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Roll Cover continuously monitors nip condition.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:29:46 -0500

Utilizing integrated wireless sensors, SMART Roll - WS measures exact nip conditions and temperature. Any changes of nip, above all speed and press load, are immediately seized and transferred by sensors. Whether press section, size press, coater, or calender, installation of sensors is possible in each cover type. Number and distance of sensors is freely selectable.

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MIL/COTS Chassis meets PICMG 1.3/SHB Express standard.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:32:46 -0500

Designed for Trenton 32 GB system host boards, Model SBS214 features 6 fans, 500 W power supply, CD/DVD and floppy drives, 3 SATA hard drive removable carriers, 2 two front mounted USBs, and other standard peripheral hardware in 2U chassis. It also fits Trenton Technology's dual and single processor PICMG 1.3 SHBs for graphics and server class applications. Measuring 20 in. deep, chassis is suited for vertical or horizontal mounting in space constrained shipboard applications.

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Low Power Processing Cores suit portable/embedded MCU market.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:37:37 -0500

Including architectural clock gating and dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, ARC® Energy PRO 32-bit configurable cores include ARC Energy PRO 20 and ARC Energy PRO 30 models. ARC Energy PRO 20 cacheless CPU/DSP core features closely coupled, single cycle memories that provide fast computation and deterministic response. ARC Energy PRO 30 CPU/DSP core functions as complete processor solution for portable and mobile appliances, wireless connectivity management, and RTOS-based systems.

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IP System includes PCI-SIG I/O virtualization technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:37:10 -0500

Operating at 2.5 or 5.0 GT/s per lane, DesignWare® IP for PCI Express supports multiple Physical Functions and Virtual Functions such as Alternative Routing ID Interpretation, Function Level Reset, and Address Translation Services. PCI-SIG I/O Virtualization technology, which builds on PCI Express protocol stack, minimizes system hardware requirements by enabling simultaneous sharing of peripherals across multiple CPUs or operating systems.

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Stainless Steel Coil extends life of hose assembly.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:39:34 -0500

With no tools or special equipment needed, stainless steel Unicoil(TM) slides over outside of hose. Flexible spine can then be bent up to 90° to form hose into desired shape so it can be protected from abrasion and kinking from fatigue, or re-routed around heat or obstacles. Unicoil(TM) can accommodate hose outside diameters from .52-1.42 in. They are reusable and can be used above or below ground and underwater.

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Bridge Modules provide high stiffness for unsupported axes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:20 -0500

Designed to span long lengths without intermediate support, BKK and BKR Bridge Modules consist of extruded aluminum profile whose geometry has been optimized for high torsional stiffness. Two internal ball rail systems with 4 steel runner blocks are mounted inside extrusion at 90° angle to each other, maximizing load and moment capacity. Belt-driven BKR module comes in lengths up to 8,000 mm, while ball screw-driven BKK module is available up to 5,500 mm long.

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Shaft Collars and Couplings can be remachined.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:19 -0500

Made from steel, Remachineable Collars and Couplings feature pilot holes to let users remachine them to their own specifications. Collars can be rebored and threaded to match size of worn or replacement shafts, while couplings allow for mating of dissimilar sized shafts. Offered in 1 1/8-3 in. OD sizes, collars come in 1- and 2-piece clamp type styles. Couplings are available in 11 sizes with finished bore ends from ½-2 in. ID and pilot bores from 0.235-0.485 in. ID at other end.

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Construction Mats are made from fiber reinforced polymer.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:55 -0500

FRP Pads and Mats offer corrosion resistant foundations and support surfaces that minimize amount of soil preparation required prior to starting development work. Providing portable access for heavy traffic or equipment to environmentally sensitive or challenging areas, lightweight, molded, and non-slip pads can be used as temporary roadways, helicopter landing pads, outrigger pads, trench plates, or supports for building relocation.

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Real-Time Operating System enhances DSP architectures.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:42:27 -0500

Occupying as little as 8 KB of memory, OSEck (OSE Compact Kernel) is DSP-optimized RTOS that delivers preemptive, event-driven, real-time response and offers built-in error detection and handling. It is available in CEVA-TeakLite-III(TM) cores, which feature native 32-bit processing and dual Multiply-Accumulate (MAC) architecture. As scalable VLIW-SIMD DSP architecture with OSEck, multipurpose CEVA-X supports 2-16 MAC units with added computational resources and memory bandwidth.

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Sealing Boot retrofits on existing control panels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:35:20 -0500

IQ(TM) (Installs Quickly) environmental switch and circuit breaker silicone sealing boots have integral bonded concentric aluminum nut that screws directly onto, and completely surrounds, existing front-panel switch bushing-nut. Products have round base and provide protection to IP 66/68 against hostile contaminants that can invade and corrode internal contacts. Conforming toggle design fits switches/breakers with 15/32-32 bushing, requiring 0.975 in. boot height.

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Dual Mass Flywheel includes pendulum-type absorber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:35:27 -0500

To optimize vibration damping, LuK Dual Mass Flywheel features centrifugal pendulum-type absorber mounted on flange. Stiffness of pendulum is generated by centrifugal force during operation. Absorber has no set natural frequency, causing frequency to change depending on speed. Pendulum mass of 2.2 lb can reduce transmission vibrations up to 60%. Designed to optimize driving comfort, dual mass flywheel will last for entire service life of vehicle.

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Torque Arm provides precise positioning of assembly tools.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:36:06 -0500

Suited for vertical screw applications, Linear Torque Arm has linear slide that offers smooth motion for electric or pneumatic inline tools. Machined stainless steel and multiple ball bearing design with side-by-side slides provides stability for horizontal extension and retraction of tools up to 5 lb in weight and up to 150 lbf-in. torque. Arm movement is up/down, in/out, and full 360º radial side-to-side. Each arm is provided with 2 ASG 1-3 lb spring balancers.

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MicroTCA Chassis passes MIL tests.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:43:31 -0500

Suited for commercial and military aviation, ARINC 404A Full-Size ATR Long Enclosure features modified front panels that can be secured to chassis, optimizing protection for shock and vibration. Shock absorbers/dampers can also be added to enclosure for extra protection, and thermal management can be achieved via convection or conduction cooling. Testing shows chassis meets MIL-STD-810E shock/vibration requirements and MIL-STD-461 for electromagnetic interference.

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EMC Cylinders offer various power and speed options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:47:37 -0500

Offered as environmentally friendly alternative in applications that traditionally use hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, variety of Electromechanical (EMC) Cylinders gives users custom control over required positioning accuracy, axial thrust power, torque, and speed. Products, rated to IP65, offer corrosion-resistant construction and incorporate precision-rolled ball screw actuator. Offered in 6 sizes, cylinders offer stroke lengths to 2,000 mm and speeds to 1.6 m/sec.

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Soft Printing Roll Covers are offered with HNBR option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:11 -0500

THERBAN® C 3669 VP (36% ACN; 6% RDB; 95 Mooney viscosity) is offered as alternative to acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymers (NBR) rollers in fabrication of rubber roll coverings used in extreme environments. Soft printing roll cover option, made of THERBAN hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer (HNBR), allows for development of compound formulation with high acceptance of plasticizer. It also contributes to symmetrical shape during roll cover fabrication.

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Protective Housing is designed for CCTV cameras.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:48:44 -0500

Constructed of aluminum with moisture resistant cord grips for cable penetration, Stopper® Line housings protect cameras from harsh indoor/outdoor environments as well as physical abuse and accidental damage to help stop false fire alarms, vandalism, and theft of fire/security equipment. Including STI-7000K basic unit and STI-7100K with heater, blower, and sunshield, they have spring assisted forward opening lid, rear link-lock latch, and mounting bracket.

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D-Subminiature Connectors withstand corrosive environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:33:46 -0500

D-subminiature connectors meet requirements for corrosion resistance under MIL-Spec P grade stainless steel as well as JEDEC standards for RoHS compliance. Available in sizes E, A, B, C and D, including 9-50 contact patterns in standard sizes and 15-78 contact patterns in high density sizes with 40 A max current/contact, stainless steel shells are suited for variety of applications including telecommunications, marine, aerospace, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical.

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Adjustable Locking Collars help position machine components.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:58:19 -0500

Offered in aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel, threaded retaining ClampNuts are available with AFBMA/ANSI, American National, ISO, Metric, Unified Coarse, Unified Fine, and Unified Constant options. Bore sizes range from 1/8-7¾ in. and 10-200 mm. Plain bore clamp style and split collars, also available, come in 1/8-4 in. and 3-100 mm bore sizes. ClampNuts and collars minimize installation and maintenance times and eliminate cutting keyways and shaft marring.

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Collars and Couplings feature integral mounting flanges.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:58:06 -0500

Available with plain and tapped holes, Accu-Flange(TM) Collars and Precision Sleeve Flange Couplings enable user to attach components such as pulleys and cams. Collars are machineable and couplings have solid center section for close tolerance fit on ground shafting. Supplied with standard keyway, both are available with ½-1 ½ in. bores in SS, steel, and aluminum and will not mar shafts. Collars retain perpendicularity and couplings maintain less than .001 TIR concentricity.

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PHY IP promotes PCI Express interface integration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:28:14 -0500

DesignWare PHY IP for PCI Express 2.0 (Gen II) provides designers with complete, silicon-proven PCI Express 2.0 IP solution that includes digital controllers, PHY, and verification IP. Accessing all IP from one provider helps lower risk of integrating 5.0 Gbps PCI Express interface into SoC designs. Along with diagnostic capabilities and ATE test vectors for at-speed production testing of PHY, solution offers backwards compatibility with PCI Express 1.1 and PIPE specifications.

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