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TERMINAL WELDER — The Terminal Welder system can weld over 20 mm2 of wire to a ground lug in a single one-second ultrasonic weld and crimp operation. Designed for use with various terminal shapes and sizes, the system is used by automobile manufacturers to simplify harness design, minimize terminal inventory, and establish zero-defect quality controls. The system can weld 20 to 8 AWG wires to a common ground without changing tooling. STAPLA ULTRASONICS, WILMINGTON, MA. www.staplaultrasonics.com
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CRIMPING TOOLS — Two new ergonomic crimping hand tools yield the same quality crimp as a semi-automatic bench press and applicator. The JUC-2210 crimping hand tool for insulated terminals and splices has three crimping nests to terminate 22-16 (red), 16-14 (blue), and 12-10 (yellow) preinsulated terminals and butt splices. The WC-2210 hand tool for closed end splices has three crimping nests to terminate 22-16, 16-14, and 12-10 closed end splices. JST, WAUKEGAN, IL. www.jst.com
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WIRE FEEDER — The new Power Feed 10R is a digital wire feeder for incorporation into modular, multiprocess welding systems. The unit has applications in automotive, transportation, fabrication, furniture, lawn and garden, and agricultural industries. The four-drive roll wire feeder operates on 40 VDC and features a split wire guide that precisely aligns and supports the wire for trouble-free feeding and fast changeovers. LINCOLN ELECTRIC, CLEVELAND, OH. www.lincolnelectric.com
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FIBEROPTIC POLISHER — The enhanced SpecPro 4L fiberoptic polisher is designed to yield single-mode performance for R&D and medical applications, low-volume cable assembly production, and field environments. Up to four components can be simultaneously polished, including industry-standard connectors, multifiber ferrules, MIL-spec termini, optical bundles, endoscopes, and bare fibers. It is also ideal for repairing and retro-polishing damaged connectors. SpecPro incorporates an independent suspension feature for more uniform and consistent polishing at each connector position. KRELL TECHNOLOGIES, MORGANVILLE, NJ. www.krelltech.com
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CABLE STRIPPER — The D109 flat-cable stripper strips flat cables with round, rectangular, stranded, or solid conductors up to 108-mm wide and 5-mm thick. Strip position can be set for subsequent termination. The unit can strip either one or both sides of the cable. ERASER, SYRACUSE, NY. www.eraser.com
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CABLE CUTTING TOOL — The CCT-01 low-cost cable cutting tool is suitable for square cutting LMR cables from LMR-100A-PVC through LMR-1700-DB. The tool quickly and easily square cuts the cable end making it ready for connector termination and unlike other cutting tools, leaves no metallic residue on the dielectric so wire brushing is not necessary. In addition, the stainless-steel blade is replaceable. TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS, WALLINGFORD, CT. www.timesmicrowave.com
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SPOT WELDERS — The SonoWeld Series of multifunctional welders can perform spot welds in a single ultrasonic pulse with repeatable accuracy and wire-to-terminal welding with additional tooling. The welder can join up to ten stranded wires from a flat flexible circuit to multiconnection terminals in one pulse. Applications include automotive parts assembly, electrical, electronic, appliances, and communications equipment. SONOBOND ULTRASONICS, WEST CHESTER, PA. www.SonobondUltrasonic.com
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INSERT DRIVER — The Model TA automatic self-tapping insert driver combines automatic parts feeding and installation of self-tapping threaded inserts into one compact efficient system. The Model TA accommodates all thread-cutting or thread-forming inserts ranging from 2-56 to 1/4-20 and will install into thermoplastics and other materials. SPIROL INTERNATIONAL, DANIELSON, CT. www.spirol.com
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FLEXIBLE CABLE — The Chainflex CF98 continuous-flex cable has a small bend radius of four times the outer diameter, and is equipped with unique alloy conductors with higher tensile strength than standard copper. Chainflex continuous-flex cables withstand the stress of tight bending radii to deliver longer extended life at a lower cost. Chainflex CF98 is an ideal cable for automatic doors, ATM machines, and high-speed pick-and-place robotic applications. The unique alloy combines the advantages of copper-electrical conductivity, elongation, and mechanical processing with the advantages of temperature resistance and extended flex life. IGUS, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI. www.igus.com
