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IEN / JANUARY ’09 pAgE 26 Available in open and closed versions, vacuum and pressure switches can be integrated into middle vacuum robotics, automation, and material handling systems. They include pneumatic and electronic designs that provide analog or digital output signals, digital readouts, and communications capabilities. Pneumatic and electric switches have push-to-connect fittings and threaded vacuum ports at both ends. Electronic switch has PNP open collector output transistor configuration. Anver Corp.; 800-654-3500; Tech Contact: Mark Laycox www.ieninfo.com/11222 -11 or circle 11 on card Vacuum & Pressure Switches are self-setting. Nonsparking Hand Tool meets ATEX regulations. Manufactured from aluminumbronze or copper-beryllium alloys, nonsparking, nonmagnetic safety tools can be used in Ex areas where hazardous, flammable, or combustible vapors, liquids, dusts, or residues may be present. Line of safety tools consists of hammers, flange wedges, striking wrenches, impact sockets, screwdrivers, and shovels. Each tool is laser engraved for proper Ex Zone classifications indicating zones for which it can be used. CS Unitec, Inc.; 800-700-5919; Tech Contact: Tom Carroll www.ieninfo.com/11222 -15 or circle 15 on card Round Rocker Switch is water resistant. Reach Truck includes Series 8 integrates 11-1/4 in. dia steering wheel with adjustable steering effort. It is offered in single-reach model with 3,500 and 4,500 lb lifting capacities, and 3,000 lb capacity double-reach model. Units come equipped with ac hydraulic system for efficient load handling, adjustable battery side gate retaining system, autoposition hold function, selfadjusting electric disc brake, and active thermal protection cooling system. Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., Inc.; 800-226-0009 www.ieninfo.com/11222 -22 or circle 22 on card ac-powered drive system. Polyurethane Tire targets ac lift trucks. Smoothy Series handles higher speeds of ac lift trucks, minimizing heat buildup and eliminating internal flexing that can lead to deformities or cracks. Tires are manufactured using process that keeps them within 0.005 in. of round for smooth ride that minimizes truck vibration. Raymond Corp.; 800-235-7200 www.ieninfo.com/11222 -16 or circle 16 on card Auto/Manual-Ranging DMM with single-handed operation Battery-powered Models 2705B/2708B/2709B measure 750 Vac and 1,000 Vdc as well as ac/dc current to 10 A. DMMs have compact design; auto-power-off feature; and diode/continuity tests. Model 2705B has 3,400-count LCD and displays resistance values to 40 Mohm. Model 2708B with 3,400-count LCD and 34-segment bar graph measures up to 34 Mohm; Model 2709B with backlit 6,600-count LCD measures up to 66 Mohms. Model 2709B also measures capacitance to 66 µF. B & K precision Corp.; 714921-9095; Tech Contact: Greg Von Rehder www.ieninfo.com/11222 -12 or circle 12 on card With silicone rubber actuator and snap-fit mounting, singlepole Series KC and doublepole Series KD comply with IP56 standards. Both types use heavy-duty silver alloy contacts to achieve current ratings of 20 A at 14 Vdc and 16 A at 125 Vac. Available in lighted and nonlighted designs, switches fit industrystandard panel cut-out of 20.2 mm dia. Cherry Electrical products; 800-927-6298 www.ieninfo.com/11222 -19 or circle 19 on card Conveyor System ATEX 95 certification. Modular Linear Actuator meets Key Selector Switch has flush-mount design. Available in 2 and 3 positions with 24 Vac/dc illumination, LW Silhouette switches project only 2 mm from panel and provide up to 60 key variations. Users can choose from several operator types, including maintained, spring return from right or left, or 2-way spring return. Offered in round and square shapes, switches have IP65 degree of protection and come in pcb, solder tab/ quick-connect, and screw terminal versions. IDEC Corp.; 800-262-4332 www.ieninfo.com/11222 -17 or circle 17 on card Linear Motion Guide offers application versatility. Uni-guide comprises rail and carriage made of lightweight anodized aluminum. Bottom of slide is keyed for precision alignment. Carriage is self-lubricating, with Frelon GOLD liner to create extreme environment-tolerable design, and allows particulates to be wiped harmlessly off shaft. Offered with customizable options such as locking vises and conveyors, guide may be driven by ball screw, lead screw, or motor. pacific Bearing Co.; 888-389-6266 815-389-5657; Tech Contact: Craig Gleason www.ieninfo.com/11222 -13 or circle 13 on card Offering stroke lengths up to several hundred feet, ELZex is driven by steel-reinforced, antistatic HTD belt and meets ATEX 95 explosion area testing certification for caustic environments. Stainless steel guide rods work in conjunction with adjustable track rollers to maintain consistent contact, preventing potentially explosive electric arcing discharge. Actuators are available with top and bottom carriages rigidly joined, offering dynamic capacity to 1,654 N or 372 lb of force. Nook Industries, Inc.; 800-321-7800 Using all-metric, acetal MicroSpan chain, Model MC300 conveyor is 11.8 in. wide and available with smooth or highfriction chain types. It is powered by lowprofile motorized rollers and operates on 24 Vdc or optional 110 Vac. Sprocket-driven design provides positive drive, eliminating tracking problems associated with belt-type conveyors. Drive can be mounted at any location between ends of conveyor, and chain may be separated at any chain link. SpanTech LLC; 270-651-9166; Tech Contact: Sheila Steenbergen www.ieninfo.com/11222 -23 or circle 23 on card is available in 2 to 12 ft lengths. capacity of 2,000 lb. Collapsible Bin has load Available in various heights, 30 x 32 collapsible bin has replaceable rail system and snap-in replaceable handles for assembly and collapse. It comes with 2 drop-down doors for access, 2 ID tags, and 2 placards. Bin has passed all AIAG testing and is compatible with all bins for stacking purposes. Triple Diamond plastics; 866-351-5373 419-533-0085; Tech Contact: Michelle Koschalk www.ieninfo.com/11222 -24 or circle 24 on card www.ieninfo.com/11222 -20 or circle 20 on card Inline Sensor monitors electrostatic charge build-up. SPC Software ensures product Synergy 1000 v6 has setup screen for creating process files with up to 500 measurement or inspection characteristics at once. It provides detailed certificate of analysis report and email notification for out-of-control and/or out-of specification conditions, as well as traceability tag function. Rainbow control chart and math calculator are included, and program allows viewing of PDF or Word documents. Software supports JPG and BMP drawings and is compatible with all Windows OS. Zontec Inc.; 866-955-0088 513-648-9695 ext 206; Tech Contact: Jeff DePuy www.ieninfo.com/11222 -18 or circle 18 on card quality management. Photoelectric Sensor detects overlapping flat objects. Model SCATEC-2 is capable of detecting 0.2 mm thick sheets at rates up to 600,000 pieces/hr. Longrange photoelectric sensor is designed for noncontact counting of overlapped flat objects conveyed in lap or shingle stream, regardless of direction of travel. Measuring range is 0 to 120 mm with object speed of 0 to 2 m/s for edges greater than 0.3 mm and 0 to 1 m/s for edges greater than 0.2 mm. Available with M12 connector, sensor can also be adjusted using DIP switch. Baumer Ltd.; 800-937-9336 941-979-7616; Tech Contact: Peter Cicchetto www.ieninfo.com/11222 -14 or circle 14 on card Model 875 has measurement probe with automatic calibration technology that maintains accuracy and speed even as distance between noncontacting probe and monitored surface changes. It includes measurement range of ±500 Vdc or peak ac, accuracy of ±0.5%, speed of 25 ms, and low noise of 2.5% FS. Buffered output voltage and current monitors are provided for remote monitoring and alarm purposes. Unit is powered by 24 Vdc and enclosure mounts on 35 mm DIN rail. Trek, Inc.; 800-3678735 585-798-3140; Tech Contact: Lorna J. Finch www.ieninfo.com/11222 -21 or circle 21 on card Control Package promotes Smooth Tool Center Point (TCP) control promotes smooth motion and minimal cycle times during 5-axis machining processes. It automatically removes redundant program command points generated by tool center point control and compensates for direction of tool posture to enable smooth motion of rotary axis. This reduces vibration in velocity command to servo system, resulting in smooth surface finish. gE Fanuc Intelligent platforms; 800-433-2682 www.ieninfo.com/11222 -25 or circle 25 on card smooth multiaxis machining. http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-22 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-15 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-11 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-19 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-22 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-15 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-11 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-23 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-16 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-19 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-12 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-16 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-23 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-12 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-24 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-13 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-20 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-17 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-21 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-17 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-24 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-13 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-18 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-25 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-14 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-25 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-14 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-18 http://www.ieninfo.com/11222-21

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