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Dip Molded Round End Caps are made of flexible vinyl.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:32:05 -0500

Black dip molded vinyl caps, typically used to protect threaded or non-threaded tubing, rods, pipes, and fittings, are made from material flexible enough to stretch over larger dimensions without tearing, splitting, or shredding. Glossy finish lends to use as decorative end cap, and sizing starts as small as 0.078-8 in. in ½, 1, and 1½ in. lengths, with and without pull tab.

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Smooth Closures optimize case/pallet density.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:30:27 -0500

Stacked into logs, top stack and TaperStack(TM) closures protect shape during shipping and warehousing. TaperStack design also minimizes gram weight of closure while maintaining optimal structural integrity. Stacking of smooth closures into cases typically allows for an increase of 40%-60% per case/pallet. While TaperStack closures have stacking shelf inside skirt of closure that enables caps to nest together, top stack closures feature ledge on top of closure for stacking.

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Dust Caps prevent material accumulation at conveyor base.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:27:29 -0500

Made from accumulation-resistant molded polyurethane, MARTIN® Dust Caps are pyramids that cause material to fall away from conveyor foot, allowing user to collect dust and clean it by washing down or sweeping around conveyor. Caps prevent buildup of fugitive material, fire hazards, and corrosion and weakening of conveyor structure. Available in 3 and 4 in. sizes to fit structural steel angles, caps are safety orange in color, for visibility.

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Masking Caps are suited for one-time applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:40:29 -0500

High-temperature PVC vinyl masking caps offer chemical resistance and heat resistance up to 425ºF. They are available in 0.078-8 in. dia sizes and in multiple lengths for each diameter, with choice of rounded top or easy pull tab. Vinyl caps in black material are also available. Caps can be kept on for product protection during shipping.

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Ribbed Connector Caps protect PT/M26482 connectors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:37:48 -0500

Designed for use in extreme weather conditions, PT connector caps are ribbed and feature arctic coupling nut to provide good grip when used with gloved hands and also feature ¼-turn locking with audible click. Caps are available in sizes 8-18 along with numerous cord lengths and fixing rings. Sizes 20-24 are also available upon request. Finishes include olive green cadmium and black/green zinc cobalt.

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Screw Covers add marble finish appearance to fasteners.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:46:29 -0500

Available in 6 standard colors and 3 sizes (4-6, 8-10, and 1/4-20), Marbleized Pop On Screw Covers (POSC) feature swirl of dark and light colors in gloss finish. They are offered with pan or countersunk style bases and can be used with variety of fasteners, including standard screws, metric screws, nails, wood screws, self-tapping screws, rivets, and drive screws. Installation requires user to insert fastener through screw base and pop-on screw cover.

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Bottle Caps prevent escape of chemicals and solvent vapors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:41:28 -0500

Suited for laboratories, Omnifit® T-Series bottle caps and accessories feature PTFE inner portion for chemical compatibility. Units have anti-twist design that allows inner body of cap to spin freely, and prevent tubes from becoming twisted when cap is fitted or removed. This eliminates need to disconnect fluid lines before unscrewing cap. They require no fittings, and standard 1/8 in. laboratory tubing is pushed through luer ports on top of cap.

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Caps protect cap screws and socket heads.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:28:27 -0500

Hexagon cover caps start at size M5 and increase to M16 with socket head version available from M5 to M20. Black polyethylene hexagon cover caps are protect hexagon bolts and nuts from foreign inclusions and grey polyethylene socket heads protect hexagonal holes of cap screws.

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Tethered Vinyl Cap can be removed and reapplied frequently.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:29:48 -0500

Used as protective cover for wide variety of fittings, pipe ends, or threaded connectors, tethered vinyl cap features tethered end that allows cap to hang freely from application when not in use. It features high gloss finish with smooth, contoured ends and smooth flat top. Cap does not tear when stretched, rip when slipped over sharp edges, or shred when forced over threaded fittings.

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Polyethylene Caps provide thread protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:14:15 -0500

Suited for automated feed systems, CAT Series Caps offers product protection with flexibility to remove and replace cap as needed. Units are molded in low-density polyethylene with LDPE service temperature of 150°F. Designed to protect products with or without O-rings, caps are natural in color and available for standard, NPT, and metric thread protection.

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Industrial Equipment Enclosures feature transparent covers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:14:07 -0500

Available in 5 sizes ranging from 6 x 6 x 4 in. up to 14 x 12 x 7 in., ARCA enclosures are UL Listed, with larger sizes having NEMA ratings Type 4, 4X, 12, and 13. Sizes 12 x 10 in. and smaller are also rated NEMA Type 6 and 6P. Transparent screw and hinged covers offer overlapping design to protect formed-in-place polyurethane gasket. Mounting plates plus fixed and hinged inner panels are available in metal/non-metallic versions.

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Protective Caps seal M8 threaded connectors to IP67.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:43:22 -0500

Suited for use in factory automation and process control applications, Series M8 protective caps feature PA (polyamide) body, PUR (polyurethane) retaining strap, and nitrile rubber (NBR) seal. Caps for use on cable plugs include retaining ring which allows cap to be fixed onto cable. When caps are correctly applied to unmated connectors, they ensure that connectors are waterproof to 1 m depth for 30 minute time period.

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Plastic Caps come in various colors, textures, and sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:45:03 -0500

Offered in range of colors and chemical formulations, vinyl plastic caps protect products from edge, thread, contaminant, and transit damage and can also be used as masks for plating, painting, and coating operations. Industrial-grade, dip-molded, flexible products come in standard diameters from .062-5.500 in., with molding capabilities up to 20 in. dia and 24 in. long. In addition to specialty material formulations, textures include high-gloss, matte, and foam finishes.

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Closure targets automated capping operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:03:32 -0500

Preserving concentric shape of caps via nested stack, 120 Deep Skirt TaperStack(TM) Closure features stacking shelf that enables caps to nest together. Forming stacked logs protects the closures' shape during shipping and warehousing to maintain structural integrity. Tapered edge of caps reduces incidence of cross threading during capping operations, and closures are available with gloss or mat top, smooth sides or ribbed sides, or printed.

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Polymer Caps feature non-sloughing design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:43:39 -0500

Available in wide variety of sizes, Series MSS RQ2, DS Q3, and MSC YQ2 are made of inherently conductive polymer compound that meets stringent requirements of M5501/31 for non-sloughing conductive material. Caps will resist sloughing/crayoning when rubbed briskly against hard, flat laminated surface. They have volume resistance of 105 <font face='Symbol'>W</font> and include required electrostatic discharge symbol per ASTM D 5445, Symbol 28.

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Protective Caps keep snap-in connectors sealed to IP67.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:43:39 -0500

Designed for 620 Series snap-in connector system, Protective Caps are available for male and female cable connectors and panel-mount sockets. Caps for cable connectors include 125 mm strap, which can be used to secure cap, while caps for sockets include 70 mm strap, which can be mounted to panel. Using O-ring to provide IP67 seal, connectors with caps are suited for hand held devices and medical applications.

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Custom Closures come in 63, 89, 110, and 120 mm sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 May 2007 08:46:54 -0500

TaperStack(TM) caps feature stacking shelf located within each closure that enables caps to nest together, forming stacked logs that protect closures' shape during shipping and warehousing. They help improve consistency of proper seating on jars and packaging sustainability through source reduction, and reduce incidence of cross threading during capping operations. Offered with various rib finishes and liner innerseals, closures can be decorated with custom embossing, debossing, or printing.

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Caps are suited for high temperature masking.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:46:34 -0500

Designed to mask fittings during finishing processes such as powder coating, e-coating, or plating, HJS series can withstand temperatures up to 500°F. Featuring soft, flexible feel and pull-tab with special finger grips, caps maintain flexibility even after masking process is over. Pull-tab can be removed after processing or be left on as shipping protection.

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Aseptic Vial Cap prevents lyophilized drug contamination.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:41:39 -0500

Useful in pharmaceutical laboratories, .5 or .8 in. plastic Lyoseal cap seals vial and its standard stopper in one step inside lyophilizer's sterile environment eliminates risk of microbiological contamination. Product enables sealing of all medicine vials in lyophilizer itself in (class A) aseptic area, eliminating crimping and re-handling operations. Stopper top remains sterile when end-user removes flip-off cap, and cap cannot be put back on once it has been removed.

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Security Cap System protects expensive/sensitive equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:21:07 -0500

Cap-Lok(TM) protects equipment from theft by preventing access to nuts and bolts. Caps snap on to fasteners and are removable or can be permanently locked. Type B is solid cap for use on bolts and Type N is for application on nuts. Once product has been applied, it can only be removed by Cap-Lok(TM) unlocking device. Uses include securing surveillance cameras, ATMs, vending machines, hospital equipment, or items that are not to be removed by unauthorized personnel.

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