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GlobalSpec: DirectU2 Specs & Techs e-Newsletter
August 5, 2008 - Volume 8 Issue 32A
International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)
Today's Highlights . . .
Hitachi DSP Oil-Free Compressor Wins Product of the Year Award
Hitachi DSP Oil-Free Compressor Wins Product of the Year Award
Hitachi America, Ltd. / Industrial Systems Division

Hitachi's DSP Oil-Free Rotary Screw Compressor has been awarded the prestigious Product of the Year award from Plant Engineering magazine.

The DSP oil-free compressors are a customer-oriented design for varying needs — those traditionally needing high air quality and long-term reliability, as well as those becoming more Green with respect to conservation of the world's natural resources. These attributes and more are the reason for Hitachi's continuing efforts in newer technologies for the discriminating air user. Visit www.hitachi.us/atg to learn more.

All-in-One Seal and Filter with Apple Rubber's Exclusive FilterSeal® Designs
All-in-One Seal and Filter with Apple Rubber's Exclusive FilterSeal® Designs
Apple Rubber Products, Inc.

FilterSeal® is a custom-designed combination of elastomer and fabric or nylon mesh that works as both a seal and filter. Apple Rubber has created countless FilterSeal designs in a variety of sizes and shapes to deliver unique sealing solutions, from automotive to medical applications.

Enhanced Reliability: Filter is an integral part of the seal so it won't slip out of place or cause seal failure.
Cost and Time Savings: One part to purchase instead of two; one part to install.
Custom-Designed for Your Application: Variety of styles and materials including silicone, Viton®, etc. with PTFE membrane, nylon, Dacron®, etc.

New Breakthrough in Belt Drive Technology
New Breakthrough in Belt Drive Technology
Bell-Everman Inc.

A breakthrough in belt drive technology! ServoBelt™ linear actuators and stages from Bell-Everman Inc. increase servo-stiffness beyond that of standard belt drives by an order of magnitude. Near-zero belt stretch means your payload will settle in tens of milliseconds instead of seconds. Multi-axis configurations available in virtually unlimited length. Single motor peak forces from 46-200 lbs.; speeds to 5 m/sec. The moving motor aspect of the design allows for multiple independent carriages running on the same axis, without cross-talk. Dual motor carriages are available for higher force requirements.

At last, an economical alternative to linear motors for your high-fidelity, high-speed needs. More info...

Magnetostrictive Level Sensing
Magnetostrictive Level Sensing
JOGLER, Inc.

Introducing the latest development in magnetostrictive level sensing technology from JOGLER. The JLT-6000 magnetostrictive level transmitter is available in three different models.

MGT-6000 series — designed for magnetic level gages. The output signal is fast, stable, and extremely accurate.

LGT-6000 series — the first magnetostrictive level sensor specifically designed for sight glass automation. The operator receives 100% confirmation between the local level within the sight gage and the remote level readout of the transmitter provided by the float position in the fluid level.

ILT-6000 series — designed for direct tank insertion. The transmitter and waveguide can be removed without interruption to process operations.

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Fluid Fundamentals Training
Fluid Fundamentals Training
Engineered Software

Fluid Fundamentals Training offers courses on pumps and piping systems designed for consulting and design engineers, new college graduates, engineers, mechanics, operators, and sales people. Our Piping Systems Fundamentals course is two days, starting with the basics and finishing with system-wide case studies. Our Total Pump course is a comprehensive three days, covering everything you need to know about pumps. Courses include CEU and excellent reference materials as take-aways. Fall schedule and onsite opportunities available.

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Potting Compounds and Encapsulants
Potting Compounds and Encapsulants
ITW Polymer Technologies - Insulcast Division

ITW Insulcast markets worldwide a wide range of standard and specialty epoxies and silicones designed to encapsulate a variety of electrical and electronic equipment while delivering superior mechanical and electrical properties. Our "Total Quality System" provides quality control, research, and technical service laboratories in on-site facilities.

ITW Insulcast operates with a group of worldwide companies servicing the applied precision coatings business and the maintenance, repair, and overhaul business with products for the electrical, electronic, transportation, aviation, military, automotive, and medical industries.

Manuf-Direct Lab Tables and Industrial Furniture Solutions
Manuf-Direct Lab Tables and Industrial Furniture Solutions
RDM Industrial Products, Inc.

RDM Industrial Products, Inc., manufacturer of laboratory tables, workstations, and ergonomic solutions, including:

Durable, fully-welded metal frame construction; shipped fully-assembled, ready for installation. RDM Industrial Products — your custom solution specialists.

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Choosing the Right Galvanometer and Servo for the Job

"Galvanometer-based optical scanners are the preferred positioning solution for an increasingly broad range of industrial, scientific, imaging, and medical laser applications. While a number of scanning approaches are available, galvanometer-based scanners (commonly called 'galvos') offer flexibility, speed, and accuracy at an attractive cost. While many imaging applications take advantage of the galvo's ability to provide a constant velocity for superior image quality, other vector-based scanning applications benefit from the fast-step response times of modern galvos." Read this article in its entirety.

This article is provided by Cambridge Technology, Inc.

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Large Tank Flanged Immersion Heater
Large Tank Flanged Immersion
Heater
Chromalox

With its low-watt-density, the Large Tank Flanged Immersion Heater (LTFX) from Chromalox provides even heating across the length of a tank. The open-coil style elements may be easily removed without draining the tank. Elements may be bent to a vertical plane with as little as 36 in. of clearance, allowing for efficient use of equipment layout in a floor-plan.

Universal AC or DC Input Switcher
Universal AC or DC Input
Switcher
Power Solutions Inc.

Power Solutions offers Input Switchers delivering 120 W (135 W peak) of regulated output power. The AM-120 family has on-board Class B EMI filtering, meets all relevant safety agency requirements, complies with IEC/EN61000-3-2, delivers continuous full power output to 50° C, and is capable of operation up to 70° C.

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Digital Modbus Gas Detection Transmitter Network
Digital Modbus Gas Detection Transmitter Network
Mil-Ram Technology, Inc.

Do you want to save on gas detection installation and maintenance costs? Mil-Ram's Digital Gas Detection Systems feature daisy-chain, intelligent networking of gas and fire detectors with add-on modules. More info...

Vacuum Chambers
Vacuum Chambers
Terra Universal, Inc.

Terra's Vacuum Chambers meet a host of needs in industries from pharmaceuticals to microelectronics. They are ideal for degassing operations, biological tests, and other processes requiring sustained low and intermediate vacuums. More info...

Reliable Adhesive Component Placement — PL165i
Reliable Adhesive Component Placement — PL165i
Nautilus Systems, Inc.

The PL165i provides high-accuracy label placement at an incomparable level of affordability; can place virtually any shape of component with equal reliability. Component placement accuracy as good as ±0.05 mm. More info...

Dicronite Dry Lubrication
Dicronite Dry Lubrication
Lubrication Sciences International

Dicronite dry lubrication's 0.030 friction coefficient and 0.5 micron thickness ensure friction/wear reduction. It is widely used in plastic molding equipment/mold release, aerospace, medical, vacuum, and mechanical applications. More info...

ColorMax View™ for Translucent Color Management
ColorMax View™ for Translucent Color Management
EMX Industries, Inc.

The ColorMax View™ was specifically developed for high-speed, online color verification of translucent packaging containers used in the pharmaceutical, food, beverage, personal care, and other industries. More info...

High-Performance Adhesive Takes the Heat
High-Performance Adhesive Takes the Heat
Master Bond, Inc.

Bonding and casting polymer EP46HT-1 from Master Bond with a tensile strength over 10,600 psi resists prolonged exposure to 550° F, exhibits exceptionally low shrinkage, and glass transition temperatures in excess of 450° F. More info...

Molex XRC™ Extra-Rugged Circular Sealed Plugs
Molex XRC™ Extra-Rugged Circular Sealed Plugs
Power & Signal Group

The XRC 14-circuit circular connector meets the demanding requirements of the heavy-equipment industry. With a standard 18-size shell, this connector is ideal for truck, bus, and agricultural market applications. More info...

Smallest Precision GPS Frequency Standard Available in the Industry
Smallest Precision GPS Frequency Standard Available in the Industry
Suntsu Frequency Control, Inc.

The SGPS2 combines a 16 channel GPS receiver and Suntsu's own advanced OCXO technology in a 2 x 2 x 1.25 in. package. The entire unit is PCB mountable with a MMCX antenna connection on the side. More info...

Challenge of the Month. . .
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Flexible Tubing — Variety of Colors, Materials, and Sizes

SMC has a complete line of flexible tubing in a variety of colors, materials, and sizes in both inch and metric specifications. All in stock!

A medium-sized company located in the Northeast U.S. is considering replacing their 60 19 in. CRT monitors with 17 in. LCD monitors. The building temperature is kept at 70° F year-round. Approximately how long will it take for the energy savings to pay for replacing the CRT monitors?

Answer / Discuss

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Butterfly Valves...
Learn More | The Engineering Web® | Suppliers/Specs

...control flow through a circular disc or vane by turning the valve's pivot axis at right angles to the direction of flow in the pipe.

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...design and build public and private-sector structures such as bridges, roads, dams, and highways.

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Industrial Remote Controls...
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...are wireless input devices that are used to control machines and equipment to which they are not directly linked.

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Optical Prisms...
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...are blocks of optical material with flat, polished sides that are arranged at precisely controlled angles to one another.

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