Features
Food-Grade Heat Transfer Fluid Receives HT1 Registration
Calflo FG, Petro-Canada’s food grade heat transfer fluid, has met registration guidelines for the newly created HT1 category established by NSF International. “Receiving this new category registration…
Idler Rollers Handle Loads in Harsh Environments
Osborn International’s Load Runners line of idler rollers can precisely handle heavy loads in harsh environments.The tapered roller bearing design provides the vital thrust load capacity that conventi…
PT Handbook Updated for Better Clarity
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has recently released the third edition of the Power Transmission Handbook. The educational tool, reference source and resource manual has been u…
Linear Slide Option Protects Drive System
In order to enhance the performance and longevity of Amacoil/Uhing linear drive assemblies, an optional line of linear slide load carriers has been introduced. The slides remove twisting and bending f…
Quiet Bearings Make for Quiet Electric Motors
For long life and minimal motor noise, it is important to select a quiet bearing for electric motors. Today, electric motors function at increasingly higher speeds and higher operating temperatures, a…
How Learning About People Solves Production Problems
At first blush, you might think our cover story about managing those in your workplace who have big egos means that they’re a problem. Contrarily, it’s not true. Our feature tells how you can benefit …
Ball Screw Assemblies are Tailor-Made to Customer Specifications
Offered in a variety of designs, SKF ball screw assemblies are suitable for a wide range of applications where precision positioning systems are required. Complete screw assemblies are available, with…
Linear Actuators Suit Many Uses
Magnetic brand linear and telescopic electromechanical actuators improve the adjustment and positioning of equipment in automation and material handling applications. The actuators can be used to adju…
Caster and Wheel Resources Now on CD and Website
Hamilton Caster has developed a product resource CD and a new, e-commerce enabled website. The CD contains a complete library of industrial caster and wheel CAD drawings in AutoCAD format, up-to-date …
Torque Limiter With Proximity Sensor Protects Against Overload
Nexen has announced the Turck torque limiter with proximity sensors. The torque limiter disconnects the main power source from its downstream components in the event of a torque overload or product ja…
Electromechanical Wrap Spring Clutch Has Attractive Price
Danaher Motion has introduced the Deltran PT DuraLife-33 electromagnetic wrap spring clutch that combines high torque, reliability and rapid acceleration in one small, competitively-priced package. Th…
AC Servo Actuator Comes in Compact Package
The TPMA high-torque AC servo actuator from Alpha Gear Drives is a higher-torque version of the company’s TPM servo actuator. It is a brushless AC servomotor with a low backlash, high-precision TP-Hig…
Slide Solutions Meet All Challenges
Master/Setco slides are offered in three styles, 21 standard sizes and hundreds of standard configurations with 167 off-the-shelf models, plus they can be custom built for any application. The standar…
Miniature Linear Guide Suits Lab Work
Danaher Motion has introduced a full range of miniature linear guides to meet the requirements of the semiconductor, laboratory and testing industries. Thomson MicroGuides are constructed of 440 stain…
Motion Controller Withstands Tough Conditions
Galil Motion Control has introduced its Econo series of single-axis motion controllers, which are packaged with an integrated PWM amplifier. The DMC-1416-Brush is capable of driving a brush-type motor…
Oscillating Valve Now Electrically Actuated
The Hoerbiger-Origa oscillating valve offers a low-cost solution for cylinders that need to continuously reciprocate. This standard oscillating valve has been applied to a wide variety of applications…
Demand for Bearings to Reach $35 Billion Worldwide by 2007
Worldwide demand for bearings is projected to increase 5.7% per annum to over US$35 billion in 2007, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group Inc.Gains will exceed the 1997-2002 pace based on a…
Emerson to Support Local Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Through New Network
Emerson Process Management of Austin, Texas, has formed North America’s largest network of instrument and valve service centres. The integrated network delivers predictive diagnostics and servicing of…
Controller/Display Modules Plug Together
Designed to mount on to the front panel of an enclosure, Moeller Electric’s MFD-Titan graphical user interface with integrated controller combines the functions of a display and operator unit in one d…
Signal Conditioner Offers 256 Inputs
Access I/O Products has released the PC/104 high-density analogue signal conditioner. The model 104-AIM-32A kit provides 32 single-ended or 16 differential inputs with flexible gain for use with facto…
Drive Connectivity Simplifies Exchange of Process Information
Direct connectivity for Ethernet networks and increased power ratings up to 500 hp give Schneider Electric’s Telemecanique Altivar 58 TRX AC drive the functionality to meet demanding industrial applic…
Connector Line Now Includes 26-Pin and 28-Pin Models
Turck has added 26- and 28-pin models to the line of M27 thread connectors. These connectors can be used for power and signals to factory automation equipment in the automotive, food and beverage, pha…
U.S. Manufacturing Show Has Earlier Date for 2004
National Manufacturing Week, usually a March tradition in the U.S., will take place earlier than usual next year and include some changes recommended by a new advisory board.The 2003 event had struggl…
Commercial Solutions Acquires Cando Oilfield Supplies
Commercial Solutions Inc. of Edmonton, Alta., completed the acquisition in September 2003 of Cando Oilfield Supplies & Services Ltd. of Nisku, Alta., an oil and gas equipment distribution company.Comm…
NTN Canada to Move to New Location
NTN Bearing Corp. of Canada is relocating its Canadian corporate head office to a new, larger facility at the end of the year. The new location is at 305 Courtneypark Drive W., Mississauga, Ont. The c…
Focus on Linear Motion: Avoiding the Vertical Load Mistake
When you’re working with vertically oriented applications that employ rodless actuators, there are a few design considerations to keep in mind. All too often, motion control system designers fail to c…
Miniature Gearhead Is Designed for Easy Coupling
The CSF-IU size 5 high-precision, miniature gearhead from HD Systems delivers 3 arc-min positional accuracy in a package size that is just 20 mm by 37 mm. It has a rated torque of 5 in.-lb and a maxim…
Actuator Design Protects Against Corrosion
The Thomson TC series of precision actuators includes models TC2, TC3, TC4 and TC5 rod-style actuators. Easily programmed, the series is available with a choice of stepper, servo or DC motor with driv…
Big Egos: How to Manage Them
The guy or gal with the big ego … you know the type. Always trying to be front and centre of everything. Bragging about accomplishments, real or imagined. Dominating the conversation, and pushing an…
Supplier Spotlight: Pick-Up Equipment Suits Pickup Truck Line
The Ford Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP), home of the new 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck, is the flagship of Ford’s next-generation lean and flexible manufacturing facilities. The heritage site signals the e…
