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A fan of fuel savings
to be bulky. But electromagnetic clutches such as those from Ogura Industrial Corp., Somerset, N.J. ( ), let smaller trucks, cargo vans, and heavy-duty pickup trucks benefit from the approach. Like their pneumatic counterparts, electromagnetic clutches completely disengage cooling fans when not in use
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Hannover Fair Focuses on Energy Efficiency
largest industrialtechnology event combines 13 trade shows in one venue, including Motion, Drive & Automation (MDA) devoted to hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical power transmission and control. Other exhibitions cover industrial and process automation, conventional and renewable-energy
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Energy efficiency as an economic stimulus
,” says Tragl. One example he cites is the company’s new Fe frequency converters that offer on-demand control of pumps and fans. Another is the HRB regenerative-braking system that reduces fuel consumption and emissions in mobile equipment. For industrial automation, there are variable-speed hydraulic
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Straight Talk on Wobble-Piston Pumps
Wobble pumps combine the best features of piston and diaphragm air pumps. Wobble pumps are available in a wide range of sizes. The Model 8003 from Rietschle Thomas weighs less than 7 oz, is rated at 12-psi maximum pressure, and has 0.11-cfm open flow. It is used in industrial gas-detection
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Dilution for Odor Control: Mixing Exhaust Stream With Fresh Air May be Enough to Eliminate an Odor Problem
the acetone to below de-. ational vehicle floors. It also extrudes polyvinyl chloride films for print stock used in its print-. tectable levels, 50 volumes of fresh. ing processes, and plastic films for many specialty products. The facility is located within an. air would have to be added. industrial
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A better way to cast aluminum
note for aluminum guitar maker. Plastic cam followers outperform metal. Martensitic stainless steel makes inroads in the automotive sector. Graphite Molding Lets a New Industrial Camera Meet Market Deadlines. Advanced High-Strength Steels Add Strength and Ductility to Vehicle Design. Advertisement
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Managing the Domino Effect in Product Development
of minor changes in a product cycle. In other words, one event sets off a chain of consequences in a sort of "domino effect." For instance, consider the design of a new automobile that must get 40 mpg. First, an industrial designer creates the initial vehicle shape. A CFD analysis determines forces caused
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No Such Thing as Too Quiet
the environment where you're installing the absorber. Extreme temperatures, industrial chemicals and lubricants, and moisture can all reduce the life of the insulation. Hydrophobic insulation that won't absorb water resists mold and mildew, lasts longer, and maintains its installation weight