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Flexible Urethane — Cable Cast FR is a tough, flame-retardant urethane designed for encapsulating, insulating and providing strain relief on connectors and cables. This black, nonshrinking, castable liquid forms rigid yet flexible rubber parts and has a pot life of 10 minutes, with a demolding time of 1 hour. It achieves functional cure in 16 hours at 75°F and a full cure in 48 hours. Once cured, the product has a tensile strength of 2,600 psi and a maximum elongation of 800 percent. It is said to provide excellent abrasion, tear, puncture and environmental resistance. Devcon, Danvers, Mass.
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Crimp Pull Tester — The PT3000 Crimp Pull Tester is said to provide a quick and easy way to verify the quality of wire termination crimps. It tests wire sizes from 32 to 12 AWG. A 12-position terminal holder accommodates a range of sizes to suit different applications. This automatic, electric motor-driven product can measure pull-off force from 0 to 110 lb (0 to 500 N), and the display can be set to pounds, Newtons or kilopounds. Users spin the terminal holder to the correct position for the terminal size, insert the terminal into the holder, place the wire in the self-gripping wire holder, and press and hold the switch until the terminal is pulled from the wire. Cirris Systems Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah
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Dispenser Adapters — Luer Lock Adapters are designed for use with the company's line of static mixers. Said to provide a standard connection common to most dispensing accessories, they allow operators to utilize various dispensing devices to apply adhesive in difficult-to-reach places or for fine bead control. The products self-thread onto the stepped end of the static mixers, and any attachment with a standard luer connection can be used. Three adapter sizes are available to fit mixers with inner diameters ranging from 5 to 10 mm. ConProTec Inc., Salem, N.H.
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Crimping/Cutting Tool — The Journeyman J1005 Crimping/Cutting Tool is designed to crimp insulated and noninsulated 20 to 10 AWG solderless terminals and connectors. It features tool markings that identify the insulated and noninsulated crimping dies. The product's tapered nose makes it suitable for working in tight places. Dual-material handles reportedly give the user a better grip without sacrificing tool strength. A hardened cutter in the nose is said to produce quick, clean cuts. Other features include a hot-riveted joint for smooth action, a contoured thumb area for comfort and color-coded red handles. The tool measures 9.75" long. Klein Tools, Chicago, Ill.
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3D Connector Models — 3D Models for micro- and high-speed interconnects are available at www.samtec.com. Basic detail 3D models do not include inside body or pin details and are parts rather than assemblies; thus, the 3D models are smaller file sizes and download more quickly. Every part number within a specific product series is said to be available in all major 3D modeling software formats. They are able to be viewed online and can be rotated to show views from any perspective. Full detail 3D models do include inside body and pin details. Samtec Inc., New Albany, Ind.
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Chassis — This PICMG 2.17-compliant StarFabric Chassis is available in both horizontal and vertical versions. Four-, six-, eight- and 17-slot backplanes are offered in sizes ranging from 2 to 12U. The 12U high-availability unit provides top and bottom redundant cooling, N+1 redundant power supplies and system management options. The product's cooling design consists of individual fan modules that reportedly permit replacement of one fan without taking the entire cooling system offline. It is said to be delivered fully assembled, wired and tested. Elma Electronic Inc., Fremont, Calif.
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Conductive Plastics — Premier Conductive Thermoplastics are designed for high-performance EMI shielding and grounding in electronic devices. These molded-plastic parts feature a dispersion of long, nickel-plated carbon fibers in a choice of resin matrices. The high content of evenly dispersed, randomly oriented fibers is said to permit integration of shielding into housings without additional processing steps such as plating, painting or vacuum coating. The products reportedly are lightweight and resistant to abrasion and corrosion. They can be molded in wall thicknesses of less than 0.8 mm (0.03"). Chomerics, a division of Parker Hannifin Corp., Woburn, Mass.
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DeviceNet Monitor — The DRT2 Smart DeviceNet Slave is designed to monitor both I/O status and network communications status. It allows users to remotely monitor and diagnose common problems such as low network voltage, communication errors and short circuits for connected devices. The product also monitors the number of operations and total operation time, providing notification when maintenance is required. A single node reportedly can attach to a single expansion block of either inputs or outputs to the main block, reducing the total nodes required for a system. Applications include current DeviceNet users and the automotive industry. Omron Electronics LLC, Schaumburg, Ill.
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Wire Stripper — The C100S Wire Stripper uses a single-carbide rotary blade to strip insulation from 0.031 to 0.228" OD wire. Blade depth and strip length reportedly can be adjusted while the machine is running. The operator inserts the wire up to a preset length stop and then removes the stripped wire from the unit. The product is CE-certified to meet European safety directives. It is available in 115 V, 60 Hz or 220/ 240 V, 50 Hz versions. The Eraser Co. Inc., Syracuse, N.Y.
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Soldering System — The WESD51 Digital Soldering Station is an entry-level station designed for continuous production soldering. Features include a heater and sensor combination that is said to provide quick heat up and rapid temperature recovery. Wireless temperature lockout prevents operators from raising the temperature to levels higher than specified for the board or component. The microprocessor is controlled with a digital LED display, and allows the user to read temperature settings and actual tip temperature. Applications include production, rework and repair of through-hole and SMT boards. Cooper Tools, Raleigh, N.C.
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Chassis — The S36-8U Chassis for CompactPCI and VME64x is designed for military applications. The S36 platform is said to meet the EMC limits of MIL-STD-461 and shock requirements of MIL-STD-901. It features a welded "tub" chassis that reportedly eliminates the need for extensive butt-welding for a dimensionally stable chassis. An ultra-low profile design occupies 8U of rack space and provides front-to-rear cooling flow. The product supports backplane options up to 21 slots. Power options include wide-range AC input with 400 Hz capability, as well as 24 and 48 VDC input. Tracewell Systems Inc., Columbus, Ohio
Epoxy — Diebond 4460 is a high-temperature-resistant, two-component epoxy system. It reportedly contains no solvents and forms fast, strong, low-stress bonds with a variety of substrates. The product cures at a range of temperatures, and is said to exhibit excellent moisture resistance and minimal outgassing in applications reaching temperatures up to 200°C. It is available in bulk packaging as a two-component kit, in premeasured cartridges, or in premixed and frozen syringes. Electronic Materials Inc. (EMI), Breckenridge, Colo.
Fiber Optic Adhesive — Tra-Bond 526M02 is a two-part epoxy system designed for fiber optic applications. After a required high-temperature cure, the material reportedly exhibits a glass transition temperature greater than 150°C. Applications include terminating fiber optic connectors, bonding fiber optic bundles and potting glass fibers. The material is said to form strong, mechanically stable bonds to substrates such as glass, ceramic, and most metals and plastics. Tra-Con Inc., Bedford, Mass.
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Shears — Model 9180 Kevlar Shears are designed for cutting Kevlar fiber insulation. Designed for assembly operations requiring repetitive cutting, they feature one serrated blade edge that prevents the fibers from sliding while the other, highly sharpened blade edge provides a clean, uniform cut with minimal squeezing. These ergonomic scissors have cushioned rubber grips and a return spring that opens the blades after each cut. The products are suitable for prepping fiber optic cable, and other applications where space is tight. Xuron Corp., Saco, Maine
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Enclosure — The 582 Series Enclosure is designed for Internet/intranet data networking and other applications where a maximum depth of 12.5" is desired. This ultra-thin, 1U rack-mount platform measures 1.75 ¥ 17.0 ¥ 12.5", allowing up to 42 units in a standard 6' ¥ 19" rack cabinet. It features a two-slot CompactPCI backplane that supports 32- and 64-bit PCI architectures and complies with basic hot-swap (PICMG 2.1), telephony (H.110, PICMG 2.5) and IPMI (PICMG 2.9). The chassis permits mounting of one embedded 3.5" hard drive and one slimline CD-ROM. A 200 W ATX power supply is standard. Carlo Gavazzi Mupac Inc., Brockton, Mass.
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Transfer Film — Unifilm U477-PAT is an electrically conductive adhesive transfer film used in the fabrication of gaskets for wireless communications equipment such as cell phones, pagers and PDAs. It is said to exhibit high shear strength, high tack and good chemical resistance, and adheres to metals, painted surfaces and plastic films. The product features a modified acrylic adhesive that reportedly results in a cleaner application than carbon containing products. The film is pattern-coated onto its protective release liner, creating a dry edge for easier handling and improved processing. Scapa North America, Windsor, Conn.
High-temperature Epoxy — EP35 is a two-component, high-temperature-resistant epoxy adhesive. It is said to produce high-strength bonds that maintain after long exposures to temperatures ranging from 450° to 500°F. The product has a 100:70 mix ratio by weight and reportedly can be applied without sagging or dripping. The bonds are resistant to thermal cycling and chemicals including water, oil and most organic solvents. It adheres to metals, glass, ceramics and many plastics, and does not contain diluents or solvents. Master Bond Inc., Hackensack, N.J.
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Wire Wrap Tool — The WG-350L Lexan Wire Wrap Tool has been redesigned and ergonomically enhanced for improved operation. It features a sleek profile, smooth gear performance and durability. The WG-350INS model is available with insulated electrical properties. Both products work with the company's line of 3 and 5" bits and sleeves. Jonard Industries Corp., Tuckahoe, N.Y.
