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.…

This IP 67-rated measuring device has two integrated three-axis, 16-bit acceleration sensors with range options of ±2 g, ±4 g, ±8 g and ±16 g and a sampling frequency of 1 Hz to 5 kHz. It also provides built-in tilt monitoring in longitudinal and transverse directions. The unit can be used to implement cost-effective acceleration…

ACE Controls Inc., known for developing the world’s first adjustable shock absorber and many other innovations, recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reception that included their distributor base as well as their employees. In their first half century, ACE’s products have optimized technology, allowing production speed and efficiency to increase. Today ACE continues to…

It’s not everyday that you get to be a part of history. So last summer, when I was invited to take a day-trip to Farmington Hills, Mich. to…

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Minus K Technology, Inc. is giving away $20,000 of patented vibration isolators to colleges and universities within the United States, in celebration of its 20th year anniversary. Minus K negative-stiffness, low-frequency vibration isolators use no air or electricity, and are currently being used for research in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, photonics, crystal growth, physics and microscopy…

Sorbothane, Inc. introduced an innovative system of interlocking Sorbothane® layers that can be customized to meet individual needs. Meticulously engineered 4” X 4” Sorbothane® pads can be layered and “locked” together to build a specific shock attenuating and vibration isolating assembly. A steel baseplate provides column strength and maintains the correct shape factor. A steel…

Edited by Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor Vibration isolation and better scan size enables atomic force microscopy (AFMs) to see more at the nanoscale level. With its development in 1986, and subsequent commercial introduction in 1989, the atomic force microscope (AFM) is one of the foremost tools for imaging and measuring materials and cells on the…

Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. is pleased to announce that Advanced Antivibration Components will be featured on 21st Century Business. Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) is a global supplier of vibration and shock protection solutions to Medical, Electronics, HVAC, Industrial, Construction, Agricultural, Oil & Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Transportation and Packaging Industries. As electronics continue to evolve,…

Ted Ahrenholtz, Design Engineer, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Creating molded rubber parts with inserts involves considerable preparation before and after molding. These tips can help ensure a durable finished part while minimizing production costs. Overmolding deserves more credit than it gets for improving the performance of today’s products. Every industry benefits from this process as…

Southco has recently launched the stainless steel DZUS D8 PANEX Quarter-Turn Fastener – the newest line extension to the already successful DZUS D8 PANEX range of quarter-turn fasteners. The stainless steel version delivers the same quick access and fast installation as the standard D8, but enables dependable, vibration-resistant fastening in harsh environments where heat and…

Ferrule-Lock has introduced a vibration-proof, locknut system. The versatile three-piece locknut technology provides greater holding power than other locknut systems for high-vibration applications. Excluding improper joint design, vibration is the most common cause of joint failure. Ferrule-Lock’s patented design utilizes a simple and effective  innovation borrowed from the tube fitting industry that is easy to…

Minus K Technology has just released a compact, high-capacity, low-frequency negative-stiffness isolator designed to support heavy payloads while reducing low-frequency vibrations. The new CM-1 isolator comes in several capacity ranges to match vibration-sensitive instruments such as SPMs (AFMS, STMs, etc), micro-hardness testers, profilers, interferometers, electron microscopes, or other imaging systems, for weight loads from 50…

Quality Bearings & Components introduces the VibChecker vibration monitor meter. It is a light and compact-sized instrument designed for quick and accurate vibration surveys.  The meter, identified as the model TB-C780201, provides portable and user -friendly vibration measurement in the 10-1000 Hz frequency range. Measurement results are immediately and automatically evaluated against ISO standards. Green – yellow…

An interactive CD-ROM from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument – SDP/SI features over 130,000 products plus eStore access.  The products are detailed in .PDF versions of the SDP/SI 1,520-page Master Inch Catalog, D810, and the 1,264-page Master Metric Catalog, D805.  Both Master catalogs are designed to make finding automation components fast and easy. eStore access enables…

SOURIAU announces the release of the JBX Push Pull Sealed IP68 connector family for waterproof applications. The JBX Sealed IP68 connector is a rugged, sealed connector designed for high vibration and shock environments for both outdoor and indoor applications. Suitable for high reliability and high quality waterproof applications where quick connect and disconnect is required, the SOURIAU…

The self-adjusting MC150EUM Miniature Shock Absorbers from Ace Controls are self-contained hydraulic devices that feature an innovative sealing technology in an extremely compact design. The MC150EUM features a stainless steel construction while its accessories and outer body are made of v4A (material 1.4404). With an operating temperature range of zero to 66°C, the shock absorber […]

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Minnesota Rubber and Plastics continues to expand its range of overmolding capabilities. These include CAD design engineering support and prototype development to address the challenges early and cost-effectively in the overmolded product planning stages. These validate performance, avoid rework, protect investments and preserve schedules. The company provides the “just-right” material to accomplish product design goals.…

Peter Wilson, the world record-holder in the men’s Double Trap Shooting event, won the gold medal in the Olympic men’s Double Trap Shooting final recently at the 30th Olympiad in London. The stock of the shotgun used by Peter was fitted with a ‘green shock absorbing pad’ supplied by ACE’s customer, Essex-based Recoil Systems. The…

A new series of 3-in-1 leveling mounts from Advanced Antivibration Components – AAC are designed to dampen shock and vibration, provide leveling, and offer position mobility for packaging machinery applications. Identified as the V10Z44MCM… Series, incorporate a moveable mount in which the rubber mount is incorporated with a rotating ball. They allow movement of machines…

The Miniature Shock Absorbers from ACE Controls are self-contained hydraulic components that optimize production rates while extending machine life. The maintenance-free shock absorbers also help reduce construction costs and noise pollution. Offering a low return force, model ranges MC 9 to MC 75 also feature a relatively short overall length. Filled with a temperature stable […]

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ACE Controls’ (www.acecontrols.com) maintenance free and self-contained gas springs are specifically designed to handle the demanding needs of the commercial and industrial markets. Eliminating the need for muscle power, the gas springs offer controlled motion for hoods, lids, panels, machine guards and many more. The gas springs are available in 15 mm to 28 mm […]

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ACE Controls has announced the appointment of Exotic Automation & Supply as a pneumatics distributor for ACE and Enertrols products in SE Michigan.

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Meggitt Sensing Systems announced the Endevco® model 7264 series as its industry best-selling piezoresistive shock accelerometer family. With a frequency response extending down to DC, or steady state acceleration, these transducers are ideal for measuring long duration transients and short duration shock impacts of structures or systems. Available in undamped configurations which produce no phase…

ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) has launched the ECO Series, a line of high-performance hydraulic shock absorbers sold under the Enidine brand name. The ECO Series products use bio-degradable fluids rather than typical hydraulic oils and are compliant with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. The ECO Series is the result of innovative…

A completely redesigned corporate website has been introduced by Deschner Corporation, headquartered in Santa Ana, California. According to Toby Ryan, President, new features have been added to showcase the Deschner line of high quality industrial shock absorbers, speed controls and other specialty devices. “With our extensive CAD drawing library and application video selection accessible from…