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Vacuum connector

Air-operated 316SS Line Vac Conveyors convert ordinary hose or tube into a powerful in-line conveying system for food products, pharmaceuticals and other bulk materials. The unit features large throat diameters for maximum throughput capability. The conveyor ejects a small amount of compressed air to produce a vacuum on one end with high output flows on the other. Response is instantaneous. Regulating the compressed air pressure provides infinite control of the conveying rate. Construction is durable type 316 stainless steel to resist corrosion and contamination. The unit can withstand temperature up to 400°F. Five sizes from ¾- to 2-in. dia. are offered. Other materials and sizes are available.

Exair Corp, Cincinnati, OH.

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Custom fluoroplastic tubing

This company provides custom fluoroplastic tubing, including PTFE, FEP, MFA, PFA, PEEK, ETFE, PVDF and medical grade (including ring-marked). Configurations include convoluted, spiral, spiralized and printed. Heat-shrinkable tubing and dual-heat-shrinkable tubing is available, along with fluoroplastic insulated cable and wire, and Isoflex joint sealing strips.

IFK Isofluor GmbH, Neuss, Germany.

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Modular regulators

This catalog features a series of precision pressure regulators and manifold systems. Modular dovetail design allows the regulator or manifold to be used individually or assembled into a combination of pneumatic components. Modular components include the manifold block, regulators, switches and gauges. Adjustment ranges from 0.5 to 100 psi; maximum supply pressure is 150 psi.

Air Logic, Racine, WI.

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Compression coupling

The Instalok compression coupling has a clamping design that offers high strength, grip, cost savings and installation ease. Each tube end can be inserted individually and tightened, eliminating the difficulties associated with standard 3-bolt coupling installation. Black nitrile O-rings are held in place helping eliminate gasket-grab problems. Sizes range from 1½- to 4½-in. OD.

HP Metflo, Louisville, OH.

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Flow meter

The EZ-View line of variable area flow meters has been expanded to include units that measure air and other compressed gases, in addition to traditional oil and water models. Repeatability is within ±1%, while accuracy is ±5% full scale. These meters fit pipes of ½-, ¾-, 1-, 1½- and 2-in. dia. The larger units offer flow ranges of 2-25 up to 10-100 gpm for liquids, and 35-200 up to 140-1000 scfm for gases.

Hedland Flow Meters, Racine, WI.

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Low-profile clamps

Suited for tight spaces, stainless steel Cobra hose clamps feature a one-piece design. Available in three band widths — 7, 8 and 9 mm — and a variety of diameters, each size is color coded for easy identification. The maintenance-free clamps are reusable and easy to service. Applications include automotive air and fuel systems, washing machines, food processing and irrigation systems.

Norma Products US Inc, Wixom, MI.

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Mini tubing, accessories

An expanding line of 1/32-in. OD tubing and fittings includes PEEK, PEEKsil, Teflon FEP and stainless steel. For direct connections with no sleeves needed, there are 6-32 Micro Fingertights or 6-40 threaded fittings that are compatible with various third-party products. Also available are True Zero Dead Volume MicroTight unions and Mini MicroFilters with void volume as low as 22 nl.

Upchurch Scientific, Oak Harbor, WA.

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Pinch clamps

Six colors of low-cost, easy-to-engage pinch clamps accept tubing between 0.161- and 0.244-in. OD and measure approximately 1-in. long. The polypropylene clamps are available in orange, yellow, green, blue, red and white for color-coding applications. Other pinch clamps are available from 0.118- to 0.700-in. OD and roller and slide clamps accept tubing diameters from 0.079- to 0.630-in.

Qosina, Edgewood, NY.

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Instrumentation tubing

Two lines of instrumentation tubing include insulated tubing as an alternative to field-installed insulation of small dia. process lines and jacketed tubing for corrosion and mechanical protection in pneumatic, hydraulic and other non-insulated applications. Available in sizes ¼- to ½-in. and 6 to 12 mm in 316/316L stainless steel and copper, the tubing lines meet ASTM A213, A269, DIN 17458 and ASTM B68, B75.

Swagelok Co, Solon, OH.

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Push-on hose

Designed for use without hose clamps, Nylobrade push-on hose attaches to barbed fittings easily and securely. A combination of nitrile rubber and PVC, reinforced with polyester braid, allows the hose to work with push-on style fittings up to 200 psi at 70°F. The black, non-marking cover resists UV, ozone and abrasion, and is electrically non-conductive. Other colors are available.

NewAge Industries, Southampton, PA.

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Extruded PTFE tubing

A full line of chemically-inert, extruded PTFE tubing is available in 7 sizes from 0.010- to 1¼-in. ID, with varying wall thicknesses. The non-flammable tubing is unaffected by acids and operates continuously from –450° to 500°F. It can be supplied cut-to-length in 1/16-in. increments with ±0.032-in. accuracy or in random length coils. The tubing is UL listed.

MM Newman Corp, Marblehead, MA.

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Miniature hose

Created for use in smaller dies where space is limited, SuperBrute mini hose is 2 mm ID and 5 mm OD, and is available in lengths from 14 cm to 2 m. Burst pressure is 29,000 psi and minimum bend radius is 20 mm. Available accessory components include control console and connections. Connectors include M6 ports, standard ports, angle adapters and 4-way connection blocks.

Forward Industries, Plymouth, MI.

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Flexible hose

Designed for durability in applications such as woodworking, CVD general purpose, wire-reinforced PVC hose has a 0.030-in. wall thickness that is light and flexible. yet tough and durable for handling items such as woodchips and sawdust. The smooth interior minimizes friction loss while promoting airflow. Sizes range from 1- to 18-in. ID. Various colors are offered, with clear providing visual access.

Hi-tech Hose Inc, Georgetown, MA.

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Latex-free TPE tubing

Available in grades from 8 Shore A to 60 Shore D, Mediflex TPE compounds are designed to replace latex in tubing applications. All materials are medical and FDA grade. The non-allergenic, recyclable compounds can be colored, translucent or clear. The materials have no carbamates nor potentially hazardous extractables like thermoset rubbers. The end products exhibit low temperature flexibilities.

Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers Inc, Chicago, IL.

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Reinforced hose

Sani-Tech STHT-R-HD high-purity grade silicone hose is suited for elevated pressure applications where strength, durability and continuous length are critical. The platinum-cured heavy-duty reinforced hose has complete biocompatibility, lot traceability and high pressure rating. Custom colors are available for line identification. Hose is fully autoclavable and sterilizable.

Saint-Gobain Biopharmaceuticals division, Beavertown, MI.

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