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Custom electromagnetic coils. These products are designed and manufactured to meet specific requirements for spectrometers, fusion devices, plasma experiments, MRI gradient applications, and related products. Manufactured in single or multi-axis, solenoid, quadrupole, sextupole, folded radius, and single or multi-fiber configurations, they range from simple round shapes to complex saddle coils, and can be custom engineered in sizes from ounces to hundreds of pounds. Walker Scientific, Rockdale St, Worcester, MA 01606. 800-962-4638. Circle 480.

Precision mechanical assemblies and components. The 16th edition of Allied Devices' catalog is available in printed or electronic form with downloadable AutoCAD files from its website. The 672-page catalog contains 150 new products, including an expanded metric section. Items number more than 32,000 assemblies and components available from stock. Allied
Devices, 2365 Milburn Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510. 516-223-9100. Circle 481.

Compact blowers. The Equalizer line of medium-duty compact blowers is offered in 4.5- and 6-in. gear diameters. The rotary positive displacement blowers are designed to be interchangeable with equivalent sizes of competing blowers, and have the same footprint, pipe connections, shaft diameter, keyway and capacity as blowers offered by many other manufacturers. Tuthill Corp, M-D Pneumatics Division, PO Box 2877, Springfield, MO 65801-2877. 800-825-6937. Circle 482.

New stopcock design. These stopcocks feature a knurled compression-nut, replacing the older styled screw-type connection. The compression nut offers an improved sealing action and allows for easier cleaning. They are made from chrome-plated brass and conform to specification QQ-C-320B class I Type I. The stopcocks are tested to 60-80 psi water pressure. Popper & Sons Inc, 300 Denton Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. 516-248-0300. Circle 483.

Electric cylinders. The CD Series Comtronic electric cylinder offers precise short-stroke (from 1mm up to 150mm) positioning in extremely limited spaces. The unit has a brushless servomotor and drive with high-resolution encoder feedback. The system provides repeatable positioning of ±0.025mm (±0.001mm). Electric actuators are also available with an integral ball slide option for complex moment load automation applications. Compact Air Products, PO Box 499, Westminster, SC 29693. 864-647-9521. Circle 484.

Liquid level transmitters. The cap analog 421 series is a remote-mounted, RF capacitance, continuous level transmitter for liquids, slurries and powder bulk solids. It has the ability to display and transmit a continuous level measurement with optional high and low level alarms on a one mile sensing element. Its two-wire transmission allows up to one mile separation between probe and electronics. Delavan Process Instrumentation, PO Box 559, 11 Rado Dr, Naugatuck, CT 06770-0559. 203-720-5610. Circle 485.

Multicouplings. Custom multicouplings improve the operational efficiency of many machines and provide fast, leak-free and reliable connection and disconnection of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric circuits (including data). This company's RMA automatic multi-couplings automate the connections of pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic circuits. Staubli Corp, PO Box 189, Duncan, SC 29334. 800-682-7362. Circle 486.

Compression latches. The new knob is attractive, easy to grasp and comfortable to operate. Its black powder coat finish offers superior corrosion resistance and will stand up to repeated use. The two-step operation uses a fraction of a turn to swing the latching pawl into place behind the door. Completing the half-turn pulls the pawl up tightly against the frame, applying consistent compression against EMI or environmental gasketing. Southco, 210 N Brinton Lake Rd, Concordville, PA 19331. 610-459-4000. Circle 487.

Autoglass adhesive. The TITAN 2000HV is a one-part, high-viscosity polyurethane adhesive designed for all autoglass replacement installations. The adhesive is applied without heating or special equipment, permitting short, safe drive-away times. In Ford Carlite impact testing, the adhesive provided 100% windshield retention in a 35-mph dual airbag barrier crash performed within four hours of curing. Allied Signal Specialty Chemicals, Astor Corporation, 4401 Page Ave, Michigan Center, MI 49254. 800-248-4010. Circle 488.

Brazing paste. The STK-1260-650 is a 50% silver composition that meets the AWS filler metal specification. The flux has a fluxing range between 1000°-1700°F, is moderately restrictive, and stays active during extended heating cycles. Paste-brazed parts yield tensile strengths equal to or greater than those joined with the traditional shim/flux method. It is suited for applications such as carbide cutting tools, reamers, and wear stud assemblies. Fusion Inc, 4658 E 355th St, Willoughby, OH 44094. 216-946-3300. Circle 489.