New Products 7572
February 5, 1996
PC
The VME-9586 embedded PC is available with a choice of 16 or 32M bytes of sharable EDRAM. CPU choices include the 100/120-MHz Cryix 5 3 86 processor and Intel's Pentium overdrive or 486DX4 family of processors. The board features accelerated local bus video, an enhanced ethernet interface, "jumperless" board configuration, and ISA bus expansion interface. The VME-9586 is IBM PC/AT and VMEbus compatible. It is also compatible with DOS, Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT using the 32-bit 80486 architecture.
Logical Design Group Inc., 6301 Chapel Hill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607, FAX (919) 851-2844.
DAC
The AD421 is a monolithic, 16-bit, digital-to-analog converter that sends 4-20-mA signals to a microcontroller to control a variety of digital processing functions. It offers a zero-scale 4-mA output current with plus or minus 0.1% offset error and a 20-mA full-scale output current with a plus or minus 0.2% gain error. Full-scale settling time to plus or minus 0.1% occurs within 5 ms. Housed in a 16-pin package, the converter includes an on-board regulator that can provide +5-, +3.3-, or +3-V outputs, as well as on-board +1.25- and +2.5-V precision reference voltages.
Analog Devices, Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062, FAX (617)329-1241.
Clutch/brake
WCB disc-type clutch/brake units are pneumatically operated and externally cooled. They are designed to absorb and dissipate the high thermal loads associated with the most severe slip clutch or tension brake applications. The units have a dynamic coefficient of friction that is larger than their static coefficient of friction. They are available in standard one- or two-disc designs in five sizes from 8 to 36 inches in diameter. Units with up to four discs are also available.
Eaton Corp., Airflex Div., Cleveland, OH 44144.
Freeze dryers
EZ Dry manifold freeze dryers are available in 1- and 5-liter configurations with condenser temperatures of -50 or -85C. The EZ 5 features an optional drum-type or "T"-type manifold. The drum manifold offers supports that can be rotated on their axis to allow easy use of various product containers. Each manifold comes complete with a condensate drip pan.
FTS Systems Inc., Box 158, Stone Ridge, NY 12484, FAX (914) 687-7481.
Compressors
515 Series oil-less air compressors and vacuum pumps are designed for the recovery of various types of refrigerants, including those that are ozone depleting. A high single-stage compression ratio of 60:1 provides quick recovery rates (5-15 lbs/minute for liquids and 0.5-1.0 lbs/minute for vapor) and long life expectancy. The 515 units also feature all-wetted aluminum parts treated to provide corrosion protection, lightweight die-cast aluminum components, and permanently lubricated ball bearings.
Thomas Industries Inc., Box 29, Sheboygan, WI 53082, FAX (414) 451-4237.
Jacketing compound
OLFLEX(R)-CRF is a specially formulated jacketing compound for applications where corrosive industrial solvents and cleaners can cause rapid deterioration of standard flexible cables. The compound withstands industrial solvents and cleaners such as those used in water/sewage treatment, chemical processing, and food/beverage washdown.
Olflex Wire & Cable Inc., 30 Plymouth St., Fairfield, NJ 07004, FAX (201) 575-7178.
Freeze dryers
The Stoppering Tray dryer and the BTD Bulk Tray dryer are used with the Dura-Dry II MP Condenser Module to process vials or bulk product. The shelf temperature range is -40 to 60C and is controlled with an eight-segment programmer. The condenser is available in -55 or -85C configurations and has a titanium construction that provides corrosion resistance. Optional printers and product sensors are available for these Eco freeze dryers.
FTS Systems Inc., Box 158, Stone Ridge, NY 12484, FAX (914) 687-7481.
Silicon carbide parts
Silicon carbide parts are made by converting graphite to 100% silicon carbide. The resulting material is impervious to most acids and is thermally stable to 2,000C. It has a fluxural strength of 17,000 psi with a MOE of 27 Mpsi. As manufactured, the material has the same porosity as the parent graphite. The silicon carbide can be impregnated with film formers to provide superior bearings and seals. When a nonporous material is desired, the surface of the silicon carbide can be sealed with a pure silicon-carbide coating.
Poco Graphite Inc., 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234, FAX (817) 627-7516.
Actuators
LSA Series, weld-immune, linear, straight actuators deflect less than 0.0010 inch in typical automobile locating-pin manufacturing applications. The actuators are available in 1.5- and 2.5-inch strokes and can be used in either pneumatic or hydraulic service up to 1,000 psi. When sheet-metal parts are positioned with these actuators, movement due to welding is negated by the rigid, permanently lubricated, wide-stance bearing system. The units comply with AUTO/STEEL Partnership interface standards, supporting both AUTO/STEEL locating-pin systems as well as standard hard metric spacer mounting plates.
Zaytran Inc., Box 1660, Elyria, OH 44036, FAX (216) 324-3552.
Anti-noise headsets
Closed-back, self-contained, anti-noise headset protects industrial noise sufferers from low-, medium-, and high-frequency sounds simultaneously. There is no connecting belt battery pack with dangerous loose wires for industrial settings. For unwanted noise in the 30-500 Hz frequency range, the active noise cancellation process provides a reduction of up to 20 decibels. For unwanted noise above 500 Hz, the headset provides a passive 21-decibel level drop. Accessories include corresponding microphone for in-plant, two-way communication, and retrofitted headsets for existing hardhats.
NetWell Noise Control, 6125 Blue Circle Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55343, FAX (612) 939-9836.
Metrology stage
High-accuracy metrology positioning system is for measuring aperture areas in radiometry. The high-precision positioning system is comprised of three linear axes. Each axis uses air bearings to ensure smooth linear motion under servo control. Using laser interferometer feedback, the XY stage is capable of programmable resolutions as low as 0.05 uin, and conducts measurements in the X-Y plane with accuracies better than 0.5 um over a 10- 3 10-cm area.
Dover Instrument Corp., Box 200, Westboro, MA 01581, FAX (508) 366-9774.
Couplings
Zero-backlash couplings feature high flexibility, minimal side loading, and low elastic wind-up, making them suitable for coupling encoders and resolvers required for precision applications in instrumentation, positioning, robotics, and CNC machine tools. Wind-ups are as low as 2.4 arc-seconds per in-oz. Capable of absorbing shaft misalignments while accurately transmitting torques up to 4,000 in-oz, the couplings are available from 0.0903 to 0.500 inches from stock, and up to 1.000 inch on special orders.
Servometer Corp., 501 Little Falls Rd., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, FAX (800) 785-0756.
Springs
NDS flange disc springs compensate for variations in temperature and mechanical shock to keep gaskets tight and eliminate leaks. Made from H11 and H13 alloy steel, the springs can be configured in single or stacked fashion, depending on the amount of "live loading" required for the application. Sizes are available to fit .50-inch through 3-inch bolt diameters, with flat loading up to 310,000 lbs. Operational temperatures range up to 1,100F (590C).
Rolex Co., Natl. Disc Spring Div., 385 Hillside Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205, FAX (201) 926-5626.
Dispensing system
Bio-Line(R) line dispenses reagents onto easy-to-use test strips for self-administered, single-step biodiagnostic test products. Applications include pregnancy, strep A, strep B, and cholera tests. Test strips are also used to determine heartworm, distemper, and other conditions in veterinary healthcare, as well as for various agricultural and environmental procedures. The system can dispense volumes from less than 0.1 to more than 100 microliters per cm, with a positional accuracy to 0.1 mm and a positional repeatability to 0.025 mm.
Ismeca U.S.A Inc., 2440 Impala Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008, FAX (619) 931-8713.
Temperature controllers
Phoenix PID temperature controllers are fully programmable from the front panel keypad and offer NEMA 4X/IP65 protection. The units feature SMART auto-tuning to eliminate initial overshoot and continuous adaptive tuning of optimum control parameters. Other features include up to three independent alarms with a choice of process, band, or deviation; automatic or manual reset of an alarm condition; and Auxiliary Setpoint and Heater Break detection. All models accept a variety of thermocouple types and RTD Pt 100 sensor or linear inputs, as well as provide outputs for heating and cooling.
Simpson Electric Co., 853 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120.
Drive
Adaptable Packaged Unit (APU) auxiliary drive option simplifies installation of ac drives and process control electronics in- to a single package. The integrated configuration offers a NEMA 1 metal enclosure in six frame sizes to match all Danfoss VLT 3000 and VLT 3500 drives (1 to 300 hp). Each APU has UL, cUL, NEC, and IEEE ratings. The APU enclosure provides the convenience of fused interlock disconnection for an ac drive's main supply, and bypass contactors that allow motors to run from either the VLT drive or directly on the ac line.
Danfoss Inc., Electronic Drives Div., 2995 Eastrock Dr., Rockford, IL 61109.
Step motor
Miniature step motor is for limited-space applications where low-positioning accuracies are required. This permanent, tin-can-style step motor measures 1-inch in diameter by .75-inch long. It has an 18-degree step angle and can be configured with a 6V dc bipolar or an 8.5V dc unipolar coil. It is capable of operating up to 2,000 Hz. The maximum operating torque is 0.28 oz-in with a maximum stall torque of 0.50 oz-in.
Stegmann Drive Engineering, 1125 Heatwood Lane, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Relays
LogiControl Power Supply Relays offer the ability to operate clutches and brakes at extremely high speeds with less mechanical wear. The C-90V and C-24V series are available for 120-V ac logic, 3-32-V dc logic, and 12-V dc external switching, allowing interface with a variety of control systems. The series offer 1.0-A and 1.5-A ratings respectively. Applications include packaging machinery, conveying or control, winding machinery, label and film feed, and indexing tables.
Electroid Co., 45 Fadem Rd., Springfield, NJ 07081, FAX (201) 467-5656.
Servo amplifiers
POWERMASTER(TM) ACS5000 Series brushless servo amplifiers feature four-quadrant operation, inaudible switching with 25-KHz PWM frequency, and highly accurate 2.5-KHz bandwidth current loop. The amplifiers are rated 13A continuous and 26A peak with bus voltage input ranging from 24 to 190V dc. They operate from transformer-isolated, single-voltage, dc power supplies and provide six-step commutation for the TORQUEMASTER(TM) brushless servo motor series. The amplifiers also provide a wide load inductance range of 0.2 to 40 mH.
Cleveland Machine Controls, Servo Drives Div., 2600 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, FAX (216) 642-2131.
Actuators
Four short-stroke pneumatic linear actuators feature a gripper mounting surface that is suited for mounting an end effecter. The units have an anti-rotating bar to assure precise positioning. Stroke lengths are 15, 30, 60, and 90 mm. Each unit has an extending force of 54 lbf and a contracting force of 40.5 lbf. Applications include the automated movement of parts as part of a single stage positioning system, or as a Z axis for an articulated robot.
Techno Sommer Automatic, Box 5416, New Hyde Park, NY 11042, FAX (516) 326-8827.
Motor sizing
EMERSIZE servo motor-sizing software enables users to step through motion control application criteria to determine the optimum sized servo system solution for a particular application. Quick calculation buttons allow complex formulas to be performed within the program. Based on the information entered by the user, the program will automatically select the system that best suits the application. Also, EMERSIZE automatically graphs system performance requirements and compares them to the actual drive capability.
Emerson Electronic Motion Controls, 1365 Park Rd., Chanhassen, MN 55317, FAX (612) 474-8711.
Universal joints
SUPER-PLAST(R) molded universal joints offer the economy of plastic with the positive fastening characteristics of metal-to-metal contact. These light-weight joints feature low inertia, greater torsional strength, and a higher strength-to-weight ratio than equivalent all-metal couplings. The joints combine brass inserts within a thick-walled molded plastic hub, providing a light-weight, durable design.
Stock Drive Products, Box 5416, New Hyde Park, NY 11042, FAX (516) 326-8827.
Thermometer gage
An internal dual-scale thermometer for aluminum level gages combines simplicity with a tamper-proof construction, while offering maximum visibility and protection. The thermometer gages mount flush against the outside surface of the liquid storage vessel. Liquid reaches the sight glass through a lower hollow mounting bolt, while displaced air vents back into the reservoir through the upper hollow mounting bolt. Unrestricted passages permit fast, accurate liquid/temperature level response.
Oil-Rite Corp., Box 1207, Manitowoc, WI 54221, FAX (414) 682-7699.
Interferometer
The Form Talysurf PGI combines form and surface-finish measurement into one system. The device has a laser interferometer, called a "Phase Grating Interferometer", mounted to the underside of the traverse unit. This self-contained gauge can function in any direction and offers high thermal stability. The PGI offers high accuracy with 12-nm resolution over a 10-mm gauge range, equaling a 770,000:1 range-to-resolution ratio. The traverse unit of the instrument provides 120 mm of vertical movement, and is mounted on a column and stand which provide 460 mm of vertical movement.
Rank Taylor Hobson, 2100 Golf Place, Suite 350, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
Caster
High-performance medical casters feature large wheels for better maneuverability over bumps, thresholds, elevator threshold gaps, power cords, and more. The LO-G casters have a load capacity ranging from 100 to 250 lbs. The vertical movement of the wheels better absorbs shock and vibration; and both brake and swivel locks are included. Applications include laboratory, clean room, and medical equipment.
Barry Controls, 40 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135, FAX (617) 254-7381.
Terminal strips
Two-piece plug-in terminal strips provide quick connect/disconnect of wiring for printed circuit, control cabinet, and housing wall applications. The plug- and socket-pluggable type for PCBs is available in horizontal, vertical, and angled configurations, in a range of pin spacings including 3.81, 5.00, 5.08, 7.5, and 7.62 mm. The devices come with screwdriver access parallel or perpendicular to wire entry, in single or multi-tier versions, with or without screw lock, and generally up to 24 poles.
Wieland Inc., 49 International Rd., Burgaw, NC 28425.
Motion control system
The MAX-410 integrates a high-performance toroidal power supply (40V @ 80VA) with a powerful 4A-per-phase bipolar chopper driver and a Variable Resolution Microstep Control (VRMCTM) indexer chip for less than $600. VRMC technology produces resonance-free, high-resolution positioning at slow speeds while maintaining slew speeds up to 6,000 rpm.
Advanced Micro Systems Inc., 2 Townsend W., Nashua, NH 03063, FAX (603) 881-7600.
Fiberglass binder
A new binder for DustEx(TM) addresses complaints about dust irritation during the installation of acoustical fiber-glass components. The resin encapsulates the glass fibers and their intersections in the DustEx. The result is a fiberglass that can be effectively molded and faced into acoustical components used in automotive underhood acoustical applications. Tests show that the Dust-Ex binder reduces airborne fibers 80% and dust 70% in a product with the same acoustical performance as other fiberglass from the company.
Schuller International Inc., Box 5108, Denver, CO 80217.
Valve system
The Clippard Serial Valve System (SVS) is an electro-pneumatic interface network device used with Clippard solenoid valves for maximum power and flexibility in operation control. SVS can run at up to 500K baud, and each output on the board can be cycled up to 100 times per second. The system comes equipped with manual override for set up and testing, and LEDs for each solenoid station.
Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc., 7390 Colerain Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, FAX (513) 521-4261.
Pumps
71R/72R Series pumps use cup-and-cylinder technology to provide longer service life and more flow for less power, while maintaining high reliability, and low weight and sound level. The units are available in single- and twin-cylinder pressure and twin-cylinder vacuum styles. Features include vacuum to 29 inches Hg, pressure to 175 psi, performance ranges from 1.6 to 5.5 cfm, and world voltage options up to .75 hp. All wetted aluminum parts are treated for corrosion protection.
Gast Mfg. Corp., Box 97, Benton Harbor, MI 49023, FAX (616) 925-8288.
Keyboards
101-key membrane keyboards are PC/XT/AT and PS/2 compatible. The keyboards are made from 304 stainless steel and feature a hard-coated polycarbonate overlay to provide resistance to dust, dirt, oil, water, and most chemicals. Available as desktop, rack-mount, or panel-mount units, the keyboards feature a built-in static shield, tactile feedback keys, and embossed key borders. The units are available as NEMA 4X or FM-approved, Class I and II, Div. 1 and 2, Groups B-G.
Daisy Data Inc., 333 S. Enola Dr., Enola, PA 17025.
Valves
Series SAE butterfly valves feature a Buna-N o-ring flange face seal, complying with SAE J518 dimensional requirements. This design reduces hydraulic fluid connection leaks often associated with tapered thread and gasket type seals. The valves allow for blind adjustments, incorporating open/close detent position locks that can be positioned to achieve a required flow rate. The stem/vane assembly uses thrust bearings for true sealing alignment. Flange-bolt guide holes eliminate the need for centering or costly mating during installation.
Dwyer Instruments Inc., Box 358, Michigan City, IN 46361, FAX (219) 872-9057.
Motion controllers
Orion(TM) industrial PC-based motion controllers provide electronic motion control for applications from 1.50 (one servomotor and a remote pacer encoder interface) to 14 axes. The fully integrated controller offers high-performance, DSP-based servomotor control and convenient interfaces to sensors and programmable limit switches, machine I/O, human-machine interfaces, and factory networks.
Ormec, 17 Linden Park, Rochester, NY 14625, FAX (716) 385-5999.
ICs
CS-3842A current-mode, Pulse-Width-Modulator (PWM), control ICs feature undervoltage lockout, low start-up current, high-current output drivers, and a precision temperature-controlled oscillator. The series includes eight switching regulator devices intended for off-line power supply and low-power, dc-to-dc converter applications requiring fixed-frequency, current-mode control with a minimum number of external components. Each device is specified over the commercial temperature range of 0 to 70C, and over the industrial temperature range of -25 to 85C.
Cherry Semiconductor Corp., 2000 S. County Trail, E. Greenwich, RI 02818, FAX (401) 885-5786.
Memory socket
This low-profile, compact memory socket for use with Rambus-engineered memory systems is capable of operating at 533 MHz. The socket accepts the Rambus RModule(TM) while meeting PCI height requirements, and can be used on PC motherboards and in portable systems. The memory module supports from 1 to 32M bytes of Rambus RDRAM(R) memory.
Molex Inc., 2222 Wellington Court, Lisle, IL 60532, FAX (708) 969-1352.
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