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Outfitting Part-Time Workers with Safety Eyewear

Uvex SVP 200, 300 and 400 Series safety eyewear from Honeywell delivers ample 9-base or 10-base coverage, streamlined styling, and lightweight comfort for part-time workers.
Machine Mount Mist Collector

Ideal for collecting coolant mists from CNC machining, cold forming, sawing, lathes, stamping and more, the SmogHog SHM Machine Mount (MM) media mist collector from Parker Hannifin is designed for direct mounted systems and rated at 500 CFM and 800 CFM to handle various machine sizes and applications.
The Power of Feedback

Take a closer look some of the latest technology used in machine condition monitoring and anti-restart protection for operator safety.
Gauge for In-Process Measurement Offers Time & Cost Savings

Ideal for measuring parts in harsh metal cutting environments, the Heidenhain-Specto ST 3087 RC length gauge from Heidenhain has an IP 67 level ingress protection to measure parts directly at the grinding, cutting, or forming location, instead of removing them to quality islands or laboratories.
Durable Mobile Storage Units for Extreme Productivity

By increasing productivity and reducing costs in material handling operations, these tool storage and transport systems are revolutionizing tool transportation, organization, and storage in the shop.
A Cut Above: Sawing Systems

Take a closer look at some of the latest machinery and automation, saw blades, accessories and other technology used to increase productivity and reduce costs in sawing operations.
A Cut Above: Marking Systems

Take a closer look at some of the latest machinery and automation, accessories and other technology used to increase productivity and reduce costs in part marking operations.
How to Protect Machine Operators from Accidental Re-Starts Following Power Interruptions

Sensing-Saf-Start motor controls from Rockford Systems prevent accidental machine start-ups after a voltage drop or power interruption by automatically disconnecting power to the machine so that when it is restored, the machine will not start up even if the power switch is in the “ON” position.
Spindle Vibration Monitoring, Temperature and Gravity Sensing

The Artis VM-03 vibration monitoring module from Marposs
provides alarm output for acceleration in the form of warning, soft stop or hard stop, a temperature warning and a gravity value warning with registration of alarms occurring within +5 seconds of an event occurrence.
Injection Mold Clamping Magnets

Using proximity sensors for accurate positioning, injection mold clamping magnets from Techniks can be installed right over the existing platens to reduce set up time and take up less space, leaving room for fitting larger molds.
Grinding Steady Rests that Make Automated Part Loading Easy

For easy automated part loading, AS Grinding Steady Rests from Kitagawa North-Tech feature narrow retractable arms that prevent interference with oil hole journals and can accommodate eccentric throw with body modifications for crank lobe clearance.
Expandable Vacuum Chucks that Increase Production Capabilities

Designed for small parts work, Witte modular-style vacuum slot chucks from IBAG North America are ideal for light milling and drilling applications, including engraving for parts larger than 25 mm x 25 mm.