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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Touch Buttons are safety rated and ergonomically designed.

Series B, 800Z Zero-Force(TM) Touch Buttons provide Category 3 Type IIIB and Category 4 Type IIIC safety ratings for 2-hand control applications. Inter-linked sensor surface weaves 2 capacitive sensors in offset planes for product sensitivity, while fault detection alerts operator to potentially dangerous conditions. Noise immunity is achieved by utilizing pattern-recognition and noise-sensing...

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Thread Mills cut difficult materials.

Thread Mills cut difficult materials.

Aero Series Type GSF Mills are PVD TiCN coated and have multiple spiral flutes employing micro geometry to reduce cutting forces. They have large cutter diameter with high-profile projections and axial internal-coolant capability for chip removal. Mills are offered in No. 10 1/4, 5/16, 5/8, and 7/16 in. sizes in UNC and UNF. They can cut pre-hardened steels to 58 Rc, stainless and mold steels,...

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Optical Micrometer uses built-in CMOS camera.
Test & Measurement

Optical Micrometer uses built-in CMOS camera.

LS-7030M Optical Micrometer makes high-speed measurements of fast moving targets on production and assembly lines via high-intensity, low-noise GaN LED light source. It generates continuous 30 mm wide beam with no gaps in detection due to scanning. CMOS camera in receiver head of Optical Micrometer provides image of target on Controller Monitor. Unit provides 2400 samples/sec, display resolution...

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Keyboards resist fluids, cleaning agents, and vandalism.
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Keyboards resist fluids, cleaning agents, and vandalism.

Keyboards, for web payphones and kiosks, have dedicated shortcut keys, such as www. or .com, that can be tailored to customer's needs. Mechanical Internet unit is built from stainless steel and zinc alloy, with anti-pull-off keys that can be laser-engraved for wear-resistant markings. One-piece membrane seals against liquid penetration. Touch-sensitive 74-key unit is totally adaptable and is...

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Graphics Terminal features object-based programming.
Communication Systems & Equipment

Graphics Terminal features object-based programming.

Ethernet-enabled QTERM-G75 includes 640 x 480 color, 10.4 in. diagonal, TFT graphics LCD; 10Base-T Ethernet with TCP/IP support; touch screen with optional PS/2 keyboard connection; EIA-232, -422, or -485 serial interface; and 2 Mbyte Flash/16 Mbytes RAM in NEMA 4, CE Certified aluminum housing. Qlarity(TM) object-based language allows operator to use predefined objects, edit existing objects, or...

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Proximity Sensors offer ASIC technology.
Sensors, Monitors & Transducers

Proximity Sensors offer ASIC technology.

Inductive Proximity Sensors with preprogrammed ASIC technology are available in 6.5, 8, and 12 mm diameter sizes, with body lengths as short as 22 mm. Sensing ranges are 2, 2, and 4 mm, respectively. Housings are offered in stainless steel and nickel-plated brass. Sensors feature PNP/NPN output and come in cable or connector versions. They are manufactured to ISO 9001 and clean room standards.

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Software Module provides plant floor labor tracking.
Software

Software Module provides plant floor labor tracking.

Labor Tracking Module is for use with Portrait and Panorama v4.10 real-time plant information systems. It automatically collects, forecasts, and reports labor hours with associated costs by machine, job, shift, or employee. Pull-down menus offer options in each job category that permit user to assign different privileges to different employees. Software provides flexibility to assign labor rate...

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Door Hold-Open requires no lubrication.
Fasteners & Hardware

Door Hold-Open requires no lubrication.

Model 130-0100 Dual Release Door Hold-Open features rotating knob design that allows for door to be released from open position from either inside of cab or from ground level. Constructed of engineering grade plastics, it withstands vibration, shock, dust, dirt, and moisture. Unit can be mounted through metal or glass, in any combination. It is designed for light to medium agricultural and...

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UV Crosslinker speeds DNA research.
Optics & Photonics

UV Crosslinker speeds DNA research.

SpectrolineÂ-® Select(TM) Series UV crosslinker makes it possible to identify and analyze trace amounts of DNA/RNA. It covalently binds nucleic acids to membranes in under 30 seconds. True UV-monitoring circuitry safeguards test results from washouts. Crosslinker includes fully programmable microprocessor, built-in help messages, and auto-repeat function. It features five 8 W tubes and is...

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Receptacles conceal smoker's waste.
Material Handling & Storage

Receptacles conceal smoker's waste.

Seven textured fiberglass Cornerstone Series(TM) receptacles are available with various finishes to provide ascetically pleasing accents to environment. Indoor and outdoor models range in size from 15 to 40 gal. Four covered top models and three open top models are available. Receptacles are designed for use at hotels, office facilities, and entertainment centers.

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