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INTERLOCKING TAPERED SHIMS ALLOW FOR PRECISE ADJUSTMENTS
Precision BrandWedgies™ are unique interlocking tapered shims that allow for precise, repeatable and secure adjustments in various shimming applications. Their patented interlocking surfaces allow them to be stacked so they can conform to irregular shapes and still maintain their lateral and vertical stability.
METAL FILLER PREPARES PARTS FOR POWDER COATING
Alvin Products offers a single-component metal repair and patching compound that requires no mixing, applies easily, can be sanded and then powder coated and baked, or simply painted.
PORTABLE 1G HANDHELD SHAKER FOR ON-SITE TROUBLESHOOTING, SENSOR CALIBRATION & PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
The IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released the industry exclusive Model 699A02, a portable, lightweight, battery powered industrial handheld shaker, designed to conveniently verify accelerometer and vibration system performance, as well as confirm the operation of interconnecting cables, switching devices and monitoring systems.
LOW-COST, SINGLE-BEAM LIGHT BARRIERS
Pilz Automation Safety LLC is launching new low-cost, single-beam light barriers with either an infrared beam or – for applications where extremely rapid response or a long sensing range is required – a laser beam.
FULL-FEATURED OPTICAL INCREMENTAL MINIATURE ENCODER
RENCO Encoders, Inc. announces the new R22i. This full-featured optical incremental encoder provides position feedback with optional commutation signals for brushless in a package only 22 mm diameter by 15 mm long. Several optional bolt patterns are available and motor shaft sizes up to 4 mm can be accommodated.
TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS ACCOMMODATE HEAVY COMBINED AXIAL AND RADIAL LOADS
SKF® tapered roller bearings feature tapered rollers arranged between tapered inner and outer ring raceways to accommodate heavy combined axial and radial loads and promote optimized rolling conditions.
THIRD GENERATION DRIVE CONTROLLER REDUCES POWER CONSUMPTION BY 60 PERCENT
Kadant AES, a division of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), introduces the UNiGY® PhD™ system, a significant advance in pump control technology for high-pressure hydraulic power systems.
SLAT CLEANER QUICKLY AND EASILY REMOVES SLAG
Trumpf offers the TSC 2 slat cleaner, which quickly and easily removes slag from the slats of laser cutting machines. The TSC 2 is the successor to the popular TSC 1 slat cleaner which was introduced in 2006 and can be used on flatbed laser machines with pallet changers from any manufacturer.
THERMAL IMAGER LOCATES HOT SPOTS FAST
Wahl Instruments Inc. announces the addition of a new Hot Spot Finder to its line of Wahl Heat Spy® Thermal Imaging Cameras. It is the ideal tool for all users wanting temperature measurement and display, at an affordable price. The model HSI1200 offers features not found in other cameras for under $2,500. Designed for self-contained use, the camera finds hot spots easily and quickly.
ASSORTMENT OF SELF-LUBRICATING LINEAR BUSHINGS
Misumi USA, Inc. offers a family of self-lubricating linear bushings. Offered in assorted styles, with straight or mini-flanged versions available, these bushings carry 3x the rated life span of conventional bushings. They are an ideal, low-maintenance solution for various applications in industry.
ROUTE MESSAGES BETWEEN ETHERNET AND DEVICENET NETWORKS WITH NEW ETHERNET/IP-DEVICENET ROUTER
Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. introduces NE1A-EDR01 Ethernet/IP-DeviceNet Routers. These UL-listed routers allow the operating condition of a DeviceNet safety system to be configured and monitored from a general-purpose Ethernet device.
HIGH-SPEED COMPACT BALL SCREW SBK
THK America, Inc. introduces the SBK Ball Screw, which achieves high-speed feed rates 2.2 times faster than conventional ball screws. A recirculation structure where balls are picked up in the tangential direction and the lead-angle direction by end caps makes the SBK suitable for high-speed operation at a DN value of 130,000.
