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Linear motor systems

Multi-Axis Linear Motor Positioning Systems eliminate bearing jitter and are made to provide smooth, low friction, linear motion with maximum velocities up to 3 m/sec and accelerations up to 6g's. Features include autoflex preload; lightweight, high strength aluminum; integral linear encoders; rugged bearing design; and integral cable track. Suited for step and scan PC board inspection, the systems are available for Ironless and Iron Core motors and in single or multi-axis configurations.

Bayside Motion Group, 27 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050; FAX (516) 484-5496; www.baysidemotion.com.

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Image storage system

The DC-10 QwikStore system is a portable image storage system that allows people to view, freeze, store, export, and e-mail images. Attached to rigid or flexible borescopes, it comes equipped with a FlashPath card and adapter to transfer images from the system to a laptop for e-mail. The integrated screed is designed with a sun visor to eliminate glare. The system is suitable for inspections of turbine blades, compressors, hydraulic cylinders, critical welds, and other areas.

Olympus America, 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747; FAX (516) 844-5620; www.olympusipg.com.

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Solenoid valve

The compact, pressure-balanced Teflon Bellows solenoid valve should withstand inlet pressure of 140 psi and back pressure of 70 psi. The valve has a quick-opening, normally-closed design application and a "pilot-assisted" design for larger pipe sizes with higher flow requirements. It can be customized by size, shape, mounting, body material, port configuration, piping connections, and coil type for nearly any liquid application.

Plast-O-Matic Valves, 1384 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009; FAX (973) 256-4745; www.plast-o-matic.com.

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Motor controller

The universal motor controller, MOVIDRIVE(R), handles motion control and I/O tasks through its decentralized automation feature. With IPOSplus(R)logic-handling programming environment, it can adapt to any machine environment through a customized control program, Applications include drives for pumps and fans to servo drives in packaging or automated assembly systems.

SEW-Eurodrive, 1275 Old Spartanburg Highway, P.O. Box 518, Lyman, SC 29365-9365; FAX (415) 453-9956; www.seweurodrive.com.

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Curing coating

As a resilient elastomer, the instant curing coating Ultra Light-Weld(R)4-20539 serves as a sound vibration barrier. It is solvent-free and adheres to metal and most plastics. After exposure to UV light, the adhesive cures in seconds, making it suitable for applications in which the cure must occur at a specific time and place. Curing systems are available in syringes, bottles, cartridges, and pails.

Dymax Corp., 51 Greenwoods Rd., Torrington, CT 06790; FAX (860) 496-0608; www. dymax.com.

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Ac inverter

The SYSDRIVE JV series ac inverter is designed to offer user-friendly functionality in a small footprint. Featured on the JV is a digital operator that utilizes quick start LEDs for easier programming. The digital operator on the JV comes with a face mounted speed potentiometer that makes it possible to start the inverter immediately after power is applied. Recommended for small motor control, it can be used in applications such as pumps, fans and compressors.

Omron Electronics Inc, One Commerce Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173-5302; FAX 847-839-2298; www.omron.com.

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Micro miniature bellows

Electrodeposited nickel bellows with diameters as small as 0.020 inches (0.5 mm) are designed for stroke and pressure combinations and for temperatures from -423F to +350F. Applied as miniature pressure responsive devices, micro-seals, precision springs, electrical contacts, or flexible micro couplings, these tiny bellows are recommended for longevity-required sealing applications.

Servometer Corp., 501 Little Falls Rd., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009; FAX (973) 785-0756; www.servometer.com.

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Low skew cabling

The Low Skew Pleated Foil Cable (PFC) features solid copper foil shielding that reportedly provides EMI and ESD protection. It has a heavy duty PVC jacket designed to ensure durability of cable assembly during use. Applications include high-performance computers, workstations, servers and networks, digital video and graphics equipment, and telecommunications switching equipment.

3M Interconnect Solutions Div., A130-3N-27, 6801 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78726; www.3m.com.

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Computer brackets

Manufactured using .032 inches of steel and featuring a nickel finish intended for durability, these computer brackets are reportedly available with a variety of holes and cutouts to fit any PC peripheral. The company offers both standard brackets and "specials" that are fabricated to exact requirements.

Keystone Electronics, 31-07 20th Rd., Astoria, NY 11105-2017; FAX (718) 956-9040; www.keyelco.com.

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Bearings

This company reports that they specialize in custom engineered bearings because many bearings used in medical equipment are proprietary. Ranges of materials, housing, seals, and lubricants are offered for custom orders. Bearing types range from open, closed, adjustable, and segmented to self-aligning, non-self-aligning, ultra precision, corrosion resistant, and corrosion proof. Some applications include ventilator pumps, DNA blood analyzers, and MRI beds.

Thomson Industries, 2 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050; FAX (516) 944-1892; www.thomsonindustries.com.

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Ring removal tool

Designed to remove multiple-turn rings, the Spiral Retaining Ring Removal Tool accesses the removal notch by fitting between the ring layers. Reportedly, slipping is eliminated since the tool surrounds the removal notch in order to pull the free end up. The tool is available in four standard ends: small-straight, small-90 degrees bend, large-straight, and large-90 degrees bend.

Smalley Steel Ring Co., 385 Gilman Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090; FAX (847) 537-7698; www.smalley.com.

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Filter design interface

Version 2.0 of KBF, the Kalman-Bucy Visual Interface Pack for O-Matrix, provides an enhanced visual interface for the point-and-click design and analysis of Kalman filters. It provides an input window or dialog box for each step of the design process, with extensive plotting of results, residuals, and correlations.

Harmonic Software Inc., Box 31537, Seattle, WA 98103; www.omatrix.com.

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Stepper motors

These "thin line" permanent magnet stepper motors are available in two models, 42S048B (7.5 degrees ), and 42M100B (3.6 degrees ). They measure 42 by 15 mm, produce pull-out torques at 200 pps of 14.6 mN-m for the 7.5 degrees version, and 19.4 mN-m for the 3.6 degrees motor, respectively. This motor is recommended for medical/laboratory equipment applications-especially peristaltic pumps, valves, indexers, fluid dispensers, and syringes.

Thomson Industries, 2 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050; FAX (516) 944-1892; www.thomsonindustries.com.

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Digital delay generators

The Model 555 Multi-Channel Digital Delay Generators provide 2, 4, or 8 pulses with 1 nano-second resolution. The precise delay and pulse generator includes the ability to enable/disable channels, provide bursts from each channel, gate the outputs, divide the triggers by a different N for each channel, and add customized timing via software. The generators are reportedly applied to triggering, gating, delaying, syncing, and timing.

Berkeley Nucleonics Corp., 3060 Kerner Blvd. #2, San Rafael, CA 94901; FAX (415) 453-9956; www.berkeleynucleonics.com.

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