The Atlas Monel blind threaded inserts (Type AEKM) suit attachment applications where equipment or components are exposed to harsh conditions. The high-strength, nickel-copper alloy 400 products feature a minimal profile head allowing for near-flush installation without requiring special hole preparation such as countersinking or dimpling. The RoHS-compliant inserts can be installed quickly using Atlas Spin-Pull,…
Selecting Ideal Gasket Materials
Weatherproof gaskets protect equipment from harsh environmental conditions including heat, dirt, dust, rain, and snow. They are critical in such applications as renewable energy junction boxes, inverters, and other “connect-to-grid” enclosures, as well as others. Material and adhesive selection and testing are critical to the success of any weatherproof gasket application. Suitable materials for gaskets…
zSeries Wireless Sensor System from NEWPORT Electronics
The new NEWPORT® zSeries wireless sensor system provides Web-based monitoring of Temperature, Humidity, and Barometric Pressure in critical applications. The compact wireless “End Devices” mount discretely on the wall in clean rooms, laboratories, and any remote facility. The End Devices transmit up to 300 feet (without obstructions) to a “Coordinator” connected directly to an Ethernet…
Design World Announces Winners of Fifth Annual “Leadership in Engineering” Program
Design World Magazine and online network www.designworldonline.com announce the winners of their 2011 Leadership in Engineering Program. Leadership in Engineering is an industry recognition program to acknowledge engineering leadership across several disciplines. Winners for the Fifth Annual Program were chosen by Design World online users via a registration based online voting system. The following companies…
Plastic Hollow Knurled Knobs from J.W. Winco
J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers series GN 7336 Plastic Hollow Knurled Knobs, with steel tapped inserts or threaded studs, in metric sizes. Also available is the new series GN 7336-NI, with inserts or studs of stainless steel. These RoHS compliant knurled knobs are made of glass fiber reinforced plastic with a black matte…
Clamping Levers with Eccentrical Cam from J.W. Winco
By J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers GN 927 Clamping Levers with Eccentrical Cam in inch sizes as well as metric. These clamping levers are used for rapid clamping and releasing, and come in both tapped and stud types. In contrast to a clamping operation utilizing threads, these levers permit torque-free clamping. The lever…
Vent Port Calibration Connector Allows Easy Transmitter Calibration in the Field
FasTest announces the VP Series connector. Designed for insertion into a transmitter vent port, VP Series connectors allow calibration without disconnecting an instrument. The vent port plug is simply removed and a connector is inserted and tightened in the field. By facilitating calibration directly on a transmitter’s bleed port, VP Series connectors save significant time…
Boker’s Complimentary 2012 Washer Catalog Now Available
Boker’s, Inc. announces their complimentary 2012 Washer Catalog is now available. The catalog details Boker’s complete product offering, providing a comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide. Boker’s offers an increased selection of more than 26,000 non-standard flat washer and spacer sizes, with no tooling charges. Available with diverse outside diameters, ranging from 0.08″ to 5.140″, a variety…
Monitor Pressure in Real Time
The SAFE LINK wireless pressure and clamp position monitoring system for palletized fixtures is a wireless system that monitors fixture pressure and clamp position in real time, even as parts are being machined. The system can also verify that the operator has properly pressurized the fixture before it is sent inside the machining center. If…
Boker’s Complimentary 2012 Calendar/Conversion Chart Now Available
Boker’s, Inc., announces its complimentary 2012 Scheduling Calendar and Metric Conversion Chart is now available. This two-sided tool offers users a scheduling calendar and metric conversion chart in one convenient format. Boker’s calendar provides a simple, 15-month scheduling tool, with Sundays and holidays marked in a bold red for quick reference. The alternative side…