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2008 Adhesives Sourcebook - Loctite Products for Design, Assembly, Manufacturing and Maintenance

The complete source for adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings, dispensing and curing equipment. Information includes full product data sheets, selector guides, FAQ's, calculators, and helpful tips for use and troubleshooting. Descriptions of other engineering services Henkel provides its customers, such as on-site product development assistance, protoyping and contract lab services, are also provided.

Solutions for the Appliance Industry

Appliances are complex assemblies that have to meet high customer expectations. That means they must perform flawlessly under demanding operating conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, pressure, vibration, and chemicals. This design guide outlines solutions for surface treatment, cleaning, assembly, equipment, packaging and continuous improvement, including reliability assurance, chemical sustems management and teardown analysis.

Appliance Application Translation Guide

This design guide outlines Loctite products in production of products such as washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers, and electric and gas ranges. Application description, product recommended and chemistry are inclued for each. It also reviews product application opportunities resulting from sales projects and teardowns.

Making a Better Cooling Fan â€¦ for Less with DuPontâ„¢ Delrin

In fans for power tools, small appliances, computers, small motors or other devices, choosing DuPontâ„¢ DelrinÂ acetal homopolymer over metal or other plastics can enable you to cut up to 60% of the cost and weight while achieving high cooling efficiency and extending device life.

Present State and Futuristic of Motor Drive Technology

One of the main driving force behind the industrial revolution was the invention of the electric motor more than a century ago. Its widespread use for all kinds of mechanical motion has made life simple and has ultimately aided the advancement of human kind. The advent of the inverter that facilitated speed and torque control of AC motors has propelled the use of electric motor to new realms that was inconceivable just a mere 30years ago. Advances in power semiconductors along with digital controls have enabled realization of motor drives that are robust and can control position and speed to a high degree of precision. Use of AC motor drives has also resulted in energy savings and improved system efficiency. Yaskawa Electric Corporation has been at the forefront of technology, creating reliable drives that consistently push the envelope of engineering achievement. This paper reviews Yaskawaâ€™s role in the development and application of the inverter technology to AC motor drives and introduces some futuristic vision for the motor drive technology. The development of more efficient, more powerful electric motor drives to power the demands of the future is important for achieving energy savings, environmentally harmonious drives that do not pollute the electrical power system, and improving productivity. Yaskawa wants to be an integral part of this future and hopes to contribute significantly to achieve this.

Unique & Personal Capabilities catalog

Control Line Equipment designs, manufactures and supports its distributor and OEM customers with pneumatic directional control valves, pneumatic counting devices, hydraulic and pneumatic small bore cylinders, pneumatic clamping cylinders, hydraulic checking cylinders, modular hydraulic hand pumps, air-oil cylinders and heavy duty process valving.

Gearmotor Specifications

Complete speed, torque and efficiency curves for the right angle gearmotor that powered the 600 lb. automated basketball backstop

STP Plus

The MOTORTECâ„¢ STP PLUS program provides a fast, easy way to calculate speed, torque, or power. Conversions of the most commonly used units are selectable, automatically generated and can be printed out. Calculate Speed, Torque and Power, Calculate Estimated Electrical Current and Losses for Optimum Motor Selection, Easily and Accurately Convert Units of Measurement, Customizable, Printed Report Function

STP Design Search

STP Design Search STP Design Search has sophisticated algorithms that calculate and match the desired performance specifications to the motor size and specifications of over 4200 motor and gearmotor products active in the Groschopp website database. The Search results, the motors/gearmotors that best match the specifications, are presented in ranking order of up to ten best fit matches, starting with the closest specification match.

Dual SPDT Analog Switches With Negative Signaling Capability

The TS5A22362 and TS5A22364 are single-pole double-throw (SPDT) analog switches designed to operate from 2.3 V to 5.5 V. The devices feature negative signal capability that allows signals below ground to pass through the switch without distortion. Additionally, the TS5A22364 includes an internal shunt switch, which automatically discharges any capacitance at the NC or NO terminals when they are unconnected to COM. This reduces the audible click/pop noise when switching between two sources. The break-before-make feature prevents signal distortion during the transferring of a signal from one path to another. Low ON-state resistance, excellent channel-to-channel ON-state resistance matching, and minimal total harmonic distortion (THD) performance are ideal for audio applications.

SDIO Port Expander With Voltage-Level Translation

The TXS02612 is designed to interface the cellphone baseband with external SDIO peripherals. The device includes a 6-channel SPDT switch with voltage-level translation capability. This allows a single SDIO port to be interfaced with two SDIO peripherals. The TXS02612 has three separate supply rails that operate over the full range of 1.1 V to 3.6 V. This allows the baseband and SDIO peripherals to operate at different supply voltages if required.

8-Channel Display/HDMI Port ESD Protection

The TPD8S009 provides an electrostatic discharge (ESD) solution for the display port and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) high-speed lines. This device offers eight ESD clamp circuits with flow-through pin mapping that matches the display port or HDMI port connector pin assignments. This device supports HDMI 1.3 or display port data rate (in excess of 3 Gbps).

Programming Fun Lights With the TI TCA6507

Historically, end-equipment manufacturers have used lighting as a way to differentiate their product over that of their competition and to satisfy market needs. A subset of lighting, known as fun lights, has emerged and is growing in popularity in battery-powered portable applications. Fun lights can be used to decorate the external appearance of a product and supplement its functionality. The end application may also require different colors and include a variety of blinking or dimming options. Typically, fun lights are implemented using external light emitting diodes (LEDs).

Basics of Voltage Level Translation

Circuit designers are faced with the challenge of developing systems with increasing functionality and complexity while under demanding power and timeto- market constraints. Such systems often require voltage level translation devices to allow interfacing between integrated circuit devices built from different process technologies. The choice of the proper voltage level translation device depends on many factors and will affect the performance and efficiency of the circuit application. Texas Instruments offers a variety of solutions to meet customer requirements.

Preventing Excess Current Consumption on Analog Switches

Analog switches are extensively used for switching audio signals in battery-powered applications, such as mobile phones. In many cases, the switch is powered directly from the battery, but it receives control signals from a lower voltage processor GPIO. For most analog switches, this application condition leads to an excess supply current draw that catches system designers by surprise. This application report explains the cause of this excess current consumption and describes solutions to address it effectively.

Web Event: October 15, 2008, 10AM Pacific, 1PM Eastern CAD/CAE Model Clean-Up: Reduce Design, Analyze, and Revise Cycles

This webinar will feature research and survey results related to problems associated with preparing CAD geometry for CAE applications. We'll also discuss how Recipe-Based Automation can help create just-in-time CAE-ready geometry each time a CAD model is updated. Event hosted by Dr. Ken Versprille from CPD Associates and Scott Collins from Anark.

A Component with Enterprise Implications

When one of the world's biggest vehicle makers was looking for fresh thinking and onpoint expertise to tackle a specific engineering problem specifically the development of a new striker plate for a lift gate latch system. Find out how the new Tinnerman design helped cut costs and eliminate components.

Quiet Strength Under Load

Noise is often the single toughest challenge faced by design engineers when developing products for medical applications. Such was the case for a leading global company that designs manufactures and installs patient lifts in healthcare facilities.

Patient Lift Sound Data

For design engineers working on a noise reduction project, the motor design is only a part of the challenge. Radiated noise can be amplified through the other components in the system. The data shown in this graph represents the 1/3 octave band testing data taken before and after the motor customization techniques were implemented. A-weighted averaging has been applied to the data. The sound level was reduced by 10 dB over the course of the project.

Motor Tec Data Sheet

This resource demostrates speed, effeciency vs. torque for motors.

STP Design Search

New STP Design Search simplifies motor and gearmotor selections for engineers and product designers looking for fractional horsepower solutions. Sophisticated algorithms quickly calculate and match desired performance specifications to Groschopp product design database.

The Ever-present PID Loop Effect

This white paper reviews the basics of PIDs. It includes definitions, descriptions of what a PID controller is, how it works and benefits when used in various applications. Techniques for fine tuning a PID loop, such as Ziegler-Nichols, are also provided.

DISC SPRINGS

Fifteen-page brochure details DIN DISC SPRINGS 2093 from .236 to 10â€ diameter. Engineering and application design guide gives load/deflection characteristics and performance under high load in a limited space. Available from stock in both inch and metric sizes. Range includes Al for bolted assemblies, SP for heavy bolted sections...i.e. bus bars and CONTACTÂ for electrical connections.

INK CODE MARKING

Sprinterâ„¢ automatic ink code-marking machines. Machines apply date codes, product codes, dots, etc. on metal, plastic, rubber, and paper surfaces. Marking possible in any orientation. Message size up to 2 square inches. Cycle speeds up to 350 CPM. A complete line of operating supplies and auxiliary equipment is offered.

Power Distribution Units

Pulizzi now a part of EatonÂ, manufactures enclosure based power distribution units for both the domestic and international markets. These power distribution units offer an array of features including: circuit breaker protection, EMI and RFI filtering, spike/surge protection, remote power on/off, system-remote reboot, emergency shutdown, redundant power, and sequential power up/down, power control via web browser, telnet, serial & SNMP.

Thomas Launches New Web Site

Thomas Products Division â€“ Gardner Denver has launched a new Web site â€“ gd-thomas.com. This new site features expanded product information, improved navigation, and updated performance date on thousands of OEM compressors and pumps.

Catalysts for Innovation

Read case studies and white papers, and listen to podcasts about HPâ€™s Catalysts for HPC Innovation Program.

Product Lifecycle Management

This resource includes white papers, brochures, data sheets, blue prints and additional resources.

University of Central Florida

In recent years, weâ€™ve witnessed the devastating effects of too much water. The great Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 killed more than 150,000 people and left millions homeless in 11 countries. Approximately 1,800 people lost their lives in Hurricane Katrina and its flooding aftermath, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history and the costliest natural disaster in our country.

Extreme Computing

What becomes larger the more you take away from it? The answer most people think of for this childrenâ€™s riddle is of course a hole, but one might also answer, what we still have to learn. Each new scientific discovery tends to open new and more complex areas of inquiry, and similarly, new engineering designs and product developments lay the groundwork for new concepts, technologies, and next-generation products.

Orbital Sciences Corporation

When the space shuttle is retired in 2010, a new generation of spacecraft will take its place. Humans will explore the International Space Station, the moon, Mars and other destinations in the solar system through NASAâ€™s Constellation Program. Although the Constellation Program is based on extraordinary advances in 21st century technology, it also relies heavily on the influences of past space exploration.

Callaway Golf Drives Long

How does a golf club manufacturer compete for a slice (pun intended) of the multi-billion dollar golf equipment market? For Callaway Golf, the answer is innovation. Soon after its 1982 founding by former winemaker Ely Callaway, Callaway Golf earned a reputation for breakthrough club designs that shave strokes off golfersâ€™ games. As a result, by 1996, Callaway Golf had earned its spot as one of the worldâ€™s largest manufacturer of golf clubs.

The Problem-solver: Model SV 1

Having difficulties with the Gresen V12? Take a look at our Model SV 12 gpm stack valve line. Our valve is nearly identical in size, has comparable features, is easily interchanged, can be customized, many standard configurations are currently in stock. It features 1 -10 work sections, load checks on each spool and power beyond capability. Spools are hard chrome plated. Enhanced metering section available in both the high and low sections.

Introducing the New LSR-3060-3 Log Splitter Valve

This valve features a blazing fast Rapid Extend high speed mode and an average of 50% reduction in the amount of time it takes to get a fully retracted cylinder extended. It reduces system costs by working with single stage pumps. When extra force is needed, it allows the user to manually shift from high speed mode to high force mode.

DNRC_Prince Manufacturing Corp._08/20/08_DS_Introducing the New Series 20 Load Sense Valve

This valve features 1 -10 work sections, very fine metering, precise control and reduced dead band, low standby pressures, reduced flow forces, low spool actuating forces and has the same mounting pattern and envelope as standard series 20 valve Use of standard series 20 inlet sections (20I) and tie rod kits. Learn how our sense valve provides more precise control, conserves energy and reduces heat generation.

Sendix Harsh Duty Single-Turn Magnetic Absolute Encoders

KÃ¼bler by TURCK Sendix encoders with 12-bit analog and 14-bit CANopen outputs are designed for those who need rugged, high resolution encoders. These encoders use patented technology to fully encapsulate the electronics and separate the mechanical assembly to provide a high resistance to shock and vibration. Die-cast housings, resistance to humidity and condensation make these encoders suitable for outdoor use.

Design News' 2008 Engineering Salary Survey

Overworked? Underpaid? But love the work you do? You're not alone. See what your peers are saying about these and other questions: Did your pay increase measure up to the industry average last year? Based on your level of education and years of service, what should your annual base salary be? What specific skills do engineers need to get ahead in their profession today? Design News 2008 Engineering Salary Survey has the answers. Get it Now!

Process Control Yields Cost Effective Weld Integrity

Today, resistance welding takes many forms across numerous applications in diverse market segments.
While each company must decide the most efficient welding technology for its various operations, the parameters that govern such decisions often change, sometimes rather quickly over short time intervals. This means decision makers must constantly monitor welding processes to ensure the right technology is applied to each application and done so in a cost effective manner.

Sensorless BLDC motor control using a Majority Function From Microchip Technology

This web seminar explains a sensorless Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motor control algorithm, implemented using the dsPIC® digital signal controller (DSC). The algorithm works by the use of a majority function for digitally filtering the back-Electromotive Force (BEMF). Each phase of the motor is filtered to determine when to commutate the motor drive voltages. This control technique excludes the need for discrete, low-pass filtering hardware and off-chip comparators.

Line-of-Sight Sleeving is the Safest Alternative for Protecting Operators and Personnel

Protective covers for hydraulic hose assemblies are taking on a whole new meaning. They are still being used to protect hoses on mobile construction and mining equipment. However, with the need for higher-pressure systems and more compact machine designs, design engineers are increasingly looking for ways to safely protect machine operators and personnel from catastrophic hydraulic hose failure.

Cost Savings through Energy Efficient Power Transmission Systems

Any loss of power is a loss of money for users. To minimize losses and keep energy consumption in check, power transmission drives must operate at optimum efficiency.This paper compares the efficiency-related characteristics of two belt drives, V-belt drives and synchronous belt drives to show the potential for savings.

What's New in NI Multisim 10.1? For Education

See what the latest version of Multisim offers educators. With the release of Multisim 10.1, National Instruments continues to enhance the learning experience with education-specific features, such as measuring real-world data with instruments from the NI ELVIS II educational design and prototyping platform inside the Multisim environment for comparison.

Take the NI ELVIS II Design and Prototyping Workstation Guided Tour

Explore NI ELVIS, an educational design and prototyping platform based on NI LabVIEW. Take the guided tour and see the features that make NI ELVIS a leading teaching platform in areas of circuits, instrumentation, telecommunications, embedded/MCU, and controls.

Top 10 Reasons to Use NI ELVIS II

The new NI ELVIS II educational design and prototyping platform, based on LabVIEW graphical system design software, is used to teach concepts in circuit design, instrumentation, controls, telecommunications, and embedded/MCU theory. Why should you use the NI ELVIS II platform in your classroom and laboratory? Download top 10 reasons that you should adapt this leading educational platform.

Embedded System Design for Machine Control

This technical white paper describes embedded system development for machine control using a single, automated graphical programming tool chain and Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs).

Mechatronics Technical Library

Explore the mechatronics resources from NI. View example programs for each of the mechatronics focus areas, such as mechanical or control design and simulation, sensing and signal conditioning, motors and actuators, or digital signal processing.

NI Smart Cameras for Machine Vision

The use of proper lighting is often overlooked when designing a machine vision application. More robust and accurate inspections can be achieved when appropriate lighting techniques are utilized. This application note discusses considerations when selecting lighting equipment and demonstrates how to utilize the Direct Drive lighting controller feature on the NI 17xx Smart Camera with LabVIEW or Vision Builder for Automated Inspection.

Green Engineering Technical Library

The National Instruments Green Engineering Technical Library contains a wide variety of resources for environmental application development techniques, example programs, and case studies.

Why Go Wireless: Benefits and Challenges of Wireless Remote Monitoring

Significant time and money has been invested in researching the use of wireless technology for remote monitoring. Yet, significant wireless deployments are just beginning to materialize in industry. There are many advantages in eliminating cables in remote monitoring applications, but there are also many challenges. As standards such as Wi-Fi and ZigBee continue to mature for use in wireless sensor networks, those challenges are being addressed. This paper discusses how wireless technology has evolved and considerations for designing wireless remote monitoring applications.

How-To Guide for Most Common Measurements

The National Instruments "How-To Guide for Most Common Measurements" is a centralized resource for obtaining information about making common sensor and signal measurements. Each of the following sections covers the operating principle for the corresponding signal/sensor and offers guidance on how to make that measurement. The purpose of this document is to help you get to your measurements quickly.

Build versus Buy - Understanding the Total Cost of Embedded Design

When developing an embedded device, deciding which technology to implement as the system's primary controller is one of the first key engineering milestones. In addition to considering processor architectures, operating system capabilities, and other components, you must decide which portion of the system to design and which portion to buy off the shelf. By designing and building a custom controller, you can completely customize the end solution and optimize costs, but any design specification changes or oversights can cause lengthy and expensive delays. Alternatively, using an off-the-shelf platform increases the cost of goods sold (COGS), and you may pay for features that are not necessary for your design. Nevertheless, off-the-shelf systems typically offer a faster validation cycle and, therefore, shorter time to market. This tutorial outlines two options for developing a new controller - build or buy – and discusses the technical and financial risks associated with both.

Introduction to FPGA Technology: Top Five Benefits

Field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology continues to gain momentum, and the worldwide FPGA market is expected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2005 to $2.75 billion by 20101. Since its invention by Xilinx in 1984, FPGAs have gone from being simple glue logic chips to actually replacing custom application-specific integrated circuits(ASICs) and processors for signal processing and control applications. Why has this technology been so successful? This article provides an introduction to FPGAs and highlights some of the benefits that make FPGAs unique.

Free NI Data Acquisition Software - DAQmx 8.6

NI-DAQmx controls every aspect of your DAQ system (including NI signal conditioning devices), from configuration, to programming in LabVIEW, to low-level operating system and device control. Build your applications with measurement-specific VIs, functions, data types, and analysis integrations.

Quickly gather real-world data with measurement-ready virtual channels and DAQ Assistant. NI-DAQmx measurement services supports LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, C/C++, Visual Basic .NET and C#.

FREE evaluation of NI TestStand 4.1

Download your free evaluation of NI TestStand, the ready-to-run test management environment and framework for organizing, controlling, and executing automated prototype, validation, and manufacturing test systems. With this evaluation, learn how to quickly build test sequences with NI TestStand by incorporating tests written in NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows/CVI, Visual C/C++, Visual Basic .NET, and C#.

Basis of Fitting Selection/Dimensional Tolerances and Fitting

Basic definitions for fitting selection / Dimensional tolerances and fitting. Charts for Dimension Tolerance of Linear Shafting, Regularly Used Fitting such as b9 c9 d8 d9 e7 e8 e9 f6 f7 f8 g5 g6 h5 h6 h7 h8 h9 js5 are defined in detail.

Principals of positioning. Using Locating Pins and Guides

These tutorials will show you how to use locating pins and guides. The first tutorial will describe the principles of positioning, and will be followed by examples of the application of locating pins and guides. Throrough 4 chapter guide starting with basics of positioning and ending with how to use Locating Pin and Locating Bushing effectively.

Indepth Guide to Linear Guides

Technical Tutorial covers basic structure of linear guide, specifications of the mounting surfaces, and key to accurately mounting the linear guides.

Sliding Glass Door Challenge

Unlike prison doors, some tough doors are pretty. The gearmotors for elegant three and four element sliding doors that lead to your sunny poolside patio had to fit into the 3.5 inch deep space in exterior walls. The toughest job, however, was noise reduction in this residential application. These doors had to open and close smoothly and quietly in sequence.

Smoke Curtain Challenge

Panic! You're sitting in your office on the 16th floor of a high-rise office building and the fire alarm goes off. This is no drill. You run to the door and expect to find a smoke filled hallway, but when you open the door you find people filing toward the stairway and no smoke to be seen. One of the more frightening events in modern life has been made less dangerous.

Gearmotor Selection

A quick reference guide for motor types, motor basics, gearbox basics and applications checklist.

Temperature Sensors Design Guide

Temperature measurement solutions for silicon IC temperature sensor, thermocouple, RTD and thermistor-based applications.

Signal Chain Design Guide

This guide covers Microchip's extensive portfolio of analog devices that are used within sensing applications including temperature sensors, operational amplifiers and analog-to-digital converters.

Power Solutions Design Guide

AC-DC and DC-DC converters for power design challenges.

Interface Product Design Guide

Using CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Infrared Connectivity and general purpose I/O expanders. The design ideas in this guide are based on many of the interface devices available from Microchip Technology.

Digital Poteniometer Design Guide

Supporting digital potentiometer applications including mechanical potentiometer replacement, amplifiers with offset trimming, band pass filtering with offset and gain trimming and various other applications.

Battery Power Design Guide

Power your portable designs with Microchip Technology. The design ideas in this guide are based on many of Microchip's Power Management products and include applications such as DC/DC conversion, Li-Ion battery charging and backlighting.

Microchip Advanced Products Selector

MAPS is a free innovative software tool to help you quickly navigate Microchip's extensive portfolio of microcontrollers, digital signal controllers, analog, and memory products.

Treelink Products Presentation

This presentation gives a brief overview of all Microchip Technology Analog and Interface products. Once the presentation is open, a product line can be viewed by clicking on the box of choice using the left mouse button and the presentation will change to the product line selected. Individual products can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate box.

Low Cost Development Tools Guide

FMicrochip offers a wide range of development tools – all designed to help you achieve faster time to market. This 18-page brochure highlights over 150 development tools offered by Microchip that are under $250 as well as many free software libraries!or use with Analog and Interface Products, Microcontrollers, Digital Signal Controllers, Memory, KeeLoq® and Wireless Products.

Stand-Alone Analog and Interface Solutions

Discover Microchip's broad portfolio of stand-alone analog and interface devices, which offer highly integrated solutions that combine various analog functions in space-saving packages and support a variety of bus interfaces. Many of these devices support functionality that enhances the analog features currently available on PIC® MCUs.

Material Safety Data Sheet High Purity Goop

High Purity Goop is a thread lubricant.

Real Cool Snoop Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) (January 2006)

Real Cool Snoop is a liquid leak detector to be used on external surfaces only. Optimum operating temperatures are between -65°F and 200°F (-54°C and 93°C).

High Performance Small-Bore SAF 2507 Products

Swagelok and Sandvik have formed a working relationship to develop and support high-performance, small-bore SAF 2507 alloy products that take advantage of the exceptional properties of this material. SAF 2507 is a high alloy duplex (super duplex) stainless steel originally designed for service in highly corrosive conditions.

Role of Surface Composition on the Corrosion Resistance of Electropolished 316L Stainless Steel

In the semiconductor fabrication industry, surface analytic tools are often employed to quantify the oxide layer of AISI 316L components used for high purity gas distribution.

Weldability and corrosion studies of AISI 316L Electropolished tubing

This research was performed to identify the optimum AISI 316L compositions for use in welded components in corrosive service.

Stainless Steel for Semiconductor Applications

AISI 316L is the standard alloy used in several product forms for components in gas delivery systems for semiconductor manufacturing. At present, customer and market requirements are driving processing from AOD/VAR to VIM/VAR, and restricting chemistries to a narrow range.

Role of Manganese in the Corrosion of Welded 316L

In high purity gas distribution systems, there has recently been a trend to reduce the manganese content of AISI 316L. One of the objectives of this reduction is to improve the corrosion resistance of the welded material.

Orbital Welding in Critical Systems

Orbital welding has steadily gained popularity in the last ten years, mainly due to the semiconductor industry's requirements for better gas distribution systems. These systems encompassed all the requirements of a critical system.

Over 10,000 fittings and not a single leak

More than simple product reliability, Cianbro needed a supplier who could deliver at every stage. From fast delivery to expert back up, Swagelok met the challenge. After assembly and re-assembly during testing and certification, Swagelok fittings held without a leak. Even a seasoned veteran like Mike Wallace was more than satisfied, "I've never seen anything like it."

Low Temperature Black Chrome Plating

Low Temperature Black Chrome plating is suitable for applications requiring corrosion resistance or minimal light reflection. Learn about the plating technology and see results after 168 hour Anti-rust testing. Compare Low Temperature Black Chrome plating with 51200 Bearing Steel, 440C Stainless Steel and Electoless Nickel Plating results.

When to Build and When to Buy Single Axis Actuators

A variety of linear motion devices are available today for performing the function of single-axis movement. This white paper will seek to define the various types and define the options to be considered when deciding whether to build or buy a single-axis actuator, also known as a linear guide, slide or table.

No Standardization Department Required

Drawing, sizing, specifying takes precious resources to complete. Large machine builders have heavily invested in the concept of standardization to minimize these costs. But, how can medium to small machine builders who can not afford to create a designated standardization department minimize these design costs efficiently?

Design Tips for Engineers: The Finishing Touch

Numerous finish options are available for aluminum extrusions and selecting a surface finish of an extruded component can be a critical design decision. During the extrusion process, a corrosion-resistant film forms on the surface that provides a durable protective barrier. Additional protective barrier. Additional finishes will depend on the aesthetic and functional requirements of the extruded part and finished product.

Ceramic Injection Molding

Need a component that is hardy enough to take on high temperatures, corrosion or wear? Ceramics pay provide the ideal solution. Building on extensive Metal Injection Molding (MIM) capabilities that it has offered engineers since 1996, Phillips Plastics has now launched ceramic injection molding (CIM) for customers looking for an alternative to plastics and metals, as well as costlier ceramic processes.

Need a component that is hardy enough to take on high temperatures, corrosion or wear? Ceramics pay provide the ideal solution. Building on extensive Metal Injection Molding (MIM) capabilities that it has offered engineers since 1996, Phillips Plastics has now launched ceramic injection molding (CIM) for customers looking for an alternative to plastics and metals, as well as costlier ceramic processes.

Lean Thinking Drives Innovation

When a large Midwestern building manufacturer had a strong need to improve the way their product was assembled their thoughts immediately turned to the unfortunate potential for increased cost in solving their problem. Find out how innovation has been the process to connect quality and cost savings. When a large Midwestern building manufacturer had a strong need to improve the way their product was assembled their thoughts immediately turned to the unfortunate potential for increased cost in solving their problem. Find out how innovation has been the process to connect quality and cost savings.

Detention Doors Test Limits

Imagine the sound of "lock down" as a series of sutomated prison doors close in orchestrated succession. Critical applications like these get intense attention at Groschopp. Automated doors in elevators, hospitals, prisons and the like must open and close without fail - hundreds of times a day, week after week.

Finishing Painting

Anodizing is an electrochemical process that creates a significantly thicker layer of oxide than occurs naturally. This provides protection against mechanical wear and corrosion at the same time as electrically insulating the surface.

Finishing Anodizing

Finishing Chemical

Etching is a process that either takes place in acid or alkali solutions. It removes small, evenly distributed impurities on the surface such as oil, dirt and the ever-present oxide layer.

Finishing Mechanical

Special surface finishes can be achieved by mechanical treatment such as polishing and brushing. These methods remove all small faults on the surface, provide uniformity and make further treatment possible for a reflective or decorative surface.

New Clippard Maximatic Valves & FRLs

Clippard introduces the all-new Maximatic line of pneumatic solenoid valves, air piloted valves, and FRL's that feature maximum performance and maximum value. The valves are available in port sizes from #10-32 to 1/2" NPT, and FRL's from #10-32 to 1" NPT with various options for users in the packaging industry, assembly, manufacturing and more. Get your FREE 36-page catalog today!

New Clippard 10 mm & 15 mm Miniature Solenoid Valves

Clippard's new compact valves offer many features for design flexibility especially in applications with limited space. Available in 2-way or 3-way configurations, as Normally-Open or Normally-Closed, flow rates from 0.5 to 3.0 scfm are available dependent on the orifice size. Other features include highly-visible LED indicator light and manual override, and quick response time.

Clippard Minimatic Fittings & Tubing

Clippard offers an expanded variety of miniature hose and tubing from stiff copper and nylon to flexible urethane, vinyl and Buna-N hose. Sizes include 1/8", 1/4&", 5/32", 6 mm and 3/8" OD with various color options. In addition, many quality miniature fittings are available including Slip-On, Push-Quick, Brass, Quick Connect and more.

Clippard Educational Training Kits

Clippard's Fluid Power Eductional Kits are designed to help provide a practical understanding of the basic concepts of fluid power. They consist of many components, the same components used in industry today to provide control and work in thousands of different applications. These kits are designed to work in conjunction with the Fluid Power Education Foundation's standard curriculum which may be downloaded at no charge.

NEW Clippard Oxygen Series Electronic Valves

Clippard's new Oxygen Clean valves are available in 2- or 3-Way, Normally-Closed or fully ported configurations. They provide safety of operation in Oxygen applications with quick response, low power consumption, long life, and unlimited flexibility in design.

FREE Clippard Pneumatic Control Devices Full-Line Catalog

Clippard, a manufacturer of the most complete line of miniature fluid power products, has a new 388-page full product line catalog, with technical information, product applications, and more. It includes features, specifications, color photographs, and technical drawings for over 5,000 standard products. It's your complete source for miniature fluid power products. Request your free copy today!

FREE Clippard Sample Stainless Steel Cylinder

Clippard invites competitive comparisons! If you are an OEM that uses air cylinders, Clippard will provide a FREE sample for your evaluation. Clippard's pneumatic cylinders feature polished I.D 304 stainless steel tubes for low friction. Available in 12 bore sizes with strokes to 40". Clippard invites competitive comparisons! If you are an OEM that uses air cylinders, Clippard will provide a FREE sample for your evaluation. Clippard's pneumatic cylinders feature polished I.D 304 stainless steel tubes for low friction. Available in 12 bore sizes with strokes to 40".

FREE Clippard Miniature Pneumatic Products Catalog for Scientific Applications

Clippard, a manufacturer of the most complete line of miniature fluid power products, has a new 48-page catalog featuring products and services for the medical, pharmaceutical analytical and dental fields. Some of the many products include electronic valves for Oxygen-enriched environments, check and control valves, proportional valves, regulators, fittings, tubing and more.

FREE Clippard Proportional Valves Introductory CD

Clippard's introductory CD highlights the features and specifications of their award-winning EVP Proportional Control Valves. The EVP series provides control of air or gas flow, and varies the output flow based on the current input to the solenoid. Consistent gain provides a high degree of control for many applications. Request your free copy today!

Terminator I/O Selection Guide

Terminator I/O combines all the features of terminal blocks and I/O modules into one convenient package. This guide outlines the key things to consider and provides detailed spec's.

Specifying a terminal block system

Terminal block systems utilize quality materials, self-locking clamps, high contact pressure, low voltage drop and gas-tight connections. This guide outlines the key things to consider and provides detailed spec's.

How to choose a general purpose motor vs. an inverter-duty motor

General purpose motors have been around for many years. They are the workhorse of almost every industry. This guide outlines the key things to consider and provides detailed spec's.

Learn.automationdirect.com Online Tutorials - Operator Interface

These quick tutorials review the fundamentals and provide tips and tricks you can use today. Sessions include a review of C-More, with parts on setup, editing multiple objects, set language and more.

Learn.automationdirect.com Online Tutorials - Motor Controls

These quick tutorials review the fundamentals and provide tips and tricks you can use today. Sessions include "Building a Combination Manual Motor Starter" with parts on selecting components, the starter assembly and wiring.

Learn.automationdirect.com Online Tutorials - Sensors

These quick tutorials review the fundamentals and provide tips and tricks you can use today. Sessions include a review of capacitive and ultrasonic sensors, proximity and photoelectric sensors, accessories and wiring and more.

Learn.automationdirect.com Online Tutorials - Drives and Motor Controls

These quick tutorials review the fundamentals and provide tips and tricks you can use today. Sessions include "3 Steps to Selecting the Right AC Drive" and "SureServo QuickStart" and more.

Dataforth's Signal Conditioning Tutorial

The need to measure and control the operation of machinery or process equipment is as old as the Industrial Revolution. Plant instrumentation has now become the nerves and brain of the modern manufacturing plant. This tutorial outlines industrial measurement environment, sensors, loops and analog signals, signal integrity, design examples provides a product selection guide.

Troubleshooting Guides

Access a wealth of wiring diagrams for PLC Hardware, Software Products, Operator Interface, Motor Controls and more.

Cable Wiring Diagrams

Access a wealth of wiring diagrams for PLC Hardware, Operator Interface, Connection Systems, Sensors, Drives, and Communication Products.

Application Story Center

Access application case studies on PLC, PC-Based Control, Operator Interface, Motor Control as well as other products like Sensors and Connection Systems. Or, submit your own. If your stories are developed into full-length feature articles for publication in trade magazines, you could be paid $500.

PLC Example Programs

Access examples of how to apply the various instructions in our PLC. Available programs include "Calibrating analog I/O with a non-zero starting point" and "CTRIO programming examples for Pulse Output functions".

Automation Notebook: Welcome PAC, Moving on to the next generation controller

Log on to any industrial control discussion forum, and you will read passionate debates about the advantages and disadvantages of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) compared to PC-based control. Here is what you need to know.

Animated Tutorials - The DirectNET Protocol

Though these tutorials are simple in content, they walk you through step by step showing pictures, text, and animation in assisting you. This tutorial reviews components and examples for the DirectNET protocol.

Animated Tutorials - PID Trainer

Though these tutorials are simple in content, they walk you through step by step showing pictures, text, and animation in assisting you. This tutorial reviews setup and troubleshooting of a PID loop.

Automation Notebook: Demystifying Network Communications

"Had I known how fast, cool, easy, flexible, or powerful this was, I would have used Ethernet a long time ago." This tutorial defines some common terms and shows you how they fit together. You'll find that networking is no more complicated than ordering a hamburger.

Animated Tutorials - D2-250 Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Though these tutorials are simple in content, they walk you through step by step showing pictures, text, and animation in assisting you. This tutorial reviews Steps for upgrading the firmware for the D2-250 CPU.

Animated Tutorials - D0-05AR CPU / DirectLogic

Though these tutorials are simple in content, they walk you through step by step showing pictures, text, and animation in assisting you. This tutorial covers Input power wiring.

High Performance Sensor Interface

The LS-C30 amplifies the output of bridge-type resistive sensors (pressure sensors, load cells) to ±10 Vdc. This allows low-level sensors to be used with the LS-C10, LS-C41 and C2 controllers.

Bipolar Switching Power Supply

The A-PS12VSB is an economical choice for powering both the Enfield Technologies LS-C10 controller and the LS-C30-12V sensor interface (PULS ML30.106).

ETF Series Air Preparation System

The AAF25S5F3CFRG provides clean, dry, regulated air to downstream pneumatic devices.

Analog Signal Source

The ASG-1 provides easy switching among analog signal sources when bench-testing or troubleshooting a new system design. Designed for applications where local manual adjustment of a system is desired.

LS Systems Overview

The LS System is a high speed, proportional servo-pneumatic control system comprised of a specialized, patented proportional valves and dedicated device controllers. The LS system can be used in open loop and closed loop configurations.

Prosthetic Limb Tester Meets Demands of Active Lifestyles

A government contract outlined the need for a high performance life like prosthetic limb tester, for prostheses made out of lighter advanced materials, including a control system for testing regimens required in the development, assessment and design certification of prosthetic ankles and feet.

Futuristic Robots Utilize Today's Advanced Pneumatic Technology

Pneu-Robotics wanted to develop an original type of operator controlled humanoid robot with the ability to walk and move smoothly, and with a safety advantage for use in the home and workplace.

S-Specialty Machine Unseats the Competition

Consumers want their chairs and car seats to remain comfortable and last for many years. While it is not feasible to hire a battery of people to sit, fidget and wiggle to test seat components and assemblies, seating manufacturers need testing systems capable of replicating these varying loads with up to six degrees of freedom: vertical, lateral, longitudinal, pitch, roll and yaw.

Linear Motion Systems

Designed for a wide range of applications running from materials handling technology to light-duty machining jobs in the aluminum, wood and plastics sectors. Rexroth offers its ready-to-mount Linear Motion Systems with a variety of drive configurations and control systems.

Linear Bushings and Shafts

Rexroth linear bushings and shafts have proven themselves over several decades in the areas of general and special mechanical engineering, the construction of jigs and fixtures, and in a large number of specialist applications.

Profiled Rail Systems

Rexroth offers a comprehensive range of profiled rail system products. As an end-user, you will always find that Rexroth stocks the right product for your specific needs.

Multiple Axis Motion System CMS

In the past, handling system projects have usually required a great deal of effort, from system design through to start-up. Not any more: Preconfigured Cartesian Motion Systems (CMS) from Rexroth simplify the whole process.

Pneumatics Calculation Tools

Here you can search for suitable Rexroth products given certain criteria. The product groups below are available online.

Deflection Calculator

Bosch Rexroth's deflection calculator is an Excel-based application to assist in sizing aluminum framing. The calculator gives the deflection of a given size profile in three separate load configurations.

Bob and Dan's boring adventure

Cutting two eight-mile subway tunnels through varying Santa Monica Mountain rock formations is a dirty business. But someone had to do it.

Serving Up a Cartoner of Champions

When R.A. Jones wanted to revise its industry-leading cartoner machines to add GenNext™ electronic control, its engineers turned to a partner who is literally driven to succeed, Bosch Rexroth.

Getting a Big Idea off the Ground

Even before taking off, the Airbus 380 leapt into aviation history. Not only for its ability to carry more passengers over greater distances than any other aircraft, but also for the partnerships from around the world that employed innovative manufacturing automation to get it into production.

Successful automotive parts press make for the Big Three

Schuler, a global automotive parts press maker for the Big Three, knew it had to meet the scrutiny of design engineers in Germany, and provide local installation and testing in Auburn, Mi. So they turned to their distributor partner Morrell, who included their partner and world-class supplier Bosch-Rexroth, to help keep the project heading in the right direction.

Service Manual HPV Axial Piston Pumps

This resource addresses general specifications and shaft information for HPV Axial Piston Pumps.

Troubleshooting PVX Pumps

PVX Pumps are designed to provide reliable performance, and to be easily repaired should the need arise. The procedures in this repair manual will show you how to repair virtually any part of your pump.

Installation Instructions FV*M Flushing Valve

With the start-up of any servo system, it is highly recommended that the hydraulic fluid and associated system be cleaned.

HPV Series and Pumps

With the start-up of any servo system, it is recommended that the hydraulic fluid and associated system by cleaned. This can be accomplished by circulating the fluid through all of its operating filters for at least two hours without the servo valve in place. In doing this, the chances of the problems occurring with the servo valve at start-up are minimized.

Adaptor Parts Guide

Continental manufactures all P1 versions of the PVX pump with a through drive shaft that makes it easy to install another pump in tandem. When used as a single pump, the rear cover plate is bolted over the cavity in the body of the pump to seal the pump. To identify the P1 pumps, look for the easily recognizable rear cover plate.

Service Manual for PVR1 Manifold series pump

This service manual applies to products with ordering codes similar to the sample shown in the service manual.

General Troubleshooting Guide for Pumps

This resource addresses such troubleshooting guides as excessive pump noise, leakage at the shaft seals, bearing failure and lack of volume.

Installation and Operating guide for valves

The continental valve may be mounted in any position. If the valve is to be used as a two position double solenoid valve and the spool held in one position without the solenoid energized, it is necessary to mount the valve with the spool horizontal or to use a valve equipped with detents to hold the spool in the desired position.

Standard Troubleshooting Guide for Valves

This resource is a troubleshooting guide for valves.

Siemens PLM Webcast on Mechatronics Process Management

Building intelligence into a product requires software that is integrated with certain functions of the product. The addition of wire harness, electronics and software to an already complex product development process adds new challenges for the product development schedule, cost and quality. All of these different types of data, as well as their change processes, must be managed and shared.

Learn how Teamcenter's Mechatronics Process Management can provide solutions to:

Manage the complexities of product variation
Achieve higher quality products resulting in lower warranty costs
Bring more innovative products to market faster with fewer resources

Sample Cube

Protomold's Sample Cube has been designed to illustrate several important considerations when designing any part to be injection molded. The cube showcases a range of available surface finishes and examples of good and bad form for bosses, gussets, and ribs. It also demonstrates the impact on part quality of overly thick or thin sections, as well as ways to incorporate holes and their potential effect on resin flow.

CYTORI THERAPEUTICS - Rapid Injection Molding Helps Move Approval Process Forward at Cytori Therapeutics

Sometimes it seems like you can't read a newspaper, watch TV, or listen to the radio without fi nding references to stem cells and their enormous medical potential. Often, the discussion focuses on the controversy over embryonic stem cells. Rarely, if ever, do the reports mention a far more common and much less controversial source of the cells.

BALLARD - Rapid Injection Molding Helps Drive Fuel Cell Commercialization at Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems, headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia in Canada, is the world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of zero-emission proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. The company's technology is already powering a number of products and applications, including buses, cars, forklift trucks, and residential cogeneration systems.

FIGARO - Giving the Opera a New Voice

The opera gives it's fans great music, timeless stories, and unmatched spectacle. Figaro Systems of Santa Fe, New Mexico gives them something that many have never had: access to the language. Protomold, of Maple Plain, Minnesota has been instrumental in helping Figaro bring modern technology to this most traditional of art forms.

Journal of Rapid Injection Molding And CNC Prototyping

Get your copy of the Journal of Rapid Injection Molding and CNC Prototyping, a quarterly print journal providing innovations, ideas, and news on the design and application of rapid injection molding.

Topics covered: Industry feature articles, Case Studies, Book Reviews and News

Swing-Clamp Cylinders

The clamp arm rotates 90° as it extends away from the workpiece providing clearance and access for unload/load operations. Doubleacting operation and standard magnetic piston offer positive cycles, durability and workpiece detection features.

Stopper Cylinder

Fabco-Air is now offering a modified version of its 32mm bore

Global Series cylinder for use in conveyor stopping applications. With its new, heavy duty mounting, oversized piston rod, and its special rod bearing with increased surface area, the cylinder stands tough against the abuse of side impact loading.

Multi-Power Air Presses

Fabco-Air applies the unique Multi-Power® Principle to a precision framework and base, providing you with the ultimate in a powerful, precision, compact, air-powered bench press for production or laboratory use.

Features and Benefits of Air Oil Tanks

These units, with their many unique and attractive features, provide the ultimate for those systems that require hydraulic-type (precision, smooth, and rigid) cylinder control from shop air. Air-oil systems can provide the smoothness and rigidity of a hydraulic system without the inherent high costs and space consuming pump, motor, tank, relief valve, and other components required for a noisy hydraulic system.

Multi-Power Boosters

Fabco-Air Multi-Power® Boosters provide a convenient, low cost way of adding the control, rigidity, and power of hydraulics to an air powered machine. Boosters use shop air to raise the pressure of another gas or liquid.

Index of Directional Control Valves

Time Proven • Space Saving • Reliable• 2, 3 and 4 Way Solenoid Valves with 10-32 or 1/8 NPT ports are available in singular or modular manifold versions. Any combination of function and ports can be combined in the same manifold stack to save time, space and plumbing.

Directional Control Valves

The Series 38MP is a 3 or 2 way, 2 position composite body solenoid valve designed to take the place of a fitting using a female inlet and male outlet port. The valve is generally mounted into an air cylinder port to control a single acting linear actuator.

Standard Specifications for Vaccuum Generators

The VTR Vacuum Generator produces high quality vacuum, from shop air, that can be used for applications such as suction cups for parts handling, chamber evacuation, and countless others.

Air Intake Exhaust Filters

MB Series low profile breather vents have many applications. They are most often used on single acting cylinders or valves to prevent dirt and foreign particles from entering ports open to atmosphere.

Tuning Your System

Maintaining your thermal fluid system's design flow rate is critical for system performance. Quantitative output can be provided by flowmeters, but for a simpler and less costly method of tuning a system, users should consider the installation of pressure gauges.

How to Drain, Charge and Re-start Thermal Oil Systems more efficiently

Draining Systems -- Before draining your system, have the fluid analyzed by the manufacturer to determine if flushing or cleaning is actually necessary. If it is, you'll get more of the crud out by keeping the fluid as hot as possible (200ºF -- 210ºF) while draining.

Maximize Fluid Life - Part 2 - Oxidation

What is the difference between hot-oil systems that run for years with minimal problems and those that make everybody's life miserable? Oxidation. Oxidation is the main cause of heater deposits, plugged lines and that thick black mess that used to be a liquid when you open the drain valve.

Maximize Fluid Life - Part 1 - Film Temperature

The film temperature is defined as the temperature of the heated surface inside a heater. For fired heaters, the film temperature is measured inside the tube at the wall. For electric immersion heaters, it is measured at the surface of the element.

Comparison of Inside Firm coefficients

This chart identifies Fluid Efficiency ComparisonParatherm CR™ Cryogenic Fluid vs. Silicone Oil.

How Urgent Plastics Services Lives Up to Its Name

If you need prototype or short-run parts fast, Urgent Plastics can make the mold and the parts in as little as two to four weeks, instead of the 10- to 12-week average turn-around for their firms. For such a small company to be so productive, that means streamlining tool design, tool making, and molding. Learn how Urgent uses hot-oil moldtemperature controllers and Paratherm HE heat-transfer fluid from Paratherm Corp.

Plastics extruder finds heat transfer fluid provides superior heat distribution

PolyVISIONS Inc., a specialty plastics company which has a wide range of extrusion and mixing capabilities. Because the company processes over 25 generic resin products with a wide variety of custom additives, they need a heat transfer fluid with consistent thermal stability and minimum impact from oxidation. Find out why 8 years ago they selected Paratherm NF® and they have continued to use this non-fouling, non-toxic heat transfer fluid ever since.

Production of Specialty Chemicals Doubles With New Cryogenic Heat Transfer Fluid

Bedoukian Research Inc., a specialty chemical company needed to find a more effective way to achieve lower temperature processing had become critical. Find out how Paratherm CR quickly proved to be a far more efficient at reducing temperatures from chemical reactions than any heat transfer fluid the company had previously used.

New Sludge Suspension Liquid

Winston Heat Treating Inc of Dayton, OH had a problem. Over the years a thick sludge had begun to develop inside their thermal fluid heat transfer system. As a result the system was taking too long to heat the heat transfer fluid and maintaining constant temperature of the fluid was becoming increasingly difficult. Find out how Paratherm helped solve the problem.

Product Catalog

The Source Fluid Power product Catalog

Custom Manifolds and Cylinders

The manufacturing capabilities to take your hydraulic schematic and specifications and develop an integrated hydraulic valve manifold to your exact requirements.

Pre-engineered custom products

These resources include information on Adjustable Proportional Flow Dividers, Variable Speed Dual Motor Control Package, Multiple Flow Control with Solenoid On/Off, and Direct Mount Flow Control for White RS, DT & DR Motors.

MFC Options and Accessories

This resource includes Panel mounted gages, Closed Loop Control Modules, digital flow meters and manual operators.

MFC Standard Valve Packages

This resource includes an introduction to standard valve packages and includes a Source Fluid Power Motorized Valve & Applications Catalog

Standard ISO 4401 Manifolds and Accessories

This resource shows the standard manifolds and accessories in the industry.

Motorized Pressure Control

The Motorized Pressure Control (MPC) uses the same DC drive system as the MFC to operate a direct acting pilot valve. This system offers a simple, low-cost method of achieving electric remote control of system pressure in all types of hydraulic systems.

Level and Flow indicators

Flow indicators can be found in a variety of materials from bronze, plastic, PVC, stainless steel, and more. These indicators are high quality and designed for side of tank indicator and use in hazardous locations.

Flow Switches

Flow switches provide reliable protection against pipeline flow variation for liquid, air and/or gas. Solid, non-porous brass or stainless steel body eliminates leaks into electrical chambers. These switches are designed for a large spectrum of clean, contaminated and corrosive industrial fluids.

Enclosure Design Guide

Enclosure Designer's Hardware Selection Guide Get Southco's FREE design tool to evaluate the best latch, hinge, gasket and rack attach solutions for electronic, industrial, and other enclosure applications. Compare and select optimum solutions by more than 20 design criteria - including configuration, load, dimensions, product performance, access control, materials, and more.

Positioning Technology Solutions Guide

Enhance your design with smooth, pinpoint positioning control Request this FREE 20-page Guide to help you evaluate and compare your ideal hardware options for more accurate, smooth, pinpoint positioning control. Learn how torque, detent, stored energy, bi-stable and damping hardware devices can make heavy panels feel light, display screens tilt and swivel into versatile viewing angles, touch- screens accommodate optimum user interaction, and more.

Electronic Access Solutions Guide

Discover how to upgrade from mechanical latches and locks to the convenience of electronic access, without altering enclosure designs. This designer's guide shows how electromechanical latches, electronic locks and switch locks offer easy implementation with exceptional flexibility. Plus offer secure convenient access using a variety of electronic input devices key fobs, smart-cards, bio-metric readers and more.

Secure Access Hardware Options

Send for your FREE Access Hardware Security Solutions Guide to help you evaluate and select the optimum level of access security for your application. Compare tool-actuated, multi-level keylocking and electronic access options. Learn about various keying options, key code flexibility, lock-plug construction and modular lock plug design that can provide multiple levels of access security.

Schmidt Couplings

The basic function of a power transmission coupling is to transmit torque from an input shaft to an output shaft at a given shaft speed and, where necessary, to accommodate shaft misalignment. Misalignment is the result of many factors including installation errors and tolerance variations.

Linear Actuators

Designed to convert rotary motion into linear motion, Roh'lix Linear Actuators are ideal for positioning operations in all types of machinery. Available in 5 different sizes from 5 to 200 pounds thrust.

OHLA Overhung Load Adaptors

From the smallest Model 200 SAE "A" mount to the largest Model 1500 SAE "F" mount, OHLA's feature rugged housings of cast iron, shafts of 130,000 PSI stress-proof steel, ball or taperedroller bearings, many different shaft options and attractively painted housings.

Torq-Tender Mechanical Torque Limiters, H-TLC Adjustable Torque Limiters

Torq-Tenders are positive drive couplings which provide accurate overload protection in many mechanical power transmission systems. When a jam-up or excess overload occurs, Torq-Tenders disengage motor drives.

Phas -Lok Adjusting Hubs

The Phas-Lok Adjusting Hub is an economical, yet precision device. It provides an easy way to change the phase relationship of a drive component and the shaft. It is ideal for fine tuning timing adjustments, adjusting for chain elongation, and sprocket toothwear.

Servoclass couplings

Servo motor applicationsare more demanding than ever. The precision positioning requirements and high reverse load characteristics of AC and DC servomotor applications necessitate a coupling design that specifically addresses the needs of these sophisticated systems.

CD Coupling Handles High Speed, High Torque Motion

High speed rotary fabricating and die cutting machinery employ phase adjusting differentials connected by means of backlash-free CD® couplings from Zero-Max. The couplings damp out any backlash or harmonic tendencies that might occur in the system.

CD Coupling provides backlash-free horizontal pick & place motion

Designing the first of its kind, automatic, 5-panel wrap around case packer for juice cups with simultaneous stacking of three high incoming juice cup lanes required a new approach for Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc. and its customer Jersey Juice, Inc. of Ewing, New Jersey.

Zero-Max CD Coupling Smoothes Intermittent Motion

Servomotor powered indexing stations in automated pouching systems require accurate registration as they position, fill and heat seal completed pouches. Case in point are the new standup pouching systems by Robert's Packaging that fill and seal stand-up pouches from roll stock at up to 220 pouches a minute with food products such as potato chips, rice, candy, nuts and pet food.

EMI-Shielded O-rings

Apple Rubber provides EMI-Shielded O-rings and seals as an alternative to metallic coating of parts and other methods utilized for EMI shielding, while delivering a reliable sealing solution.

Custom Designed silicon housing seals

Details Apple Rubber's silicone housing seals that outperform flat gaskets and other gasketing methods for a wide variety of housing applications. Custom designed silicone housing seals feature a round cross-section and are molded to hold superior tolerances to die-cut, flat gaskets.

Apple Rubber's Filter Seal

Information on Apple Rubber's exclusive Filter Seal®, a custom designed combination of elastomer and fabric that operates as both a seal and a filter in one device. You can realize cost- and time-savings with only one part to purchase and install.

Standard O-ring sizing chart

The chart you'll want when you know which O-ring you need, listing every standard AS-568B O-ring size.

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Seals

Information on hydraulic and pneumatic seals, including metric sizes, produced and shipped within days. Standard and custom profiles are available up to 10" O.D. according to your specifications.

Seal Problems Case Studies

Intriguing case histories of some challenging seal problems we've solved, complete with drawings, to demonstrate our experience and expertise.

Apple Rubber's Capabilities

A comprehensive overview of Apple Rubber's complete capabilities, from our full line of sealing solutions to our manufacturing technology and advanced quality assurance laboratory.

Largest inventory of O-rings

Apple Rubber offers the seal industry's largest inventory of O-rings including every standard AS-568B size, including I.D.'s from 1/32" (.794mm) to 26" (66.04cm), O.D.'s from 3/32" (2.38mm) to 26-1/2" (67.31cm) and cross sections (widths) from 1/32" (.794mm) to 1/4" (6.35mm).

Apple Rubber's custom seal design capabilities

Contains examples of Apple Rubber's custom seal design capabilities and the unique advantages we can provide you, whether your application is very complex or something more conventional.

Full-line catalog

Products in this catalog include: electromechanical clutch, electromechanical brake, electromechanical power off brake (holding), multiple disk electromechanical clutch, multiple disk electromechanical brake, electromechanical tooth clutches, magnetic particle clutch, magnetic particle brake, hysteresis permanent magnet clutch or brake, hysteresis powered clutch, hysteresis powered brake plus Troubleshooting electromechanical clutches.

Conversion Calculators

Conversion calculators provided for speed, length, torque, moment of inertia, power, energy, force, mass/weigh, area and volume.

Introducing GMR Precision Switching Sensors for Airpel Cylinders

Airpot Corporation offers non-contact electronic switching sensors from Sick, Inc. using state-of-the-art GMR technology. These are the most precise and accurate magnetically activated cylinder sensors on the market.

Piston-Cylinder Set Performance Specifications