The IN-USBH field calibratable inline signal conditioner adds digital high speed (1000 readings/second) USB output to almost any mV/V pressure transducer or load cell. Free OMEGA PC software takes the data from the transducer directly to the digital domain, turning your laptop or Windows® tablet (with ESB connector) into a virtual meter, chart recorder or…
Boker’s 2015 Scheduling Calendar with Metric Conversion Chart
Boker’s, Inc. announces the release of its 2015 Calendar and Conversion Chart. Designed for quick and convenient scheduling, this complementary calendar also includes an easy-to-use metric conversion chart on the back, which is ideal for use in the field. With more than 95 years of stamping industry experience, Boker’s continues to offer industry professionals…
J.W. Winco Cylindrical Anti-Vibration Mounts Now In Inch Sizes
J.W. Winco, Inc.now offers inch sized GN 451.1 / GN 451.2 / GN 451.3 Cylindrical Type Vibration Isolation Mounts with Stainless Steel Components. These RoHS-compliant vibration isolation mounts, also known as vibration mounts, anti-vibration mounts, vibration bobbins, or rubber bumpers, are suitable for the elastic mounting of machine units such as motors, compressors and pumps.…
Cable and hose carrier installations made easy
By Mark Cunningham, Sales Manager, and Mark Zanolla, Engineering Manager, Gortrac Div., Dynatect Manufacturing Cable and hose carriers may be installed as a component on new or existing…
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Southco adds three models to AV Display Mount series
Southco has expanded its AV Display Mount offering with three new models that provide enhanced functionality and design flexibility. The AV-D32 Series includes a next generation Tilt and Swivel Mount (K Series), a Tilt, Swivel and Single Swing Arm (A Series), and a Tilt, Swivel and Dual Swing Arm (A Series) designed with Southco integrated…
AutomationDirect supplies automated trophies for state robotics competition
AutomationDirect supports STEM education, including competitive robotics at the local, regional and national levels. For the second year in a row, in addition to sponsoring the annual Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase (GRITS) competition, AutomationDirect also provided the very unique trophies awarded to the winners. GRITS is a one-day event, produced by GeorgiaFIRST Robotics,…
PCB receptables for Gigabit Ethernet installations
M12 X-Code components –straight and angled PCB receptacles and M12-to-RJ45 panel adaptors as well as an M12 gender changer –expand the deployment capabilities of the har-speed M12 X-Code connectors. Like the har-speed M12 X-code itself, these parts have been developed to facilitate 6A Gigabit Ethernet installations in machine and plant automation. The straight and angled…
Self-locking inserts handle rugged environments
In space, joint loosening or joint failure is not an option. That is why NASA engineers choose Spiralock key inserts to fasten various parts of the main engines of the Space Shuttle, the Saturn Cassini orbiter and Titan Huygens probe. The self-locking internal thread form design resists self-loosening when exposed to harsh environments involving significant…
Banner Engineering dual color LED strip lights
Banner Engineering introduces the WLS28-2 Dual Color LED Strip Lights. Featuring the same durable, low-profile design and efficiency as Banner’s work light strip family, the WLS28-2 Dual Color…
3D Printing for Machine Design
Metals and plastics have long been used for machine parts. Their durability, strength, and reliability in machines that operate continuously for millions of cycles makes them the standard in automated machinery. However, for these same reasons, the use of 3D printed parts has been questioned and not widely adopted by manufacturers. This view should be…
One-touch fasteners for quick changeover and frequent set ups
Fixtureworks® (Fraser, MI), a North American manufacturer and supplier of clamps, fixturing accessories, machine tool components and rollers & bumpers, now offers a complete lineup of Imao® “One-Touch” fasteners. These pin-and-receptacle fasteners are used to attach fixtures, plates, machine covers and more, joining components with moderate clamping force. A convenient alternative to cumbersome nut-and-bolt assembly,…
J.W. Winco Stainless Steel Feet Are Economically Priced
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 440.5 Stainless Steel Leveling Feet with Tapped Socket, Plain, with Elastomer Base Cap or Vulcanized Rubber Pad, in inch and metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant leveling feet are simple, economically priced components. They will bear static loads from 7 to 16…
How to test self-clinching fasteners for reliability
By Ron Dise, Corporate Senior Technology Specialist, PennEngineering Self-clinching fasteners are a good way to attach thin metal assemblies. Here are tips on how to ensure proper installation. Self-clinching fasteners deliver time-tested solutions for attaching thin metal assemblies. Regardless of type, these fasteners install permanently in thin ductile metal sheets when pressed into place in…
PennEngineering® Acquires PROFIL Verbindungstechnik
PennEngineering® (Danboro, PA, USA) has acquired PROFIL Verbindungstechnik (Friedrichsdorf, Germany), it was announced by both companies. PROFIL will continue to operate as a separate company under the PennEngineering corporate umbrella and the PROFIL brand of mechanical hardware will remain unaffected. In addition, Dr. Frank Grunow, CEO of PROFIL and Petra Michels, Chief Financial Officer, will…
J.W. Winco Offers Hinges with Integrated Monitoring Switch
J.W. Winco, Inc. (New Berlin, WI) now offers EN 239.4 plastic hinges with integrated switches, in metric sizes. The RoHS-compliant hinges were designed for monitoring guard doors and covers of machines and production equipment. Features include: An ultrasonically-welded enclosure. Matte black glass fiber reinforced plastic. Availability in 4 types: connector plug on top, connector plug…
Boker’s Expands Washer Offering With 737 New Sizes to Enhance Production Capacity
Boker’s, Inc. has added 737 new flat washer sizes to its offering to further accommodate a large range of applications and industries. This addition significantly enhances Boker’s customization capabilities, offering an expansive line of over 28,000 non-standard washer and spacer sizes. “With the addition of new sizes, Boker’s has the ability to increase production and…
Pick & Hold PWM Modules from OES
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) (Van Nuys, CA) has announced a low cost solution for solenoid control electronics. The off-the-shelf PWM “Pick & Hold” modules operate on a single supply voltage from +9 VDC to +50 VDC. The module is based on a micro-controller that can be reprogrammed for your application. Features include: A holding…
Handwheels in A4 (AISI 316l) Stainless Steel
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 227.4 A4 Stainless Steel Spoked Handwheels, in inch and metric sizes, with and without revolving handle. These RoHS-compliant handwheels, often used where a noncorrosive component is necessary, such as the marine and food industries, are renowned for their high mechanical…
SKF Spherical Washers
SKF Spherical Washers optimize bolt mounting of machinery and bolted equipment by integrating unique design features promoting ideal performance in industrial, marine, and all other heavy-duty bolted joint applications. The all-spherical two-piece washer automatically adjusts under compression to compensate for up to four degrees of angular deviations. This creates an exact parallel plane between the…
J.W. Winco, Inc. Plastic Hinges Are Stable and Torque Resistant
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers EN 222 Technopolymer Plastic Hinges with four Indexing Positions, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant hinges are very stable, and notable for a high resistant torque of 3 Nm in four indexing positions. All detent positions have a guaranteed resistant torque of…
Boker’s Enhances Production Capacity for Long Runs
Boker’s, Inc., has expanded their stamping and washer production capabilities to ensure quick turnaround on long runs. With high-volume production runs of over one million washers, and 95 years of experience in precision metal stamping production, Boker’s can meet standard or custom design requirements while ensuring fast delivery. Boker’s expansion of stamping and washer production…
New Catalog on Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings
Master Bond is offering a new, easy to read, 28 page catalog with performance and processing data on its extensive line of epoxies, silicones, UV curing compounds and specialty systems for the aerospace industry. These products ensure reliability in the assembly of aircraft structures, components, interiors and MRO applications. They are widely used for structural…
SPIROL Releases New Coiled Pin Design Guide
SPIROL is pleased to announce the release of their brand new Coiled Pin Design Guide. Truly an “engineered-fastener”, the Coiled Pin is available in three “duties” enabling the designer to choose the optimum combination of strength, flexibility and diameter to accommodate different host materials and application requirements. Their shock absorbing design dampens forces and vibration…
One Component, Aqueous Based Coating System
Well suited for electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference shielding applications, Master Bond MB600G is an aqueous based, sodium silicate system with graphite filler. Graphite filled materials are widely used for shielding and static dissipation applications because of the balance of shielding effectiveness and cost. Shielding effectiveness is most often measured by attenuation. It is…
Two-stage rotary latch prevents false latching
Safety continues to be a priority in the design of any automation system. The R4-10 Two-Stage Rotary Latch is part of a line of rotary latching components that increase operator safety by eliminating false latching conditions in enclosure applications. The compact design of the latch occupies minimal space within the enclosure, providing concealed latching and…