Products
Rugged insulation resistance tester is versatile
Fluke Electronics Canada has introduced the Fluke 1550 MegOhmMeter, a rugged insulation resistance tester which combines insulation resistance testing to 5,000 V with measurement storage and PC interf…
Upgrades offer new life to drive assemblies
Falk Renew can replace existing through hardened gears with high-hardness or carburized and ground pinions and gears, for load capacity increases over 200%. Bearings, shafting, seals, lubrication and …
Float is steam trap’s only moving part
The TLV line of free-float steam traps eliminates condensate problems in process heaters, steam coils, steam mains and heat exchangers. These steam traps have only one moving part–the float–for low …
Infra-red imaging camera identifies hot spots
Hyatt Industries has introduced the IR SnapShot Model 525 infra-red imaging camera, featuring fully temperature calibrated infra-red images in colour on a 4-in. LCD display. No detector cooling is nec…
Catalogue describes fuse protection products
New from Ferraz Shawmut is a 68-page catalogue, covering the company’s line of fuse protection products. Included in the line-up is the Amp-trap family of current-limiting fuses. Also featured is a fu…
Pressure sensor helps calibrate machine assemblies
The Xsensor is a new electronic tactile force and pressure indicating sensor that allows an engineer to monitor precisely how force is disbursed between any two contacting or mating surfaces in real-t…
Flexible exhaust is for corrosive and extremely high-temperature environments
The Flexaust Bendway Plus is a flexible exhaust solution for use in extreme temperatures. Manufactured using 316Ti stainless steel in a roll-lock process, it can be dragged, bent, and reshaped numerou…
What’s new… (June 01, 2002)
Helical-bevel gear products offer increased gearbox capacityNord Gear has released the 90.1 series of helical-bevel gear products, featuring a redesign that provides a torque increase in almost all ca…
Motor/drive system allows easy voltage upgrade
Kollmorgen has announced the release of its new motor and drive system for 230-V and 480-V applications. Servostar 600 expands the company’s existing amplifier line and is matched with the Goldline XT…
High-flex welding cable stands up to tough conditions
Elocab tailor-made welding cables are available for servo-motor-driven welding guns. Incorporating high conductor stranding, these slim, high-precision hybrid cables permit a tight bending radius. The…
Step motor can be scrubbed, submersed without leaking
Designed for environmentally hostile and wet environments in the food processing industry where extraordinary sanitary conditions must be maintained, the compact, waterproof Rubber Duck line of NEMA 2…
What’s new… (April 01, 2002)
Variable-frequency drives offer flexibilityYaskawa offers the GPD series, a comprehensive range of variable-frequency drives for both variable torque and constant torque applications. The GPD 305 driv…
Drum pump is designed for corrosive liquids
The Model P90 sealless drum pump from Millar-Williams Hydronics is engineered to transfer corrosive liquids at up to 130 lpm (35 gpm). This rugged pump is driven by a high-power, double-insulated 1,15…
Anti-seize lubricant is for high-temperature use
Loctite White Hi-Temp Anti-Seize lubricant is designed for high-temperature situations. For use on various metals such as copper, brass, cast iron, steel and all alloys including stainless steel, the …
Double-drum winch can operate by remote control
Jeamar is offering a series of double-drum winches in a variety of configurations. A level jaw clutch with a remote control is an integral part of the drive system. Planetary gear drives are used for …
Saw makes easy work of cutting through mild steel
The Evolution metal cutting saw is available from McCann Equipment. Using a spindle lock for quick, safe blade changes, this affordable tool offers a selection of four specialty blades: a normal blade…
Integrated actuator design offers high torque
Wainbee has introduced the Exlar PSA rotary actuator, which incorporates a brushless servo motor with planetary gears. This design eliminates unnecessary bearings and couplings, so that these servo-am…
Casters have precision swivelling
Hamilton Casters’ new Endurance Series, a kingpinless-style design, is manufactured from hot forged steel. The casters are designed to accommodate both thrust and radial forces and tend to swivel more…
Shaft support rails suit compact applications
PowerTrax shaft support rails for low-profile applications have been introduced by Nook Industries. These aluminum rails are manufactured with a bolt-from-bottom design for systems requiring low-profi…
Tents provide temporary shelter
Pelsue ground tents feature one-piece construction, including all poles, which are integrated into the shell, enabling them to be set up in seconds. Uses include protection from the elements during eq…
What’s new… (November 01, 2001)
Compressed air can’t leak from this system drainThe Balston Zero Air Loss drain conserves compressed air energy by expelling only oil/water condensate from the compressed air system. As condensate col…
Vacuum lifting system makes laser cutting more efficient
The Vacumaster Laser lifting system for the metalworking industry performs three operations that are vital to the laser-cutting process. It lifts and places a metal sheet on the laser cutting machine,…
What’s new… (September 01, 2001)
Premium efficient motors carry EnergyGuide labelBaldor will be labelling its Super-E premium efficient motors with an EnergyGuide label. Similar to the yellow tags on home appliances, these labels wil…
CASE HISTORY: Construction firm finds synthetic engine oil keeps maintenance costs down
A familiar sight on Ontario roadways for more than 50 years, the family-owned construction company Cox Construction has grown from a one-man shop with a single crusher to a 140-person operation capabl…
What’s new… (April 01, 2001)
Variable speed drive simplifies machine operationSchneider Electric’s high-performance Telemecanique Altivar 28 variable speed drive, for use with 0.5-hp to 20-hp standard asynchronous motors, is suit…
Solve your equipment maintenance problems
Firm offers wide selection of motors/drivesBaldor has a broad array of energy-saving industrial electric motors and drives, including its line of AC induction linear motors and DC linear motors and li…
On-line centre will help improve performance through remote monitoring of equipment
Siemens Westinghouse Technical Services has announced an agreement to license the technology portfolio of ei3 Corporation in order to bring secure high-speed remote monitoring and diagnostic services …
MRO solutions are the focus of new announcements
Shaft support rails are value-pricedRexroth Star has introduced a shaft support rail for open-type linear bushings with greater height tolerance. Featuring a tolerance zone of +/-0.05 mm to +/-0.1 mm,…
Improvements raise practical value of MRO components
Temperature monitoring system offers thermocouple input/outputThe Raytek Thermalert GP line comprises a versatile, two-piece, infra-red temperature monitoring system, now with thermocouple input and o…
What’s new… (September 01, 2000)
Laundry additive helps get rid of tough smellsA laundry additive that eliminates lingering odours from washable fabrics has been introduced by Procter & Gamble. Febreze Clean Wash gets rid of the hard…
