Products
Assembly
New Insulation Testers Safety Rated To CAT IV 600 V
Manufacturing.net
Megger is now offering a new series of insulation and continuity testers that conform to IEC1010-1 standards and are rated to CAT IV 600 V, which provides greater user safety when testing in higher voltage environments.
Spee-Dee's Test Lab Replicates Customer Applications For Accurate Production
Manufacturing.netSpee-Dee® Packaging Machinery’s testing lab can simulate production runs, giving customers assurance that their product will meet desired fill rates and accuracies. The goal of the test lab is to duplicate a customer’s specific application by demonstrating that Spee-Dee equipment will fill and perform as expected.
FLIR Introduces New Compact Thermal Imaging Test Kits For R&D, Machine Vision
Manufacturing.netDesigned specifically for thermal bench top testing applications and easy deployment in tight machine vision locations, AX5sc cameras are available in a variety of pixel resolutions from 80×64 and 160×128 up to 320×256, and can meet the spatial resolution requirements of most applications.
Automation & Process Control
AutomationDirect Adds Stainless Steel Pneumatic Fittings
Manufacturing.net
AutomationDirect has added new products to its line of NITRA pneumatic fittings designed to withstand harsh chemicals and washdown situations. The stainless steel fittings are available in NPT inch and BSPT sizes, with push-to-connect male fittings.
Allied Motion Introduces Small Brushless Dual-Shaft Motor
Manufacturing.net
Allied Motion has introduced the KinetiMax 32EB-DS brushless DC motor for double-sided applications. According to the company, the outer rotor motor and two identical bearings helps enable it to handle high side loads on both ends of the motor.
KERN Precision Announces 5-Axis Machine Tool
Manufacturing.netKERN Precision, Inc. has announced the availability of the KERN Micro, a compact 5-axis vertical machining center. The company says this machine is ideal for applications with ultra-precision requirements and a wide range of production needs, from nanoscale to large pieces up to 350mm in diameter and 220mm in height.
Building & Grounds
Allied Motion Introduces Small Brushless Dual-Shaft Motor
Manufacturing.net
Allied Motion has introduced the KinetiMax 32EB-DS brushless DC motor for double-sided applications. According to the company, the outer rotor motor and two identical bearings helps enable it to handle high side loads on both ends of the motor.
New Gigabit Networking For Industrial And Remote Environment Integration
Manufacturing.netA 20-Slot, 2U Rackmount Media Converter Chassis, compatible with StarTech.com ET Series 2 media converters, which enables users to consolidate fiber media converters into a network rack or cabinet. Features include built-in 200W power supply, two optional cooling fans.
GE’s Industrial Ethernet Switch Reduces Equipment Requirements and Costs
Manufacturing.netWith an increased number of ports, the ML3000 gives customers more flexible network design options and can help reduce installation time and costs by allowing users to configure the switch for as many as 32 Power of Ethernet (PoE) ports, to power up and communicate with end devices, such as badge readers, surveillance cameras and VoIP telephones, over a single cable.
Components
New Insulation Testers Safety Rated To CAT IV 600 V
Manufacturing.net
Megger is now offering a new series of insulation and continuity testers that conform to IEC1010-1 standards and are rated to CAT IV 600 V, which provides greater user safety when testing in higher voltage environments.
Allied Motion Introduces Small Brushless Dual-Shaft Motor
Manufacturing.net
Allied Motion has introduced the KinetiMax 32EB-DS brushless DC motor for double-sided applications. According to the company, the outer rotor motor and two identical bearings helps enable it to handle high side loads on both ends of the motor.
noax Technologies Integrated UPS Makes Mobile Logistics More Reliable
Manufacturing.netThe greatest advantage, compared to batteries, is that super condensers have long life cycles and are maintenance-free. The UPS bridges up to 30 seconds of voltage failure, thus offering protection against data loss and operation interruptions.
Education & Training
FORTE Releases Next-Generation Smart Warehouse Suite
Manufacturing.net
FORTE has announced the release of its next-generation warehouse control system (WCS) software, the Smart Warehouse Suite. According to the company, the suite has been designed for the complex requirements of highly automated, multi-channel fulfillment operations, and can provide supply chain managers with performance metrics and analytics in an easy-to-use graphical user interface.
Plex Systems Sponsors Automotive Videocast
Manufacturing.netThe “Technology in Automotive Manufacturing: Driving the Industry’s Future” videocast will feature Center for Automotive Research (CAR) President and CEO Jay Baron, Ph.D. The industry thought leader will discuss extended supply chains, globalization of standards and the need to maximize operational efficiency.
iDatix Corporation Now Hosting Manufacturing Leadership Center
Manufacturing.netFor over twelve years, iDatix Corporation has been committed to helping organizations achieve continuous process improvement through innovative tools, advanced technology and expert instruction. The company is proud to announce that it will now be hosting the Manufacturing Leadership Center with world renowned lean expert Bill Waddell.
Equipment
Liquidmetal Introduces New Alloy For Complex Parts
Manufacturing.netLiquidmetal Technologies has developed a new amorphous metal alloy based on a scientific breakthrough developed at Caltech in collaboration with the Department of Defense and NASA. The alloy can be used in the production of highly complex parts, according to the company, via an injection-molding process.
Hydracision® Distributes Oil To Hundreds Of Lube Points
Manufacturing.netHydracision® is a reliable method for dispensing oil onto printing presses, injection molding, packaging machinery, punching presses, assembly systems, canning operations, conveyors, manufacturing processes, and machine tools. Like many products in the Oil-Rite line, Hydracision® promotes an environmentally sensitive approach to lubrication.
Zenith Valve Gate Hot Runner System Improves Thermal Profile
Manufacturing.netThe Zenith HRS provides better thermal heat profiles in the nozzle and tip – areas where uniform heat is needed to prevent flow channel hot spots. In addition to improving the thermal profile for the new product, DME also focused on optimizing the supply chain and logistics to bring the system to customers more cost-effectively and with shorter lead times.
General Industrial
KERN Precision Announces 5-Axis Machine Tool
Manufacturing.netKERN Precision, Inc. has announced the availability of the KERN Micro, a compact 5-axis vertical machining center. The company says this machine is ideal for applications with ultra-precision requirements and a wide range of production needs, from nanoscale to large pieces up to 350mm in diameter and 220mm in height.
Dimensionally Stable UV Curable System With A High Glass Transition Temperature
Manufacturing.netMaster Bond UV25’s most notable feature is its thermal stability, with a glass transition temperature of 186°C. It is serviceable over the broad range of -60°F to +500°F. Additionally, this material is optically clear with a refractive index of 1.55 at room temperature.
Midi Parts Washer Achieves Highest Aerospace Cleanliness Standards
Manufacturing.netMecWash Systems introduces the Midi, a fully automatic, highly customizable, self-contained aqueous cleaning system that meets the highest aerospace cleanliness and inspection standards. Ideal for cleaning applications within a centralized layout.
Hardware & Software
Dorner’s DTools Conveyor Configuratior Now Tablet-Optimized
Manufacturing.net
Dorner Tools has optimized its DTools online conveyor productivity applications for use with tablet computers. The company says that with the most recent upgrade, users will better be able to configure their own conveyor system on the go, with all the design tools needed to fully configure a new belt conveyor.
FORTE Releases Next-Generation Smart Warehouse Suite
Manufacturing.net
FORTE has announced the release of its next-generation warehouse control system (WCS) software, the Smart Warehouse Suite. According to the company, the suite has been designed for the complex requirements of highly automated, multi-channel fulfillment operations, and can provide supply chain managers with performance metrics and analytics in an easy-to-use graphical user interface.
Larson Electronics Releases Explosion-Proof Exit Sign
Manufacturing.netLarson Electronics has announced the release of the EXP-EMG-EXT-12W-1LX Explosion Proof Emergency Exit Sign, which has been designed to provide continued operation in the event of unexpected power failures. The exit sign will run for 90 minutes when its main power source is unexpectedly shut down.
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
AutomationDirect Adds Stainless Steel Pneumatic Fittings
Manufacturing.net
AutomationDirect has added new products to its line of NITRA pneumatic fittings designed to withstand harsh chemicals and washdown situations. The stainless steel fittings are available in NPT inch and BSPT sizes, with push-to-connect male fittings.
Watts Announces Lead Free Water Pressure Reducing Valves
Manufacturing.netThe new LFX65B valves are designed to reduce incoming water pressure to protect plumbing system components and reduce water consumption. Lead Free construction ensures compliance with the new national Lead Free law, which takes effect January 4, 2014.
New Low Temperature Valve For Harsh Environments
Manufacturing.netA poppet valve for applications that must operate in extreme temperatures, as low as -40°C (-40°F) or as high as 60°C (140°F), is the newest addition to the popular line of Prospector poppet valves from Norgren. The Prospector low temperature poppet valve is certified to meet rail industry requirements for extreme temperatures, shock and vibration.
Material Handling
Dorner’s DTools Conveyor Configuratior Now Tablet-Optimized
Manufacturing.net
Dorner Tools has optimized its DTools online conveyor productivity applications for use with tablet computers. The company says that with the most recent upgrade, users will better be able to configure their own conveyor system on the go, with all the design tools needed to fully configure a new belt conveyor.
Safer And More Efficient Drum Handling Equipment
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Morse Manufacturing Co., Inc. has recently expanded its <PILOT> product line of drum handling equipment with the Model 910 walkie stacker. This version allows users to rack 55-gallon steel or plastic drums with top rims up to 10.5 feet high.
Flat Ramp Gangways Provide Safe Access To The Top of Any Vehicle
Manufacturing.netThe Model SB Flat Ramp Gangways are ideal for applications where the required range is within 15 degrees above or below the working platform height. Each gangway features adjustable dual-tension springs in both box-channel side panels. Folding handrails and telescoping midrails are made of heavy wall tubing and mounted on both sides as standard equipment.
Materials
Liquidmetal Introduces New Alloy For Complex Parts
Manufacturing.netLiquidmetal Technologies has developed a new amorphous metal alloy based on a scientific breakthrough developed at Caltech in collaboration with the Department of Defense and NASA. The alloy can be used in the production of highly complex parts, according to the company, via an injection-molding process.
KERN Precision Announces 5-Axis Machine Tool
Manufacturing.netKERN Precision, Inc. has announced the availability of the KERN Micro, a compact 5-axis vertical machining center. The company says this machine is ideal for applications with ultra-precision requirements and a wide range of production needs, from nanoscale to large pieces up to 350mm in diameter and 220mm in height.
Dimensionally Stable UV Curable System With A High Glass Transition Temperature
Manufacturing.netMaster Bond UV25’s most notable feature is its thermal stability, with a glass transition temperature of 186°C. It is serviceable over the broad range of -60°F to +500°F. Additionally, this material is optically clear with a refractive index of 1.55 at room temperature.
Motors & Power Transmission
PITTMAN Offers Enhanced Customization Capabilities For DC Motors
Manufacturing.netWith PITTMAN customized motors, design and automation engineers are not limited to an off-the-shelf motor that may not completely meet application requirements, especially in applications where the motor is expected to operate continuously in a harsh environment. Highly customized DC motors can be designed to meet strict customer specifications for use in harsh environments.
Blackmer Introduces NPH4F Sliding Vane Pumps
Manufacturing.netBlackmer, a global leader in positive displacement and centrifugal pump, and reciprocating compressor technologies, is pleased to announce the launch of its NPH4F Sliding Vane Pump. The NPH4F is a positive-displacement sliding vane pump specifically designed to offer maximum versatility in fluid processing and transfer applications for a wide range of clean, non-corrosive fluids.
Eriez RF Cartridges Feature High Strength Permanent Tapered-Step Magnetic Elements
Manufacturing.netEriez has developed the RF (Radial Field) Cartridges, which are available with SuperStrength Erium 3000 Rare Earth magnets, making them ideal for removing tramp iron from dry, free-flowing food or chemical products conveyed in pneumatic pipelines.
MRO
FLIR Introduces New Compact Thermal Imaging Test Kits For R&D, Machine Vision
Manufacturing.netDesigned specifically for thermal bench top testing applications and easy deployment in tight machine vision locations, AX5sc cameras are available in a variety of pixel resolutions from 80×64 and 160×128 up to 320×256, and can meet the spatial resolution requirements of most applications.
Predictive Maintenance
Explosionproof Pressure/Temperature Transmitter Ideal For Low-Power Systems
Manufacturing.netAmerican Sensor Technologies (AST) introduces a dual pressure/temperature transmitter that provides both pressure and temperature outputs from a single process point. In addition to simplifying control systems, the Model AST46PT Explosionproof Pressure/Temperature Transmitter offers both a superior pressure reading along with a temperature sensor output for less than the cost of a stand-alone temperature sensor.
Pasternack Enterprises Expands Line Of Schottky Diode Detectors
Manufacturing.netPasternack Enterprises’ positive-biased Schottky detectors offer varying operating frequencies ranging from 500 MHz to 26 GHz and are available with SMA connectors. This line of biased detectors has a RF signal threshold (tangential sensitivity or TSS) of -54 dBm to -52 dBm.
OMEGA Introduces Compact Non-Contact Infrared Temperature Transmitter
Manufacturing.netOmega has introduced a new series of non-contact infrared temperature transmitters with the OS151-USB series.
Processing
Spill Containment Range Protects Agaginst Worker, Environment Risk
Manufacturing.netThe flexible, portable and robust containment products are constructed from high-grade specialised polymers to resist diverse ranges of fuel and chemicals, and are produced by one of the world’s leading suppliers of spill prevention, containment and control products, ENPAC.
Watts Announces Lead Free Water Pressure Reducing Valves
Manufacturing.netThe new LFX65B valves are designed to reduce incoming water pressure to protect plumbing system components and reduce water consumption. Lead Free construction ensures compliance with the new national Lead Free law, which takes effect January 4, 2014.
Safety
Larson Electronics Releases Explosion-Proof Exit Sign
Manufacturing.netLarson Electronics has announced the release of the EXP-EMG-EXT-12W-1LX Explosion Proof Emergency Exit Sign, which has been designed to provide continued operation in the event of unexpected power failures. The exit sign will run for 90 minutes when its main power source is unexpectedly shut down.
Telescoping Ramp Gangways Improve Safety On Tank Trucks And Rail Cars
Manufacturing.netGREEN Access & Fall Protection has announced the release of its Model SB-RT Telescoping Ramp Gangways, which feature extended reach access to protect operators working on the top of tank trucks or rail cars. The gangways are ideal for applications where the required range is within 15° above or below the working platform height.
Transportation
Dimensionally Stable UV Curable System With A High Glass Transition Temperature
Manufacturing.netMaster Bond UV25’s most notable feature is its thermal stability, with a glass transition temperature of 186°C. It is serviceable over the broad range of -60°F to +500°F. Additionally, this material is optically clear with a refractive index of 1.55 at room temperature.
Midi Parts Washer Achieves Highest Aerospace Cleanliness Standards
Manufacturing.netMecWash Systems introduces the Midi, a fully automatic, highly customizable, self-contained aqueous cleaning system that meets the highest aerospace cleanliness and inspection standards. Ideal for cleaning applications within a centralized layout.
CADCAMConnect Teams Up To Offer Raster To Vector Conversion
Manufacturing.netCAD CAM Services, Inc. offers raster to vector conversion services for all types of scanned CAD files. Their team of professionals convert hard copy paper work to electronic format that makes archiving, retrieving, copying, editing, and sharing of the drawings easier. Once converted, the files can be easily imported into nearly any CAD system.
Warehouse
FORTE Releases Next-Generation Smart Warehouse Suite
Manufacturing.net
FORTE has announced the release of its next-generation warehouse control system (WCS) software, the Smart Warehouse Suite. According to the company, the suite has been designed for the complex requirements of highly automated, multi-channel fulfillment operations, and can provide supply chain managers with performance metrics and analytics in an easy-to-use graphical user interface.
Spee-Dee's Test Lab Replicates Customer Applications For Accurate Production
Manufacturing.netSpee-Dee® Packaging Machinery’s testing lab can simulate production runs, giving customers assurance that their product will meet desired fill rates and accuracies. The goal of the test lab is to duplicate a customer’s specific application by demonstrating that Spee-Dee equipment will fill and perform as expected.
