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Tube fin removal tool peels rapidly for tube inspection
The Fin MILLHOG® tube fin removal tool from Esco Tool is designed to peel back 4 in. of fin in less than 2 min. to permit rapid inspection...
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Ultrasonic cleaning system handles up to 1,800 parts/hr.
Cleaning Technologies Group LLC has introduced the Blackstone-NEY CleanVeyor ultrasonic parts cleaning system. Combining spray, immersion,...
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Plate bevellers operate at up to 10 FPM
Gullco's KBM® self-propelled plate bevelers can operate at up to 10 FPM. The bevelers use a cutter to shear the metal, helping to eliminate the...
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Precomponent blanks help reduce customer swarf
Ovako has developed a line of precomponents machined from steel bar in various finishes and sizes. The material can be supplied to customers...
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Lightweight grinders made for metalworking
Metabo Corp. offers two lightweight angle grinders for cutting, grinding, and deburring in the repair, maintenance, and metalworking...
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Power meter measures very high-power lasers directly
Ophir Photonics has introduced the 30 K-W Laser Power Meter. It allows direct measurement of YAG and fiber lasers from 800 to 2,000 nm and CO2...
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Oil-free liquid prevents slag buildup
Tower Oil & Technology Co. offers Kleneslat-RP. The synthetic, oil-free, nonflammable, nontoxic liquid prevents hot slag and splatter...
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Brushes made for 4.5-in. right-angle grinders
Weiler Corp. offers wire brushes engineered specifically for use on 4.5-in. right-angle grinders.
The 4.5-in. Mini Roughneck stringer bead...
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Servo drive technology helps boost press output
Schuler has announced that its ServoDirect technology now can be retrofitted to conventional flywheel presses with the aid of its patented...
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Zero-drip nozzle helps eliminate lubrication waste
Industrial Innovations has announced the availability of its Z-nozzle. The nozzle, which is 99.5 percent drip-free, has a magnetic base that...
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Assembly system uses no templates
Virtek Vision Intl. offers the Iris™ Spatial Positioning System (SPS), a precision assembly system that eliminates templates and jigs.
The...
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Needle scalers deliver high power with low vibration
CS Unitec has introduced a line of low-vibration needle scalers with an optional dust shroud. The Trelawny™ Vibro-Lo™ VL series is designed to...
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Workbench options allow customization
Shure Mfg. Corp.'s ShureShop® workbenches combine heavy-duty steel construction with all-welded, adjustable-height legs for strength and...
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Mobile app presents respiratory protection resources
3M™ has developed a free respiratory protection resource guide mobile app for industrial hygienists and safety professionals.
App users can...
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Milling machine made for delicate work
Advanced Control Technology (ACT) offers the DMC-III desktop CNC milling machine for delicate work.
The lightweight machine is designed for...
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Lifting magnets move steel without slings, hooks
Eriez® offers lifting magnets in permanent and electro designs for a variety of applications. They lift and move steel without direct attachment...
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Metalworking fluids designed for heavy machining
CIMCOOL® Fluid Technology offers CIMPERIAL® soluble oils, designed for heavy-duty machining and grinding on ferrous and nonferrous metals....
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Cutting, heating outfit cuts up to 4 in. as standard
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the new Purox Elite series FlameMaster cutting and heating outfit. It cuts up to 4 in. as...
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Boots, eyewear protect workers
Honeywell Safety Products has introduced new safety products to protect workers.
Oliver® Boots industrial safety footwear features...
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Robotic pallet wrapper accommodates loads to 93 in. high
ITW Muller has introduced its GW-4100 robotic pallet wrapper. Reaching speeds of 37 loads/hr., its standard telescoping mast accommodates load...
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Workholding pins available in 10- to 25-mm diameters
J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 6322 workholding pins in metric sizes. The RoHS-compliant pins are inserted into bores for positioning, with...
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Ceramic end mills machine nickel-based, high-temp alloys
Kennametal has introduced Beyond KYS40™ solid ceramic end mills, designed to machine high-strength, nickel-based alloys. The SiAlON ceramic...
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Online product configurator aids caster design
Caster Concepts Inc. has partnered with PARTsolutions to launch an online product configurator, providing CAD models that can be integrated...
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Cold saw blade has teeth in enlarged center hole
Graebener-Reika Inc. offers the RingSaw™ line of cold saws for processing tube, pipe, bar, plate, and sheet metal. Instead of cutting with...
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Hard-hat head assembly added to respirators
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added a hard hat option to its current powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) line. The hard hat is paired with...
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Servomotors in press bed increase force distribution, reduce deflection
Schuler has developed the TwinServo Technology (TST) drive concept, featuring two decentralized servomotors in the press bed.
The slide is...
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Process demagnetizes large pipes
Schuler, in cooperation with Maurer Magnetic, has developed a process that can demagnetize large pipes during their production. According to the...
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Laser cutting machines deliver complex, repetitive cuts
Kern Lasers offers large-format laser cutting and engraving equipment. The laser cutting machines deliver complex cuts, repetitive cuts, and...
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Blast machine made for heavy-duty operations
Viking Blast & Wash Systems has released the model 1200 tumble belt blast machine. The 12-cu.-ft. machine incorporates changes to the...
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Lasers designed for thin-gauge metal welding
TRUMPF Inc. has introduced the 150-W TruDiode 151 and 300-W TruDiode 301 lasers. Smaller than previous Trudiode lasers, they are suitable for...
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Wrench-free nibbler features free-floating punch design
Kett Tool Co. has introduced the KL-2020, a 14-ga. nibbler. The lightweight, wrench-free tool features a rotating head and a die design that...
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Valves, fittings offer control in demanding environments
To service surface and subsea installation, process instrumentation and controls, chemical injection, and testing equipment applications,...
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Calculator measures baseline band sawing performance
Simonds Intl. has introduced SnapShot™ to its Cutting Intelligence™ line of analysis tools. The band sawing calculator is a data-driven...
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Pipe notcher suitable for double-corner joints
Scotchman Industries has introduced the Almi AL100U-02 pipe notcher/grinder. Made for high-production notching of gas pipes, steam pipes, and...
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Full-brim hard hat includes UV exposure indicator
3M™ has introduced the H-800 series full-brim hard hat, featuring a smooth ratchet suspension and an optional Uvicator™ sensor that...
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Pipe alignment clamps cover pipe from 0.75 to 12 in. dia.
Intercon offers INT pipe alignment clamps. One clamp can be used to align a range of pipe sizes.
With the three clamps — INT 1-3, INT...
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Nibbler's free-floating punch design extends use time
Kett Tool Co. has introduced the KL-2020 14-ga. nibbler. The lightweight, wrench-free tool features a rotating head and a die designed for...
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Wire feed system offered
Fronius offers the PowerLiner wire feed system for all standard wire types with a diameter of 0.02 to 0.06 in. The wire electrode is guided...
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Welding helmet shape helps keep wearer cooler
Save Phace has introduced the Extreme Face Protector (EFP) Gen Y series of welding helmets, offering welding, grinding, and splash protection....
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Safety light curtains available
A new line of compact, low-profile safety light curtains from ifm can provide finger, hand, and body protection in a variety of industrial...
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Adaptive gripper processes irregular parts
Robotiq has introduced the 2-Finger Adaptive Gripper - 200. The electric gripper has been designed for processing large, irregular parts and high...
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Power range expanded on medium-voltage drive
The ACS 2000 active front-end drive from ABB is available with power capabilities up to 3,000 HP for general-purpose applications. It is...
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Flux-cored wires offer low manganese levels
Hobart Brothers has introduced six new Hobart® Element™ gas-shielded FCAW wires. According to the company, the wires produce manganese...
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Weld shaver removes beads from flat, fillet welds
Heck Industries has introduced a hand-operated fillet weld shaver. The tool uses indexable carbide inserts in a milling cutter to remove weld...
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Vacuum cups withstand hot forming temps
Bilsing Automation North America has introduced the WF2 series black vacuum cups, designed to withstand the high-temperature environment of...
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Arc process monitoring system controls weld pool conditions remotely
Spark-Robo is a new arc process viewing and monitoring system produced by Servo-Robot. It includes dual digital color video technology for weld...
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CNC made for entry-level milling, turning
Siemens offers the Sinumerik 808D, a CNC for entry-level milling and turning machines. The control is designed for the high-volume 230-V,...
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Multimode fiber lasers feature plug-and-play capability
SPI Lasers, a wholly owned subsidiary of the TRUMPF Group, has introduced a line of high-power, multikilowatt fiber lasers for the industrial...
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Jacketed tube connector protects tubing
The new Swagelok® jacketed tube connector is engineered to connect jacketed tubing systems while protecting tubing from external degradation...
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Solid carbide chamfering drills process variety of materials
Walter USA LLC has introduced two Titex solid carbide chamfering drills.
The X•treme Step 90 is available in two versions: the type 99...
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