Features
Pipe sealant stick performs like liquids
In order to help improve industrial maintenance, Henkel Loctite has introduced an anaerobic pipe sealing product in semi-solid stick form. Convenient and portable, Loctite 561 PST thread sealant stick with PTFE delivers the same performance charac…
Compact dust collector has low pricetag
Five models comprise the range of all-Canadian compact dust collectors, handling 500 cfm to 2,400 cfm. Built on a high-ratio, small-footprint design, the affordable Ultra-Flow LC series handles all types of dusts and fumes from welding, grinding,…
Anti-microbial belts enhance food safety
Ammeraal Beltech, a producer of process and conveyor belting for the food industry, has introduced a new range of anti-microbial belting that uses non-migrating materials, a technology based on silver ions. Proven safe for human contact, the produ…
Device lifts delicate items without touching them
Complicated lifting applications can be solved using the Non Contact Transfer (NCT) device from Rexroth. The NCT can lift objects without any surface contact, making it useful for handling delicate, sensitive items. This picking device operates by…
Two-way drum pump has no moving parts
Exair’s stainless steel Reversible Drum Vac quickly converts an ordinary 30-gal. closed head drum into a powerful liquid vacuum capable of filling the drum in one minute. With the turn of a knob, the same pump empties the drum. This is a good way…
Company Briefs (February 01, 2004)
W.J. (Jack) Timken, 61, a vice-president and officer of The Timken Company of Canton, Ohio, is the latest Timken to announce his retirement from the company. He will remain a member of the board of directors of the company, where he has ser…
Research centre will study disasters in industrial properties
Conventional wisdom says one should never play with fire or fool with Mother Nature, but that’s not always the case, especially in the industrial environment. As a result, FM Global of West Glocester, R.I., a commercial and industrial property ins…
Industry events
Coaches offer business advice at BSA annual meeting in April…
Dust collector designed for long life, ease of service
An updated Big Round Filter from Farr Air Pollution Control is a baghouse dust collector that combines heavy-duty, long-life construction with a redesigned cleaning mechanism. The reverse air dust collector features a domed tank head roof made of…
New conveyor chain is self-lubricating
Tsubaki has launched its first 81X self-lubricating conveyor chain. The new 81X Lambda is totally compatible with all 81X applications, and is projected to reduce downtime and maintenance, while maximizing efficiencies. 81X chain is predominantly…
Cut-resistant glove is nitrile coated for tough applications
Offering stretchable, breathable comfort, the Nitri-Flex Ultimate 5900 cut- and abrasion-resistant glove from Best Glove features a seamless knit shell made of Aramid fibres and wrapped with Lycra, and a palm dipped in nitrile. This textured coati…
Device protects building columns from vehicle impact
Collisions between mobile equipment and buildings can cause personal injury and building/equipment damage. Now available from Akro-Mils are Sentry structural protection devices from Sentry Protection Products. Column Sentry and Rack Sentry are des…
Food machinery grease drives production under harsh conditions
Anderol offers a full line of food machinery grease that allows food processors to operate critical application equipment for extended periods of time without significant wear and damage. Anderol 783 grease has been designed to reduce equipment fr…
Synthetic food-grade fluids and greases withstand temperature extremes
Shell is expanding its range of industrial products in Canada to include a line of fluids and greases for the food and beverage industry. Shell Cassida synthetic fluids and greases offer safety and reliability, extended oil life, reduced downtime…
High-pressure NPT fittings come in variety of sizes
A full line of high-pressure couplings and adapters with NPT threaded connections is available from HiP. Rated for either 10,000 psi or 15,000 psi, the NPT fittings feature 316 cold-worked stainless steel construction, with other materials availab…
Casters on recycling boxes speed up papery recovery
Cascades produces, converts and markets packaging products, including boxboard and carton board, as well as fine specialty papers and tissue papers. The company has expertise in the recycling and de-inking of fibres. Its Montreal-based division, R…
Chop saw blade is made for cutting drywall stud
The 14-in. Mr. Stud chop saw blade from CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels is available for drywall stud and thin metals such as aluminum shelving and mufflers. The blade features an improved wheel design with a harder bond of aluminum oxide that enables f…
Hose clamp line expands to include stronger model
Precision Brand Products has expanded its hose clamp product line to include a four-piece heavy-duty clamp. This design provides greater torque, which assures a better seal for critical connections. The 9/16-in.-wide band, 5/16-in. slotted hex hea…
Abrasive product line is comprehensive
Spaenaur carries a full line of Flexovit abrasives, ranging from grinding wheels, cut-off wheels, flap discs, fibre discs and backing pads, wire cup brushes, wire cup wheels, carbide burrs, non-woven hand pads and shop rolls. These abrasives are d…
Market growth for power and hand tools to be driven by consumers (February 01, 2004)
The U.S. market for power and hand tools will reach $15.4 billion in 2007, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio. Gains will be driven by improved residential repair spending, consumer interest in do-it-yourself p…
Twelve secrets to meeting success
You already know why an upcoming convention, association annual meeting or trade show is important: it’s a chance to view new products, discuss emerging trends, and visit with people who make a difference in the industry. All true. But if you look…
Liquid filtration system removes heavy sludge
A dual-action fluid reclamation concept is featured in Almco’s DR series filtration system, designed for high-volume heavy stock removal machining and aggressive parts finishing applications. Using a combination of hydrocyclones and an aeration/sk…
Ball bearings are for screw drives in machine-tools
SKF has introduced ball bearings for screw drives that provide necessary support for precision ball and roller screws used to drive multi-axis positioning tables in machine-tool applications. These bearings deliver long life and good stiffness and…
Digital temperature switch is user-friendly
The 40 series digital temperature switches from Love Controls, a division of Dwyer Instruments, offers a wide range of features in an easy-to-use package. It allows use of standard thermocouples, RTDs or 4-20-mA process inputs. Available for opera…
Swivel jacking caster series comes in three sizes
Revvo’s Flexello JA series swivel jacking casters for medium- to heavy-duty loads are designed to facilitate movement and quick, accurate adjustment of working platforms, machines and other applications. Available in 6-in., 8-in and 10-in. wheel d…
Grease can be used in many applications
Petro-Canada has launched Three-In-One Protection Precision grease, a line of high-performance, multi-application greases that are designed to improve equipment performance in three areas: improved resistance to water wash out, longer life under e…
Space management system uses interchangeable panels
Offering flexible, economical solutions for both one- and two-storey applications, System 40 partitions from PPI Modular Structures come in sizes ranging from a single 10-ft by 10-ft unit to a 25,000-sq ft office complex. Wall heights range from 8…
Ultrasonic bird repeller is for outdoor use
Ultrason X is an ultrasonic bird repeller for exterior use, eliminating the need for an enclosed area for the sounds to reverberate. Silent to humans, the unit targets pest birds with ultrasonic waves that move from speaker to speaker and force bi…
Hardcover storage unit protects IBCs
New Pig has introduced the Pig IBC corrosion-resistant, weather-tight roll-top hardcover storage unit for protected indoor or outdoor storage of IBCs (intermediate bulk containers). The lockable doors and roll-top covers open from both sides and s…
Plans underway for big lubrication conference in toronto
If you’re involved with lubrication, plan to join about 1,500 tribology and lubrication professionals representing 50 industries from around the world at the 2004 Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting & Exhibition,…
