Adhesive Dispenser
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The 752SYS Dispenser is said to apply controlled beads of low- to medium-viscosity adhesives faster and easier than squeeze bottles and other manual applicators. By using controlled air pressure instead of operator guesswork to regulate adhesive application, the compact system reportedly increases productivity, improves quality and reduces the risk of repetitive-stress hand injuries. The dispenser includes a hand-held dispense valve and a pressurized adhesive tank designed to eliminate the need for frequent refilling. EFD Inc., East Providence, R.I.
Diplex Filter
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The CX6002 Diplex Filter Module allows two-way communication between the customer premise equipment and the cable network, reportedly with minimal crossover interference between the downstream broadcast frequency spectrum and the customer-to-Internet upstream communication band. Measuring 1.00 X 0.50 X 0.23", the surface-mount product is said to minimize board space while enabling compliance to DOCSIS and other network requirements. Pulse, a Technitrol Co., San Diego, Calif.
EMI Gaskets
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Spring-Line EMI Gaskets are designed for shielding and grounding of standard D-connector interfaces. They are available in high-performance beryllium copper and stainless steel, and are said to provide excellent EMI protection by ensuring that maximum surface contact is achieved through independent metal gasket fingers. The products reportedly fill gaps from 0.200 to 0.004", and are available to fit nine, 15, 25, 37 and 50 pin sizes. They are also available in strips and individual grounding fingers. Chomerics, a division of Parker Hannifin Corp., Woburn, Mass.
Wire Processor
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The Stripmaster Model 45-940 is reportedly capable of processing up to 2,200 wire pieces per hour. It is said to automatically measure, strip and cut insulations from 30 to 8 AWG. The adjustable strip length control, combined with an internal automatic trigger, provides repeatable strips from 0.06 to 1.00". The product has a built-in, resettable cycle counter and an electronic cycle control with LCD display, and it is engineered to operate with three blade types. The processor features a guiding and gripping mechanism and weighs 8 lb. Ideal Industries Inc., Sycamore, Ill.
Thermal Interface Pads
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Thermally Conductive Interface Pads 5507 and 5507S are said to offer five times the thermal conductivity of the company's thermally conductive tapes, as well as gap-filling capability. The products serve as an interface material between heat sinks and electronic devices in notebook computers, game stations and telecommunications systems. They can reportedly be die-cut to fit nearly every application, and are available in 20 to 100 mil thickness, with 5507S also available in 10 mil thickness. 3M Bonding Systems Div., St. Paul, Minn.
Ultrasonic Welders
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Weldmaster Series Ultrasonic Spot Welders can be used by automakers to weld nonferrous metal assemblies and dissimilar materials. The MH-1545 model has 4,500 W of power and produces ignition modules where a copper slug is welded to an aluminum plate. The MH2014D model is available in power levels of 1,500 and 2,500 W. The welders use the Wedge-Reed coupling system, which utilizes a vertical, vibrating reed driven by a transducer and horn perpendicular to the reed to give a low-amplitude, high-impedance combination. Sonobond Ultrasonics, West Chester, Pa.
Wire Management Module
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The AFM-6V Steel City Access Floor Module has high-density capacity for up to 16 Category 5e or fiber optic connectors, and accommodates two single-gang communication faceplates. A large, rectangular hole cutout facilitates "straight-through" feeding of fiber optic, coaxial or UTP data cables. The module is said to be designed for use with raised floors, including rigid or waffled floor panels, carpet and tile. The nylon frame accepts field-installed carpets or tile, and factory-provided, high-pressure laminate inserts. Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, Tenn.
Harness Design Software
EMbassy 3.0 Software is said to enable electromechanical engineers to design and document wire harness and cable systems using a 3-D model. Innovations reportedly include performance boosts for large assemblies, a write API enabling end user customization and support for rectangular wire bundles or channel cross sections. Linius Technologies Inc., Westborough, Mass.
CompactPCI Enclosure
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The 545 Series CompactPCI Enclosure is designed for industrial, data communications, telecommunications and prototype applications. Five to eight 6U X 160 mm front-accessible slots and 6U X 80 mm rear-accessible transition slots are featured. It is constructed of 0.09" lightweight 5052-H32 aluminum, is compliant with IEEE 1101.10/11 and meets FCC Class A/B, UL 1950, CSA 22.2 and CE. Supply output current is 175 W and selectable for 5.0 V with 25.0 A, 3.3 V with 25.0 A, 12.0 V with 5.0 A or -12.0 V with 1.5 A. Carlo Gavazzi Mupac Inc., Brockton, Mass.
Dot Dispensing
The Micro Dot Valve is designed for small volume dispensing, reportedly dispensing dots as small as 10 mil or smaller. The rotation of the auger is said to be controlled by a brushless servo motor with an encoder that can be programmed with specific dispense parameters, and provides more than 57,000 counts per 360° turn of the auger. The product is available in various cartridge styles to accommodate three needle styles. GPD Global, a division of Lift Industries, Grand Junction, Colo.
Crimping Tool
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This Hand-held Pneumatic Crimping Tool is designed for closed-end connectors (pigtails). Reportedly lightweight and slim, the product is portable and capable of being suspended on the production line or used within a unit as it is being built. The double-die set crimps closed-end connectors in two configurations: 22 to 18 and 16 to 14, or 16 to 14 and 12 to 10 AWG. Hoffman Products, a division of Premier Farnell plc, Holbrook, N.Y.
Connector Cleaning Cassette
The Universal Connector Cleaning Cassette is a pocket-sized unit that features a cleaning tape on wheels that allows fresh tape to be advanced as needed. To facilitate the cleaning of pinned connectors, the product is backed by a clearance runner, permitting contact of the tape and the connector's end face between the connector pins. Three clearly marked cleaning zones are reportedly displayed: MTP pinned, MT-RJ pinned and pinless connectors. Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, N.C.
Wire Markers
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HotStamp 455 Wire Markers can perform end marking of wire or cable up to 0.59" OD, with a different-color alphanumeric string up to 16 characters long. Continuous marking at set intervals without sacrificing production speed is said to be featured. The machines are equipped with a stationary V-block wire guide to permit the marking of larger cables, and a foot pedal for standalone operation is available. For difficult-to-mark applications including PTFE, special foils are offered. Schleuniger Inc., Manchester, N.H.
Cable Cutters
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The Craftsman Cutter No. 9-42759 features hardened steel blade inserts to reportedly cut through steel wire rope and cable up to 0.1563" in diameter and stainless-steel cable and mild steel rod up to 0.1250" in diameter. The Craftsman Cutter No. 9-42758 is said to cut through copper and aluminum electric cable up to size No. 2 (0.292" in diameter), as well as braided fuel line. The products feature heavy-duty, spring-assisted handles with vinyl grips and forged alloy-steel jaws that reportedly provide exceptional strength. Sears Industrial Sales, c/o BMA Inc., Evanston, Ill.
Enclosure System
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The 4U CompactPCI Pro System includes a four-slot CompactPCI backplane with H.110 telephony bus, a 400 W ATX-power supply, and disk drive bays for one 5.25" and two 3.5" drives. It has a front-accessible, hot-swap fan tray and is said to accept 80 mm rear-transition modules. The enclosure is compliant to the PICMG hot-swap specification and is designed to meet NEBS. It is constructed of aluminum extruded rails and formed sheet metal and fits into standard 19.0" racks. Pentair Electronic Packaging, Warwick, R.I.
Epoxy Encapsulant
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The 3534 is a high-purity, liquid epoxy, glob-top encapsulant for chip-on-board applications. It offers controlled flow to encapsulate electronic devices and penetrate through wire leads. Formulated to dispense easily and exhibit minimal slumping, the encapsulant cures in 30 minutes at 150°C. It is designed to minimize induced stresses, offer excellent chemical resistance and provide improved temperature cycling performance. Loctite Corp., Rocky Hill, Conn.
Liquid Dispenser
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The JB1113 Liquid Dispenser is designed for application of most liquids and fluids. Industry applications include electronic components and assembly, medical devices, computer and disc drives, instruments, optical items and consumer products. The dispense cycle time (between 0.01 and 31.0 seconds) is operator-adjustable, and the unit has an adjustable "barrel suck-back" feature to prevent dripping of low-viscosity materials. All hardware, fittings, hoses, a foot switch, a barrel stand, adapters, barrels and tips are included. I&J Fisnar Inc., Fair Lawn, N.J.
Wiring Duct
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The BA6 and DNG Series of IEC-style wiring duct offers high-density slotted walls to accommodate the wiring of other IEC-style control cabinet components such as DIN rail-mount terminal blocks, relays, interface modules and remote I/O devices. The products are packaged with the channel/cover attached, in one box, and under a single part number. They are UL-, SCA-, VDE-, CE- and IEC-approved. The BA6 series is available in 26 sizes and the DNG series in 21 sizes. Wieland Electric Inc., Burgaw, N.C.
Transfer Labels
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Pan-Code Thermal Transfer Labels are said to be suitable for a range of applications, including wire marking, bar-code labeling and shipment tracking. The product materials include self-laminating vinyl film; destructible paper; destructible polyethylene; and clear, white, metallized and tamper-evident polyester. The labels meet various requirements for weather, chemical resistance, temperature extremes and UV exposure. They are available roll-mounted on 3.0" cores, and may be used with a variety of compatible thermal transfer printers. Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, Ill.
Heat-shrinkable Tubing
The HFT 5000 Fabric Tubing is said to be a tough, flexible, halogen-free, high-performance composite material that provides effective mechanical protection. Designed for the mechanical abrasion protection of components such as rubber hoses, plastic pipes and harness wiring bundles, it reportedly provides a solution for range of industrial applications, including fluid/air management systems, and is capable of meeting the demands of high-volume automated and robotics manufacturing processes. Cable ID & Protection Products Group, Tyco Electronics Corp., Menlo Park, Calif.
VME64X Test System
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The T-Frame for VME64X is said to combine features into an eight-slot benchtop test system for software and board-level development, manufacturing and testing. It is suitable for military, communications and industrial control markets, and offers cross-compatibility for all VME applications. An open-frame design is said to eliminate the need for extender cards. The IEEE 1101.10/11-compliant card cage is constructed of rigid steel. The rear I/O card cage is adjustable for a range of board depths. Tracewell Systems Inc., Westerville, Ohio
Wiring Device Software
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Industrial Wiring Device APTitude 2000 is an animated CD ROM-based training program with graphics, point-and-click navigation and audio inserts. The product consists of an industrial products section, a technical support section and a health care products section. The industrial products section includes a NEMA wall chart and sample box, and the technical support section includes catalogs, brochures, spec sheets, smart cards, market segment profiles, learning labs and other materials. Leviton Mfg. Co. Inc., Industrial Products Div., Little Neck, N.Y.
Test Socket
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The 9 X 9 grid size version of the PGA ZIF Test Socket is said to allow the use of one socket to handle a full range of device sizes, footprints and pin counts. It reportedly plugs into standard PGA sockets, has replaceable pins and is manufactured of UL 94V-0 polyphenylene sulfide. The contacts are available in beryllium copper alloy 174, 0.5 hard, or spinodal alloy. A variety of plating options including tin/lead to MIL-T-10727 or gold to MIL-G-45204 are available. Aries Electronics Inc., Frenchtown, N.J.
Dispensing Cartridges
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Dev-Tube Dispensing Cartridges reportedly hold 25 ml of two-component adhesive and provide precise ratio control, safety and minimized waste. The snap-off cap is said to eliminate the need for a knife or razor and reseals the tube after use. The single-plunger design reportedly guarantees correct ratio dispensing. A snap-out mixing stick molded into the plunger handle is said to expedite mixing and cleanup. ITW Devcon, Danvers, Mass.
Connectivity Tester
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The NetTool Connectivity Tester combines cable, network and PC configuration testing in a palm-sized tool. The tool checks the link pulse for speed, polarity, duplex, level information and receive pair. It also monitors network health for full-duplex connections, with individual counts for both the desktop and the network conversations. It shows protocol mismatches between the PC and the network, and identifies unwanted protocols that waste bandwidth. Jensen Tools Inc., Phoenix, Ariz.
Wire and Tubing Cutter
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The Model WC500 Wire and Tubing Cutter is microprocessor-controlled, and cuts wire to length 30 to 10 AWG and nonmetallic tubing up to 0.50" in diameter. Lengths are programmable in inches or millimeters from 0.01 to 999.99" (0.1 to 9,999.9 mm), and the counter is programmable up to 99,999 pieces. With a feed rate of 10.40" per second, 4,660 pieces cut to 2.00" (50.8 mm) lengths are possible. The Eraser Co. Inc., Syracuse, N.Y.
