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Load turner has small footprint, operates like rotating C-turner Publish date: March 15, 2010 Sweed Machinery Inc. offers a new bundle turner for repositioning of large stacks of metal plates and coils. The unit is compact, taking up less...

Acrylic adhesive works on various substrates, including unprepared metals Publish date: March 5, 2010 Lord Corp. offers Maxlok™, a new acrylic adhesive developed to meet the need for a process-friendly adhesive that will work on various...

Small footprint dust, fume collection system available in units up to 10,000 CFM Publish date: March 5, 2010 The Torit® PowerCore® TG series from Donaldson Co. Inc. is designed for the collection of dust generated in thermal processes, such as...

Steam pressure washers offer 1,000 PSI Publish date: March 5, 2010 Daimer®'s Super Max™ 15500SP steam cleaning systems offer pressure levels of 1,000 PSI, flow rates up to 4 GPM, and high temperatures...

Hard hat respiratory system retrofits to welding helmets Publish date: Array ArcOne's® new Clean-Air Flow™ respiratory system with hard hat is the first of its kind allowing welders to retrofit any ArcOne welding...

Stretch film suitable for stabilizing odd-shaped loads Publish date: February 9, 2010 Yellow Jacket, marketed by ITW-GaleWrap, offers Jacket Wrap™ machine film for use with Yellow Jacket machines for securing palletized loads...

Airless, swing-table shotblast system introduced Publish date: February 9, 2010 Viking Blast & Wash Systems has announced the release of the 36 ST airless, swing-table shotblast system. The worktable is attached to the blast...

Fume extraction hoods suitable for robotic and hard automation systems Publish date: February 9, 2010 Lincoln Electric Automation has introduced fume extraction hoods for robotic and hard automation systems. The Statiflex® filter bank...

Press brake monitoring system detects even small foreign bodies Publish date: February 9, 2010 Pilz offers the PSENvip camera-based protection system for visual monitoring of press brake bending processes. When installed on the upper die...

Pressure washers, steam cleaners introduced Publish date: February 9, 2010 Sioux Corp. has introduced the E-series all-electric line of pressure washers and steam cleaners. Each machine has a compact, portable design...

Metalworking fluid works with cast and wrought-iron aluminum alloys, stainless steels, titanium, and high nickel alloys Publish date: February 9, 2010 Chemetall has introduced Tech-Cool® 35052, a premium-grade, chlorine EP-activated, heavy-duty, semisynthetic metalworking fluid designed for...

Cleaning station designed for hand-held GMAW guns Publish date: December 7, 2009 Arndt Enterprise Ltd. has introduced the HRP-3V nozzle cleaning station, designed for welding shops using hand-held GMAW guns. The system can be...

Cleaning station designed for robotic GMAW guns Publish date: December 7, 2009 Arndt Enterprise Ltd. has introduced the AE-SC2CV nozzle cleaning station with pneumatic reamer, designed for manufacturers using robotic GMAW...

Online program simplifies cable carrier configuration Publish date: January 13, 2010 igus® Inc. has announced the launch of a new E-Chain® Configurator program that enables users to custom build a cable carrier with cables...

Hybrid linear bearing combines rolling, sliding Publish date: January 13, 2010 The DryLin® WJRM hybrid bearing from igus®, a manufacturer of cable carrier systems for automated machinery, has developed with the goal...

Energy tube cable carrier is airtight Publish date: January 13, 2010 igus®, a manufacturer of cable carrier systems for automated machinery, has developed the RX energy tube especially for the machine-tool...

Horizontal guiding system designed for long travel applications Publish date: January 13, 2010 Metal chips can be a problem in long travel or gliding cable carrier applications. To combat this, igus® has developed Guidelok, a horizontal...

Ventilators designed for confined-space applications Publish date: September 9, 2009 Americ's ventilators are designed for most confined-space applications from individual cooling to hazardous space atmospheres. Manufactured of...

Workholding system's captured screw, dowel assemblies allow quick installation Publish date: October 13, 2009 Stevens Eng. Inc. and Big Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. have introduced the Unilock starter kit workholding system. The kit allows users to plug...

5-axis machining book includes CD Publish date: February 20, 2009 Publisher Industrial Press offers Secrets of 5-Axis Machining , by Karlo Apro. According to the publisher, the book is an unbiased, no-nonsense,...

Machine Shop Trade Secretsfilled with experience-based knowledge Publish date: February 20, 2009 Industrial Press offers Machine Shop Trade Secrets , by James A. Harvey, an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker. The manual is...

Forklift intended for towing heavy, extremely large loads in rough terrain Publish date: January 13, 2009 Sellick Equipment Ltd. has introduced the STT80 tow forklift, designed for towing heavy or extremely large loads in rough terrain. Available in...

Flashback arrester designed for medium gas consumption requirements Publish date: October 13, 2009 Witt-Gastechnik offers 85-20, a flashback arrester for medium gas consumption requirements in gas welding, cutting, and burning applications. It...

ERP software enhanced with human resource and sales order RMA modules Publish date: October 13, 2009 MIE Solutions has released version 10.4 of its MIE Trak production control and job tracking software for the manufacturing industry. The new...

Data collection software helps shops become paperless Publish date: February 10, 2009 MIE Solutions has created shop floor data collection software running on Windows® that makes use of production scheduling to enable a...

Differential-pressure control panels for cartridge dust collectors introduced Publish date: November 11, 2008 United Air Specialists (UAS) has introduced two new digital pulse cleaning control panels to monitor differential pressure on its line of...

Mobile welding fume extractors designed for one or two operators Publish date: July 15, 2008 ESTA manufactures the SRF-K series of mobile welding fume extraction units. The K-10 mobile unit, designed for a single operator, features...

Slip-resistant strips adhere to sponge-backed mats placed on smooth, polished, or painted floors Publish date: September 16, 2008 Wearwell has introduced Grip Strips, which are slip-resistant strips that adhere to sponge-backed mats placed on smooth, polished, or painted...

Resistance welding system enhanced with electrically operated linear servo actuators for improved weld pressure control Publish date: October 20, 2009 T.J. Snow Co., Chattanooga, Tenn., now offers a resistance welding system with electrically operated linear servo actuators designed to eliminate...

In-line system reduces need for secondary marking operation Publish date: July 27, 2009 Durable Mecco offers the DuraDot, an in-line marking system that reduces the need for secondary marking operations. The system works with...

Foot switch for variable-speed motor drives meets IP56 specs Publish date: August 11, 2009 The Linemaster Hercules potentiometer foot switch was designed for use with variable-speed motor drives and is available in select 2-W linear...

Foot switch features cast aluminum housing, formed steel guards Publish date: April 14, 2009 The Linemaster Classic IV foot switch is designed with a cast aluminum housing. It is offered in momentary action and is available in SPDT and...

Air foot switches conform to UL standards for wet, dry environments Publish date: March 10, 2009 Linemaster Switch Corp. has introduced air foot switches designed to conform with UL standards and to operate in a variety of environments, both...

Foot switch features simplified use, extended service life Publish date: July 15, 2008 The Linemaster GEM is a round, low-profile foot switch with a cast-zinc, chrome-plated housing with an omnidirectional design built to help...

Self-propelled truck makes welding machine mobile Publish date: March 13, 2007 The Weld-N-Go self-propelled welding truck from N-Go Industrial Trucks combines the power of a welding machine with turning agility and utility...

Marking system introduced for general industrial applications Publish date: March 13, 2007 Laser Photonics has introduced its Fantom™ Series OEM CO 2 laser marking and engraving kit for general industrial applications. The kits,...

Dry ice blast cleaning process safely removes grease, sludge, sealants, weld slag Publish date: October 10, 2006 Cold Jet offers a dry ice blasting system that the manufacturer says is an efficient and environmentally safe process for the removal of excessive...

5-stage parts cleaning system has 96-in. wash section Publish date: April 14, 2009 A five-stage, all-stainless-steel washer/dryer system is offered by ALMCO KleenTec. The PWRBD24-96E-U system, initially custom-developed for a...

SPC system brings computing mobility to quality departments Publish date: January 9, 2007 Zontec Inc.'s Synergy 200, a mobile statistical process control (SPC) system, allows quality department members to move freely about the...

Motorized sheet lifter moves blank stacks up to 42 ft. long Publish date: May 12, 2009 Bushman Equipment has designed a sheet lifter and crane system for a steel and aluminum blanking company that needed to move blank stacks up to 42...

Software facilitates process plan cost-optimization Publish date: October 13, 2009 AutoForm Eng. GmbH has developed a new software module that enables the rapid and transparent definition of cost-optimized process plans....

Unicable's rotating power connection relieves stress Publish date: May 12, 2009 Tregaskiss has introduced the TOUGH GUN™ LSR (Low-Stress Robotic) unicable. It includes a rotating power connection that relieves stress...

Air-purifying respirator constructed for near custom fit Publish date: October 14, 2008 Gateway Safety's PeakFit® is a NIOSH-approved, N95 air-purifying respirator. The construction of the respirator produces a near custom fit and...

New brushes added to maintenance products Publish date: July 10, 2007 Weiler® Corp. has added several items to its line of maintenance products. The comfort-grip hand scrub brush with polypropylene fill now...

Flowmeter is corrosion resistant Publish date: May 9, 2006 Universal Flow Monitors Inc. offers the CoolPoint™ vortex-shedding flowmeter with a stainless steel body for corrosion resistance. The...

Door interlock allows exit even when door is locked Publish date: October 13, 2009 Fortress Interlocks' DM-I door interlock features an internal release mechanism that allows exit from a dangerous area, even when the door is...

Lockout scissor hasp accommodates multiple padlocks Publish date: December 16, 2008 Fortress Interlocks has introduced the lockout scissor hasp for locking off dangerous machinery in the workplace. Employees who use the...

Keyswitch module enhances safety gate switches Publish date: June 13, 2006 Fortress Interlocks has introduced an option pod with keyswitch for its amGard modular safety gate switches, which helps to ensure that an...

Cut-resistant work gloves rated at ANSI level 4 Publish date: February 10, 2009 Magid Glove & Safety offers CutMaster® XKS™ work gloves. Manufactured from the company's XKS yarn, these machine-knit gloves earn an...

Production reporting system enhanced with job-scheduling module Publish date: October 11, 2008 Honeywell Wintriss offers a jog-scheduling module that provides enhanced capabilities for its Line Efficiency Tracking Software (LETS) production...

Press automation controller features built-in backup utility Publish date: October 11, 2008 Honeywell Wintriss's flagship press automation controller, SmartPAC® comes standard with a built-in backup utility. The utility allows setup...

Machine interface enhances data-collection capabilities Publish date: October 11, 2008 Honeywell Wintress offers the LETS Machine Interface (LMI), an operator terminal that enables information to be collected from production machines...

Software eliminates paper setup sheets Publish date: March 8, 2005 Honeywell Wintriss Controls Group has introduced Info Center, a SmartPAC 2® option that eliminates the need for paper setup sheets by enabling...

7-min. tutorial covers global hazardous material compliance rules Publish date: June 9, 2009 National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) has developed an e-learning module entitled "The RoHS Directive." The seven-minute tutorial explains the...

Software enhances CNC punching machines Publish date: July 13, 2004 Lantek Systems Inc. offers Lantek Expert Punch and Lantek Expert II (cut and punch). Expert Punch is designed to enhance punch machines. Expert II...

Diverter exhausts air from industrial machinery Publish date: July 14, 2009 Nordfab Ducting has introduced a standard-duty diverter that exhausts air only from industrial machinery while it is operating to help reduce the...

OSHA, ANSI compliant safeguarding systems developed for power presses, press brakes Publish date: November 10, 2009 The SSC-1500 dual-microprocessor-based control system and the SSC-3000 solid-state press automation control system from Rockford Systems Inc. are...

Weld backing tape suitable for up to 240 amps Publish date: July 14, 2009 Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Ltd. has published a four-page leaflet about its Argweld® weld backing tape. Three different grades of tape are...

Precision leveler provides shape correction on boron-clad material Publish date: November 11, 2008 B&K, a division of Formtek-Maine, has produced a 3.5 series precision parts leveler for a customer in Canada. The machine provides shape...

Laser optics packaging eliminates need for wrapping paper, plastic bag Publish date: August 12, 2008 The CO2 Optics Group of Ophir Optronics Ltd. has introduced EZ-Pack packaging for industrial laser optics. The packaging is composed of...

V-blocks facilitate cutting with 14-in. saws Publish date: May 12, 2009 The M. K. Morse Co. offers Metal Devil® V-blocks for cutting with 14-in. saws. The blocks strengthen clamping performance of a saw's vise...

Press brake die storage system accommodates any die width Publish date: July 14, 2009 Proper Storage Systems Inc. has introduced a new press brake storage unit with rollout shelves. Each shelf has 10 sets of adjustable blocking to...

Rollout shelves store dies, fixtures, molds Publish date: May 13, 2008 Proper Storage Systems Inc. offers powered, full-extension rollout shelves for storing dies, fixtures, and molds. The shelves have capacities up...

Magnetic quick die change system introduced Publish date: October 8, 2009 Hilma, Ellisville, Mo., has introduced the M-TECS magnetic quick die change system. The system clamps existing dies without retooling. The...

Adjustable load lifter rated for 2 tons Publish date: April 14, 2009 Caldwell's adjustable load lifter can be used to expand a crane to handle a range of loads. It has a rated capacity of 2 tons and can be adjusted...

Load lifter bail adjusts to correct center of gravity for balanced handling of different-sized loads Publish date: September 16, 2008 Caldwell's adjustable load lifter has a lifting bail that adjusts to the correct center of gravity for balanced handling of different-sized loads....

Air gun delivers 23 lbs. of blowing force Publish date: May 12, 2009 Exair's new single-air-nozzle Super Blast Safety air gun delivers 23 lbs. of blowing force, equivalent to the force of 30 ordinary air guns. It is...

Adjustable air amplifier has no impellers, moving parts Publish date: October 14, 2008 Exair's 3-in. adjustable air amplifier moves high volumes of air to cool, vent, exhaust, and dry. The airflow can be adjusted from a blast to a...

Two-way drum pump vacuums 5 gal. in less than 10 seconds Publish date: July 15, 2008 Exair's new mini reversible Drum Vac system is capable of vacuuming 5 gal. of liquid in less than 10 seconds, states the manufacturer. The pump...

Safety limit switch available in various configurations Publish date: February 7, 2006 The SL (Safety Lock) series of interlock switches from Scientific Technologies Inc. includes a large selection of actuator configurations with...

Air dryer for laser purge helps protect system's mirrors Publish date: December 15, 2009 Parker Hannifin has introduced a line of Balston— air dryers for purging of industrial laser plenums, which protect the laser system's...

Industrial cart handles medium to light loads Publish date: November 10, 2009 Kinetic Technologies Inc. has introduced the ProFlow LITE™ series of industrial carts for handling medium to light loads. Standard carts...

Protective eyewear is lightweight Publish date: January 10, 2006 Bacou-Dalloz offers the Uvex® Prot�g�™ line of lightweight safety eyewear. Weighing 27.5 g, the eyewear features a secure, wraparound...

Hearing protection designed for outdoor, low-light applications Publish date: December 13, 2005 Bilsom® Leightning® Hi-Visibility earmuffs from Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group provide high attenuation and visibility in outdoor or...

Light-duty stacker has 62-in. lifting height, 1,500-lb capacity Publish date: March 10, 2009 Presto Lifts Inc. has introduced a line of fully powered stackers with a lifting height of 62 in. and a 1,500-lb. capacity. The new Power...

Dual speed positioner lifts up to 445 lbs. Publish date: June 13, 2006 The Lift Stik™ lifter transporter from Presto Lifts achieves a lift by a powered, continuous chain in the single mast. A hand-held,...

Dock lifts feature galvanized construction for longer life Publish date: September 9, 2009 Available in 5,000 lbs. and 6,000 lbs. capacities, Dura-Dock™ lifts from Southworth Products feature corrosion-resistant, galvanized base...

Nozzle cleaning station can be used with any robotic equipment Publish date: July 15, 2008 The RCS-1000 robotic nozzle cleaning station from American Weldquip is designed for spatter removal and nozzle cleaning in robotic applications....

Hazmat training program available Publish date: February 7, 2006 The Hazmat Training Made Easier For All Employees program from J.J. Keller & Associates helps companies conduct required general awareness hazmat...

Vertical carousel improves operator ergonomics Publish date: December 16, 2008 The Remstar MegaStation® vertical carousel is designed to occupy minimal floor space, increase productivity, and improve operator ergonomics...

Magnetic fanners handle sheets up to 1/8 in. thick stacked 14 in. high Publish date: August 11, 2009 Eriez® Hi-Powr permanent magnetic sheet fanners separate and fan light- or heavy-gauge steel to eliminate doubles when feeding material to...

Lifting magnets require minimal operating maintenance Publish date: November 11, 2008 SafeHold® RPL series permanent lifting magnets from Eriez® can lift and transfer steel and iron without slings, hooks, or cables, and...

Magnets lift, move steel sheets without slings, hooks, cables Publish date: August 12, 2008 SafeHold® APL series lifting magnets from Eriez® lift and move steel sheets without direct attachment by slings, hooks, or cables. The...

Rotary mesh table cleans small parts offline Publish date: June 9, 2009 A Wheelabrator® rotary mesh table system is suitable for cleaning small parts offline using one operator. The machine can process flame-cut...

Inline machine cleans castings, forged parts up to more than 25 tons /hr. Publish date: March 10, 2009 The Wheelabrator® Continuous Rocker Barrel machine is designed for inline cleaning of castings and forged parts. Several machine sizes are...

Modular heavy-duty welding table provides 2-ton load capacity Publish date: December 16, 2008 Strong Hand Tools™ manufactures the BuildPro™ series of welding tables. Designed for modular, simplified use, the table is constructed...

MRP system integrates with provider's CAM, nesting software, or stands alone Publish date: December 16, 2008 Jetcam Intl. has introduced a comprehensive MRP system suitable for all types of manufacturing companies, from one-off and small-batch...

Cylindrical grinding machines improved Publish date: November 10, 2009 Knuth Machine Tools USA has made improvements to the RSM series CNC cylindrical grinding machines. The multifunctional ID/OD grinding machines...

Table-style blast machine features simplified loading, unloading Publish date: February 10, 2009 Viking Blast & Wash Systems has released the 48 ST airless swing table shotblast system. The worktable is attached to the blast door, so that when...

Reconditioning system for welding gas cylinders removes contaminants Publish date: October 14, 2008 Viking Blast & Wash Systems' welding gas cylinder reconditioning system, the GC440, removes rust, enamel paint, and other surface contaminants...

Dust, smoke collector gathers medium- to fine-grain dust Publish date: July 11, 2006 Dustvent Inc. has introduced the V series of dust and smoke collectors that gather smoke and medium- to fine-grain dust. The units collect the...

Gloves designed for assemblers, fabricators Publish date: March 13, 2007 A leather palm and Kevlar® knit construction combine to make North Safety Product's Kevlar LEA Series Glove suitable for assemblers and...

Graphic-design hard hats have four-point ratchet suspension Publish date: June 9, 2009 Jackson Safety has added four new graphics to its Head-Turner™ line of hard hats. They feature the smooth dome design of the SC-6 hard hat...

Pop-up transfer conveyor handles up to 250 lbs. Publish date: December 15, 2009 TKF offers a light-duty, pop-up transfer conveyor that handles loads up to 250 lbs. The conveyor uses compact, motorized, roller-driven strands...

Heavy-duty permanent sweeper magnet available in various strengths Publish date: November 11, 2008 Storch Magnetics manufactures the Magnetic Road Sweeper that uses either a permanent magnet or an electromagnet for vehicle-mounted applications...

Air filtration unit requires no ductwork Publish date: January 12, 2010 RoboVent has introduced the WeldPro XT series air filtration unit for controlling weld smoke and fumes. The unit is a self-contained weld station...

Air filtration system designed for metal cutting operations Publish date: November 11, 2008 Great Lakes Air Systems has introduced Plaser for metal cutting air filtration. The unit is designed for the needs of the laser, plasma, and...

Air filtration system is portable Publish date: June 17, 2008 Great Lakes Air Technologies offers the RoboVent PowerPro stand-alone CrossFlow air filtration system. With its small stature and flexible arm,...

Dust collector has explosion vent Publish date: July 24, 2007 Farr Air Pollution Control now offers its Gold Series® dust collector with a new explosion vent for applications involving explosive dust...

Mist collector filters various substances Publish date: November 7, 2006 Donaldson® Torit® has introduced the WSO mist collector that filters water-soluble coolants, straight oil, and oily smoke with just a...

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