ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Mechanical Components & Assemblies

Geared Slewing Rings do not require any lubrication.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:30:09 -0400

Using self-lubricating, low friction polymer sliding elements, Geared PRT slewing rings can replace ball bearings or rolling elements in many applications. Toothed belt can be mounted on either inner or outer ring of bearing, depending on type of drive configuration required. Available in plastic, aluminum, or stainless steel, bearings suit semiconductor and cleanroom applications, assembly lines, machine tools, and medical and solar industries. Product can also be custom designed.

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PC Chassis features tool-free design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:29:53 -0400

Made of steel with matte black coating, Obsidian Series 800D is finished with brushed aluminum faceplate. Full tower unit supports up to five 5.25 in. and six 3.5 in. drives and is compatible with ATX, Extended ATX, and Micro ATX motherboards. It includes 4 hot-swap SATA bays, cut-out section in motherboard tray for CPU cooler installation, and cable management system. Total of 7 fan positions and 3 isolated cooling zones are provided for power supply, SATA bays, and main compartment.

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Setting Blocks/Separator Pads are made of recycled rubber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:29:13 -0400

Available in either EPDM or neoprene commercial-grade rubber, eco-friendly Separator Pads and Setting Blocks are made from blend of finely-ground tire rubber and plastics. They are certified as stain-resistant, offer low specific gravity and weather resistance, and can be recycled. Self-sticking protective pads and blocks target window, door, shipping, and construction industries. Products are also offered in adhesive-backed versions coated with acrylic PSA that is non-marring.

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Butterfly Valve Discs withstand aggressive chemicals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:29:04 -0400

Available for 3, 4, 6, and 8 in. Type 57 Butterfly Valves, CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) Discs optimize safety and performance in aggressive chemical environments. Completely non-wetted or dry stem design isolates valve body from pipeline fluid, so media only contacts disc and full seat liner material. Valves range from 1½-24 in., and liners are available in EPDM, KFM, and Nitrile.

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Chemical Free Pad can be used dry or with water.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:28:45 -0400

Made from 100% recycled polyester material, Maroon Strip CF Pad suits all kinds of floors and floor finishes including wood floors covered with water-based urethane finishes and stone or terrazzo floors. Measuring 3/8 in. thick, pad follows contours of floor.

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Clamp-On Bucket Forks are rated from 1,000-4,000 lb.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:22 -0400

Featuring usable fork length of 35-42 in., clamp-on bucket forks are suited for moving palletized materials in acreage, landscape, and light construction applications. They feature T-handle design that saves time when clamping and unclamping forks, and can be mounted to most loader buckets without any tools. Extending up to 14.5 under and 8 in. inside bucket, forks come with built-in stake pocket to install 2 x 4 as upright backstop.

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Multi-Use Tie Strips feature heat-resistant design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:19 -0400

Available on sheets, ARO-TIES(TM) ATP 45, ATP 55, and ATN 45 Tie Strips are nylon plastic cable ties offered in range of sizes. High-density polyethylene ties are reusable and releasable, making them suited for closure and fastening strap and tie applications, including computer cables, wire harnesses, bags, containers, and cargo closures.

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Electric Cylinders target high-speed CAM indexers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:27:44 -0400

Featuring 36 mm dia and stroke lengths of 15, 25, and 50 mm, CAL36 cylinders are designed with round-centered coil and guide. Units can achieve up to 50 G acceleration and offer independent control of position, speed, and force. Soft-Land capability allows actuators to land on parts gently and then apply required forces. Able to work and simultaneously provide feedback, they are offered in encoder resolutions from 5 microns down to 50 nm.

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Right Angle Adapters perform up to 11 GHz.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:29:25 -0400

Featuring solderless construction, 50 <font face='Symbol'>W</font> Series UG-27 C/U is rated for operating voltage of 1,000 Vrms. Type N units have maximum dielectric withstanding voltage of 2,000 Vrms at 60 Hz at sea level and operating temperature of -65 to +165°C. VSWR is 1.15:1 from DC-6 GHz and 1.35:1 from 6-11 GHz. Available with albaloy, nickel, and silver body plating, RoHS-compliant adapters incorporate silicone rubber gaskets for environmental protection.

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Multi Panel Card Guide is RoHS compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:29:02 -0400

Featuring funnel entry for board insertion and flexible wings for holding boards, MPCG Series Multi Panel Card Guide accepts PCBs from .032-.079. Hollow mounting pins are designed for snap-in, and mount into .020-.079 panel thicknesses, while standard material provides UL94 V0 flammability rating.

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Silicone Rubber Boots deliver complete switch seal.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:28:54 -0400

Replacing nominal mounting nut, silicone rubber switch boots ensure continued operation of toggle switches, push button switches, and rotary switches. Waterproof products fully protect against exposure to harsh environmental elements such as oil, sand, dust, dirt, and moisture. Available for all types of electrical controls, boots are molded on brass hex nut with silicone rubber and conform to military specifications. They are DFAR- and ROHS-compliant and operate from -160 to +500°F.

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Linear Guidance Systems offer lubricant metering valves.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:28:42 -0400

Incorporating lubricant metering discs, RUE-E roller monorail guidance systems exhibit reduced lubricant consumption levels up to 25%. Integral SMDS metering valve provides precise doses of lubricant to linear guides, which have only one valve per side and function irrespective of mounting position. Metering valves replace standard O-ring seals and prevent lubricant duct from running dry as well as help avoid inadequate lubrication or over metering.

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Dust Caps prevent material accumulation at conveyor base.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:27:29 -0400

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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Power Sections are lined with UltraFlex® 114 elastomer.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:27:26 -0400

Moyno® Even Rubber Thickness(ERT(TM)) 2 7/8 in. power sections are lined with UltraFlex® 114 elastomer to provide fluid compatibility and resistance to explosive decompression. High power outputs are achieved by applying even thickness of rubber to one-piece stator, and steel reinforcement of stator's lobes promotes quality of rotor/stator seal during operation and also compensates for loss of elastomer strength that occurs at high temperatures and when exposed to chemicals.

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Stainless Steel Rod Ends are corrosion resistant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:38:19 -0400

Available with dia from 5-30 mm, ELGES stainless steel rod ends are resistant to most media, including food, beverages, chemicals, and water. Housing and stem conform to DIN ISO 12 240-4, dimension series K, and have radial spherical plain bearing and right or left hand internal or external thread. Sliding contact pair incorporates corrosion-resistant steel and corrosion-resistant PTFE-bronze film that is fixed in outer ring crowned surface, ensuring maintenance-free operation.

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Controller IP Cores target next-generation chip designs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:38:08 -0400

Based on preliminary version of PCI Express® 3.0 specification, Databahn(TM) Controller IP Cores accelerate overall deployment of PCIe 3.0 technology into storage and networking systems. Preliminary PCIe 3.0 specification increases PCIe 2.0 interconnect bandwidth from 5 GT/s to 8 GT/s. Cores support TLP Prefix, Atomic Operations, Resizable BARS, and Alternative Routing-ID, as well as scalable architecture up to 16 lanes, PIPE specification Gen 3, and Single-Root I/O Virtualization.

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PXI Chassis has intelligent cooling and noise management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:29:06 -0400

Respectively featuring 8 and 19 slots, 40-922 and 40-923 both offer support for 3-slot embedded controller or PCI to PXI interface. Design optimizes cooling capacity while minimizing acoustic noise through use of temperature-controlled, variable-speed fans. Intelligent chassis management system monitors power supply voltages, internal operating temperatures, and fan speed status via RS232 interface, and front panel status alarms visually alert users of unusual operating conditions.

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Hinged Shaft Collars have swing-away clamp handle.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:31:20 -0400

Offered in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum versions, Hinged Shaft Collar H288 comes in sizes from 3/8- 6 in. ID with smooth-, threaded-, or tapered bore. Designed for applications requiring collar to be frequently removed or repositioned, it features permanently joined handle that fits into precision machined recess and seats securely when hand tightened, but opens quickly to release collar. Other features include triple-link hinge and pivoting handle is knurled for sure grip.

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Shaft Collars target global market.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:32:21 -0400

Available in 1-piece and 2-piece clamp-style models, International Series Shaft Collars feature DIN 12.9 socket headed cap screws. Units come in high-grade aluminum with anodized finish and stainless steel screws, lead-free carbon steel, stainless steel, and engineered plastic. Offered with bore sizes from 3-150 mm or 1/8-6 in., collars are suitable for retrofits and new designs of equipment for global market.

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HDMI 1.3 Receiver Interface enhances digital home solutions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:21 -0400

Based on 90 nm technology, 45 nm HDMI 1.3 receiver IP solution is comprised of HDMI RX controller and HDMI RX PHY. Controller features video interface flexibility, supporting all CEA-861D video formats, and also supports True Color and Deep Color modes and several video pixel encodings as well as Gamut Metadata. Capable of supporting cables up to 20 m, HDMI 1.3 RX PHY features automatic adaptive equalizer function and variable number of input channels.

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