Ribbon Fiber Stripper
The Stripmaster Ribbon Fiber Jacket Stripper features knife-type, form-ground blades that reportedly penetrate the outer jacket accurately and nick-free. A single squeeze is said to grip and strip the outer jacket without disturbing the underlying Kevlar-strength member. The blades are presized to fit the cable, eliminating the need for tool readjusting. The product features a sturdy, die-cast frame that is said to provide durability in harsh environments. The vinyl-coated, comfort-grip handles reportedly provide a secure grip and help reduce repetitive motion fatigue. Ideal Industries Inc., Sycamore, Ill.For Free Literature, Circle 180 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
Wiring Duct
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Panduct Type-H Wiring Duct features a dual-sided, hinged cover designed to route, protect and manage wires and data communication cabling. The cover can be opened up to 100° on either side of the duct or removed completely for installation and maintenance. The cover snaps and locks closed on the base and reportedly does not slide when mounted in the vertical position or during vibration. Available in 2 ¥ 2" and 4 ¥ 4" sizes, the duct is said to suitable for frequent equipment modifications or repairs in communications closets. This UL-recognized, CSA-approved product is manufactured of lead-free PVC and has a flammability rating of UL 94V-0. Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, Ill.For Free Literature, Circle 197 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
Epoxy Curing Oven
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This UL-approved Epoxy Curing Oven is designed for MT and MT-RJ ferrules, but is said to accommodate any ferrule type. The oven holds up to 24 ferrules in a tightly groomed fashion, and is designed to accurately monitor and control curing temperature. Time and temperature settings are selected through two digital controllers and displayed on LCD front panels. The oven allows two modes of curing time operation: the set point temperature can be held indefinitely, or set to cut off after a specific amount of time. The timer can be programmed for seconds, minutes or hours. The product operates in either 110 or 220 V environments and has a maximum temperature of 150°C. US Conec, Hickory, N.C.For Free Literature, Circle 185 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
Adhesive Applicator
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The PowerLine Handheld Adhesive Applicator is designed for medium-volume applications where a stick glue gun is too small and a larger bulk tank unit is not suitable. A 6.8 oz (200 ml) melting tank with a quick-heating chamber reportedly melts various adhesive types such as plugs and chips in less than six minutes. Compressed air delivers adhesive at a controlled and sustainable rate. The extrusion model is available with quick-changing specialty nozzles, and custom tips can be designed to suit a particular application. The unit is ergonomically designed to balance the product's bodyweight and reduce worker fatigue. Applications include packaging, electrical products and the automotive industry. PAM Fastening Technology, Charlotte, N.C. For Free Literature, Circle 202 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
Heat-shrink Tubing
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Deray VT-220 Heat-shrink Tubing is said to have excellent fluid resistance capability, high operating temperature characteristics .. and abrasion and mechanical resistance. The product seals and protects electrical and electronic components, splices, terminations and mechanical assemblies in severe chemical, mechanical and temperature environments. The thin-walled tubing is said to be flexible and flame-retardant, and has a shrink ratio of 2:1, a shrink temperature of 175°C and a continuous operating temperature range of -55° to 220°C. It is suitable for use in automotive, electronic and industrial applications. DSG-Canusa, Loveland, OhioFor Free Literature, Circle 182 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
Connector Cleaner
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The SCC-3100 Connector Cleaner is designed for use in the fiber optics industry. It uses ultrasonic technology to automatically clean a range of fiber optic connector types for in-adapter cleaning .. without disconnecting them from behind. Using a multi-cycle (preclean, clean and dry) ultrasonic probe and environmentally safe, aqueous-based cleaning solvent, the product reportedly can safely clean connectors in approximately 30 seconds. Applications include fiber optic component manufacturing, field installation and maintenance of fiber optic cable, as well as installation and maintenance of fiber optic test instrumentation. The cleaner is said to effectively clean the end surface of fiber and connector ferrules to get an optical-quality "clean" result. Lightel Technologies Inc., Kent, Wash.For Free Literature, Circle 183 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
Battery Charger
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This Battery Charger/Conditioner is an enhancement feature for the company's BWS battery-powered cable stripper. This .. product reportedly allows the battery to be discharged and recharged in 1.5 hours for improved efficiency. Trompeter Electronics, Westlake Village, Calif.For Free Literature, Circle 203 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
Conductive Ink
Model 122-22 Conductive Ink is a screen-printable coating suitable for plated through-hole applications. The ink reportedly is designed to maintain stable viscosity during all application methods and has a low odor. The product features adhesion to FR-2, FR-3, FR-4, Kapton, Mylar, glass and other substrates. Applications include electroless plating and EMI/RFI shielding of polyimide flexible circuits. The product is ready to use as supplied, and can be cured for 30 minutes at 70°C followed by a post-cure of 30 minutes at 160°C to achieve best properties. Creative Materials Inc. (CMI), Tyngsboro, Mass. For Free Literature, Circle 204 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
EMI/RFI Chokes
These Common-mode EMI/RFI Noise Suppression Chokes are designed for through-hole PCB-mounting applications. Featuring a compact design, the products reportedly allow designers to fit higher performance chokes in smaller spaces. They are said to replace canned filters for board-level noise suppression. Suitable for use in DSL, telecommunications, servers, computers and medical equipment design, the chokes can also be .. used for suppressing equipment with no ground connection. Maximum operating voltage is 250 VAC rated at 40°C; current ratings are from 0.3 to 5.0 A. Schaffner EMC Inc., Edison, N.J. For Free Literature, Circle 205 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
PCB Overmolding
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PolyTect Soft Molding Products are designed for overmolding fully populated PCBs. Three different base materials are available: PolyTack is suitable for applications where adhesion to all the components is required for maximum .. mechanical strength and environmental protection; PolyFlex can be utilized where extreme temperatures and flexibility are the major design criteria; and PolyTran reportedly provides consistent electrical properties where RF transmission properties are critical. Featuring a low molding temperature (150°C) and internal mold pressure of 300 psi, the products can be used to encapsulate electronic devices in the automotive, medical, portable electronics, microelectronics and industrial control markets. AVX Corp., Myrtle Beach, S.C.For Free Literature, Circle 181 or go to www.onlinecenter.to/cs
Enclosures
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CompactPCI 12R2 Enclosures are designed, manufactured and tested to meet the demands of military, aerospace and defense markets and MIL-S-167, MIL-S-810E, .. MIL-S-461D and MIL-S-901D standards. They are available in 5 to 14U heights standard, and include a separate front access to drives. A large patch panel for I/O located on the rear of the chassis, two handles per side and power supplies for up to 750 to 1,000 W are featured. Standard power supply voltages are reported at ±3.3, 5 and 12 V. The enclosures are compliant to the IEEE 1101.10/.11 mechanical specifications. They can hold 6U ¥ 160 or 220 mm cards and are available in 22 and 25" depths or custom sizes. Elma Electronic Inc., Fremont, Calif.
