Latest and Greatest Offerings in the Engineering Marketplace 25256
October 7, 2002
Transfer film
The Unifilm(R) UF Series of acrylic adhesive transfer films provide adhesion to foams and other bond substrates. Available in 2, 3, and 4 mils, the Unifilm UF Series provides high-shear strength and holding power on various foams, including melamine, EPDM, fire-retardent urthanes, polyethylene, and aluminum. Applications include foam fabrication and product assembly. Scapa North America, www.scapatapesna.com. Enter 588
Motion controller
Posys(TM)4xx advanced motion controller provides a pulse and direction signal with 5 MHz for stepper motor control or a 16-bit +/-10V analog or 10-bit/20 kHz PWM signal for servo motors. Designed for brushed/brushless servo or stepper motors, it features motion profiles of S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing. Motion controllers are available in 2, 4, 6, or 8 axes configurations. Intelligent Motion Control Ltd., www.intelligent-motion. com. Enter 582
Ball valves
The P506 Series panel mount ball valves are made from CF-8M stainless steel, available in .25-, 3/8-, and .50-inch sizes. The valves have a working pressure of 2,000 psi and a temperature range from -50 to 450F. Designed for surface mounting, the valves can be used with a pneumatic actuator in a remote location. Applications include off-shore drilling platforms, machine tools, and environmental controls. Parker Hannifin, www.daedalpositioning.com. Enter 583
Metering pumps
The pocket bellows metering pump is constructed entirely of plastic and uses bellows technology making it chemically resistant. The pumps are self-priming, repeatable from stroke-to-stroke to ( plus or minus .75%, and can run dry. Available in four different bellows sizes for a variety of flow requirements and 13 tubing connector options, the pumps may be used in waste removal systems, silver recovery systems, and detergent dispensers. Gorman-Rupp Industries, www.gripumps.com. Enter 584
Elastomers
The Telcar(R) 3050 (with 75 Shore C Durometer rating) and the Telcar 3050-88 (88 Shore A) are the company's newest thermoplastic olefin (TPO) compounds for flexible cord insulation. Featuring low specific gravities, the compounds have low temperatures and heat-aged performance at least equivalent to that of vinyl-based TPEs. Applications include submersible pump cable and flexible cords with a 30-mil minimum insulation thickness and a 75C wet rating. Teknor Apex, www.teknorapex.com. Enter 585
Switch
MiniView Micro is said to be the world's smallest KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch. Weighing 0.75 lbs and measuring 2.5 x 2.25 x 0.875 inches, it allows users to control two computers from a single console, eliminating the costly expense of buying two sets of keyboards, mice, and monitors. The switch is available with a built-in six-foot KVM cable set for software-free installation. IOGEAR Inc., www.iogear.com. Enter 586
Nano mixer
The NanoMixer(TM) uses hyper diffusion between flow laminae to achieve low turbulent mixing. Silicon chip-based and suitable for combining two flow streams, the mixer supports up to 500mu Lpm and is pressure-rated to 1,500 psi. Upchurch Scientific, www.upchurch.com. Enter 587
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