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Fasteners. The Armor Coat line of inch-series
products includes fasteners, hex head cap screws, socket products, studs, nuts, washers,
threaded rod and lifting eye bolts. Engineered coatings provide corrosion resistance,
tensile strength, and durability exceeding most commercial coatings and platings. All
products feature premium performance coatings, and are available in bulk or packaged
quantities for prototype, production, or maintenance needs. Metric Blue Product
Group, Taylor, MI.
Proximity switches. Weld-field-immune Unicompact
switches have automotive-style S5 miniconnectors for installation flexibility in welding
applications. They are also suited to material handling and packaging systems, transfer
lines and assembly machines. The 40mm x 85mm size fits tight locations, while a 305 degree
rotatable head allows the sensor surface to be oriented in five different directions. The
AC/DC-powered sensors are rated to IP67. Balluff Inc, Florence, KY. 
Hinges. This 304 stainless steel, polished 3
1/2-in. strap hinge features square mounting holes and embossing around the edges.
Aesthetically pleasing, the hinge is strong, easy to install, and vandal resistant.
Applications include toolboxes, industrial cabinets, utility body compartments, machine
shields, shed doors, marine compartments and gates. The strap offset is available up to
3/8 in. to accommodate doors higher than the posts. Eberhard Hardware Manufacturing
Limited, Tillsonburg, Ont.
Parallel spring snap. This fastener provides a
smooth consistent snap action that will ensure maximum performance on applications. The
concealed spring design offers long-term reliability, and is suitable for packaging,
leather goods, sporting goods and equipment, cases and numerous other applications. The
snap has a light- to medium-snap action and is available in brass with nickel, black oxide
or gilt finish. Fasnap Corp, Elkhart, IN. 
Epoxy system. F113 is a clear, low viscosity
epoxy system that has been used widely for bonding and small potting applications. This
product is suggested for any laminating, bonding, or sealing application where good
wetting characteristics and optical clarity are a must. The material has been successfully
used for bonding and potting of LED displays, glass or plastic fibers, lenses and other
optical components. The adhesive is easily mixed and cured at room temperature. Tra-Con
Inc, Bedford, MA. 
MEMS relays. Etched from a silicon wafer, these
Micro Machined Relay switches are smaller, faster and have longer life expectancy than
traditional electromechanical relays. A chip model measures 2mm x 3mm, and a 6 pin PLCC
model is 5.25mm x 5.30mm or less. Switching speed is 0.5 ms. With their decreased power
consumption and higher current isolation than conventional relays, the MMRs are suited to
IC testing and RF communications. OMRON Electronics Inc, Schaumburg, IL.
Output shaft options. The LO-COG brushed and
ELCOM brushless lines of DC motors and gearmotors now offer a wide selection of custom
output shaft options, enabling designers to meet application-specific requirements.
Materials options include standard 416 magnetic stainless steel, non-magnetic 303 and 316
grades, and high-carbon steel. Styles include shafts with a flat, journal, keyway, cross
hole, slot, groove, swage, gear, clutch or pulley. Pittman, Harleysville,
PA. 
Small AC motor drives. VLT MICRO Adjustable
Frequency Drives are available in the 1/2 to 2 hp range for 230V applications, and in the
1 to 3 hp range for 460V applications. The drives provide DC motor performance from low
cost AC motors. A digital keypad/display module mounted to the front panel allows for
simple operation. Additional features include programmable digital inputs and outputs, and
automatic voltage regulation. Danfoss Drives, Rockford, IL. 
5-phase drivers. The UPS53 Series of
high-torque, high-speed stepper motor drivers has integral power supplies for direct
connection to 115 VAC lines. Features include automatic power reduction at standstill for
power savings; step and direction or CW/CCW command signals; driver overheat warning;
full- or half-step drive selection; and drive current OFF command to turn off holding
torque for easy manual positioning. Nyden Corp, San Jose, CA. 
Chip resistors. These thin and thick film chip
resistors are qualified to MIL-PRF-55342 (revision G, amendment 3). They are used in
mission-critical applications, such as manned space flight, life support systems, human
implantable medical devices and also for prolonged periods in satellite communications.
Designated as RM0502, RM0402 and RM0603, they are sized at 0.050 in. x 0.020 in. x 0.010
in., 0.040 in. x 0.020 in. x 0.010 in., and 0.060 in. x 0.030 in. x 0.010 in.,
respectively. State of the Art, Inc (SOTA), State College, PA.