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January 17, 2006 - Volume 6 Issue 3 |
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Hitachi
America, Ltd. /
Power & Industrial Division
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Hitachi America, Ltd. — The Name You Know and Trust for Variable Speed Drives
Hitachi's SJ200 Series and
L200 Series compact AC variable speed inverters offer ease of installation, use
and maintenance. See the entire Hitachi line of inverters here.
The SJ200 drives feature
sixth generation sensorless vector control with no auto-tuning necessary. Download
a brochure describing the SJ200 here.
The L200 micro variable
speed drives feature side-by-side mounting capability, detachable cooling fan,
RS-485 port and conformity with global ecological standards. Download a brochure
describing the L200 here.
Learn more about Hitachi
America, Ltd. here.
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KEYENCE LK-G — The Ultimate in Non-Contact Laser Measurement
The LK-G
Laser Displacement Sensors from Keyence perform high-speed, non-contact, precision
measurements on any surface/material such as transparent, translucent, black rubber,
or mirrored targets.
The LK-G
has an ultra-fast sampling rate of 50kHz and a linearity of ±0.03% F.S.
A newly developed linearized CCD (Li-CCD) with digital signal technology achieves
0.0004 Mil (0.01µm) resolution. A proprietary Ernostar lens system, integrated
with the sensor head, achieves highly accurate, stable measurements. Eight sensor
head models offer a complete range of performance including high-precision, high-accuracy,
and long-distance measurement up to 7.48 in. Download
a catalog.
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Homes
Built for Hurricanes
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The hurricanes
that tore through the South last year left cities and towns in shambles; but future
hurricanes may not be so disastrous.
Homes are
being built to withstand hurricanes and they’re using heavy-duty vinyl for
the windows.
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The vinyl
has impact-resistant laminated glass that the company says is six times thicker
than a car windshield. Read more about these hurricane-resistant
homes
Stay informed
of the latest news and industry trends in engineering ceramics, specialty glasses
and more; sign
up to receive GlobalSpec's Glass & Ceramics monthly e-newsletter.
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Product
Showcase...
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Flat
Cables
Flat cables
are typically used in computers for internal connections to peripherals. They
are also referred to as ribbon cables. GlobalSpec provides you with contact information
for 154 manufacturers in this category.
Search for Flat
Cables by Spec here.
Darlington
Transistors
Darlington
transistors (Darlington pairs) are semiconductor devices that combine two bipolar
transistors in a single device. GlobalSpec provides you with contact information
for 31 manufacturers in this category.
Search for Darlington
Transistors by Spec here.
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Self-Sealing
Fasteners
Self-sealing
fasteners have an elastomeric insert or captive O-ring that simultaneously provides
sealing and locking. GlobalSpec provides you with contact information for 27 manufacturers
in this category.
Search for Self-Sealing
Fasteners by Spec here.
Tool
Balancers
Tool balancers
hold a hand-operated tool in a pre-set position to minimize operator effort during
use of the tool. GlobalSpec provides you with contact information for 30 manufacturers
in this category.
Search for Tool
Balancers by Spec here.
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Smalley
Steel Ring Company
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 ID/OD
Retaining Ring Lock
Try a spiral
retaining ring in an internal and external groove at the same time. Install the
ring in one groove and then compress the ring with the mating component into the
second groove.
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When the
grooves meet, the ring snaps into place creating a low cost, hidden, high strength,
tamper proof rotating joint. 5,000 rings are available from stock, 1/4"-16" diameters,
in carbon and stainless steel. Additional information is available here.
Visit Smalley
Steel Ring's Web site or read their company
profile.
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Technical
Article Spotlight |
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Brake Rotor Analysis Using Non-Contact Measurement Sensor
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"Today's
automobile braking systems are becoming more complex each year. Manufacturers
are striving to provide improved braking force and performance in smaller, lighter
packages. Additionally, consumers are demanding smooth, vibration free braking.
This requires the brake system to be manufactured to tighter tolerances and perform
under extremely harsh conditions."
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 No
Myth Is Safe — In SHREDDED PLANE Adam and Jamie have been e-mailed a
photo of a plane with precise tears on the side. What caused the carnage? MythBusters
— Wednesday, January 18th, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. On Discovery Channel.
The Scoop on Sweat...
Question:
You're hiking with the kids in the desert and it's a tough climb on an extremely hot
day (temp is at least 100 degrees F). When you take a break for lunch, your son
notices that the slightest breeze feels cool. He asks, "How does sweat cool you
off? The sweat comes out of you at body temperature, but even though it's over
100 degrees out here and warmer than our bodies, with the breeze we're still
cooled off. How can that be?" Well?
Answer:
Evaporative cooling. For any body of water (whether it be a drop of sweat, cup
of coffee or a pool), the water molecules that leave by evaporation are the ones
which had more energy (were hotter) on average than the ones left behind. These
molecules break away from the surface, leaving behind a body of water just a little
cooler on average as a result. In the case of sweating, body heat is transferred
to the remaining water and even more evaporative cooling can take place. In this
way, sweating can cool your body down even when the outside temperature is hotter
than your body!
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APM
Hexseal Corp.
UL Circuit Breaker IP68 Boots
Breakers exposed
to hostile environments (salt air, water, ice, dust, lubricants, which wreaks
havoc on contact mechanisms causing corrosion or fungus) benefit from protection
of HEXSEAL®
silicone sealing boots for all types of actuators. Ideal for: marine, medical,
construction support equipment and indoor/outdoor control panels/NEMA. Learn
more about APM Hexseal Corp.'s Circuit Breaker Boots.
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Testo,
Inc.
 Testo
Introduces New IAQ Meter with Memory and Wireless Probes
Testo is launching a new
multi-function meter for advanced IAQ, IEQ, and VAC applications.
The 435-4 measures temperature,
Rh, CO2, and barometric pressure with an intelligent four function IAQ probe and
large memory capacity. Learn
more about Testo, Inc.
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New
Products and Services on GlobalSpec
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Foam
Fabrication Services
Foam fabrication services providers produce products made from foam cores, foam
plastic, cushioning foam, closed cell foam, acoustic foam, and polyurethane foam.
Gears
Gears are mechanical devices that transmit power and motion between axes.
Metal
Balls
Metal balls and spherical shapes are used as check or ball valves, bearings, or
other applications. Metal bearing balls are precision ground for ball bearings
or other motion systems.
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Packaging
Tapes and Films
Packaging tapes and films are used to seal or wrap boxes, bottles or other packages.
Plastic
and Rubber Balls
Plastic and rubber balls are sphere shapes that are used as check or ball valves,
bearings, and in other applications.
Rack
& Pinion Gears
Rack and pinion gears are used to convert rotation into linear motion.
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New
Suppliers on GlobalSpec |
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Listed below are some
of the suppliers recently added to GlobalSpec.
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A+F
Automation
Acheson
Colloids Company
Advanced
Control Technology, Inc.
AFCO
Industries, Inc.
Air
Caster Corporation
AJT
Equipment Limited
Alpine
Research Optics Corp.
Andrews
Glass Company, Inc.
Andritz
Sprout-Bauer, Inc.
AP
Technologies, LLC
AST
Bearings
AutoTran,
Inc.
BHS-Filtration
Inc.
Buckeye
Rubber & Packing Co.
Buehler
Motor, Inc.
Bytewise
Measurement Systems
Cable
Manufacturing & Assembly Co., Inc.
Can-Eng
Furnaces
Canyon
Engineering Products, Inc.
Cincinnati
Test Systems, Inc.
Conoptics,
Inc.
Durex
Industries
Engineered
Software
Epcon
Industrial Systems, Inc.
ESPEC
North America, Inc.
Evans
Capacitor Company
Fischer
Connectors, Inc.
Fosbel,
Inc.
GM
International Safety, Inc.
GSI
Group - Westwind Air Bearings Division
GTX
Corporation
Inprox
Sensors
IntelliSensing
LLC
Janco
Composites, Inc.
KLOZURE
Oil Seals & Bearing Isolators
Made2Manage
Systems, Inc.
MAMCO
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MAYA
Heat Transfer Technologies Limited
Mencom
Corporation
Michigan
Industrial Controls, Inc.
Micro
Care Corporation
Micro
Estimating Systems, Inc.
Motorola
Inc., Embedded Communications
Computing
Niagara
Frontier Custom Fabrication, Inc.
Niagara
Gear Corporation
OKW
Enclosures, Inc.
Overton
Gear & Tool Corporation
Pepin
Manufacturing, Inc.
Peter
Paul Electronics Co., Inc.
Pikotek
Pleiger
Plastics Co.
Polo
Custom Products
Positronic
Industries, Inc.
Powder
Metallurgy Co., Inc.
Precision
Extrusion, Inc.
Pyronics,
Inc.
Qosina
Corp.
Rainbow
Research Optics, Inc.
Ram
Plastic Corporation
RAPISTAK
Corporation
Russell
Finex Inc.
SETCO
Precision Spindles
Silver
Cloud Manufacturing Co.
Superior
Epoxies & Coatings, Inc.
Taylor
Dynamometer, Inc.
Universal
Air Filter Company
VMETRO
Wasley
Products Incorporated
Wire
Rope Corporation of America
Witte
Company, Inc. (The)
York
Saw & Knife Co., Inc.
Young
Industries, Inc.
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Integra Expands Product Line!
(Integra Enclosures, Inc.)
 Integra
now offers window and flange options in its polycarboante Premium Line, all with
UL Type 4X listings. Contact us for details. More
info...
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Videographic Data Recorder
(Tempco Electric Heater Corporation)
 The
PPR-1800 videographic recorder is capable of plotting up to 18 channels of analog
input or 36 channels of digital data or a combination of both.
More
info...
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New Stainless Steel Pumps
(Haight Pumps)
 A
combination of versatile Ductile Iron Universal Series pump design with stainless
steel and corrosion resistant materials to meet the needs of ever-changing process
systems. More
info...
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Sanitary
Sight Flow Indicator
(Sanisite)
 Designed
for the Food, Beverage, and Dairy Industry, this compact Sanitary In-Line Sightglass
has a large viewing window and sanitary clamp connection. The materials meet 3A
standards. More
info...
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Advanced
Thick Film Heating Capability
(Chromalox®)
 Chromalox®,
the world's largest manufacturer of precision heat and control products, is proud
to announce a partnership with Ohmcraft® to provide advanced Thick Film heating
capability. More
info...
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Protect
Cables
(igus, inc.)
 Igus®
Energy Chain® cable carriers protect cables on automated machinery. Increase
lifespan and enhance performance while eliminating worry of corkscrewed or tangled
cables. Complimentary design consultation and samples.
More
info...
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DoorTec™ Pneumatic Opening Systems
(Branham, W.C. Inc.)
 DoorTec™ Pneumatic Opening Systems are a new generation of door openers manufactured by
W.C. Branham Inc. for the overhead door industry. More
info...
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Focus on the Hot Spot
(Raytek® Corporation)
 Easily
adjust the sensor's focus distance with the new Raytek Marathon MM Series
of infrared temperature sensors. Raytek is a world leader in noncontact temperature
measurement. More
info...
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