GE Advanced Materials    Wilton, CT 06897
Mar 30, 2006 Delivering softening permanency, hydrophilic Magnasoft Derma NT imbues durability to textiles under stresses imposed by laundering process by coating fiber surface and penetrating into its interior. It imparts voluminous, silky hand and exhibits emulsion stability. Stable under alkaline conditions up to 14 pH and temperatures up to 100°C, self-emulsifying Magnasoft JSS delivers softness, fullness, and hydrophilicity to cellulose-based fabrics. It can be diluted in water.

E47    Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Feb 02, 2006 Featuring Smart Silver(TM) nanotechnology, Anti-Odor Fabrics include single-ply polyester at 4-5.5 oz/yd; plaited or double-ply polyester at 4-5.5 oz/yd; fleece in 100, 200, and 300 g, micro-denier and 4-way stretch; and athletic woven and twill at 5-9 oz/yd. SmartSilver additive permanently bonds to fibers without altering native characteristics. Applications include footwear, sporting goods, and industrial products such as helmets, gloves, uniforms, and upholstery.

NanoHorizons Inc.    State College, PA 16803
Feb 01, 2006 Available in 3 strengths, SmartSilver(TM) anti-odor/antimicrobial additives for urethane and nylon let manufacturers add anti-odor/antimicrobial properties to their products. Permanent, safe, and fully compatible with existing manufacturing processes for fiber, fabric, and coated products, nanoscale material modifications do not alter stretch, wicking, hand, or dyeability of fibers and fabrics. Resulting products range from shoe linings and T-shirts to carpets, rainwear, and paints.

NewSoft Technology Corporation    Fremont, CA 94538
Jan 26, 2006 Presto! digital converter transfers audio/video from any playback device with AV-out or S-Video-out, and simultaneously records to standard DVD without going through computer's hard drive. When burning to standard DVD+RW discs, user can continue to add clips from various sources to create extended video compilations until disc capacity is reached. Software allows users to choose between Record and Convert Mode, to record either selected segments or entire contents of videotape.

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.    Bartlett, IL 60103
Jan 13, 2006 Ultrasonic Lab Calender utilizes ultrasonic bonding, embossing, slitting, or cutting and sealing technology at speeds up to 1,000 fpm and bonding widths up to 8 ft. Non-contact/non-wear technology with Micro Gap control allows bonding at high speeds while virtually eliminating wear between sonotrode and anvil drum. Ultrasonic bonding technology combined with web tension control capabilities enables range of trial possibilities.

Ferrari Textiles Corp.    Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Nov 29, 2005 Suited for new buildings, renovations, or building extensions, Stamisol FT 371 is rated with M1, B1, and Euroclass Bs2d0 fire classifications and withstands temperatures from -22 to 158°F. Controlled biaxial weaving performed on polyester scrim during coating process ensures dimensional stability in warp and weft directions. Custom-fitted to specific structure, composite textile acts as insulating barrier in cold weather and provides protection from sun in warmer months.

SIMCO Industrial & Electronics    Hatfield, PA 19440 1998
Jul 07, 2005 Featuring clamshell design, QuadClam and HexClam are 4- and 6-roll contact cleaners that remove particulate from top and bottom web-surface. HexClam is available to 24 in., and QuadClam accommodates 30–60 in. widths. QuadClean and HexClean are 4- and 6-roll assemblies for top and bottom web-surface cleaning. Former is available to 24 in. wide, and latter accepts 30–60 in. widths. Operating at speeds to 500 fpm, products remove particles down to 1 micron in size.

SIMCO Industrial & Electronics    Hatfield, PA 19440 1998
Jul 07, 2005 VAC•N•TAC uses static bar, which neutralizes static charge and stops attraction of particulate to web, and low-pressure vacuum system that suctions particulate into dust collector. Two components clean web to 25 microns. Contact Cleaner Roll then breaks boundary layer of air for particle removal to 1 micron. Available in single- and double-sided cleaning, system comes complete with dust collector requiring 110 V.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Jun 21, 2005 GLT Web Tension Systems measure winding, rewinding, slitting, coating, laminating, and printing zones to ensure optimal performance. Products combine PS-1010T tension transmitter with galvanically isolated 0–10 V, 4–20 mA output signals and GLT Transducers with rated output of 2.000 mV/V ±0.25%. Available in 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 lb ratings, GLT transducers feature full Wheatstone-Bridge, temperature-compensated, SR-4 strain gage construction.

Value Engineering Alliance, The    Cambridge, MA 02139-4772
May 12, 2005 PQEyeâ„¢ smart camera-based instrument addresses narrow web print inspection tasks, checking position, correctness, and quality of text and graphics that are machine-printed on discrete parts. Operated using multifunction keypad and GUI, product can detect defects down to a few pixels in size on media moving at rates to 300 m/min. Inspection speeds range from 3 parts/sec on individual items to 20 frames/sec in web applications.

Wisconsin Infrared Systems    East Troy, WI 53120
Apr 14, 2005 Featuring 3 zones that provide uniform heat across web, model Web Dryer/IR/E removes moisture on steel web from 1/8-½ in. thick. Oven uses medium-wave, rapid response heaters and lets users turn off zones when drying smaller web widths. With heaters mounted to heat from top-down and bottom-up, unit can operate coil temperatures up to 2,000°F. Casters enable unit to be moved off web line as required and heating capacity is rated at 200 kW.

Wisconsin Oven Corp.    East Troy, WI 53120
Apr 13, 2005 With heating capacity of 200 kW, WebDryer/IR/E dries moisture on steel web ranging from 1/8–½ in. thick and running up to 200 fpm. Three zones provide uniform heat across web and can be turned off when drying smaller web widths. Featuring tongue and groove panel construction with 6 in. of insulation, oven uses medium-wave, rapid response heaters and can operate coil temperatures up to 2,000°F. Unit is rated for 200–600°F and is mounted on casters.

Pars Mfg. Co.    Ambler, PA 19002-4717
Dec 02, 2004 Manufactured from texturized fiberglass yarn, heat-resistant PARGLASS cloth contains no compound, cement, or wire and will not burn or smolder. It retains 25% of tensile strength, even when service conditions reach 1,000°F, and will not swell, shrink, deteriorate, or change chemically. Available in weights from 8.5–40 oz/yd², product can be aluminized on one side for thermal reflection or have brass or stainless steel wire inserts for increased tensile strength.

Johns Manville    Denver, CO 80202
Nov 17, 2004 LinaTex offers fabricators and installers abuse-resistant insulation for lining sheet metal air ducts. It is made from 100% post-industrial recycled, long strand fiberglass bonded with thermosetting resin. Airstream surface is protected from damage during fabrication by black fiberglass mat surface, and edge-coating covers leading edges per NAIMA/SMACNA requirements. Liner complies with ASTM C 1071 thermal and acoustical performance standards.

Hardy Process Solutions    San Diego, CA 92123 1825
Nov 05, 2004 Suited for web and strand processing applications, controller uses strain gage and LVDT load cells to measure actual tension of product. It comes with dual 4-20 ma output and Ethernet TCP/IP interface, and features WAVERSAVER, which ignores machine vibration to provide accurate signal; C2 electronic calibration; and automatic backup of configuration data. Users can interact with process via keypad, plant network, Palm PDA, or over plant network.

Johns Manville    Denver, CO 80202
Oct 20, 2004 Available in 4 mm fiber lengths for thermoplastics such as PA, PP, PBT, and SMA, ThermoFlow® strands exhibit processing, mechanical, and matrix bonding properties suited for extrusion applications. Product features minimal fines and bulk density as well as uniform bundle size and shape. Featuring consistent glass content, strands are suited for automotive, electrical and consumer goods applications.

Glen Raven Inc.    Glen Raven, NC 27217
Oct 12, 2004 Featuring NFPA70E Hazard Risk Category Rating of Class 2, GlenGuardâ„¢FR 6 oz fabric consists of blend of fibers, including Kermel® aramid, and is engineered to provide comfort and moisture management to help keep wearer cool and dry. Offering abrasion resistance, fabric is UL certified and meets Canadian Standards CGSB 155.20 for industrial flash fire protection. It is also in compliance with Canadian Wildland Firefighting standard CGSB 155.22.

AccuWeb, Inc.    Madison, WI 53707
Sep 07, 2004 Utilizing 4 ultra-high intensity LED light sources, AccuBeam® II recognizes and guides any printed line or pattern regardless of color or surrounding graphics. To compensate for different reflective qualities of matte, glossy, or holographic webs, unit provides 3 projection ports. A 20 MHz microprocessor performs frame-by-frame analysis of captured images to optimum scanning accuracy. Up to 25 settings can be stored in non-volatile memory and recalled.

Linq Industrial Fabrics, Inc.    Summerville, SC 29483 9665
Jul 14, 2004 CROHMIQ® Type D Fabric features humidity-independent coating with components that cannot wash off, migrate to surface, or contaminate bulk product inside FIBC. CROHMIQ fabrics offer protection against incendiary electrostatic discharges, and FIBCs do not require grounding. Fabric is suited for bulk storage or transport of dry food, and complies with Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and applicable food additive regulations of FDA.

AccuWeb, Inc.    Madison, WI 53707
Jun 02, 2004 WideArrayâ„¢ Edge Detector detects web edges passing through 18.4 in. wide edge detection range. When positioned on opposite sides of web in center guiding mode, detection range is doubled, providing 36.8 in. fully compensated detection. Wide detection range allows operators to change guide point or web width without manual adjustment. Detector is available in ultrasonic and infrared models.