Plant Services - September 2007 - (Page 78) PRODUCT PICKS OPTICAL INDICATOR SHOWS IF BOLT IS SECURE The new HR (High Resolution) SmartBolt is armed with a sensitive optical microindicator element that allows quick-look inspection. The simple yet sophisticated indicator, located in the center of the bolt head, remains yellow as the fastener elongates while being tightened. When about 85% of the design tension has been achieved, the indicator turns to a bright green at 100%. When tightened beyond design specifications, the indicator darkens until it’s nearly black. Should the bolt loosen more than 10% to 15%, the indicator returns to bright yellow, warning of a problem. Once the bolt is installed, proper tension can be verified without contact or loosening fasteners. AC PALLET TRUCK LINE DELIVERS POWER AND LONG RUNTIME The 8-Series AC pallet truck line includes: the walkie pallet truck, tow tractor, center control rider pallet truck and end control walkie/rider pallet truck. These AC pallet trucks all feature an AC drive system that delivers long runtime per battery charge, maintains high performance throughout the work cycle and is virtually maintenance free. The AC drive motor is said to offer excellent acceleration and top travel speed, loaded or unloaded, while improving battery efficiency through regenerative braking. Additionally, AC drive motors have no springs, brushes, commutator or wearable parts, thus reducing planned maintenance. Stress Indicators (240) 631-7246 www.smartbolts.com VIBRATION ANALYSIS TOOL OFFERS ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY The vb7 vibration analysis instrument uses lightweight components and is designed to be comfortable. Enhanced instrument functionality includes 6,400 line FFT resolution; 40 kHz Fmax; 1 GB memory; 40% lighter than its predecessors; enhanced ergonomics and user interface; true left- and right-handed operation; larger, higher-resolution screen (480x320, white LED backlight); improved measurement range: 1,000 g, 25,000 mm/s, 2,500 mm; cross-channel phase analysis; support for acceleration, displacement, velocity and current sensors; process parameter input via keypad with trend and alarm capability in Ascent software; and two-channel data collection on route. Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. (800) 226-0009 wwww.toyotaforklift.com Commtest Instruments Ltd. (877) 582-2946 www.commtest.com PACKAGED DRYING SYSTEM HELPS SAVE ENERGY MOTION CONTROL DRIVES FEATURE MAINTENANCE MONITORS The V1000-series AC drives keep the motion control constant for 1/8 to 25 hp motors. Its design features maintenance monitors to ensure the drive’s health, online tuning to maintain harmony with the motor, application presets to make installation fast and easy. The drives also can be stacked side-by-side. The EN954-1 Safety Category 3 input disconnects the motor at the first sign of trouble. The PowerDry packaged drying system saves energy and is an easyto-install replacement for plastic comb or fan nozzles, air jets, disk nozzles, drilled pipe and other common pneumatic blow-off devices. The versatile system generates high velocity airflows for effective debris and moisture removal. It eliminates potential contamination from oils and scale in the compressed air supply. The system incorporates a high performance centrifugal blower that develops maximum air flow and pressure from a 3-hp motor. An FDA compliant hose carries the airflow to a six-nozzle air tube that delivers successive hits of high-impact air. A fully adjustable, stainless steel, mounting arm holds the air tube in place. Yaskawa (800) 927-5292 www.yaskawa.com Paxton Products (800) 441-7475 www.paxtonproducts.com 78 September 2007 http://www.smartbolts.com http://www.toyotaforklift.com http://www.commtest.com http://www.yaskawa.com http://www.paxtonproducts.com
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