New Products - Brief Article

Automotive Industries,  Feb, 2000  

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ELECTRONICS/ELECTRICAL

Air Quality System

The AQS Mk IV is an ultra-small, fully-integrated air quality system. It monitors the exterior air and blocks harmful gases from entering the passenger cabin by closing the recirculation flap. Paragon Sensors + Systems AG, Schwalbenweg 29, 33129 Delbruck, Germany (49) 5250-9762-10. E-mail: info@paragon-online.de. Website: www.paragon-online.de.

Temperature Calibrator

Isocal 6 is a complete calibration laboratory in one package. Users can calibrate temperature sensors absolutely, or by comparison. Three models are available covering temperature ranges from -55C below ambient to 250C (482F). Contact: TTI Inc., P.O. Box 1073, Willison, VT, 05495-1073. (800) 235-8367. E-mail: sales@ttiglobal.com. Website: www.ttiglobal.com.

Fiber-Optic Line Arrays

This new line of low-profile and industrial-grade fiber machine vision fiber optic line arrays use high-output glass fiber to produce uniform lines of cool illumination. Stock & Yale claims they are ideal for paint and coating inspections. Stocker & Yale Inc., 32 Hampshire Road, Salem, NH 03079. (800) 843-8011. E-mail: stocker@worldnet.att.net. Website: www.stkr.com.

Air Velocity Transmitter

The E+E Elektronik Series EE 65/EE 66 air velocity transmitter is a high-accuracy transmitter for the exact measurement of air velocity and temperature. It can be used for manufacturing environment applications, including cleanroom control. JLC International Inc., North American Technology Center, 55 Hawk Road, Suite 175, Warminster, PA 18974. (215) 444-0900. E-mail: jlcnsa@jlcinternational.com. Website: www.jlcinternational.com.

MATERIALS

Parts-In-Minutes

The Parts-In-Minutes line of polyurethanes cure quickly and are formulated to provide performance characteristics comparable to those of polyethylene, polypropylene and other polyolefins. Applications include fast casting of tough, durable prototypes and short-run functional parts. Contact: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp., 4917 Dawn Ave., E. Lansing, Mich., 48823. (800) 955-5509. E-mail: deann.asher@cibasc.com.

Window Film

Lumirror U60 is a multi-layer clear polyester film designed for solar control and high-end optical and graphics applications. The film has a consistent surface finish, a scratch-resistant coating, and rejects as much as 80 percent of the sun's heat. It retains heat in the winter, saves energy, blocks UV rays, and reduces glare and fading. Toray Plastics (America) Inc., 50 Belver Ave., North Kingston, RI 02852-2596. (401) 294-4511. Website: www.toray.com.

VersaDamp 2000

VersaDamp 2000 is a family of vibration and shock-isolation thermoplastic elastomer materials that eliminate the need to make tradeoffs in damping and operating temperature range. They are injection-molded and applicable to wide-ranging operating temperatures, such as small motors, fans and electrical relay boxes in vehicles. E-A-R Specialty Composites, 7911 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. (877) 327-4332. E-mail: solutions@earsc.com. Website: www.earsc.com.

MANUFACTURING

Parts Washer

This semi-automatic parts washer, ideal for manufacturing cell environments, is applicable for the aqueous cleaning of single large parts up to 24" x 24" x 24", or multiple baskets of small parts. In its standard form, the washer accommodates loads weighing up to 250 lbs., but can be modified to support heavier weights. Contact: Acme-Fab Division of A-F Industries, 11337 Williamson Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241. (513) 489-3060. E-mail: acmesales@afindustries.com. Website: www.afindustries.com.

Motorized Spindle

This compact, integrally motorized low-speed spindle eliminates the need for belts and pulleys, and allows users to quickly change the operating rpm via a frequency inverter. Speed for the GLS ranges from 3,600 rpm to 9,000 rpm, depending on motor type and size selected. Contact: Russell T. Gilman Inc., an SKF Co., 1230 Cheyenne Ave., P.O. Box 5, Grafton, WI, 53024. (888) 744-5725. E-mail: hkiel@rtgilman.com. Website: www.rtgilman.com.

CNC Laser Driller

The Huffman HD-205 Five-Axis CNC laser driller may be used for applications requiring high-aspect ratio holes at shallow entrance angles, or high-speed drilling applications. It can accommodate components, including turbine engine blades and vanes. Huffman Corp., 1050 Huffman Way, Clover, SC 29710. (803) 222-4561. Website: www.huffmancorp.com.

Pneumatic Scissors

Airshirz industrial pneumatic scissors are lightweight, yet powerful and allow for accurate cutting, snipping and trimming of aluminum and other metals, fiberglass, rubber, fabrics, and other materials. In comparison to manual scissors, Bettcher says they require about 90 percent less muscle activity, and achieve up to 127 percent greater worker productivity. Bettcher Industries Inc., P.O. Box 336, Vermilion, Ohio, 44089. (440) 965-4422. Website: www.bettcher.com.

Video Monitoring

The BTI video provides ultra-close views of production processes that can be seen on any net-connected PC using small, remote control video cameras that are pointed and zoomed with a mouse. Applications include clean rooms, hazardous, un-manned, or general manufacturing areas. Basic Telepresence Inc., 44 Hunt Street, Watertown, Mass., 02472. (617) 923-4324. Website: www.btivideo.com.