NEW PRODUCTS
Ball Hitch Adapter
Fork Rhino converts forklift into equipment handler capable of moving variety of hitch equipment, including ball hitches, goose necks, and pintles... Read More.
T-Handle Latch
Model 3-145 heavy-duty latch accommodates 2 separate locks to optimize protection against unauthorized access, and incorporates antivandalism device... Read More.
INDUSTRY LINKS
Drives, Motors, and CEUs: Earn continuing education units when you attend Siemens' Drives and Motors events at exiderdome, in Boston on Oct. 25; New York, Nov. 6; and Charlotte, Dec. 11. Learn more.
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QUICK MOTOR CHANGE-OUTS
Simplify equipment change-outs with switch-rated Motor Plugs from Meltric, they allow users to make and break electrical connections under full load - up to 60 hp or 200A. Safety features protect workers from arc flash injury and simplify code compliance. A technician can change out equipment without needing an electrician at the job site. Free samples are available; click here.
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SPRING LOADED DEVICES
S&W Manufacturing Company has a wide selection of products to fit your need.
* Ball & Spring Plungers
* Standard Spring Plungers
* Short Spring Plungers
* Ball Spring Plungers * Ball Plunger Detents
* Hand Retractable Plungers
* Knurled Handle * L-Handle
* Pull Ring * Delrin Button
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A Breakthrough in Laser Marking Technology:
3-Axis Beam Control
The KEYENCE MD-V9900 YVO4 Laser Marker features the world’s first simultaneous, X, Y and Z axis beam control, and a 42mm variable focal length. Now, products with stepped and inclined surfaces, cylinders, cones or spheres can be marked distortion-free at production line speeds. No costly indexing mechanisms are required to move the marker or products to accommodate target shape variations. A 300 x 300mm marking area enables high-speed marking of a large number of products. More info. | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT |
Selecting Vibration Monitoring Instruments
Vibration monitoring instrument selection involves choosing the sensor, cable, and monitor appropriate to the application. Here are the primary selection criteria... Full Story |
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Green Product Development
Green engineering: Is it worth it? Is green revolutionizing product development or just complicating it? IEN subscribers participated in an Aberdeen Group survey on this topic back in August. What do the results tell us? Bottom line, you are right there in the thick of green product development... Full Story |
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Lumex OctoLED™ is 1st in Market to Combine
SMT Convenience with Thru-Hole Features!
 Lumex proudly announces a new line of SMT LEDs that combine the convenience of surface-mount technology with the features and capabilities of thru-hole, leaded T-5mm epoxy lenses. Lumex’s patent-pending OctoLEDs deliver brightness levels of up to 7,000mcd, a market 1st from any conventional SMT LED driven by the common If of 20mA, in a full range of colors. OctoLEDs are ideal for any situation where there is a need to transition from thru-hole to SMT technology, without sacrificing light intensity. RoHS Compliant.
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PROBLEM SOLVERS |
Smooth Operators Control Doors at Chemical Plant
The large, heavy fire-rated blast doors in Aldrich Chemical's plant were opening and closing slowly and unreliably, until Air-Lec door operators -- ideal for any environment where separation is required -- were installed... Full Story
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