World Trade, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60641
Feb 21, 2003 Super Turbo G Series Modular Gas Textile Dryers cure-dry solvent and water-based textile inks at speeds to 110 dozen pieces per hour. Optional preheat Quartz tube chamber obtains correct curing temperature of inks. Jet-air knives and hot air fully cure textile ink while removing evaporates through exhaust system. If airflow becomes restricted, heating system shuts down automatically and safety alarm sounds. Conveyor widths are 48, 60, and 72 in.

COGNEX
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Feb 10, 2003 SmartView®, with OPC interface, ensures real-time inspection control and data access between surface inspection system and business/production/quality systems in mill. ODBC data access allows remote access to inspection data from mill information systems and third-party production data-management applications. System combines line-scan cameras, camera support unit, lighting, and image processing/analysis tools to detect and classify defects in papers, metals, non-wovens, and other materials.

Convertech
Wharton, NJ 07885 1800
Jan 16, 2003 Hand Crank Mechanical Shafts, available in diameters of 70 mm and larger, are designed specifically for narrow-web applications. Products are suited for light loads and provide moderate torque.

Martin Automatic, Inc.
Rockford, IL 61103 1202
Dec 23, 2002 Model SSBSC-IR performs butt splices at zero speed with single-sided tape always applied to same side of web. Splices may be made between labels, while single roller dancer maintains process speed during splicing operation. Product is available in various web widths and roll diameters.

Contech
Goddard, KS 67052
Dec 16, 2002 Roll-Fed Sheeter undwinds 2 different rolls of aluminum foil laminated paper at 90° angle to each other. One roll goes into 45° breakover roller to align both rolls together in same direction, then roll material is spliced together and processed. System maps and detects each splice; spliced sections of web are automatically rejected. Roll material is sheeted to precise lengths, and conveyor delivers sheets to next step in processing line.

Auburn Mfg., Inc.
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
Nov 25, 2002 CARBO-GLAS is produced by sandwiching AMI-GLAS fabric between 2 layers of partially carbonized acrylic non-woven fabric. Resulting tough, soft, flexible fabric is resistant to weld splatter and direct flame contact. Its composition and multiple, heavy-duty layers, provides protection for equipment and personnel by ensuring effective horizontal capture of concentrated spatter and red-hot cut pieces. Even when wet, fabric retains more than 75% of its strength.

Permabond
Somerset, NJ 08873
Nov 07, 2002 Series 790 fast cure adhesives range in viscosity from 1 to 6,000 cP. Depending on viscosity, set time ranges from 1-12 sec. All are clear to slightly yellow in color, and when stored at 35-45°F, have shelf life of 12 months. Adhesives provide extremely fast cure on most substrates including wood, plastics, metals, and elastomers. They are suitable for rapid assembly operations. Sizes include 3 g, 1 oz, 1 lb, 4.4 lb, 10 Kg, 25 Kg, and 125 lb containers.

Double E Co., Inc.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Nov 05, 2002 Model RK31 remote web guide controller is equipped to control up to 10 web guides at same time. It connects to web guide driver(s) using single Serial BUS RS485 cable to facilitate electrical installation requirements. Controller can receive signals from ultrasonic, infrared, and camera sensors for line, center, or edge guiding. RK31 includes LCD display that communicates instructions for initial calibration and for setting web guide parameters.

Naugahyde
Stoughton, WI 53589-2481
Oct 14, 2002 NaugaTrans meets DOT Federal Railroad Administration 49 CFR Part 216 Federal Register Vol 64, No 91 Rules and Regulations for flammability and smoke emission requirements. Intended for use in subway cars, buses, and train cars, material is offered in most colors used by public transporation. It meets low smoke, low flame requirements (2-200 specification) and passes accelerated weather resistance testing. Seating vinyl is available in 54 in. width rolls.

Balluff, Inc.
Florence, KY 41042-0937
Sep 27, 2002 One-piece BGL sensors for part location, height verification, and edge detection have pre-aligned optics integrated into metal fork-style body, allowing for plug-and-play installation. Resolution is 0.3 mm, repeatability is 0.02 mm, and hysteresis is less than 0.1 mm. Sensors are available in sensing gap slot sizes from 5 to 120 mm, are protected against short circuits/reverse polarity, and are user-selectable for NO or NC operation.

Balluff, Inc.
Florence, KY 41042-0937
Sep 27, 2002 HyperPROX 4X long-range proximity sensor incorporates on-board temperature compensation ICs that eliminate impact of temperature on sensing distance. Sensor may be mounted farther away from target, minimizing risk of mechanical damage. Applications include controlling, regulating, automating, positioning, and monitoring work processes in machine-tool, plastics, textile, and automotive industries (or anywhere processes must be automated).

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
Sep 27, 2002 SpectraLight® Jr provides multiple light sources for color matching and evaluation of color quality/uniformity. It uses filtered tungsten halogen daylight technology. Unit is equipped with 5 selectable light sources for various color evaluations and metamerism testing. Interior is made from low gloss, neutral-gray material. It includes push button membrane keypad, removable diffuser, and separate on/off control for UV source.

Invensys
Foxboro, MA 02035
Sep 27, 2002 Real-time, in-process Inspection Accelerator, designed to accelerate material processing, offers high-speed image capturing, processing, and analysis for defect and anomaly detection. It also provides classification, visualization, enunciation, tracking, and marking for unpatterned, continuous sheet and web materials. System inspects web speeds of more than 3000 fpm, web widths of more than 30 ft, and defect resolutions of less than 0.5 mm.

Dover Flexo Electronics, Inc.
Rochester, NH 03867
Sep 26, 2002 MAC MultiAmplifier Card and IMUX Tension Multiplexer provide multi-point tension monitoring. MAC amplifies signals from up to 8 tension transducers or load cells, and supplies corresponding number of 0 to 10 Vdc signals. Signals may be used as inputs to drives, PLCs, or other control devices. Additional 0 to 1 mA or 0 to l00 microA signal is supplied as meter output. IMUX can select and display up to 32 inputs from MACs or other tension amplifier devices.

LMI Technologies Inc.
Southfield, MI 48075
Sep 26, 2002 Non-contact, laser-based, industrial gauging sensor, based on shadow measurement principle, is suitable for non-stationary, rubber, metalworking, aluminum, paper, textiles, and plastics applications. Class II Laser Beam Sensor (LBS) consists of emitter and receiver, and allows up to 3.3 ft distances between them. Measurement range varies from 0.02 to 1 in., accuracy is better than 0.5 percent at 10 kHz, and resolution is less than 0.1 percent of measurement range.

Reemay Inc.
Old Hickory, TN 37138 3651
Sep 26, 2002 Typar® Super Scrimâ„¢ spunbonded polypropylene media offers high airflow, and can be electrostatically charged. Available in weights from 1.75 to 8.0 osy, it is suitable for ASHRAE-related pleated or multi-pocket bag filters. It can be used as backing, facing, or between layers of filtration media. Super Scrim has no binders such as glue, adhesives, or acrylic to limit filtering area. It maintains physical properties when wet and is dimensionally stable.

Contech
Goddard, KS 67052
Jun 05, 2002 Non-Stop Inline Sheeter/Stacker takes material coming off production system and sheets it; sheets are then stagger-stacked onto pallets that are automatically changed out when full. Festoon-type accumulator allows on-the-fly change out. While pallets are being changed, accumulator collects web so web does not have to stop.