Drum Heaters facilitate the handling of solidified or viscous materials like adhesives, waxes, tar, chemicals, oils etc. They eliminate cumbersome methods and high investments, associated with steam and oil or fire wood heating.
Construction
Drum Heaters consist of a cylindrical metal cover carrying the flexible heating elements. A 2″ thick thermal lagging of glass wool provides insulation and the metal casing makes for a rugged unit that can be wrapped snugly around the drum. The Drum Heater is hinged, and is mounted on castors for convenience.
A base heater, also encapsulated in metal provides bottom heating. Control Panel incorporating thermostatic control is provided with the heaters
IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is pleased to announce a new 10 megapixel version of its uEye LE board-level cameras. The compact low-profile design sets new standards in packing high resolution into minimum space. Tailored to the needs of OEMs and system integrators, the smallest version of this USB camera line is only 7 mm high and provides a digital input, a digital output, two programmable GPIOs, and an I2C interface on a 36 x 36 mm chip.
The UI-1490LE line is designed around the new 10.6 Megapixel CMOS color sensor with DigitalClarity technology from Aptina. The ½” sensor provides four times the resolution of HDTV at 3 frames/sec. In AOI and binning modes, the camera delivers frame rates up to several 100 frames/sec. The sensor offers very low energy consumption and many built-in features, such as scaling and mirroring. A monochrome model is in development and scheduled for release in March.
The board-level cameras are available in two versions. The version without lens holder fits all camera components, including the USB 2.0 port, into a space of 36 x 36 x 7 mm. The model with S-mount lens connection additionally allows easy use of very small optics.
The space-saving design makes the uEye LE board-level cameras ideal for integration into machinery and equipment. The cameras ship with an extensive software development kit packed with demo programs, source code and many drivers and interfaces to allow quick and easy integration.
The UI-1490LE models with color sensor will be available from the end of February and are supported from uEye software package version 3.51 onwards.
Effective use of space
The LSC wiring system allows considerable reduction in the size of control cabinets. This allows minimisation of the productive area and the costs involved.
Accessible from the front
Lütze’s ready-made LSC frames are installed instead of the mounting panel. Component fitting and wiring take place from the front. The frames are constructed in such a way that wiring running behind the rails can be accessed from the front at any time.
Systematic flexibility
The range of aluminium profiles allows adaptation to almost any control component. The modular frame construction leaves nothing to chance.
Perfect climate
The separation into mounting and a wiring planes means that air can freely circulate around the components and wires, allowing for heat to dissipate and be carried away, less cooling is required and resources are protected.
Melexis, a leading supplier of RFID transceivers, is proud to announce that the MLX90109, its single chip, low frequency (125kHz) RFID transceiver was selected by Somfy for use in a security application for homes and buildings. Originally designed for an automotive immobilizer application, the MLX90109 fits also industrial requirements in access control or pet identification. Although the big trend in contactless authentication is High Frequency RF communications (13.56MHz), there are applications where low power, robustness and space constraints call for Low frequency contacless authentication. In all these cases, the MLX90109 is the key element for an optimum solution.
The MLX90109 was successfully designed-in at Somfy for their alarm control terminal. “We carefully reviewed the offering of the various RFID IC vendors and finally selected the MLX90109 as it offers significant competitive advantages over its competitors” said Gilles Grange, Research & Development Manager at Somfy. “As a matter of fact, the low power consumption combined with the small form factor and the low external component count enabled us to add contactless function to our products. As a technology leader in home automation systems, we are excited to be able to offer this additional solution to our large installed base of customers.”
Gilles Cérède, Product Line Manager for Wireless Automotive & Sensing at Melexis commented: “Somfy originally contacted us for our transmitter and receiver in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band, but when we presented our RFID portfolio, we raised a new interest. We are delighted that they finally selected the MLX90109 as we believe that this product offers an unchallenged value for our customers, by providing the right features at the right price”.
The MLX90109 is available in volume production together with an evaluation board and a development kit to speed up the development cycle of the customer. The transceiver chip is offered in a 0 to 70°C version and a -40 to 85°C version in the industry standard SO8 pin package for surface mount manufacturing. Estimated pricing for the MLX90109 is 0.98 Euros at 50,000 pieces quantity.
aipei, Taiwan, 29 January, 2010 – Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of industrial networking and communication solutions, is pleased to announce a new series of Industrial Power over Ethernet switches featuring the new technology IEEE 802.3at known as high power PoE.
The IEEE 802.3at PoE standard also refer to “POE+” was ratified September 11, 2009 and Ethernet Direct takes a lead in announcing new Industrial devices providing up to 25W of power per port.
The Cobra Series “HP” high power switches provides 25 watts of power per port and can be used to power IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at compliant powered devices (PD) by CAT5 cables and eliminates the need for additional power wiring. All products come in compact slim design with a relay output for an event alarm. It offers 48VDC redundant power inputs design and is secured with power polarity reverse protection and overload protection. For maximum reliability and operation security, all new PoE series products come with strict certifications like Class 1 Division 2, UL 508 in addition to standard approvals CE, FCC and UL.
New IEEE 802.3at models
CUE-500E-HPU Industrial High Power 5 x 10/100Base-T(X) Unmanaged PoE Switch w/4 PoE Injectors
UL 508 certified
CUG-428G-HPCDU Industrial High Power 4 x 10/100/1000Base-T(X) + 2 Combo Unmanaged PoE Switch
Class 1 Division 2 and UL 508 certified
CMG-828-HPCDU Industrial High Power 8 x 10/100Base-T(X) + 2 Combo Managed PoE Switch
Class 1 Division 2 and UL 508 certified
CUS-100GE-HP Industrial High Power PoE splitter for 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
To learn more about the new Industrial IEEE 802.3 at PoE switches from Ethernet Direct, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] or visit our global sites.
About Ethernet Direct Corporation
Ethernet Direct brings a control system engineering perspective to networking technology. The principals of Ethernet Direct come from process-control and PLC system backgrounds.
The Global Ethernet Direct team covers operations from Product know-how, design implementation, quality assurance, manufacturing, logistics, sales, marketing & technical support. We are well-positioned to fulfill customers’ needs and markets’ demands by providing a great variety of tailor-made products and services. When you work with us, you will experience confidence and dependability. By choosing Ethernet Direct, you have chosen excellence & long-term commitment.
Dormer has launched a new range of DIN standard multi-application taps offering improved thread quality, increased productivity and reduced cost per threaded hole.
Branded spectrum, they will be of interest to anyone performing threading operations in steel, alloy steel, stainless, cast iron, copper and aluminium. The new range complements Dormer’s existing ranges of ISO and ANSI standard multi-material taps.
Designed to promote a continuous production process, all spectrum taps feature a three radii flute profile with a constant rake angle that facilitates the creation of narrow, regular chips. This, combined with adequate flute space, results in negligible chip congestion.
Chip evacuation is further enhanced by the short thread length, which has the added benefit of reducing torque during threading.
Manufactured from premium quality vanadium powder steel for superior edge strength and wear resistance, an increase in tool life of between 30 and 70% is achievable with spectrum taps compared to standard DIN taps
Tommy Andersson, Dormer’s threading range specialist, adds “the optimum combination of geometry and material results in low wear and, as a result, further enhanced tool life.”
The spectrum taps are currently available in Metric thread form, in spiral point or spiral flute geometries with a choice of bright or steam tempered finish and either 6H or 6G tolerance. Metric Fine, UNC, UNF and G thread forms will be added to the range in September 2010.
The product launch is supported by a comprehensive brochure that includes full range details, dimensional data and optimum operating conditions. Further information is available by contacting your local Dormer office or by visiting the website www.dormertools.com
Do you need an HMI? Why not an OLED indicator with Modbus communication? S401 offers a wide range visualization (up to 30 measurements), programming method via software or front key menu, several master functions (27 math functions, 20 readings from slave modules, 10 writings on slave devices, alarms control on threshold), reduced cabing (Nr. 2 RS485 ModBUS interfaces – 1 Master / 1 Slave), space saving (DIN 48×96 mm, just 40 mm depth) and IP65 protection degree.
Motor power: 5.5 kW, 400 V/50Hz. Table height adjustment with electrical motor. Big opening of the column 1,000 x 350 mm.
Drive pulley diameter 300 mm Belt speed 22 m/sec
Table loading:200 kg Suction hood to fold-out for better extraction
Sanding pad: 320 x 145 mm
This company philosophy guarantees, at all times, innovative, future-oriented products which are highly appreciated by woodworking companies around the world.
Experience makes it happen.
ISD860 is a flexible intelligent drive specially developed for motion applications which demand cost-optimized design, embedded intelligence, networking possibilities and servo performance control. Based on the Technosoft MotionChip™ DSP technology, the drive embeds motion controller, drive and PLC functionality in one unit. With convenient compact dimensions (size: 136 x 84 x 26 mm) and 12 A continuous / 31 A peak current ratings, ISD860 controls brushless, DC or linear motors up to 860 W (2.2 kW peak).
The drive extends Technosoft’s open-frame series by increasing the power capabilities offered by IPS210 (25 W), ISM4803 (150 W), ISCM4805 DIN (200 W) and ISD720 (720 W).
ISD860 executes position, speed or torque control and works in single-axis, multi-axis or stand alone configurations. The drive setup, tuning and motion programming are simple with EasyMotion Studio and Technosoft Motion Language (TML). With ISD860, motion programming can be done from a CAN master, via PC / PLC using the appropriate motion library, or directly at drive level through its built-in motion controller.
Using the TML language, multiple operations can be performed with ISD860: setting of various motion modes (profiles, PVT, PT, electronic gearing or camming, etc), change of motion modes and/or parameters, execution of homing sequences or program flow control. At the same time, IDS860 can handle digital I/O and analog input signals, execute arithmetic and logic operations, and transfer data between axes. The drive is able to control other axes via motion commands. Moreover, ISD860 can send commands to a group of axes, or synchronize all the axes from a network.
A CANopen version of the ISD860, supporting DS-301 and DSP-402 profiles is also available.
Excellent solution for various cost-sensitive applications, ISD860 intelligent servo drive is ideally suited for high-precision control areas (from medical to factory automation) as well as for industrial projects that require high-power control.
The new Sauven 1000 modular inkjet system allows you to connect up to four 1000 printers together with a 1000 controller to suit your application.
There are three different designs of 1000 printers and each can print up to 17mm of print height with up to 8 text lines, bar codes, graphics and 2D data matrix codes. Different inks enable printing onto non-porous materials (plastic, glass, metal) or porous surfaces (cardboard, wood, gypsum). The controller can be sited up to 10 metres from the 1000 print heads.
About Sauven
Sauven is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of the latest ink jet printers to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial and electronics industries for in line product coding, marking, (printing) and identification.
For more than 60 years Sauven have built a world wide reputation for quality and creativity, combined with cost effectiveness and low maintenance in the design of their printers. Throughout Sauven’s history they have often shown their leading innovative qualities with successful new products.
With its own research and development department and over 15 years of experience in ink jet technology, Sauven has become an established and respected name in the ink jet market. Their reputation for innovation was again confirmed by the launch of the Codajet 6000 in 1999.
This compact ink jet printer was one of the first to use the new piezo jet technology from Xaar to create ultra high resolution printing in the packaging industry.
Today many thousands of Sauven piezo technology ink jet printers are in use throughout the world supported through an extensive network of established distributors. The Sauven 6000Plus launched in 2007 offers substantial enhancements to the successful Codajet 6000.
In 2004 Sauven built their own purpose designed research, manufacturing and sales headquarters in Surrey, England to support their growing world business.
Sauven continues to strive to find original and creative solutions for the ever changing needs of their customers. By designing products with unique and progressive features and using advance technology Sauven is always a step ahead of the competition.
CipherLab Launches 1500 Series BT Wireless Handheld Scanners
The CipherLab 1500 Series Sets a New Industry Standard
for Mobility, Reliability, Efficiency and Value
Taipei, Taiwan — August 17, 2009 — CipherLab (TWO: 6160), a leading innovator in Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) for the retail, warehouse, healthcare, government and distribution markets, today announced the worldwide availability of the CipherLab 1500 series BT wireless handheld scanners. The barcode readers simplify business to ensure error-free capture of critical information through charged-coupled device (CCD) or laser with the simple pull of a trigger, enabling work efficiency and automation without sacrificing customer satisfaction. The new scanners’ unprecedented BT wireless capabilities provide a range of up to 90 meters (295 feet) – unleashing
workers to get more done in more places.
“In 2003, CipherLab launched the world’s first BT-enabled handheld scanner. Since then, we’ve become the BT market leader and continue to refine our scanners to set the industry benchmark for customer satisfaction, value and reliability,” said Sherman Chuang, President of CipherLab. “By un-tethering employees, the 1500 series BT scanners boost worker efficiency, particularly in large work areas where data collection applications are critical.”
1500 series BT scanners have two reader options – linear imager (1560) and laser (1562).
Both provide auto-sense scanning, using the industry’s first three-in-one communication stand – on the wall, on the desktop, or elevated for auto-sense scanning. The three-in-one communication stand can serve up to seven scanners, providing unrivaled ease of use and accelerated productivity making it the ideal choice for the checkout counter, the manufacturing line or other high-usage environments. The CipherLab 1560 linear imager scans and decodes barcodes 200 times per second, eliminating rescans and keeping up with the fastest manufacturing and warehousing operations.
The 1500 series BT scanners also offer the following industry-leading features:
• capacity for up to 256 scans in buffer memory when out of range
• ability to record more than 32,000 scans in batch mode
• up to 10 hours of battery life
For more details and specifications regarding the CipherLab 1500 series BT wireless handheld scanners and other CipherLab products, visit www.cipherlab.com.
The model ROLLER is a high speed working center with fixed portal and mobile table solution characterized by a head with continuous axis of positioning and from a rotary table as continuous working axis.
The planning with the aid of the system FEM has allowed to optimize the calculation to finished elements making the particularly rigid structures of this model with the total elimination of the vibrations in phase of milling.
A new line of mill-duty vacuum lifters that feature large oversize rectangular pads and rugged construction for the production handling of heavy tooling plate is being introduced by ANVER Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts.
ANVER Heavy Duty Vacuum Lifters are equipped with high capacity rectangular vacuum pads that measure 19” x 34” (483 x 864 mm) each and provide 3,200 lbs. (1452 kg) lifting capacity per pad. Featuring all-welded steel frames for rigidity, these lifters come in standard models with from two to six vacuum pads and capacities from 6,400 to 19,200 lbs. (2903 to 8709 kg) for lifting heavy tooling plate.
Designed for continuous duty applications, ANVER Heavy Duty Vacuum Lifters provide a wobble-free lifting structure, unlike chain- or sling-based frames, and the vacuum pads are made from steel with bolt-on Nitrile seals or optional silicone seals for high heat. A variety of vacuum pumps and AC voltages are available, depending upon attach and release requirements.
Power Jacks offers E-Series screw jacks. The design features a precision worm gear set, powerful lead screw, robust housing, two integrated lubrication mechanisms and a comprehensive range of options.
The basic unit is designed to allow fitment of one of the three main lead screw types of machine screw, ball screw or planetary roller screw. Each of these types is available in translating or rotating screw configuration. From this point the number of possible variants grows exponentially to meet customer solutions and include anti-backlash, anti-rotation, safety nut, motor drive, limit switches and even a complete stainless steel version. The screw jacks are installed singularly or as part of multi-unit jacking systems. Since the E-Series range of screw jacks extends to a design with a nominal capacity of up to 3500 kN, the potential actuation force of a jacking system is massive.
In addition to these standard variants, Power Jacks’ engineering team can provide fully customised products and solutions. “This classic single face screw jack is one of the most widely used and popular screw jacks worldwide,” says Bruce Hamper, Customer Service and Marketing Director with Power Jacks in Fraserburgh, Scotland. “It has proven its capability in the most demanding linear motion applications whether as a standard design or a customised solution.” E-Series screw jacks catalogues, maintenance manuals, 2D drawings and 3D CAD models can be downloaded at Power Jacks’ website at www.powerjacks.com.
The Swiss based Trafag stands for precision, reliability and maintenance-free operation in the field of SF6 gas density measurement. Its unique patented technology based on the quartz tuning fork (electronic sensor) as well as the principle of reference gas comparison (mechanical monitor) guarantee its outstanding accuracy and its operation in the widest temperature range on the market. The newly developed hybrid gas density monitor combines the advantages of both devices in a very compact all-in-one apparatus. With its analogue output it is therefore the ideal density monitor for SF6 trending systems.
Lewcott Corporation is pleased to offer a series of advanced resin systems for use in high-performance applications. A wide variety of curing characteristics are available as well as high-temperature resistance, fire resistance and toughness.
Systems/Curing Profiles/Benefits:
1). Phenolics
*General purpose
*Modified for special applications
*Variety of curing profiles available
*High fire resistance
*High char yield for carbon/carbon
2). Epoxies
*General purpose
*Modified for special applications
*Variety of curing profiles available
*Fire retardant versions
*Toughened versions
3). Other Resin Systems
*Polyesters
*Bis-maleimides
We offer a broad range of chemistries which can be manufactured in quantities ranging from pails to tankers.
For pricing, availability and technical information, please contact the following:
Marcia Lewis (508) 581 2112 (Customer Service)
Jennifer Plante (508) 581-2111 (Customer Service)
Natalia Crosby (508) 581-2115 (Technical Service)
The VBN, VBN-DS line heavy duty process pumps, available in double-casing or wet pit configurations, are vertical multistage, diffuser type.
Pump components geometry, optimised through hydraulic, structural, thermal and dynamic F.E.M. analysis, lead to an high product reliability. Particularly to avoid seizures correlated to dangerous resonances, the F.E.M. dynamic analysis is carried out on all manufactured pumps taking into account the proper site operating conditions.
Closed type impeller with front and rear wear rings as well as balancing holes, to minimise the axial thrust.
Large eye single suction or double suction 1st. stage impeller to meet low NPSH requirements.
Deep stuffing boxes, designed in accordance to API 682 Std., suitable to accept any type of mechanical or packing seal.
Labyrinths and deflectors at either bearing housing to maximise protection against dirt.
A wide range of sizes and material combinations complete the variety of the offered product.
Main design features
Fully designed according to latest edition of API 610 Std.
Number of stages rangeable from 1 to 14.
Pump shaft in one or at the maximum two pieces, fully machined to respect the more restrictive run-out API limits.
Air fan cooling system provided on bearing bracket.
As a standard, the rotor axial thrust is supported by a duplex oil lubricated ball angular contact type bearings.
Renewable bushings are provided at all interstage casings and columns.
Known by many as ‘The Poor Man’s Porsche’, the mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive, Porsche Cayman was introduced in 2006. Derived from the Stuttgart automaker’s second-generation Boxster convertible, the 2-seater Cayman is the third-most affordable option to those who long to own a Porsche; only the Boxster and Cayenne are more modestly priced. So when it comes to buying a more affordable Porsche coupe than the 911, the Cayman is your choice.
We were able to test-drive the Cayman for a week, though our test-car was only modestly equipped. We were not afforded amenities like Porsche’s Active Suspension Management (PASM), Sport Chrono Package, or Sport Chrono Package Plus. We did however, get to experience Porsche’s new 7-speed Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission, which did have us a little excited and allowed us to have a better time with the car than anticipated.
As is typical of Porsche, there has been no dramatic aesthetic change between the current model and the out-going, but some subtle details do serve as to distinguish the car. The air-intake is accented on either end by positioning lights and fog-lamps, and although the headlamps maintain the typical Porsche aesthetics, the fog-lamps stay separate and positioned low and away from the car’s centerline.
The rear tail and brake lights boast LEDs, which Porsche says improve safety due to instantaneous response time and improved clarity, and are segmented into three distinct pieces on either side of the rear.
Optionally available are BI-XENON headlights which feature an integral daytime running light function, dynamic curve lights, headlight washing system, and automatic headlight range control. Wheels options on the Cayman are strangely configured; 17-inch Boxster III wheels can be had for an additional $390, while 19-inch Carrera Sport Wheels will run about $3,620. Colored wheels are available and come in black, yellow, white, and red. A metallic paint option (our test-car was Metallic Macadamia) is also available for $710 with special colors and costs a whopping $3,140.
Interior:
Our test-car was extremely standard equipped; manually adjustable seats, no iPod connectivity (AUX input only), no navigation, non-heated/cooled seats, and no ambient lighting. We expected more from a car that carries a starting MSRP of $51,400. In fact just to convert the seats to fake-leather power seats one will have to pay $1,550, and real-leather will bring that figure to $3,935. Heated seats can be had for $510 while cooled seats will run you an extra $800. A Bose surround system, Bluetooth functionality, and Navigation will run an extra $1,690, $695, and $3,110 respectively. Five minutes in the Cayman was all it took for us to realize that Porsche pays little concern to the convenient standard features expected by many in a luxury sports car.
Performance:
The 2009 Cayman derives its power from a horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine that puts out 265-hp at 7,200 rpm and attains a maximum of 221 lb-ft of torque from 4,400-6,000 rpm. When mated to the standard 7-speed manual these numbers equate to 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 165 mph. The PDK transmission (a $3,420 option) will drop the 0-60 time to 5.4 seconds, and the Sports Chrono Package (a $960 option) will drop the time to 5.2 seconds. The top test-track speed for a Cayman equipped with PDK is 163 mph.
Whatever you do, do not purchase this car if you live in a snowbound area; we were barely able to move an inch during a snowstorm. That being said, the Cayman is a great sports car as performance goes; it handles well, accelerates hard, and brakes on a dime.
The biggest upside to the Cayman is the fuel-efficiency that it offers for a sports car. The ’09 Cayman delivers an EPA estimated 19/27 mpg (city/highway) with a manual transmission and 20/29 with the optional PDK transmission.
Overall:
After all is said and done, there are much better uses of $51,400 than spending on a bare-bones Cayman and not even having the ability to use it as an everyday car. If you absolutely must have a 2-seat rear-wheel-drive sports car, we advise that you look into the 332-hp Nissan 370Z. It is a much better option given that it reaches 60 mph in 5 seconds flat, handles impeccably, comes loaded with options , and demands a starting MSRP of $29,990. If you were so inclined the 350-hp NISMO 370Z could be had for $39,190 and leave any Porsche Cayman owner regretting their waste of $51,400.
Back at the end of last year, we wrote about how Venezuela has passed an anti-violent video game law, claiming that was what was causing violence in the country. Our post quoted someone in Venezuela explaining just how ridiculous this was. Well, now Slashdot points us to the news that Venezuela has officially begun enforcing the law, and it doesn’t just ban the import, production or sale of such games — as we’d heard originally — but also the use. And, if you’re caught doing any of those things, you can get two to five years in jail. Which do you think is likely to make someone more violent? Playing Modern Warfare 2 at home, or being sent to jail for two years?
