New Products - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included

Automotive Industries,  May, 2000  

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ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS

Model SM-5

This single-axis, amplified accelerometer is designed for a wide variety of vibration monitoring applications. The SM-5 weighs only one ounce and operates in temperatures ranging from -40F to 120E Sensotec Inc., 2080 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43228. (614) 850-5000. E-mail: sales@sensotec.com. www.sensotec.com.

MANUFACTURING

Centering Station

This centering station serves as a gravity load table that accepts blanks from a washer and positions them for automatic loading into a forming press. The table's adjustments can be manual, powered, or programmable. The station can be moved on rollers and locked into position in front of the press. Table width, height and tilt are adjustable. Peak Industries, 5320 Oakman, Dearborn, MI 48126. (313) 846-8666. www.pealdndustries.com.

Integrated Welder

The SureWeld 20 integrated plunge welder is ideal for assembly of plastic components. The basic, stand-alone model is available for less than $10,000. Sonobond Ultrasonics, 1191 McDermott Drive, West Chester, PA 19380. (610) 696-4710. E-mail: Sales@SonobondUltrasonic.com www.SonobondUltrasonic.com.

COMPONENTS

Electric Adjustable Pedal

The new electric adjustable pedal assembly incorporates an electronic throttle control arrangement, which is operated by an electronic signal, rather than a mechanical linkage. Teleflex, 700 Stephenson Hwy., Troy, MI 48083.

TESTING

Pressure Measurement System

The tire footprint pressure measurement system allows for measurement of pressure distribution patterns, contact force and the contact area. Applications include: tire footprints, tire molds, tire bead seals, vehicle suspension and set-up, road, runway wear and off-road soil disturbance. Tekscan Inc., 307 W. First St., South Boston, MA 02127-1309. (800) 248-3669. E-mail: marketing@tekscan.com. wwww.tekscan.com.

SOFTWARE

CarPC

CarPC features functional e-mail access and a wireless application protocol browser for Internet searches. When connected to various diagnostic systems connected to the vehicle's bus system, the CarPC dashboard display can show information, such as vehicle speed or indicator signals. CAA AG, www.caa.de.

AutoScan 2.0

Future Three says AutoScan 2.0 is barcode software designed to allow suppliers to meet trading partners' label scanning and printing requirements, while speeding up the shipping process and increasing accuracy and flexibility. Future Three, 41780 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167. (248) 697-3200. www.future3.com.

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