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Graphic Display Module operates from 9-32 Vdc.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:44 -0500

Sealed to IP67 specifications both front and rear, CAN-Communicator (C-COM) 2 in. gauge can be used by itself or with existing instrumentation by connecting it to SAE J1939 (CAN) data bus. Able to display data directly from vehicle data bus or text and graphics as specified by customer, it has 106 x 56 pixels backlit LCD, dead-fronted warning indicator, and 3 backlit switches. Switch-to-ground output can be used to control external annunciator, relay, or other device.

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DP Indicator is offered with transmitter option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:36:09 -0500

Model 240 offers loop powered 8-28 Vdc 2-wire transmitter using CSA, UL, and ATEX rated sensor. Diaphragm operated unit provides total separation of high and low pressure by means of convoluted elastomer diaphragm. Pressure containing elements are available in aluminum or 316 SS, and safe working pressure is 1,500 psig. Differential pressure ranges from 0-20 in. H20 to 0-100 psid are available. Gauge fronts have 4½ in. dials with shatter resistant lens.

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Digital Gauges promote pressure monitoring accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 29 May 2008 07:40:25 -0500

Ashcroft® digital pressure gauges incorporate backlit LCD, selectable engineering units, and min/max recall to eliminate need for several different instruments. Commercial Type D1005PS is 2 ½ in. gauge with ±0.5% FS accuracy, while industrial Types 2074, 2174, and 2274 are 3 and 4 ½ in. gauges rated at ±0.25% FS and available with 4-20 mA output as well as on-board SPDT switches. Type 2089 test gauge (3 in.) features ±0.05% FS accuracy and 5 full-digit display.

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Taper Gauging System utilizes multipoint gauge fingers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:36:31 -0500

Simplifying taper gauging on press brakes, system features 6-axis gauge finger design that provides multiple gauge points/stops and integral 2-point corners to automate 3-point gauging for taper bends. Simulation software enables offline part programming while 3D graphics and automatic processing intelligence compensate for varied operator experience levels. Smart controls calculate and apply adjustments for various parameters.

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Pressure Gauge is compliant with 3-A sanitary standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:39:59 -0500

Series SG3A Sanitary Pressure Gage is available with 2, 2½, 3½ , or 4 in. dials with accuracy of 1.5% and 2% depending on range. Dials are available for vacuum, compound, and positive pressure applications and ¾, 1½, or 2 in. sanitary connection fittings create process connection and can be mounted on either back or bottom of dial. Gauge can also include food-grade Glycerin in dial to reduce inaccuracies caused by vibration to dial indicator.

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Gauge accommodates large crankshafts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:41:10 -0500

Featuring spindle with ¾ in. steel bearings and 18.1 in. swing dia, ADCOLE Model 1200-4 80-Inch Crankshaft Gage handles crankshafts up to 80 in. long and weighing up to 3,000 lb. Device is capable of measuring pin journal roundness, cylindricity, straightness, parallelism, and diameter, along with taper, radial run-out, and concentricity. Windows®-compatible gauge features 19 in. color monitor with touch-screen interface, sealed keypad, and structural steel base.

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Profiling Laser Sensor measures up to 4 items simultaneously.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:53:19 -0500

Model ZG 2D laser sensor performs height and width inspection to capture shapes by measuring X and Z axis in single pass. Real-time profile display is offered on controller's built-in LCD monitor and system includes 4 sensing heads that capture profiles from 3-70 mm wide using visible laser. With 18 built-in measuring tools, it can be configured to gauge height; 2- or 3-point step; edge position, width, angle, and area; and perform comparative calculations between measurements.

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Digital Display Gage meets various industries' needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:44:18 -0500

Supplied in stainless steel housing, DG-10 suits applications requiring local, battery-operated measurement and display instrument. Standard (DG-10-S) and enhanced (DG-10-E) versions include multifunction LCD with bar graph, featuring drag pointer function and min/max memory. Both use AA battery power and let users switch between international measurement units. Enhanced version includes backlit display and rotate-able housing as well as various user-programmable functions.

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Crankshaft Measurement Gauge provides submicron accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:49:15 -0500

Model 1300 High-Speed Crankshaft Gage features powered tailstock and part driver to permit fully automatic loading. Capable of measuring diameters, roundness, cylindricity, timing angle, and stroke, it utilizes individual followers for rod and main journals and can achieve less than 1 min cycle times. It utilizes touchscreen and Windows XP® user interface and is offered in versions to accommodate crankshafts up to 1.0 m.

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Process Gauges feature all-welded gauge and diaphragm seal.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:48:25 -0500

Suited for corrosive applications, XR-Series features back plates that vent instead of blowing out and solid front design that prevents internal components from becoming projectiles in case of rupture. All-welded gauge-to-seal design and seamless Bourdon tubes minimize leak paths while promoting burst or rupture pressure performance. Two models are available, XR--81 and XR-86, respectively built with USG Model 1981 and 1986 gauges featuring 316L stainless steel and MONEL® internals.

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Digital Contact Sensor measures height and thickness.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:47:26 -0500

Designed for automatic in-line measurement applications, IP67-rated GT incorporates linear ball bearing Air-Push spindle tip that pneumatically extends and retracts for each measurement cycle, eliminating wear and abrasion damage. All measurements are performed in GT amplifier requiring no PLC or external data processing. Available in DIN rail-mounted and panel-mounted configurations, device includes red/green multibar LED indicator that provides Go/No-Go output.

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Electrode Force Gauge targets car manufacturers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:46:37 -0500

Mounted in robot cells, Model KR1000 allows automated checking of weld gun electrode force for obtaining optimum weld strength and equipment life. Unit is intended to work with robots that have Bosch welding controllers and to be direct plug-and-play replacement to other gauges with poor reliability. Certified as Class III, instrument is calibrated to National Physical Laboratory Standards with accuracy rated as typically 0.5% or less of full scale.

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Differential Pressure Gauges suit high line applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:47:02 -0500

With 10,000 psi line pressure ratings, differential pressure gauges measure differential pressures on liquids in ranges from 0-5 in. H<sub>2</sub>O to 0-1,000 psid. They have pressure bodies machined from solid blocks of metal and piston sensor assembly that withstand severe environments and high pressures. NEMA 4x rated units are available with dials up to 6 in. dia in black or white, and porting connections including medium pressure, high pressure, NPT, BSP, MS, and SAE.

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Gas Regulators minimize gas flow blockages.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:33:23 -0500

Consisting of regulators, flowmeter regulators, and flow gauges, Series 30 features Sure-Seat(TM) technology with copper and nickel filter that prevents debris and ice from entering seat during operation. Diaphragms are constructed of laminated neoprene with reinforced nylon fiber. Instead of diaphragm burst disk, high-pressure regulators feature automatic reset relief valve. Flow gauges offer CO2 outlet flow up to 35 cfh without freezing or blocking gas flow.

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Handheld Device takes nip width measurements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:44:02 -0500

P-Nip® provides operators of rollers, laminators, coaters, and printers, with rolls under 39 in. long, means to get instant spot readings of nip width. Accurate to ±2%, portable electronic device captures nip readings at multiple discrete locations across roller sets' face length. Solution consists of LCD display and replaceable sensor finger that extends from top. Designed for nips that are 1/16-½ in., unit records reading within seconds and includes memory for reading storage.

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Process Gages can be used in various applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:45:33 -0500

Ashcroft® 1200 series (ASME grade 2A) pressure gauges provide distinct capabilities needed to monitor pressures in any type of process. While Type 1259 suits basic applications, Type 1279 Duragauge® pressure gauge is designed for use in presence of harsh pressure media, fire hazard, or extreme cycle volumes. Type 1279 Duragauge® PLUS! offers technology that dampens pointer flutter without need for liquid fill, making it suited for environments with pulsation and vibration.

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Tube Ended Pressure Gauges are 360° positional.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:47:25 -0500

PG2 Series, available in lower mount and center back mount configurations, require no additional fittings for mounting, and are designed to prevent over-tightening and leaks from under-made connections. Glycerin filled gauges feature 2½ in. dial, stainless steel construction, 1.5% accuracy FS, and are available in vacuum, compound, and positive system pressures up to 1,000 psig.

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Thickness Gauges are field upgradeable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:17:36 -0500

Series MT-21 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges are offered in 3 models. Basic model MT-21B accepts all transducers and is capable of making accurate thickness readings on variety of materials with access to only one side of product. Model M-21 combines features of MT-21B and adds gain adjust, vibrating and illuminated alarms, and Transducer Wear Alert that informs user when transducer replacement is needed. M-21DL adds 50,000 reading flexible datalogger, B-Scan, and echo-to-echo.

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Crankshaft-Camshaft Gage offers 0.25 µm accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 08:03:04 -0500

Built on base of structural steel, Model 1200 incorporates laser interferometer measurement system, and achieves accuracies for roundness of better than 0.25 µm for measuring pin journals. Unit is capable of measuring pin journal roundness, cylindricity, straightness, parallelism, diameter, taper, radial runout, concentricity, and other critical parameters. Applications include machine tool performance verification, manufacturing process control, and final parts inspection.

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Hydraulic SAE Gage also suits pneumatic applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:53:01 -0500

Designed with steel housings and bezels, Series SAEG Gages feature 2.5 in. dial as well as dual psi and Bar (100 x kPa) scales with 1.5% accuracy. Glycerin-filled gages, constructed with brass sockets and Phosphor Bronze Bourdon tubes, withstand temperatures from 30 to 160°F and are available in ranges from 30-15,000 psi. Units provide 7/16 in.-20 SAE lower hydraulic connection that includes rubber O-ring and lock-nut.

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