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Stainless Steel Retaining Rings From Stock
Smalley has over 5,000 retaining rings in 302 and 316 stainless steel from stock in 1/4" to 16" diameters. Specials can be manufactured from .200" to 90". Smalley's manufacturing process allows for the economical production of stainless steel rings. Free samples are available of stock parts to test in your application. |
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Feature Articles
Part finishing and the new RoHS and ELV directives
Outsourcing part finishing has long been a preferred technique to avoid the hazards of owning a polluting coating line and operating it in-house. Many manufacturers have traditionally avoided dealing with harsh chemicals and complicated finishing processes by simply jobbing out this work. With the new compliance requirements, outside vendors who provide the final part finish will be forced to share responsibility for compliance or lose this business. Outside vendors may also need to change their processes to meet the new mandates.
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Ultra-compact DC Brushless Motors
MicroMo adds two Penny Motors to its line of DC Brushless Motors. The 1307 & 1309 BH have 5 mNm of continuous and 10 mNm of intermittent torque. The 1307 & 1309 are extremely well suited for applications such as micro-scanners, locking systems, chopper drives and medical dosing pumps. Visit MicroMo for more info. |
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Teaming up to provide an automated breakthrough system for cancer detection
A new automated diagnostic device, manufactured by Astro Instrumentation and Immunicon Corp., is helping oncologists in the battle against breast cancer. The CellTracks system enables physicians to gauge more quickly a patient's response to prescribed treatment. An indispensable component of the CellTracks AutoPrep System is a Colder Products quick disconnect coupling, which limits medical technologists' exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals and biohazards and prevents the formation of air bubbles in the reagent lines, which could potentially affect the accuracy of the reagent delivery and the system results.
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Cranking out a new harmonic-drive gear solution
Although the harmonic-drive gear motor is best known for its lack of backlash and its usefulness in applications requiring great precision, such as robotics and automation, Johnson Electric engineers have found a new application in power tools for a high-reduction gear ratio with a greatly reduced number of components in the smallest package possible.
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Electric Replacement for Hydraulics!
Exlar's electric linear actuators deliver the force of hydraulics and the speed of pneumatics. The patented roller screw technology offers peak forces in excess of 40,000 lbf., speeds to 60 in/sec, and stroke lengths to 96 inches, all with the ease and reliability of servo control. Visit Exlar online for more information. |
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4 easy steps to achieve quick payback on your HVAC energy savings
Despite the economic advantages and significant energy savings available by using AC Variable Frequency Drives in HVAC applications, many building operators do not repair or replace drives when they fail. This is because the motors easily can continue to run through a bypass contactor. HVAC Variable Frequency Drive Solutions running on bypass can waste 56% or more energy for your HVAC air handling system. Here's how to get back to efficient usage.
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Special: Power Sources products
New Products
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Guides
- Cast-iron CDF filtration system flyer — Hennig, Inc.
- Industrial-grade plug-in relays — TURCK
- Expanded full-line catalog and CD-ROM for couplings — Lovejoy, Inc.
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FAST Injection Molded Plastic Prototypes
Protomold can turn your 3D CAD model into real plastic parts in as few as three days. Injection molded in your choice of engineering-grade resins, these plastic parts are ideal for functional testing, bridge tooling, or even short-run production. Visit Protomold online for information and a free automated ProtoQuote™. Protomold®. Nobody's Faster in the Short Run!™
Come See Us at the PTC User World Event 2006! Booth #128
PTC User World Event – June 4-7, 2006
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center – Grapevine, TX |
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