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Best of the Engineering Marketplace(Design News Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Interface Model 9320 Battery-Powered IndicatorDesign News StaffTEDS plug-and-play compatible This TEDS plug-and-play-ready instrument is a microprocessor-based device made to be compatible with any full bridge sensor. Its TEDS feature automatically detects and configures instruments to a TEDS load cell for higher accuracy and less labor. Interface Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-550 Loop Powered TransmitterDesign News StaffWireless transceiver runs off a loop OTEKs newest transmitter extracts a 4-20 or 10-50 mA loop current to charge a super cap to power the R.F. Transmitter, using a patent-pending technique plus nanotechnology and ASIC. Its microcontroller monitors the input current loop and the capacitors energy charge to determine the frequency of transmission (slower at 4 mA, faster at 20 mA input). The 12-28V dc externally-powered receiver converts the R.F. from binary to 4-20 mA (or 1-5V) output to reproduce the loops value at the receiver. It has an internal lithium battery for emergency transmissions, and leds warn the user of low or no-loop conditions. OTEK Corp. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-551 Control Micro Systems Gen4 Laser Marking SystemDesign News StaffDesigned for printed circuit board marking Built to mark and verify ECC200 Data Matrix symbology, other machine code formats, man-readable text and graphic images, this new system has an adjustable width through-conveyor and programmable mark locations for panels of almost any size and array configuration. It comes with a variety of air-cooled CO2 and solid-state lasers including the Ytterbium Fiber laser. It can mark almost any board substrate material and coating combination. It works in all SMEMA-compliant assembly lines or in stand-alone works cells with automated board loaders/unloaders. Control Micro Systems Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-552 Sealevel Systems SeaDAC PLC-16H USB Data Acquisition DevicesDesign News StaffCombining Form C outputs and optically isolated inputs Designed for process control, facility management, security, broadcast automation and other applications, this digital I/O module puts high-current Form C outputs together with optically isolated inputs. It offers eight SPDT high-current Form C relays that can directly switch of to 6A loads at 250/V ac and 100V dc. It can also protect the host computer and other sensitive equipment from voltage transients and ground loops, using eight non-polarized inputs to monitor 5-30V dc. I/O can be connected via removable terminal blocks. Industry-standard MODBUS protocol or Sealevels SeaMAX library are available to allow application programs or third-party software for software integration. The modules come in rugged plastic enclosures and use a highly-retentive USB type B connector. They work in an operating temperature range of 0 to 70C and have an optional extended temperature range of 40 to 85C. Sealevel Systems Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-553 SX8722 Data Acquisition DeviceDesign News StaffLow cost and high performance using preamplifier Designed for portable industrial and consumer sensing applications, this device can interface with most Wheatstone bridge chemical, pressure or magnetic sensors. It uses the companys ZoomingADC a 16-bit analog/digital converter with a 10-bit preamplifier which lets the device zoom in on a small portion of the analog signal and apply the 16-bit ADC to that part of the signal. It can connect to sensors ranging from 5V chemical to 2 mV magnetic sensors without an external amplifier. It can measure up to four differential sensors, seven single-ended sensors or a combination of both, using a built-in multiplexer. It has two power-saving shutdown modes and a power supply range of 2.4 to 5.5V. It measures 7 7 mm. Semtech Corp. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-554 ITW Activetouch Design News StaffBuilt to take a beating ITWs new touch-sensitive technology allows switches to be made from -inch stainless steel and can resist shock, water, chemicals, vandals, vibrations and explosions. They also work under water. The front panel can use cheap removable overlays, and it can be lit through clear, epoxy-filled channels in the metal in the center or by each switch position. It comes in modular switches, keypads and keyboards, or can be integrated into custom bezels or panels. ITW Activetouch http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-555 Fairchild Semiconductor FDZ191P MOSFETDesign News StaffSmallest size in industry Fairchilds newest P-channel MOSFET has the industrys smallest footprint at 1 1.5 0.65 mm, ideal for low-voltage (<20V), high-volume portable electronics. It uses the companys newest wafer-level chip scale package (WL-CSP). It has high thermal resistance (83C/W) and a low RDS(on) (67mOhms at 4.5V). It facilitates a 1.5W power dissipation and a 3A continuous drain current. It meets or exceeds the join IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020C and complies with current European Union regulations. Fairchild Semiconductor http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-556 AutomationDirect J, RK1, RK5 Edison fusesDesign News StaffExpanding companys fuse line These fast-acting and time-delay fuses come with either 250 or 600V ac ratings and are UL and CSA approved. The new fuses include glass and ceramic models. They are designed for electronic needs such as PLC outputs, pilot lights and other control devices. AutomationDirect http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-557 CIT Relay & Switch J105 Series RelayDesign News StaffEfficient high performance This relay offers low power consumption and high contact load. It has a contact rating of 4.2A @ 277V ac, 5A @ 250V ac, 10A @ 125V ac resistive, 1/4hp, 120/250/277V ac, TV-5, 120V ac and pilot duty: C150. It has an initial contact resistance of <50 milliohms. It has a maximum switching power of 150W, 1250 VA with max switching voltage of 277V ac, 30V dc. It has a 100,000-cycle electrical life, and a 10 million-cycle mechanical life. It has a shock resistance of 100 m/s2 for 11 minutes with vibration resistance of 1.5 mm double amplitude 10-40 Hz. It has a solderability of 260C for five seconds with operating temperature of 40 to 85C, and a storage temperature of 40 to 85C. It weighs 9.5g and measures 18.5 10.2 15.8 mm. CIT Relay & Switch http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-558 MOSFET Power SemiconductorsDesign News StaffMore efficient dc-to-dc power conversion The newest generation of the companys semiconductors, the OptiMOS series products have a 1 to 1.3 percent improvement in efficiency over previous semiconductors, which can add up to significant power savings. They are also smaller, housed in a Shrink SuperSO8 3 3 mm package. A low on-resistance and low gate charge make for higher power densities, and an improved figure of merit allows an operating temperature of the driver almost 10C cooler while running at 400 kHz switching frequency. Prices start under $1 in quantity. Infineon Technologies http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-559 American Zettler AZ6991 Series RelayDesign News StaffHigh sensitivity in a tiny package This relay measures 28 5 15 mm, and has a UL/CUR rated switching capacity of 6 Amps at 277V ac, 6 Amps at 30V dc and a R300 Pilot Duty rating. It comes in 1 Form A or 1 Form C versions with a 4000 Vrms contact-to-coil dielectric strength, 6 kV surge rating and 8 mm creepage and clearance distances. Coil voltages run from 3 through 60 V dc with a nominal sensitivity of 170 mW and a pull-in sensitivity of 95 mW. It comes epoxy sealed so it may be wave soldered and washed. It runs over the range of 40 to 85C, is fully RoHS compliant, and comes with silver nickel contacts with gold plating available. Prices start at $1.50 in 1,000-piece volumes. American Zettler Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-560 ifm efector TAD Series Temperature SensorDesign News StaffEliminating regular calibration checks This sensor contains two RTD sensing elements in its stainless steel tip with opposite characteristics to detect drift. It has a 4-20 mA analog signal of temperature and has a switching output to indicate when drifts occur. The sensors configuration software allows adjusting of drift warning and alarm levels, and can continuously monitor temperature drift once set. It has a flexible mounting system, and is surrounded by a 316 stainless steel housing which is rated IP69K and is built to withstand high-pressure cleanings. It meets 3A and EHEDG requirements and is made out of materials that meet FDA regulation 21CFR. It has quick-disconnect Micro dc transmitter units, come with varying probe lengths and range in price from $435 to $450. ifm efector inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-561 Fox Electronics LVDS, LVPECL OscillatorsDesign News StaffLatest in XpressO line These silicon-based oscillators have low jitter and phase noise through DSM technology and the companys own low-noise architecture. It uses a new design and application-specific integrated circuits to boost accuracy and lower costs. They come in ceramic package sizes of 7.5 5 3.2 mm.They have a frequency range from 1MHz to 1.1GHz, and stabilities as tight as 20 ppm. Prices vary based on output, frequency and stability requirements. Fox Electronics http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-562 Hi-Tech Duravent Super Vac-U-Flex® HoseDesign News StaffFlexible, high-temperature hose The company uses its own manufacturing process to make this fiber-reinforced PVC hose and bond it to a coated spring-steel wire helix. It can bend around corners and withstand temperatures from 20 to 150F. Designed for industrial or commercial vacuum cleaners, insulation blowers, ventilation equipment and other applications, it comes in standard lengths of 25 or 50 ft with inner diameters of 3 or 4 inches. It can also come in custom lengths, colors, and diameters from 1 to 4 inches. Cuffed ends and screw-on end fittings are available, and other modifications are available for special order. Hi-Tech Duravent http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-563 I&J Fisnar Dispensing ValvesDesign News StaffSystems for micro-dot dispensing The CV509 Pneumatic Disphragm valve can dispense more than 0.0001cc 0.1 ?l at 200 cycles a second, made for precise flow control of low to medium viscosity liquids such as reagents, UV adhesives and Cyanoacrylates. The VDP150 offers constant high repeatability deposits of medium to high viscosity fluids of 5,000 to 20,000 cps. A stroke-adjuster integral in the valve allows shot sizes to be fine-tuned. Filling a known chamber volume achieves a positive displacement of more than 0.005 cc 5 ?l. A 4-way valve controller, I&J Fisnar Inc. Model VC-1195A, controls the dispense cycle. The companys Auger Screw Valve and Control system PDV-1000 is a series of precision screw-type valves suitable for high viscosity materials greater than 35,000 cps delivering repeatable deposits of > 0.00003 cc 0.01 ?l. Shot time intervals can range from 0.001 65.63 sec. It can be used with filled and/or abrasive materials. I&J Fisnar Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-564 Deposition Sciences Patterned Dichroic FiltersDesign News StaffFinely-tuned coatings These filters are created using the latest photolithography equipment and the companys own coating techniques. Multiple coatings can be applied to one substrate with dimensions as small as one micron, with a one micron 1 ?m) accuracy and a 5-micron placement accuracy. The filters work over many wavelengths ranging from near ultraviolet to infrared. They can be applied to substrates in many shapes and sizes, and can be applied to wafer substrates up to 100 mm in diameter in materials such as silicon, glass, sapphire and fused silica. They are designed for CCD imaging applications where one optic performs multiple functions, and are ideal for satellite, aircraft and other applications. Deposition Sciences Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-565 Extruded Flat, Flat-1 CylindersDesign News StaffNow with same-day shipment The company has boosted its supply of the more popular bore sizes and stroke length combinations on its Extruded Flat and Flat-1 cylinders. Now, buyers can get same-say shipping on Flat-1 (FO, FOD, FOS, FS, FT), Twist Clamp (EFCL, EFCR), and now the Extruded Flat (EF, EFT) and Stoppers (EFL, EFLR). The Extruded Flat and Stopper cylinders have front and rear-mounting English customary thread connections and magnetic switch sensing options. Bimba Mfg. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-566 Humphrey HJA Series Solenoid ValvesDesign News StaffWide range of options The companys new 10 mm-wide valves have a 0.19 Cv flow rate, and can operate actuators with up to a 40 mm bore. They come in 12 different versions, from a two-port, two-way configuration to a five-port, four-way configuration, and they each can be mounted on one manifold. The valves have a common body for subbase and manifold mounting, 1/8-inch NPT supply ports, 1/8-inch, 5/32-inch and 1/4-inch cylinder ports, and operating pressure range of 29 to 125 psig. They use a standard 0.5W ultra low-power coil, and choice of 12 and 24V dc operation. They come with options such as a 0.25-W ultra low-power solenoid design, an air supply plate to go between the valve body and the manifold and many wiring options. Humphrey Products Co. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-567 Universal Air Filter Flex-Frame FiltersDesign News StaffNon-conductive filter Made for tight spaces where the filter can contact electrical charges and backplanes, this filter is made out of flame-retardant polypropylene plastic that meets Telcordia NEBS, CE and UL requirements. It works well in applications that require filters to snake around components or through a curved track. It comes with Quadrafoam filter media in many pore sizes such as 20 through 45 PPI green and 10 through 60 PPI gray or black. The frame and filter are attached using a solvent-resistant two-part bonding material. They are RoHS-compliant, and meet UL 94HF-1, UL 900 Class 2, CE, Telcordia, NEBS GR-78-CORE and GR-63-CORE standards. Universal Air Filter Co. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-568 NewAge Industries’ Barbed FittingsDesign News StaffNew design reduces leaks, fits better Made for the food and beverage, laboratory, bioprocess, chemical, environment, appliance and other industries, these new barbed connectors are precision molded with a new design that includes a longer, more tapered lead barb for a tighter fit with less leakage and easier installation. It has no mold parting lines and flashing, smooth surfaces throughout, a 10-220F (-12 to 104C) temperature range, sterilization by gamma radiation or autoclave, and no animal-derived ingredients. They conform to USP Class VI standards and comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 for food contact surfaces and with RoHS. They come in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 - inch Y-style sizes. NewAge Industries http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-569 Knoll America CatalogDesign News StaffShows off companys multi-stage centrifugal pump lines Knolls new catalog describes the companys full line of stainless steel, multi-stage centrifugal pumps. The pumps work in the pressure range to 350 PSI and have a flow range to 100 GPM, and come in inside or outside-the-tank mounts. The catalog offers technical information on four pump series, with detailed specifications, photos, CAD drawings with dimensioning, pump performance charts, motor electrical data, parts lists and other information. Knoll America Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-570 MFD OEM Product CatalogDesign News StaffFocusing on low-cost, OEM-compatible products The companys newest 20-page catalog features products for OEM low-cost quality requirements. It comes in print or online, and offers engineering data and specifications on MFDs whole line of control valves, cylinders, specialty valves, filter regulators and accessories. MFD Pneumatics http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-571 Mead Power Take Off ValveDesign News StaffDesigned to prevent mobile equipment accidents Meads newest valve comes with a safety interlock to guard against accidental engagement of the power take off pump. The valve also has a re-set port that needs a signal to be removed or applied before valve operation. The re-set function can be activated by a remote air signal or with an electrical solenoid integral to the valve. The signal can be built into the vehicles hand brake or another device. Mead Pneumatic Automation Components http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-572 L. A. CAD Inc. SpatialGuide Geospatial SoftwareDesign News StaffData management in a Web-based form. The SpatialGuide Web-based software tracks and manages geospatial data for infrastructure projects in real time. It is available for cadastral (land-mapping) and water-distribution applications, but will soon offer electrical and wastewater modules. Geared toward smaller engineering firms, the software is compatible with most computer operating systems, and can also be customized to a customers unique standards environment. It also has built-in assessment and advanced PDF and HTML reporting features, and data can be transferred to most common database programs for further analysis. L. A. CAD Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-573 Acces I/O USB-IIRO4-2SM Data Acquisition ModuleDesign News StaffOptically isolated I/O in one package This module has four optically isolated digital inputs, four Form C (SPDT) electromechanical relay outputs, and two RS-232/422/485 serial communication ports in one device. It is compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports, and uses hot-plug functionality for quick connect/disconnect. It has a high-speed custom function driver with a maximum data throughput that is 50-100 times faster than the USB human interface device driver used by other products. Isolated inputs and relay outputs are available via a mounted DB25 connector or a 26-pin IDC vertical shrouded header for OEMs. The board measures 3.550 x 3.775 inches, and comes inside a steel powder-coated enclosure with an anti-skid bottom. It works with most operating systems and includes a free Linux and Windows 98/NT/2000/2003-compatible software package. Acces I/O Products Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-574 Beckhoff BK1120 Bus CouplerDesign News StaffAttaches current systems to EtherCAT The BK1120 coupler allows any of the companys KL I/O family to be integrated into ultra high speed EtherCAT systems. Highly distributed applications are accommodated by Ethernet cable lengths up to 100 m between individual nodes. EtherCAT systems offer communication to 1,000 distributed I/Os in 30 ?s, almost unlimited network size and optimum vertical integration. The companys Bus Terminal I/O also works with all major industrial fieldbus networks including DeviceNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, SERCOS, ControNet, CANopen and others. Beckhoff Automation http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-575 White Electronic Designs Medical CompactFlash® CardsDesign News StaffUp to 8GB densities These new Medical Series I CompactFlash cards come in densities from 256 MB up to 8 GB, and have an operating range of 40 to 85C. They use single level cell grade NAND flash components with a 32-bit RISC core controller. They are also designed to retain data during power interruptions. They have an optional environmentally resistant conformal coating, which protects from harsh chemicals. They are RohS-compliant and come in a standard Type I form factor (3.3 mm thickness). White Electronic Designs Corp. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-576 AutoQuant Pro™ FTIR SoftwareDesign News Staff New version is easier to use, offers higher performance This automated, multi-component quantitative analysis software works on the companys industrial FTIR spectrometer systems. It computes data faster and improves performance using a refined version of the multivariate CLS algorithm developed by NASA scientists at the Kennedy Space Center. A new graphic user interface makes accessing the softwares features easier, allowing the analyst to perform tasks from setting instrument parameters to building accurate analytical methods for quantifying components of complex mixtures. The package also includes CEM/CPM application enhancements such as improved data output capability, multiple data collect options and printable concentration charts and absorbance spectra. MIDAC Corp. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-577 Performance Motion Devices’ Prodigy™ PC/104 Motion CardDesign News StaffMulti-axis control PMDs newest motion card offers multi-axis, multi-motor control, and comes in 1, 2, 3 and 4-axis versions. It offers trajectory generation, servo loop closure, quadrature signal input, motor output signal generation, performance trace, on-the-fly changes, commutation and other advanced motion control features. Motor types can be selected on a per-axis basis, and include dc brush, brushless dc, step and microstepping. It communicates via a PC/104 bus, CANbus or serial port. Logic circuitry offers motion control functions in C/C++ or Visual Basic language. The card includes S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, electronic gearing and user-generated profile modes. It offers a servo loop rate of up to 50 ?sec/axis, 8Mcount/Sec quadrature encoder input rate, high-speed motion trace for servo tuning diagnostics (with 40 KB inboard dual-port memory), and pulse and direction output of up to 5 Mpulses/Sec. Prices start in quantity at $380. Performance Motion Devices Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-578 UDS1100-IAP Device ServerDesign News StaffDevice management from the Internet This single-port server comes with a built-in Web server for remote access and attached equipment management through a standard browser. It runs within a temperature range of 40 to 70C. It supports protocols such as Modbus TCP, ASCII, RTU and DFI, and produces information for use with Human Machine Interface and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems. Lantronix Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-579 Quest Technologies QuestSuite® Professional II V2.8Design News StaffMade for environmental, occupational safety monitoring Designed for occupational and environmental health and safety applications, this software works with the companys instruments to help record, report, chart and analyze exposure to many occupational and environmental hazards. It supports the QUESTemp 34 and QUESTemp 36 Heat Stress and Thermal Comfort Monitors, combines acoustic data samples for condensing graphs and logged data tables for averaging over user-selected time intervals, and allows users to e-mail directly from an error screen to Quest technical support. Quest Technologies Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-580 NKK Smartswitch™ Programmable LCD SwitchesDesign News StaffNow with downloadable CAD files The company is offering new 3D CAD files for download to go with its line of programmable switches. The switches display text, graphics or moving images with real-time sequencing. They come in a regular size and a compact version that measures 13.9 10.6 mm with a 36 24 pixel resolution. The low-power switches come in single, bicolor and RGB versions. Both mechanical and electrical lifetimes are a minimum of 1 million operations. NKK Switches http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-581 Amacoil Rolling Ring DrivesDesign News StaffUses software for linear drive selection and analysis Amacoil is now using Uhing Companys UH5 software to assist customers with selecting rolling ring drives. Data may be submitted by phone or via the companys website. The software then analyzes side thrust requirements, chooses a linear drive and offers other information. Selection is based on travel distance, weight of payload, desired linear speed, and estimated resistance to movement. The software offers Fourier transformation analysis, calculating criteria such as drive displacement versus distance traveled at a constant speed. It also can create simulation charts that show shaft deflection off the center line, in relation to shaft rotation speed. Amacoil Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-582 IDEC HG1F 4.6-inch Monochrome TouchscreensDesign News StaffSmall and powerful IDECs 4.6-inch touchscreens are compact, with a 300 x 100 pixel analog resistive-touch overlay. It is visible in bright light, with a 500 cd/m2 illumination, has 16 monochrome shades and has adjustable contrast. The screen fits in narrow spaces with a 35.3 mm depth. It has 1 Mbyte of built-in memory, plus built-in RS232 or RS465 and RS422 ports. It can monitor multiple controllers in different locations, or can be added to an O/I link with multiple HMIs. It is programmable with a Windows-compatible WindO/I-NV2, which has over 5,000 images for screen design, and is easy to use. IDEC Corp. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-583 Beckhoff C36xx Industrial PCsDesign News StaffNow with stainless steel front option This current line of industrial PCs now come with a collection of IP65-rated accessories. The C9900-F212 and C9900-F214 stainless steel front plates protect the computers from airborne water particles and are ideal for packaging, food and beverage production, water treatment and other market segments. The computers have a built-in 12 or 15-inch TFT display with a touchscreen option. They run on an Intel Celeron or Pentium 4 processor on an ATX motherboard. The RAM can be expanded from 256 MB DDR-RAM up to 2 GB. Upgrades and service are made easy through the machines open rear end of the housing. Beckhoff Automation http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-584 Microstar Labs.’ DAP Board, Software PackageDesign News StaffCombines popular board and DAP software This package includes the comapanys DAP 840 board with the latest DAPstudio software for a Windows product that offers real-time data acquisition processing. Each DAP board adds a processor to a system running a real-time operating system controllable through Windows, and DAPstudio allows users to develop applications and run them from any PC on a network, all with no other software. Prices range down from $1,200 per unit. Microstar Labs. Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-585 Millipore Diagnostics’ Strategic Business UnitDesign News StaffNew organization focuses onnew acquisitions Millipores new unit will help develop, market and sell materials to diagnostics manufacturers. It will focus on product offerings from Chemicon, Upstate and Celliance, acquired by the company from Serologicals in July 2006. It will still offer current OEM products, with the new acquisitions acting as extensions of the line. Millipore Corp. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-586 W. L. Gore & Assoc. GORE™ Bulk Wire and CableDesign News StaffCompany takes new distributor W. L. Gore & Assoc. has formed an agreement to make A. E. Petsche Company the exclusive North America distributor of GORE Bulk Wire and Cable. The company hopes to have shorter lead times, lower minimum order quantities and improved sales support for its customers. A. E. Petsche will stock custom Gore products ranging from basic insulated and impedance controlled cables to complex round cables. W. L. Gore & Assoc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-587 DSM Somos NanoTool™Design News StaffBuilds cleaner and can be metal plated The latest in the companys line of ProtoComposite materials, NanoTool is filled with non-crystalline nanoparticles, and allows for faster processing and reduced finishing requirements. It has a flexural modulus of 10,500 Mpa, a heat deflection temperature of 260C (at 0.46 MPz after thermal post-cure) and linear shrinkage of less than 0.001 inches. It has better sidewall quality for less finishing, and residue is easily removed with a simple water honing process. It works well with metal plating, serving as an alternative to all-metal parts. DSM Somos http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-588 W. L. Gore & Assoc. Extended Reach DDR Cable AssembliesDesign News StaffLonger than other Gore products Gores newest DDR cable assemblies have more than triple the reach of Infiniband cables, but with a smaller size and weight. They offer high signal fidelity over longer distances using the companys patented EYE-OPENER+ Conductor Technology with Q:Active ultra-small, low-power analog semiconductors. They have a low power consumption, low latency, reduced crosstalk and increased margins. W. L. Gore & Assoc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-589 ITW Performance Polymers Water-Based CoatingsDesign News StaffCompany acquires coating manufacturer ITW has acquired Franklynn Industries, Inc., the maker of DIAMONDKOTE and AQUALIFT environmentally safe mold release coatings. The water-based coatings are used in molding rubber, EVA, composite, FRP, polyurethane, polyester and thermoplastic parts. They are odorless, colorless, nonflammable, thermally stable and quick-curing. ITW Performance Polymers http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-590 Cortec® Corp. ClearCorr VpCI™ Barrier Laminate FilmDesign News StaffTransparent film allows sealed products to be inspected This transparent vacuum-sealable film offers long-term vapor corrosion protection for sealed parts/products. It allows sealed parts to be inspected while sealed, and maintains vapor protection against corrosion damage regardless of temperature or humidity. It uses Cortecs own Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibiting Technology, which protects metals even at inaccessible places. Water vapor and oxygen transmission rates are less than 0.001g2/100 in2 per day. It is made out of LDPE film available in custom-sized film or bags. Cortec Corp. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-591 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics’ CatalogDesign News StaffFeatures Meldin materials The companys new catalog will feature Meldin Polyimide and high-performance thermoplastics materials. Meldins 3100 range comes in custom molded, machined components and stock shapes, retaining their critical properties over temperatures from cryogenic through 600F (315C) for continuous operation, and they can be used intermittently up to 900F (482C). Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-592 Northwire DataCELL® FOUNDATION Fieldbus CableDesign News StaffOnly cable with ITC/PLTC rating Made for rugged plant environments, this cable is rated for ITC/PLTC exposed-run applications. Users can eliminate the conduit when the cable is installed. It complies with type A fieldbus H1 specifications. It comes in 18AWG with a foil or braided shield, and with or without ground wire. Its PVC jacket resists oil, sunlight and water, and comes in standard and custom colors and versions. The fieldbus is also rated for CSA CMX-Outdoor-CMG and FT4. It comes in bulk quantities of 1,000 ft minimum. Northwire Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-593 Gore POLARCHIP® SF3000 Thermal Interface MaterialDesign News StaffFor non-silicone applications This silicone-free material is compressible and thermally conductive, made out of an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene matrix filled with boron nitride particles. Its low elastic modulus of the matrix makes for a soft, conforming, compressible composite that transmits heat well. It is easy to handle and doesnt require extra reinforcement. It comes in a continuous roll with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side. It can also be supplied in sheets or rolls of precision die-cut parts for assembly lines. W.L. Gore & Assoc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-594 Measurement Specialties M5100 Pressure SensorDesign News StaffLasts through 10 million pressure cycles Built for HVAC controllers, refrigeration systems, automotive test stands, gas compressors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and other uses, this new CE Approved, heavy industrial sensor has up to 16V dc of over voltage protection in both positive and reverse polarity. Its port and diaphragm are made out of a single piece of leak-proof, 17-4 (36L available for high-volume requirements) stainless steel, and has a lifetime of over 10 million pressure cycles. Its included electronics package offers digital compensation with a temperature range of 40 to 125C, with extended performance to 150C. It has a Faraday shield, filter network and advanced ASIC to create 100V/millivolt EMI performance. Measurement Specialties http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-595 Fairchild Semiconductor’s Motion Smart Power ModulesDesign News StaffIntegrated design made for low-power applications Built for 50-125WW inverter motor drive applications, Fairchilds latest Smart Power Modules, the FSB50325S, FSB50250S, and FSB50450S are made for 250, 500 and 500V respectively, and all come in 29 12 mm surface-mount-device packages. They allow a high isolation voltage rating of 1500 Vrms for one minute. They have six fast-recovery MOSFETs (FRFET) together with three half-bridge high-voltage ICs (HVIC) to make an integrated module with a small footprint. Fairchild Semiconductor http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-596 Ondrives Iglidur® BearingsDesign News StaffDurable and good for food/pharmaceutical applications These bearings are made out of durable high-performance polymers and come in metric sizes with inner diameters as small as 1.5 up to 150 mm. They come in plain and flanged versions. They can reduce shaft wear up to 90 percent, and many are FDA approved for use in food and pharmaceutical-grade applications. Ondrives Ltd. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-597 I&J Fisnar I&J7900-LF Dispensing RobotDesign News StaffNew robot is RoHS-compliant This new fully RoHS-compliant robot has a 8 8-inch (200 200 mm) work area and a Z-Axis of 2 inches (50 mm). The companys own dispensing software can be used, which includes step-by-step point-and-click instructions on a LCD-lit teach pendant. It has a 20-micron resolution and can store up to 100 programs in its data memory and/or Flash Card. A windows-based software package can also be used for storage, editing and conversion of CAD files. The robot can interpolate in all axes permitting any dispensing path such as gasket beads and auto-fill areas. It can apply dots, lines, circles and ellipses in any point-to-point or continuous path configuration. I&J Fisnar Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-598 QuickSilver Controls’ QCI-L6 Linear Step MotorDesign News StaffPerfect for high-acceleration moves This motor has full servo control, working well with high-acceleration moves up to 8.4G with a closed-loop servo control. It can be servoed with all the same advantages of a rotary step motor, with high accuracy and repeatability, but without resonance, stalling and excess heating. It can run at a top speed of 6.4 ft/sec, and the 1-micron encoder has 25 micron accuracy and is repeatable to 10 microns. Active components are on the Forcer, or the moving part of the motor. The Platen, or stationary portion, is non-magnetized, so it wont collect metal debris. The forcer can put out 6 lb of force continuously while drawing less than 3A from the 12 to 48V power supply. QuickSilver Controls Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-599 Dorner Mfg.’s 7600 Series Curved Flat Belt ConveyorDesign News StaffDesigned to move small objects Dorners newest conveyor has a 5/8-inch nosebar at each end of its curved belt, which can transfer items as small as a penny. Their pinch roller drive is located away from the belt to prevent food contamination. It can be disassembled for cleaning in 30 sec, and without tools. The belts curve angle is available in 45, 90 and 180-degree configurations. It has a Continuous TIG-welded 304 stainless steel frame, rod wearstrip bedplate and bearings. It runs at speeds up to 173 feet per minute at the curve centerline, comes in 12, 18, 24 and 36-inch widths, and carries loads up to 150 lb. Dorner Mfg. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-600 ATI Industrial Automation SR-61 Collision SensorDesign News StaffHigh sensitivity in collision control This sensor has a lower operating range, ideal for preventing crashes with 3-5-kg capacity robots. The patented sensor is resettable, made to absorb the crash and reset itself. It works with rotational and axial motion, has high repeatability, energy absorbtion, rugged design, consistent breakaway points, automatic reset, dynamically variable trip points and quick-response crash detection, among other features. It can support typical loads in angular, compression and torsional directions of the robot arms. After a crash, the sensor can reset itself to within 0.001-inch of its original position. A 3-wire PNP proximity switch can be set to actuate within 0.020-inch of axial motion. ATI Industrial Automation http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-601 Victrex PEEK™ PolymerDesign News StaffMaximum lubrication even at high temperatures Victrex PEEK polymer has a maximum continuous operating temperature of 250C (482F) for high rotating speeds and temperatures. It can be stored for 2000h at 200C (392F) and a pressure of 14 bar with no real change to the polymers mechanical properties. It meets FDA regulation 21CFR 177.2415 requirements, so its ideal for food industry applications such as beverage bottling. It has a high stability, and needs no flame-retardant additives. Victrex USA Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-602 NB Corp.’S High Load Capacity ActuatorDesign News StaffStrong, accurate and rigid This compact, single-axis actuator has a U-shaped integrated slide guide and ball screw. The structure may be one-end supported, and the 4-ball circuits in its slide block have high load capacity, accuracy and rigidity. NB Corp. of America http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-603 Cosense SL-730 Series Liquid Level DetectorsDesign News StaffWork without coupling compounds These non-invasive ultrasonic bottom-up continuous sensors can read the rate of fill and liquid level at any given moment during a process cycle in containers of various shapes and sizes. Ultrasonic signal coupling is done without coupling compounds just place the container on top of the sensor, regardless of whether the container is transparent or not. Optical and dielectric properties of the liquids also do not affect results. Integrated microprocessor-based circuits allow continuous level to be programmed. They come with 5V dc, 12-24V dc, and 115V ac/230V ac and other electrical input options. Output logic includes 0-5V signal, RS232 and single-alarm options. Sensors will work in walls up to 0.25 inches (6.3 mm) thick, and have an accuracy of 0.04 inches (1.0 mm). Cosense Inc. http://rbi.ims.ca/5383-604 Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. All Rights Reserved. |