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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.
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.
HEAVY DUTY LINEAR DRIVE REVERSES DIRECTION AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT REVERSING DRIVE MOTOR
Amacoil/Uhing offers the model RG80 linear drive which supplies up to 800 pounds of side thrust for heavy load linear motion applications. The drive features "rolling ring" linear motion engineering enabling mechanical control over reversal thereby eliminating the need for electronic controls and a reversible motor.
UL/CUL LISTED COMPACT CABINET COOLERS
Noren Products Inc. announces the availability of its UL/cUL Listed Compact Cabinet Coolers for use on UL 508A enclosures.
INNOVATIVE, NEW SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR DRAWER CABINETS
Lista International offers its exclusive, new suspension system for its modular storage drawer cabinets and Storage Wall® systems. Lista drawers are unique in the industry, with outstanding capacity and durability that is the direct result of superior engineering and construction.
COOLANT UNIONS FOR CNC MACHINING CENTERS
Deublin Company announces SpindleShield™ technology for use with the most sophisticated CNC machines. Deublin coolant unions with SpindleShield™ employ a unique patent-pending electronic leak detection system that detects coolant problems and allows for rapid machine shutdown.
HIGH TEMPERATURE HOSE FOR FUME CONTROL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Flexaust introduces a new asbestos-free, fabric reinforced hose for high temperature fume control and exhaust removal applications, using negative or positive pressure.
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.
