VIBRATION SENSOR
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The model 642 low-profile, two-wire, loop-powered, side-exit sensor with patented 360° swivel-mount technology is able to interface with existing alarm, control, and monitoring systems such as PLCs, DCSs, and SCADA systems. Temperature range is from (–40° to +85°C). Options include dual-output versions and built-in temperature sensor. Peak velocity, rms velocity, and rms acceleration versions are available. These sensors withstand exposure to harsh industrial environments and are used for monitoring rotating machinery, gears, bearings, and motors. IMI SENSORS, DEPEW, NY www.imi-sensors.com
ERGONOMIC WIRE-CUTTER
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This patented wire-cutter requires less cutting effort than conventional compression-type cutters and places the cutting head at the proper angle in relation to the wire. The Xuron 170-II Micro Shear Flush cutter employs bypass cutting, which produces a clean square cut using shear action, with only about half the effort required by conventional compression-type wire-cutters. Featuring an angled head and contoured, non-slip soft rubber grips, this wire cutter is ergonomically designed to make cutting easier during production. XURON, SACO, ME www.xuron.com
HIGH- SPEED CUTTERS
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The WC601 series automatic wire and tubing cutters cut flexible tubing up to a 0.5" OD into lengths as small as 0.1". Its batching and kitting capabilities allow for multiple cut lengths and quantities within a batch, making this cutter suited for the production of wire harnesses, medical tubing kits, and cable assemblies. The units have nine programmable feed rates and cut up to 8,000 pieces per hour. The WC601 series cutters use a self-centering belt feed to provide cut length accuracy without crushing the material. ERASER, SYRACUSE, NY www.eraser.com
HYDRAULIC CRIMPER
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This new line of hydraulic crimp tooling consists of all the components necessary to crimp a wide range of connectors from 8 AWG up to 4/0. The tools can be powered by a 10,000-psi electric pump or a manually actuated (hand- or foot-operated) pump and are connected to a control unit and crimp head. The electronic control unit can also be hand- or foot-operated. TYCO ELECTRONICS, HARRISBURG, PA www.tycoelectronics.com
DISPENSING CONTROLLER
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The Posiratio Mini-Advanced dispensing controller comes with programmable controls and a touchscreen interface for ease of use. Operators can readily calibrate, adjust, and monitor all dispensing functions with a touch of the finger. Also standard are the programmable shot-size selector, adjustable ratio pumping mechanism, pneumatically actuated Twinmixer with adjustable snuff-back, disposable Posimixer motionless mixers, and Posiload positive-displacement piston pumps rated at ±0.1% to 0.5% metering accuracy. The Posiratio Mini can handle viscosities ranging from water thin to heavy paste and is used for a wide range of applications. LIQUID CONTROL, NORTH CANTON, OH www.liquidcontrol.com
REWORK STATION
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A workhorse in rework applications, RD-500SH from DEN-ON Instruments is designed for both lead-free and standard solder. The system is a vision-based semi-automated reflow, removal, and placement rework station for all printed-circuit assemblies, including connectors. The RD-500SH combines high-powered top and bottom heaters with an advanced auto-profiling technology to heat and reflow the rework applications from small PDAs and cell phones to PC motherboards and multilayered avionics backplanes. The new rework station is ideal for depot repair centers, prototype houses, electronic manufacturers, contract manufacturers, OEMs, and others that demand quality, repeatable rework solutions. FOCAL SPOT, SAN DIEGO www.focalspot.com
HEADER FEEDER
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A new microprocessor-controlled feeder for automated feeding of headers has sensors on the cylinders that provide feedback to the microprocessor for control purposes. The microprocessor PCB has LEDs that provide the status of all sensors. Designed to mount on various flex-cell placement systems with mechanical or vacuum adapters, this feeder can accommodate pin lengths from 1/4" to 1" in 1/8" increments. Height is 8" (for 1/2"-pin-length headers). ZIERICK, MT. KISCO, NY www.zierick.com
FIBER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
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The FiberLine measurement system is now available with Windows 2000 capability. The system measures critical dimensions in the manufacture of multifiber terminators, V-grooves, ferrules, optical disks, image sensors, and other optoelectronic devices. Such critical measurements include wafer linewidths, component positioning, and optical-fiber alignment with feature sizes as small as 0.5 µm. The system provides field-of-view measurement accuracy to 0.01 µm (10 nm) and point-to-point XYZ measurement repeatability to 0.01 µm (10 nm) at 1 sigma (with 100× objective). MICRO-METRIC, SAN JOSE, CA www.micro-metric.com
PNUEMATIC CRIMPING MACHINE
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The CT 32S pneumatic crimping machine is suited for loose-piece crimping applications. With the ability to deliver up to 3.2 metric tons of crimping force at 6 bar, the CT 32S has plenty of crimping power for applications up to 6 AWG. The new spring-loaded crimping head ensures proper terminal placement and promotes safe operation. SCHLEUNIGER, MANCHESTER, NH www.schleuniger.com
ULTRASONIC WELDER
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The SpliceRite ultrasonic wire-splicing system is microprocessor-controlled, can handle up to 250 weld protocols, and allows for the selection of welding modes by time, energy, and final weld thickness. The SpliceRite accommodates cross sections from 1 to 30 mm2 and produces the lowest resistance and most reliable connections possible without dipping, soldering, or crimping. It can join dissimilar metals such as copper to aluminum and is the only ultrasonic welder that can process tin-coated wires. Tooling can be changed in 1 minute or less, reducing downtime. SONOBOND, WEST CHESTER, PA www.sonobondultrasonic.com
WELDING WIRE
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The new metalshield MC-6 mild steel metal-cored wired electrode can be used for many applications, including structural steel, heavy equipment, automotive components, and shipbuilding. It is great for heavy plate welding as well as weldments where spatter must be minimized or thinner part applications that require high travel speeds. Combining the arc characteristics of MIG with the performance benefits of flux-cored welding, the MC-6 is capable of fast travel speeds and high deposition rates with reduced fume and spatter under high-argon gas blends. LINCOLN ELECTRIC, CLEVELAND www.lincolnelectric.com
