PennEngineering® offers variations of PEM® self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs designed to allow for close-to-edge placement in thin metal assemblies without compromising the host sheet or fastener. Their engineering reduces the standard minimum distance for hole-centerline-to-edge required...

Techniks offers EZ-Lift magnets for loading and unloading ferrous stock, including plate, block, and round steel and press molds. The user centers the magnet on the metal to be lifted and turns the lever to engage the magnet. The units feature rare-earth magnets rated to lift up to 6,600 lbs....

Thermo Scientific offers the Niton XL5 analyzer, designed for assessing the chemical composition of metals. According to the company, it is the smallest, lightest-weight XRF alloy analyzer on the market. Weighing 2.8 lbs., the analyzer enables operators to access difficult-to-reach areas and...

Hexagon Metrology has announced new options for the latest version of its Tigo SF shop floor CMM that enable simple integration into fully automated inline or near-the-line inspection cells or into a complete production/inspection setup. With a measurement volume of 19.69 by 22.83 by 19.69 in....

Guill Tool has introduced series 824, a co-extrusion crosshead designed for irrigation tubing with an emitter tool. Manufactured from stainless steel, the crosshead features balanced flow design with spiral technology that helps improve flow characteristics at all extruder speeds. Dual feed...

The WNA AMD-035 membrane dryer from Walmec North America has a four-stage prefiltration to produce ultraclean, ultradry air for compressed-air applications. The first- and second-stage filters remove moisture, liquids, dust, rust, and scale to 5 microns. An automatic float drain under the...

Mapal offers a new type of CPMill milling cutter for premachining. The solid-carbide, ball-nose milling cutter features five cutting edges instead of four, and its highly spiraled geometry helps ensure optimal chip removal, the company reports. The milling heads feature a CFS interface for...

Henkel Corp. has introduced Loctite® SF 7909™ antispatter. This temporary coating is sprayed onto parts before welding to reduce the deposit of spatter onto unpainted metal. The spray does not affect weld reliability and does not need to dry before welding, so parts can move immediately to the...

Robotiq has released the 2-Finger 140 adaptive robot gripper, a large-stroke electric gripper with advanced control features. This gripper allows a robot to pick a variety of objects with a single, programmable tool. It is suitable for high-mix pick-and-place applications in industries such as...

Midwest Automation has introduced the Mini 9 deburring and finishing machine.

The 9-in.-wide model 948 is designed for small-part dry deburring and finishing in high-production environments or for use as a secondary machine in a workcell or toolroom.