Adhesive dispensing. This brochure provides
useful advice for dispensing adhesives, lubricants, sealants and many other assembly
fluids in accurate controlled amounts without waste, rework or rejects. The 6-page color
brochure explains how using the right dispensing componentsbarrels, tips and
pistonsfor a specific fluid and application will improve accuracy and productivity, and
eliminate many common assembly problems. EFD, 977 Waterman Ave, E
Providence, RI 02914-1378. 401-434-1680. Circle 554.
Belt guide. New RPP-Plus Synchronous Drives,
which provide lighter, more-efficient power transmission at lower costs than previous
systems, are detailed in a new brochure. The new belt features a dual-sprocket design
which accepts metric and standard bushings. Fifty pages of the 128-page brochure are
dedicated to the new RPP-Plus Synchronous Drives, providing full details on construction
and selection of the proper belt. TB Wood's Inc, 440 N Fifth Ave,
Chambersburg, PA 17201. 717-393-3831. Circle 541.
Dedicated to plastic. A full color brochure
outlining plastic extrusion and molded design capabilities is now available. The brochure
focuses in on every aspect of custom extrusion and molding companies from their people to
their facilities. It features full color photographs of all the key elements of the
manufacturing process. Information is included on engineering and tooling, value added
manufacturing, and quality product development. The Lavanture Group, PO Box
2088, Elkhart, IN 46515. 219-264-0658. Circle 540.
Tank guide. A new CD-ROM is designed to
simplify polyethylene tank selection. SPECSOURCE is an electronic selection guide that
gives engineers and purchasing managers instant access to more than 500 different
rotationally-molded polyethylene tanks in sizes ranging from 22 to 22,000 gallons. It also
details a range of horizontal, vertical, cone-bottom and containment designs. Snyder
Industries Inc, 4700 Fremont St, Lincoln, NE 68504. 888-422-8683. Circle 543.
Metals technology. A new 6-page brochure
outlines Engineered Metal Components, including: custom and standard fasteners; machined
parts; castings, forgings and stampings, as well as molded parts. Laube can supply
documentation for its products, including: mill certificates, heat treat certificates, and
any other documentation required to establish quality and traceability. Laube
Technology, Metal Products Div, 550 Via Alondra, Camarillo, CA 93012.
805-388-1050. Circle 542.
Wall coatings. This 40-inch by 28-inch, full
color wall chart identifies the 13 most common problems in applying fluropolymer coatings.
There is a detailed photograph of each problem, followed by a verbal description, a list
of probable causes and a list of suggested solutions. Problems range from blisters and
cobwebbing to fish eyes and sagging. The wall chart is free and is designed to be hung in
the work area. Push pins are provided. Whitford Co, PO Box 2347, West
Chester, PA 19380-0110. 610-296-3200. Circle 545.
Roller bearings. This brochure, The
Anatomy of a More Productive Roller Bearing, is designed to provide technical
information to help specifiers and users determine bearing quality and performance. NSK
analyzes key components of roller bearings as well as technical and support services for
specifiers and users. NSK manufactures cylindrical, spherical and tapered roller bearings.
NSK Co, 3861 Research Park Dr, PO Box 1507, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1507.
313-761-9500. Circle 544.
High performance plastics. This Document
Processing Equipment brochure describes the wide range of products manufactured for the
DPE market. It details applications and products that include precision injection-molded
and machined parts, foams, films, laminates, flexible tubing, and maintenance-free
self-lubricating bearings. All products are designed for quality and performance. Norton
Performance Plastics Co, 150 Dey Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470-4699. 973-696-4700. Circle
547.
Feedback devices. This updated catalog
details heavy duty encoders and resolvers designed for 3-shift service in harsh factory
floor environments. They feature rugged housings, IP65 sealing, Mil-style connectors and
long-life bearings. The RE converter is available to provide encoder-type signals from the
resolver models for interface to PLCs and motion controllers. The 12-page catalog features
specifications, application and option information. API Harowe Inc, 45
Hazelwood Dr, Amherst, NY 14228. 610-692-2700. Circle 546.
Guide to seals. This company's new Seal
Design Guide is a comprehensive resource for sealing technology. It is available as a
full-color, 180+ page book, or as an interactive CD-ROM for both IBM and Mac platforms.
The guide provides information on basic concepts of O-ring design, seal types and gland
design, critical operating environmental factors, materials selection, elastomer
applications, and troubleshooting. Apple Rubber Products Inc, 310 Erie St,
Lancaster, NY 14086. 716-684-6560. Circle 515.
Adhesive dispensing. This brochure provides
useful advice for dispensing adhesives, lubricants, sealants and many other assembly
fluids in accurate controlled amounts without waste, rework or rejects. The 6-page color
brochure explains how using the right dispensing componentsbarrels, tips and
pistonsfor a specific fluid and application will improve accuracy and productivity, and
eliminate many common assembly problems. EFD, 977 Waterman Ave, E
Providence, RI 02914-1378. 401-434-1680. Circle 554.
Belt guide. New RPP-Plus Synchronous Drives,
which provide lighter, more-efficient power transmission at lower costs than previous
systems, are detailed in a new brochure. The new belt features a dual-sprocket design
which accepts metric and standard bushings. Fifty pages of the 128-page brochure are
dedicated to the new RPP-Plus Synchronous Drives, providing full details on construction
and selection of the proper belt. TB Wood's Inc, 440 N Fifth Ave,
Chambersburg, PA 17201. 717-393-3831. Circle 541.
Dedicated to plastic. A full color brochure
outlining plastic extrusion and molded design capabilities is now available. The brochure
focuses in on every aspect of custom extrusion and molding companies from their people to
their facilities. It features full color photographs of all the key elements of the
manufacturing process. Information is included on engineering and tooling, value added
manufacturing, and quality product development. The Lavanture Group, PO Box
2088, Elkhart, IN 46515. 219-264-0658. Circle 540.
Tank guide. A new CD-ROM is designed to
simplify polyethylene tank selection. SPECSOURCE is an electronic selection guide that
gives engineers and purchasing managers instant access to more than 500 different
rotationally-molded polyethylene tanks in sizes ranging from 22 to 22,000 gallons. It also
details a range of horizontal, vertical, cone-bottom and containment designs. Snyder
Industries Inc, 4700 Fremont St, Lincoln, NE 68504. 888-422-8683. 
Metals technology. A new 6-page brochure
outlines Engineered Metal Components, including: custom and standard fasteners; machined
parts; castings, forgings and stampings, as well as molded parts. Laube can supply
documentation for its products, including: mill certificates, heat treat certificates, and
any other documentation required to establish quality and traceability. Laube
Technology, Metal Products Div, 550 Via Alondra, Camarillo, CA 93012.
805-388-1050. 
Wall coatings. This 40-inch by 28-inch, full
color wall chart identifies the 13 most common problems in applying fluropolymer coatings.
There is a detailed photograph of each problem, followed by a verbal description, a list
of probable causes and a list of suggested solutions. Problems range from blisters and
cobwebbing to fish eyes and sagging. The wall chart is free and is designed to be hung in
the work area. Push pins are provided. Whitford Co, PO Box 2347, West
Chester, PA 19380-0110. 610-296-3200. Circle 545.
Roller bearings. This brochure, The
Anatomy of a More Productive Roller Bearing, is designed to provide technical
information to help specifiers and users determine bearing quality and performance. NSK
analyzes key components of roller bearings as well as technical and support services for
specifiers and users. NSK manufactures cylindrical, spherical and tapered roller bearings.
NSK Co, 3861 Research Park Dr, PO Box 1507, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1507.
313-761-9500. Circle 544.
High performance plastics. This Document
Processing Equipment brochure describes the wide range of products manufactured for the
DPE market. It details applications and products that include precision injection-molded
and machined parts, foams, films, laminates, flexible tubing, and maintenance-free
self-lubricating bearings. All products are designed for quality and performance. Norton
Performance Plastics Co, 150 Dey Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470-4699. 973-696-4700. Circle
547.
Feedback devices. This updated catalog
details heavy duty encoders and resolvers designed for 3-shift service in harsh factory
floor environments. They feature rugged housings, IP65 sealing, Mil-style connectors and
long-life bearings. The RE converter is available to provide encoder-type signals from the
resolver models for interface to PLCs and motion controllers. The 12-page catalog features
specifications, application and option information. API Harowe Inc, 45
Hazelwood Dr, Amherst, NY 14228. 610-692-2700. Circle 546.
Guide to seals. This company's new Seal
Design Guide is a comprehensive resource for sealing technology. It is available as a
full-color, 180+ page book, or as an interactive CD-ROM for both IBM and Mac platforms.
The guide provides information on basic concepts of O-ring design, seal types and gland
design, critical operating environmental factors, materials selection, elastomer
applications, and troubleshooting. Apple Rubber Products Inc, 310 Erie St,
Lancaster, NY 14086. 716-684-6560. Circle 515.