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Germany made it clear that there’s ‘no alternative’ to a bailout, yet the euro isn’t happy. Despite rallying on previous bailout expectations, it now appears that euro investors have little confidence in German assurances of a bailout.

WSJ: Germany is considering a plan with its European Union partners to offer Greece and other troubled euro-zone members loan guarantees in an effort to calm fears of a government default and prevent a widening of the credit woes, people familiar with the matter said.

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Asian economies shouldn't be too concerned about a potential European debt crisis according to Johanna Chua at Citi Investment Research.

There are three main avenues by which Asia would be affected by a European disaster -- primarily via financial linkages, trade linkages, and an investor hunt for fiscal disasters to sell in Asia.

In terms of financial linkages, Mr. Chua sees little contagion from Europe in Asia, except for Vietnam. This is mostly due to strong Asian current account surpluses and foreign exchange reserves, which is where Asia beats other emerging markets around the world.

In addition, Asian bank exposure to Europe's PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain) is limited.

Citi: For most of Asia, exposure to European banks is relatively smaller in the 30%-52% range given the larger role of US and Japanese banks, with least exposure in Thailand and Malaysia. The disparity of bank exposure in Asia vis-à-vis fiscally troubled EU countries is more striking if you net out UK banks. European banks net of UK still constitute over three fourth’s of foreign claims on Greece and Portugal, but they account for only a little over a quarter share of foreign claims on EM Asia. Thus, if debt solvency issues in EU remain in peripheral country like Greece and Portugal, we expect the impact in Asia via common creditor channel will be relatively contained.

On the trade front, Asian exposure to Europe's PIGS economies is also small.

Trade linkages between fiscally challenged EU countries (Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain) with the rest of Asia is minimal with exports to those countries representing only a fraction of total exports (0.4% to 2%), and even a smaller fraction of GDP (0.1% to 1.3%).

While a greater European crisis, including France and Germany, would surely effect Asian exports, the U.S. and China provide markets for the lion's share of Asian exports as shown by the Citi chart below. Thus overall, Asia is relatively insulated from any crisis that remains limited to Europe.

(For more detail, ask Citi for the full report, Impact of EU Area Fiscal Issues on Asia, Johanna Chua, 10 Feb 2010)

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Amongst all the European gloom, and continuing high U.S. unemployment, U.S. manufacturing is making one of the most robust come backs in the world right now.

Noah Weisberg @ Goldman: And within that global cyclical recovery, it may come as a surprise to many that the US is not obviously lagging – what Exhibit 3 shows is that the US manufacturing ISM index level is now among the highest across the world, higher than Europe, but also higher than BRICs. In other words, at least for the time- being the US manufacturing recovery is among the paciest, and the most recent round of quarterly earnings results also seemed to support this with both domestically and globally exposed companies reporting solid results.

The U.S. ISM is shown by the thin purple line below, which has risen higher than even the BRICs (the dotted black line).

Hate to deliver good news, but last week, the U.S. ISM manufacturing index blew away expectations and generally killed it.

While high U.S. unemployment remains a pressing problem, investors need to differentiate between leading and lagging economic indicators. Yes, there are a lot of economic data sets out there with dubious predictive value, but the ISM manufacturing index is one of best regarded and most reliable leading indicators for the U.S. economy. Employment, meanwhile, is a lagging indicator -- it improves way after everything else does. (Which is of course unfortunate for those who are unemployed, who must wait).

Thus skepticism towards the current U.S. economic rebound is fine and healthy, but skeptics need to explain why the ISM might have been inflated in the short-term (Cash for Clunkers perhaps?) rather than to continuing harping on about the unemployment data. (which actually appears to have started to improve as well, even) Why is U.S. manufacturing rebounding so robustly and is it sustainable? Answer that question solidly and you'll predict the course of the U.S. and global economy.

For more analysis like this, add my twitter: @vincefernando

(Chart and excerpt via Goldman Sachs, 'Tradewinds: Global equities caught in macro cross-currents', Noah Weisberger, 9 Feb 2010)

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• Key Leading Indicator, The ISM Manufacturing Index, Blows Away Expectations As Employment Accelerates
• How To Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs: Cut The Corporate Tax And Invest In Infrastructure
• Average Manufacturing Workweek Hours: December 2009

The Ford Edge became the No.1 selling crossover in its segment in its first full year on the market when it was launched in 2006, and has sold more than 330,000 units since then. Today, the Dearborn automaker continues its crossover success with the new 2011 Ford Edge highlighted by a new exterior design, a new interior with MyFord Touch driver connect technology and a new lineup of powertrains.

As soon as you see the 2011 Ford Edge, you’ll notice that most of the changes to the exterior styling are up on the front. The new grille up at the front provides for a bolder look with new headlamps, chin spoiler and an A-pillar that flows into the hood.

The 2011 Ford Edge receives an upgraded interior with new materials, accents and the all-new MyFord Touch driver connect technology (which made its debut on the 2011 Lincoln MKX as MyLincoln Touch). MyFord Touch, standard on the 2011 Edge Limited and 2011 Edge Sport, includes two 4.2-inch configurable LCD screens in the instrument cluster as well as the 8-inch LCD touch screen in the center stack and 5-way controls on the steering wheel – plus a new Media Hub with two USB 2.0 ports, video input jacks and an SD card slot. Sony’s HD audio 12 speaker system is also standard on the Edge Limited and Sport.

By now you’re probably wondering what’s going to be under the hood? The Edge will go from one engine and one transmission to three powertrains. Kicking off the lineup will be a 3.5L V6 making 285-hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, while the most powerful engine will be the 3.7L V6 making 305-hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Both engines use Ford’s new Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) and are mated to a 6-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission.

The 2011 Edge will also be the first vehicle in North America to get FoMoCo’s new 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 powertrain, which will deliver best-in-class fuel economy along with “impressive power” and torque figures that have yet to be released. Ford says that when mated to a 6-speed transmission, the 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 will offer a 15 percent improvement in fuel-economy versus the Edge’s current 3.5L V6.

The 2011 Ford Edge will be built at Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, alongside the 2011 Lincoln MKX. It will hit dealerships later this summer. Pricing will be announced closer to launch date.

Follow the jump for the press release and high-res image gallery.

2011 Ford Edge:

Press Release:

2011 FORD EDGE BLENDS TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN AND CLASS-LEADING POWERTRAINS IN REVAMPED PACKAGE

• Dramatic freshening of the 2011 Ford Edge and Edge Sport includes extensive exterior redesign, improved materials and craftsmanship on the interior, class-exclusive technology and new powertrains

• With available MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology, the 2011 Ford Edge crossover wraps an engaging package with superior craftsmanship, capability and performance

• Ford’s advanced engine valvetrain technology – Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) – helps Edge achieve best-in-class power and torque for an uncompromised driving experience

• All-new powertrain lineup includes North America’s first application of Ford’s global 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine, delivering class-leading fuel economy, plus the new 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V-6 with unsurpassed fuel economy and 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V-6 for Edge Sport

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2010 – Style and technology – the hallmarks of Ford Edge since it took the midsize crossover segment by storm starting in 2006 – come together in an all-new way, offering customers even more of what they love for the 2011 model year.

“Customers told us how much they like Edge’s design and dynamic driving quality,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “We listened and made sure the new 2011 Edge delivers that and more – including fuel economy leadership, unexpected levels of quietness, a strong new design with quality materials, and MyFord Touch driver connect technology that will change how people experience their vehicles.”

Customers made the Ford Edge the No. 1-selling vehicle in its segment in its first full year on the market, and more than 330,000 have been sold since its launch in late 2006. The 2011 Ford Edge now aims to redefine the segment with a wide-ranging scope of improvements.

“The new Edge demonstrates how a refresh at Ford has become more than just a few design and interior tweaks,” explains Elaine Bannon, chief engineer. “We have taken every element of the Edge and completely reworked it, including three new powertrains, two new transmissions, a bold new exterior design and a completely new interior. If you add in our industry-exclusive MyFord Touch system, you have a vehicle that will continue to stand out above all the competition on the road.”

Improved power; expected to be a fuel economy leader

In addition to delivering customer-focused technology, the new Edge also showcases Ford’s impressive drive to bring new powertrain options to the customer. Both the Edge 3.5-liter V-6 and Edge Sport 3.7-liter V-6 use advanced engine valvetrain technology (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing, or Ti-VCT) and clever control strategies to increase horsepower and torque to best-in-class levels. This beats competitors such as the BMW X5, Lexus RX350 and Audi Q5, all while delivering unsurpassed fuel economy of 27 mpg (3.5-liter V-6 highway).

The 3.5-liter V-6 produces 285 horsepower and 253 ft.-lb. of torque while the 3.7-liter V-6 delivers 305 horsepower and 280 ft.-lb. of torque – all on regular fuel. Edge’s unsurpassed fuel economy is not at the expense of power and performance. For example, the 3.5-liter V-6 with Ti-VCT technology delivers highway fuel economy that is 15 percent better than the Nissan Murano but produces 20 horsepower more.

Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The SelectShift Automatic™ transmission is standard on the 2011 Edge SEL and Limited series, with class-exclusive paddle activation of the SelectShift standard on the 2011 Edge Sport.

In addition, the arrival of the new 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine in the months ahead will give customers still more choice and will deliver class-leading fuel economy with impressive power and torque.

The new EcoBoost I-4 will be mated to a six-speed transmission that will help channel the impressive performance from the new EcoBoost engine. With the introduction of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4, fuel economy on the new Edge will be 30 percent better than it was in 2006. Plus, Ford’s newest EcoBoost engine will deliver on the promise of 15 percent fuel economy improvements versus the Edge’s current 3.5-liter V-6 engine while offering the performance feel of a six-cylinder.

In all, the Edge will go from one engine and one transmission to three powertrains – all delivering what’s expected to be class-leading or unsurpassed fuel economy and class-leading power and torque for a real win-win for the customer.

A more connected driving experience

New 18-inch tires, standard on the Edge SEL and Edge Limited, and new wheels that are one-half inch wider than the outgoing product provide a more engaging steering feel. Twenty-inch tires with new wider wheels are optional on the Edge Limited while the Edge Sport has class-exclusive 22-inch wheels standard.

Complementing the new tire and wheel lineup is a retuned suspension. Shocks, springs and stabilizer bars were adjusted to tighten handling. The shocks now feature a high-flow piston, which allows engineers to tune for both road loads and driving dynamics, without compromising ride for handling or vice versa. The result is a flatter response through turns and over hills while still providing a comfortable ride.

New four-wheel disc brakes provide enhanced stopping power. Key brake system upgrades include steel pistons, larger rear rotors, revised brake friction materials, revised brake booster gain and revised pedal ratios, all of which enable more initial bite and a firmer, more confident feel when customers press on the brake pedal.

The 2011 Edge offers several new brake-related features: Hill Start Assist, which reduces rollback on hills; Trailer Sway Control, which provides greater towing stability when equipped for trailer tow; Hydraulic Brake Assist, which provides greater braking force in emergency stops; and available segment-first Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support, which helps reduce speed and automatically pre-charges brakes and engages an electronic brake assist system to help drivers stop more quickly when the system detects a collision is imminent.

New subframe mounts enhance drivability, help reduce road noise

The original Edge set numerous benchmarks in overall quietness, and that tradition continues as the 2011 Ford Edge has better wind noise than many premium vehicles such as the Lexus RX350, Audi Q5 and Acura MDX. Both the front and rear subframe mounts have been upgraded, adding to the increased tunability of the suspension and improving NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). The larger rear subframe bushing’s rubber volume was increased by more than 500 percent compared with the outgoing bushings, improving the isolation between the subframe and the body, which in turn helps decrease road noise.

Both road noise and wind noise are significantly decreased in the 2011 Edge because of improvements found throughout the interior and exterior, including powertrain. Here’s a look at some of the other actions:

• Sound pack and acoustic glass: A more absorptive sound pack is found throughout the interior, which reduces high-frequency noise more effectively than material that acts merely as a barrier. The result is an improved articulation index, which measures how easy it is to hear and understand someone in the vehicle. The 2011 Edge also features an acoustic headliner, and the microphone for the SYNC® system has been relocated so it is closer to the driver for improved voice recognition. The windshield also is thicker and now acoustic-laminated on all Edge models. Finally, baked-on expandable foam baffles in the fenders and D-pillars help seal out unwanted road noise.
• Powertrain NVH improvements: Three main actions contribute to a quieter 2011 Edge from a powertrain NVH perspective. One is the more robust engine cover. The intake and exhaust systems have been completely retuned for a crisper note corresponding to Ford powertrain DNA. Finally, a “tighter” torque converter reduces engine rpm on launch and tip-in events, reducing engine noise.
• Aerodynamic improvements: Both the lowered front fascia and new underbody shields contribute to improved wind noise.

Bold, flowing design makes Edge the can’t-miss crossover

The bolder, more seamlessly flowing exterior design freshening is mirrored by a complementary interior, characterized by increased craftsmanship, improved materials and overall better execution. Improved fit-and-finish, softer touchpoints, and flexibility in terms of stowage in the cabin and throughout mark the 2011 Ford Edge.

“To me, craftsmanship isn’t just fit-and-finish,” said Bannon. “It’s also the layout and the ergonomic experience. It’s where we put the material – the stitching, the cutlines – and all the attention to detail to give the customer a great experience.”

Increased presence is announced through a bolder grille and a chin spoiler that appears more crafted. The A-pillar flows into the hood, which adds subtle undulations to create a heightened sculptural quality. The wrapping lines emphasize both the front end and the new wheel lineup.

2011 Edge Sport adds more power, distinctive look

The 2011 Edge Sport is powered by a 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V-6 engine that produces 305 horsepower and is similar to the one added to the 2011 Ford Mustang. The 2011 Edge Sport includes all of the content found on Edge SEL as well as a specially tuned suspension, paddle shift transmission and its own unique style.

The Edge Sport’s class-exclusive 22-inch polished aluminum wheels have distinctive Tuxedo Black spoke accents. Other unique styling cues include a Tuxedo Black grille, smoked headlamp and taillamp treatment, body-color rocker moldings, oval chrome exhaust tips, body-color door cladding and revised body-color lower front and rear fascias.

Key interior differentiators are liquid silver smoke appliqués that are echoed in the silver smoke metallic leather seat inserts, aluminum pedals and class-exclusive paddle shifters, which activate the six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission to give customers the option of a fun-to-shift manual experience.

In SelectShift mode, the transmission doesn’t second-guess the driver, offering total control over gear selection and performance feel. Upshifts, for instance, are not commanded at redline, and downshifts are allowed at the lowest gear possible as defined by the engine speed.

When the system is in manual mode, engine speed matching provides faster and smoother downshifts, and customers get the gear they request within the limits of the rev limiter.

When a lower gear is selected while descending a long downhill grade, the 2011 Ford Edge Sport in SelectShift mode will hold that gear until the driver manually upshifts or returns to the fully automatic setting. To ensure safe shifting, the transmission will downshift to the lowest acceptable gear, based on a calculated maximum speed. That means if a vehicle were traveling at highway speeds, the driver could not downshift to first gear in SelectShift mode.

“The 2011 Ford Edge Sport, with its exceptional powertrain, specially tuned suspension and unique style, offers a driving experience not seen in other crossovers, and really appeals to the driving enthusiast,” said Bannon. “Like the rest of the 2011 Ford Edge lineup, it perfectly blends technology and style.”

MyFord Touch ushers in new era of interaction

The industry-first MyFord Touch driver connect technology provides a smarter, safer, simpler way to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives. It replaces traditional vehicle buttons, knobs and gauges with clear, crisp LCD screens and five-way controls like those found on cell phones and MP3 players.

Standard on the 2011 Edge Limited and 2011 Edge Sport, the MyFord Touch system displays information using two 4.2-inch full-color LCD screens flanking an analog speedometer and an 8-inch touch-screen LCD at the top of the center stack. A five-way switch on each side of the steering wheel crossbar controls the information displayed on the corresponding instrument panel screens. The screens can be personalized to display information relevant to each individual driver using a simple button click, voice command or touch-screen tap.

The steering wheel has all the necessary functions available in a very compact area, right where the driver’s hand falls as he or she grabs the wheel. The five-way buttons feel familiar to anyone who has used a mobile phone or MP3 player.

Like the song? You can tag it

Also new on the 2011 Ford Edge is the world’s first use of iTunes® Tagging in an available factory-installed HD Radio™ receiver. iTunes Tagging provides customers with the ability to “capture” a song they hear on the HD Radio receiver for later purchase from iTunes. With a simple push of a “TAG” button on the MyFord touch-screen display, the song information will be stored in the radio’s memory.

Once a song is tagged and customers dock their iPod to the SYNC system, the tagged song information will transfer to that iPod. Up to 100 tags on SYNC can be stored until the iPod is connected. When the iPod is then synced to iTunes, a playlist of tagged songs will appear. Customers then can preview, and if they desire, purchase and download tagged songs from the iTunes Store.

One significant benefit of HD Radio technology is that the sound quality of the broadcast is dramatically better because of the digital transmission – FM sounds like a CD and AM sounds like today’s FM broadcasts. Unlike analog broadcasts, digital broadcasts aren’t susceptible to interference, fadeout and other issues.

2011 Ford Edge brimming with standard and class-exclusive technologies

MyFord driver connect technology headlines the list of 12 class-exclusive standard and available features and technologies for the 2011 Ford Edge, joining SYNC; Easy Fuel® (standard); SecuriCode keyless entry keypad; Blind Spot Mirrors (standard); MyKey™ (standard); AdvanceTrac® with RSC (Roll Stability Control™, standard); Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support; Cross Traffic Alert; and 22-inch wheels and paddle activation on the 2011 Edge Sport.

Here’s a closer look at some of the technologies:

• Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support allows the driver to set the vehicle’s speed and maintain it without using the accelerator pedal, and warns the driver of a potential collision risk. It also helps reduce speed and automatically pre-charges brakes and engages an electronic brake assist system to help drivers stop more quickly when the system detects a collision is imminent.
• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert is a feature that can help detect vehicles in blind spots during normal driving and traffic approaching from the sides when reversing out of parking spots.
• MyKey is designed to allow parents to encourage teenagers to drive safely and more fuel efficiently, and increase seat belt usage. The standard MyKey feature allows owners to designate keys that can limit the vehicle’s top speed and audio volume.
• Easy Fuel Capless Fuel-Filler System is a standard Ford-exclusive feature that uses an integrated spring-loaded flapper door to eliminate the need for a fuel tank screw cap.

“You can jump in the 2011 Ford Edge and bring your technology – your lifestyle – with you and have everything at your fingertips,” said Bannon. “The 2011 Ford Edge gives you all the capability and flexibility you want along with great style.”

The 2011 Ford Edge will be built at Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, and will be available in dealers this summer.

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Back at the end of last year, we wrote about how some had noticed that DigiProtect, one of a group of companies that purposely puts files online to see who downloads them, and then threatens them with “pay up or we’ll sue” letters, was potentially in trouble in Germany for not following the law. German law says that you can’t base “legal costs” on a contingency like winning. Yet, DigiProtect’s agreement is that it only gets paid if it can collect on the pre-settlement letters. That goes against the law. And, now, a court has agreed, and found that DigiProtect can’t ask for legal fees in Germany unless it can actually prove what those real fees are. The court did offer DigiProtect an out: open your books and show what the real costs are, and how they are paid. DigiProtect refused to do so. This basically cuts out pretty much all of the massive profits DigiProtect and others brag about.

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As dutiful American consumers, we’ve been taught to believe that choice is good. To that end, the splintering of the automotive market into different niches (four-door coupes, small panel vans, high-riding hatchbacks, etc.) is a positive development for buyers. But while the range of total models from automakers has been increasing, individual variation within a given model range has seemingly been reigned in, from a drastic reduction in build combinations of light-duty pickups to the availability of engines and ala carte options in everyday vehicles. Standing in direct contrast to this trend, however, is the 2011 Ford Edge crossover.

Whereas the first-generation Edge has lived since 2006 with a 3.5-liter V6 as its sole drivetrain, the 2011 model will offer no fewer than three powertrain choices. For 2011, the 3.5-liter engine will live on as the Edge line’s bread-and-butter, but it is being joined by Ford’s first production application of a new EcoBoost 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, as well as the larger 3.7-liter V6 for the popular Edge Sport. In the case of the 3.5-liter, it produces 285 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, while the Sport’s larger 3.7 Ti-VCT V6 delivers 305 ponies and 280 torques on 87 octane. Ford is not yet releasing power and economy numbers on the EcoBoost engine, but it promises “class-leading” fuel efficiency, noting that the new powertrain should eclipse the original 2006 Edge by some 30 percent.

Follow the jump to find out what else has changed for the Edge, as well as Ford’s official press release.

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An elderly woman was struck and killed by a snow-plow equipped truck as the driver reversed into a Far North Side Rogers Park driveway Tuesday afternoon.

Yuliya Polzikova, 71, of 1250 W. Morse Ave., was pronounced dead at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston at 2:59 p.m., according to a Cook County Medical Examiner’s office spokesman, who said the incident happened at 1325 W. Morse Ave.

The woman was struck about 2:15 p.m., according to police News Affairs Officer Daniel O’Brien.

The driver of a Chevy Silverado — equipped with a snow plow — was reversing into a driveway when it struck the woman.

The incident was not a hit-and-run, but it was not immediately clear whether the driver was cited in the crash, O’Brien said. The truck was not owned by the city, he said.

An autopsy for Polzikova is scheduled for Wednesday.

The police Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating.

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No. 090-10 February 03, 2010

NAVY

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded $158,382,797 for fixed-price delivery order #0064 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-06-D-5028).  This delivery order is issued against exercised priced options for the purchase of 388 logistic vehicle system replacement production cargo vehicles and 15 tractors.  Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., and for this delivery order, work is expected to be completed by July 31, 2011.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Cape Environmental Management, Inc., dba CAPE, Inc.*, Atlanta, Ga., is being awarded a maximum $60,000,000 cost-plus-award-fee contract for remedial action services at various sites within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Pacific area of responsibility (AOR).  The work to be performed provides for remediation of any media contaminated by solvents, petroleum, oils, lubricants, metals, acids, bases, reactives, polychlorinated biphenyls, and pesticides.  Work will be performed at various sites predominantly in Hawaii (70 percent) and Guam (25 percent), and other areas within the NAVFAC Pacific AOR including Japan, Okinawa, Diego Garcia and other areas in the Pacific and Indian Oceans (5 percent).  The term of the contract is not to exceed five years with an expected completion date of January 2015.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation Web site with five proposals received.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-10-D-1804).

Computer Sciences Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $11,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-incentive-fee and firm-fixed price contract for the OCONUS Naval Enterprise Network (ONE-NET) server farm refresh designed to provide integrated data services to the fleet users overseas.  The contract includes four one-year option periods which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $25,000,000.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (25 percent); Yokosuka, Japan (25 percent); Manama, Bahrain (25 percent); and Naples, Italy (25 percent).  Work is expected to be completed by February 2011.  If all options are exercised, work could continue until February 2015.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities Web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce Web site, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited and two offers received.  The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-10-D-5826).

Triton Marine Construction Corp., Bremerton, Wash., is being awarded $8,186,057 for firm-fixed-price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62478-09-D-4018) for repair of wharves B22-B24 at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.  This project will repair the wharves which have deteriorated through years of use and exposure to the marine environment.  The work includes selective removal work, concrete rehabilitation, marine concrete, refurbishment of marine hardware, metal fabrications, coating of waterfront steel structures, pavement markings, oil-spill containment booms, low pressure compressed air, water distribution, sanitary sewer, exterior salt water distribution system, electrical work, and incidental related work.  Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed September 2011.  Contract funds will expire at the end of the fiscal year.  Six proposals were received for this task order.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

Arete Associates, Northridge, Calif., is being awarded a $6,000,000 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N68335-08-D-0012) for a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research project under Topic N06-002, entitled “Sea Surface Slope and Elevation Statistics to Support Radar Performance Modeling.”  This modification provides for the development of a capability to extract ocean surface wave slopes over a sizeable patch at a high spatial resolution using passive polarimetric sensors.  Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and is expected to be completed in March 2014.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This Phase III contract was not competitively procured.  The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

Spaceport Systems International, Lompoc, Calif., was awarded a $48,000,000 contract which will provide for future launch spaceport services for the Launch Test Squadron within the Space and Missile Systems Center/Space Development and Test Wing.  At this time, $300,000 has been obligated.  SMC/PKN, Kirtland, N.M., is the contracting activity (FA8818-10-D-0022).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Marietta, Ga., was awarded a $9,419,947 contract which will exercise an option for installation of a quantity of eight C-5 aircraft with C-5 avionics modernization program kits and 1 lot of step van maintenance under a firm fixed price effort; and under a time and material effort, Installation of the consolidated load panel avionics modernization program.  At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.  716 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-98-C-0006,P00233).

NorthWest Florida Contractors, Inc., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., was awarded an $8,096,083 contract which will provide all plant, materials, labor, equipment, and all operations in connection with the construction of various reinforced concrete targets on specified test areas as shown on contract drawings, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.  At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.  96 CONS/PKA, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA2823-10-D-0006).

*Small business

No. 094-10 February 04, 2010

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Otis Products Inc.*, Lyon Falls, N.Y., is being awarded a maximum $176,056,609 firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract for parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2011. The Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, is the contracting activity (SPM7LX-10-D-7026).

NAVY

Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $52,484,004 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-10-C-0020) to provide additional funding for maintenance services in support of the MV-22 and CV-22 AE1107C engines. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in February 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $52,412,454 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the Navy ($48,234,204; 92 percent) and the Air Force ($4,249,800; 8 percent). The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Rolls-Royce Engine Services, Oakland, Calif. (N00019-09-D-0013); StandardAero (San Antonio), Inc., San Antonio, Texas (N00019-09-D-0014); and Wood Group Turbopower, LLC, Miami Lakes, Fla. (N00019-09-D-0012) are each being awarded modifications to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts to exercise options for depot-level repair for the T56 Series III engine. The award for Rolls-Royce Engine Services is $34,465,472; for StandardAero, Inc., $41,193,248; and for Wood Group Turbopower, LLC, $44,600,663. Depot-level repair of the T56 Series III engine modules is required to support fielded P-3 and derivative aircraft, as well as T56 powered C-130 and C-2 aircraft. The three major modules of the engine to be maintained and repaired under these options will be a maximum annual quantity of 160 power sections, 180 reduction gear assemblies, and 140 torquemeters. Depot-level repair of T56 Series III engine modules is required to support fielded P-3 and derivative aircraft, as well as T56-powered C-130 and C-2 aircraft. Place of performance for Rolls-Royce Engine Services is Oakland, Calif.; for StandardAero, Inc., San Antonio, Texas; and for Wood Group Turbopower, LLC, Miami Lakes, Fla.  Efforts under these options are expected to be completed in February 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Swish Data Corp., Warwick, N.Y., is being awarded an $11,977,511 firm-fixed-price contract to provide network appliance hardware, software and training for the Marine Corps Networks Operations and Security Center Early Transition Activity Program. Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 6, 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This requirement was competitively procured as a small business set-aside with 21 proposals solicited and four offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-10-C-4040).

L-3 Services, Inc., Mount Laurel, N.J., is being awarded $11,701,417 for task order #0090 under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (M67854-02-A-9010) to provide acquisition, logistics and administrative support as program management assistance for the Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) located at the Central Florida Research Park, Orlando, Fla. PM TRASYS continues to support Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) and Training Education Command (TECOM) requirements to identify, develop and field material and non-material solutions as the training systems manager. This support task includes work across the live training systems functional and project teams, live training systems integrated program management, military operations on urban terrain systems, range instrumentation systems, range training aides devices and simulations, field operations, and emerging hybrid live-simulated training environments. The focus for live training systems efforts responds to requirements requested by TECOM to support pre-deployment training/alternate training venues and the Marine Corps’ operational force capabilities. This includes providing program, logistics and administrative support for mapping MCSC product groups systems acquisition to training requirements, determination of most efficient training methodologies, and implementation and technical documentation for acquisition of training systems and training support. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., and is expected to be completed in February 2011. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

OASYS Technology, LLC*, Manchester, N.H., is being awarded a $10,623,581 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the development of an unmanned airborne multispectral sensor suite for more advanced imaging technology in unmanned aerial vehicles. Work will be performed in Manchester, N.H., and is expected to be completed in February 2015. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via a broad agency announcement. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-10-C-0064).

General Dynamics, Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $9,000,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2303) to provide additional systems engineering services associated with the detail design and construction of the DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class destroyer. Systems engineering efforts include detail design excursions, shock qualification, production process prototype manufacturing, and life cycle support services prior to post shakedown availability. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

*Small business

No. 095-10 February 05, 2010

ARMY

GM GDLS Defense Group, LLC, JV, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Jan. 28, 2010, a $253,329,165 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  This action is for a new follow-on contractor logistics support delivery order 0019 Mod DS.  The contractor shall provide contractor logistics support for Stryker Family of Vehicles in both garrison and deployment locations.  The period of performance is from March 1, 2010, through Feb. 28, 2011.  Work is to be performed in various locations with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2011.  One bid was solicited with one bid received.  TACOM Contracting Center, CCTA-IL, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-D-M112).

The Boeing Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Feb. 1, 2010, a $108,550,867 firm-fixed-price requirement contract to support Corpus Christi Army Depot in the overhaul, repair and recapitalization of the AH-64/H-47 weapon systems.  Work is to be performed in Corpus Christi, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2015.  One bid solicited with one bid received.  Aviation and Missile Command Contracting Center, CCAM-AL-D, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-10-D-0027).

The Boeing Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Jan. 28, 2010, a $99,270,307 firm-fixed-price contract to exercise the option for 13 aircraft in Lot 14.  Work is to be performed in Mesa, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013.  One bid was solicited with one bid received.  U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0093).

DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc., St. Louis, Mo., was awarded on Feb. 3, 2010, a $93,694,518 firm-fixed-price contract to award delivery order 0002, which is an order of 275 M1000 trailers.  Work is to be performed in St. Louis, Mo., with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2012.  One bid was solicited with one bid received.  U.S. Army Contracting Command, TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0107).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded on Feb. 1, 2010, an $84,739,677 firm-fixed-price contract for the partial exercise of the option for 627 explosively formed penetrator kits on the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle.  Work is to be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2012.  Five bids were solicited with five bids received.  TACOM, AMSCC-TAC-ADCA, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0111).

AIR FORCE

Boeing Co., Seal Beach, Calif., was awarded a $75,939,504 contract which will provide for Global Positioning Satellite GPS IIF Space Vehicle, sustainment and operational control segment support for calendar year 2010.  At this time, $25,000,000 has been obligated.  GPSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-96-C-0025, P00532).

Northrop Grumman System Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded a $5,935,099 contract which will provide performance for engineering, manufacturing and development activities in support of the Global Hawk program.  At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.  303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600,P00349).

NAVY

Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $70,004,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee repair contract for repairs in support of the V-22 aircraft.  Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa. (50 percent), and Fort Worth, Texas (50 percent), and is expected to be completed by June 2012.  Contract funds will not expire before the end of the fiscal year.  This contract was not competitively awarded.  The Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N00383-10-D-003N).

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded an undefinitized advance acquisition contract with an estimated value of $50,394,000 for long lead materials and components associated with the manufacture and delivery of 18 Lot 8 UH-1Y build new aircraft, eight Lot 8 AH-1Z remanufactured aircraft, and two Lot 8 AH-1Z build new aircraft.  Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (60 percent), and Amarillo, Texas (40 percent), and is expected to be completed in January 2014.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was not competitively procured.  The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-10-C-0015).

Nova Group, Inc., Napa, Calif., is being awarded $8,175,000 for firm-fixed-price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-06-D-1005) for construction of an aircraft direct fueling station and the installation of one emergency generator set at the Naval Air Facility El Centro.  Work will be performed in El Centro, Calif., and is expected to be completed by January 2011.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  Five proposals were received for this task order.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

RD Buie Enterprises, Boerne, Texas (SPM8E6-10-D-0003); Middle Atlantic Wholesale Lumber, Owings Mills, Md. (SPM8E6-10-D-0004); Sylvan Forest Products, Portland, Ore. (SPM8E6-10-D-0005); and S&S Forest Products, Boerne, Texas, are each being awarded a maximum $10,248,249 firm-fixed-price, total set-aside, tailored logistics support contract for wood products for the eastern region.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.  The original proposal was Web solicited with 16 responses.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract includes a two-year base and three one-year options.  The date of performance completion is Feb. 4, 2012.  The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (SPM8E6-10-D-0006).

Former Cicero mayor Betty Loren Maltese begins the next phase of her post-prison life Monday, when she returns to Chicago and takes up residence inside a half-way house.

Fox Chicago News has learned the town of Cicero is still paying for Loren Maltese’s health insurance.

In fact that policy covers the convicted felon for life.

“She was an elected official, she did serve like everyone else, she did qualify for benefit,” said Ray Hanania, Cicero town Spokesperson.

But unlike others Betty Loren Maltese went to jail for seven years, convicted of ripping off Cicero of $10 million as part of an insurance scam.

Loren Maltese tells us exclusively tonight by phone she did nothing wrong, it’s town policy, she believes her enemies floated this to the media because of her return.

Hanania denied her allegation.

“She’s not on our radar screen, no one trying to go after her, we didn’t bring this up to embarress her,” said Hanania.

Ray Hanania says the policy for elected officials has been in place for a long time, and there are no current plans to change it, although this unusual circumstance may lead to a review.

People we talked to in Cicero tonight were not as measured in their opinion of the policy.

“I think shes really bogus about that, hard times, its bogus,” said one resident of the west suburb.

“That’s really wrong, they should use that money for something else,” said another Cicero resident.

The health insurance policy also covers Betty Loren Maltese’s daughter.

Read the original article from FOX Chicago News.

Hermetically sealed, compact and durable

The new AS-Interface G11 field modules from Pepperl+Fuchs offer an innovative clean housing concept in a robust, compact, round design, and are particularly suitable for assembly machines and process automation applications.
Due to the unique O-ring seal technology, even cleaning processes involving pressure washers and mechanical stress do not affect the performance of the G11 modules. The smooth surfaces prevent dirt from accumulating!

The housing is only 85 mm in diameter and can be mounted with the flat cable aligned in any direction.

The outputs offer up to 2 A per M12 port, are short-circuit protected, and indicate an overload condition directly at the relevant M12 port. As a result, troubleshooting time at the installation location is minimized.

• Elastomer lined
• 100% full port opening
• Elimination of packing
• Abrasion resistant sleeves
• Bubble tight shut-off, bi-directionally
• Eliminates seat cavity which prevents slurry build-up or dewatering

The Series DX Slurry Knife Gate Valve is recognized as the most durable and user-friendly knife gate valve. It is designed especially for heavy slurry applications in the power and mining industries.

When the Series DX valve opens, the reinforced elastomer sleeves seal against each other and provide a 100% full port opening, minimizing turbulence which in turn minimizes wear. The seats isolate and protect all metal parts of the valve from coming in contact with the process. When the valve is closed, the sleeves provide a drop tight seal. Another unique feature to this valve is its ability to provide drop tight shut-off in both directions.

For more information on this new product and Red Valve’s full line of quality pinch valves, control valves, knife gate valves, pressure sensors, and rubber products, contact Red Valve Co., Inc., 700 N. Bell Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106, or call us at 412-279-0044.

KENNEWICK, Washington – February 1, 2010– Bruker Elemental launches a new contest giving away an S1 SORTER handheld XRF alloy analyzer. This contest will run from February 1 to April 30, 2010. The winner will be announced in early May. Complete details and a link to the entry form can be found on our website, www.handheldxrf.com.

The S1 SORTER hides state-of-the-art technology beneath a very tough shell. The standard calibration covers steel, nickel, cobalt and copper alloys while the optional FP calibration will analyze most exotic alloys and precious metal samples. The S1 SORTER is designed to be used out in the field, in temperatures ranging from -10C to +50C. The splash-proof case is made of industrial-strength plastic, and the optional holster means you can keep your hands free while working anywhere in the warehouse or yard.

Bruker Elemental, a technology leader in handheld XRF alloy analyzers, manufactures a range of analyzers for use in alloy and elemental analysis. While you’re on our site entering the contest, be sure to explore our other handheld analyzers such as the S1 TURBOSD or the Tracer III-V.

Flexibility is Trump:

Adiabatic calorimetry is becoming increasingly important in many areas of modern materials research and safety engineering. As a compact tabletop unit, the newly developed MMC 274 Nexus® closes the gap between large adiabatic reaction calorimeters and small differential scanning calorimeters. This instrument allows for the analysis of relatively large sample volumes consisting of several milliliters. During the measurements, additional substances can be injected and/or mixing of heterogeneous substances can be secured. Changes in pressure resulting from the reaction are also recorded. Furthermore, in addition to purely adiabatic or purely isothermal measurements, the investigations can be carried out in Scanning mode. Properties such as heat capacities can thus be quickly and precisely analyzed. Also, exothermic and endothermic effects can be quantitatively characterized with the MMC 274 Nexus®. This offers the user nearly unlimited application possibilities.

Latest Release of Strategic Drafting Solution for Pro/ENGINEER® Users Now Available as Free Trial

Moers, Germany – 13 January 2010: CAD Schroer Group (CSG), the global engineering solutions
provider, today announced the latest release of the free trial version of STHENO/PRO ADVANCED.
Users can download version 4.0 of the software at www.cad-schroer.com/stheno/r/105 and apply to
automatically receive a free 30-day trial license.

The powerful STHENO/PRO drafting solution can be fully integrated with Pro/ENGINEER, Pro/INTRALINK®
and Windchill PDMLink™, and is ideal for consolidating model and drawing-based product development
processes. STHENO/PRO ADVANCED is one of CAD Schroer’s most comprehensive STHENO/PRO packages and
includes SMART Edit, Drilling Tables, Tolerance Tables, Symbol Libraries for 50 DIN/EN/ISO
standards and Smart Drafting. The trial also includes the STHENO/IMAGE COLOUR™ module for
incorporating legacy data and colour images in raster format. The latest technical enhancements
focus on significant productivity gains through advanced data integration and an even quicker
design process.

To view a list of the main highlights of the STHENO/PRO version 4.0 release, please visit www.cad-
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GC500 is the last born control card which completes the new range of gen-sets controllers introduced by SICES SRL.
This advanced and integrated controller is particularly aimed for groups of generator sets running in parallel with or without Mains.

GC500 control card has been projected to allow an easy use and installation due to its internal Load Sharing (by means an additional CAN interface), Synchronizer (via CAN or via PWM output) and VAR regulation.

The graphic display (70 x 38mm) provides an user-friendly human interface showing a great number of measures and data.

GC500 integrates all the required functionality: generator protections, engine protections, monitoring fuel pump managing, real time clock, serial communication and direct PSTN and GSM modem managing capability.

Moreover GC500 can be equipped with an additional serial port RS232 or RS485 for I/O expansions and it allows the connection of Gateway Modbus TCP/RTU for Ethernet interface

GC500 allows to connect au to 16 generator sets in parallel.

Standard features
– Straight bonnet
– Die-forged valve body and bonnet
– Shut-off disc, Fig. No. 200 AE
– Throttle disc, Fig. No. 200 BE
– Turning and rising stem with outside screw
– Position indicator if required

Pressure and temperature ratings
– Pressure rating BW-Ends up to 160 bar
– Pressure rating FL up to 160 bar
– Temperature rating up to +550° C

Materials
– 1.0460
– 1.0566
– 1.5415 only with BW-Ends
– 1.7335
– 1.4571

Further materials on request

Media
Depending on the material the globe valves are suitable
for water, gas, oil and other non aggressive media

Fields of application
Chemical industries, power plants, ship
building and other

About us:

High quality valves made in Warstein
for application worldwide

PERSTA – as a division of SIEPMANN INDUSTRIES – has specialised successfully in the development, manufacture and distribution of highly qualified industrial valves of forged steel and – for completing the program – of boiler plate and cast steel for many years.

PERSTA valves are not only characterised by an extra ordinary quality. Thanks to its flexibility and its commitment to innovation PERSTA became a well-known specialist for globe valves, gate valves and swing check valves – worldwide. PERSTA – Experience the difference

The fields of application range from plant construction, pipework construction, boiler plant construction, chemical and petrochemical industry, conventional and nuclear power plants up to waste incineration plants, paper industry and LNG
tankers – convincing valve solutions of PERSTA
can be found everywhere.

SOLAR200 is a innovative meter designed to perform all safety test verifies on each type of photovoltaic plants in compliance to recently standards (VDE0100, BS7671 etc..). The meter it’s very easy to use and have a wide number of internal features which are selectable by using the multilanguage menu. The meter permits, moreover, to start principal measures by using a special remote prove (PR400 optional accessory) particular useful to perform tests in very quickly mode.

A contextual help menu selectable by user it’s available for each measurement function and permits a valid information during connection of meter to the installation. The newest electronic function selector give to the meter a extreme rugged structure for perfect using “on field”.

A wide internal memory permits the saving of any measurements and the transfer to PC by serial port with dedicated software it’s possible. Each measure it’s saved with all the sub-results and test parameters with up to two ID locators (selectable by user on meter) in order to reach the exact point where the measure was performed.

FUNCTION

Continuity test with 200mA
Insulation with 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000VDC
Trip out time of RCDs type AC, A Standard and Selective
Trip out current of RCDs type AC, A Standard and Selective
Line/Loop Impedance P-P, P-N, P-PE
Line/Loop Impedance P-P, P-N, P-PE with high accuracy (0.1mOhm with IMP57 optional accessory)
Prospective short circuit current
Contact voltage
Global Earth Resistance without RCD tripping
Phase sequence indication
Measure with remote probe (PR400 optional accessory)
Contextual help at display
Internal memory
Optical-USB interface with PC connection

These tools are designed for manual and automated finishing machinery used in extrusion, automotive,powdered metal, fineblanking and other industrial deburring applications.

The smaller diameter brushes can be used on hand tools for the surface preparation of a variety of materials. Our stock brushes include diameters from 3″ to 27″.

We also have the capability of providing customized products for a wide variety of applications.

Stock Grits: 80, 120, 180. Other grits available Silicon Carbide or Aluminum Oxide grits Stock trim length of 3/4″ or 1″
Standard arbor hole of 7/8″ Custom specifications are available

Elegant, low profile Compression Latch. For snap-in installation into cutout 32×20.1mm. Very narrow d.e sign needs a minimum of space.

Vibration-proof. Closing- and opening operation
180¡Æ, left and right turning, positive detent in closed and open position. A high contact pressure is given by the high planetary
transmission ratio, compression 10-20mm.

RH and LH application, must not be converted when the door is changed RH¡êLH. The Compression Latch can be snapped-in into the cutout as a completely pre-assembled unit. No tools needed.

Blind installation. Rectangular cutout guarantees aperfect alignment. The cam is fitted with a roller therefor only rolling friction. Water- and dust-tight according to IP65 DIN 40050.