Misumi USA, Inc. has announced the addition of a significant number of frequently ordered components to its distribution center in Elk Grove Village, IL, near Chicago. As the result of increasing demand for certain sizes and styles of many popular Misumi mechanical and factory automation components, more than 8,700 items have been added to the…
Pentair Technical Products introduces the Hoffman WEATHERFLO® HD VFD
Pentair Technical Products introduces the Hoffman WEATHERFLO® HD VFD solution for ensuring sustained operation of heavy-duty variable frequency drives (VFDs) in demanding outdoor environments. WEATHERFLO HD features high-performance, shielded impellers, delivering integrated cooling. Robust construction can withstand 100 to 500 HP drive operation, suiting a broad range of outdoor application requirements. Plus, the flexible back…
McDermott and Trelleborg Develop Innovative New Clamp to Improve Diver Safety
Trelleborg Offshore has revealed a diver-friendly piggyback clamp designed to improve safety during installation. Trelleborg developed the clamp at the request of leading offshore construction company, McDermott in collaboration with Trelleborg Offshore UAE distributor, Unique Maritime Group. The Trelleborg system includes the use of edge treated banding and a new fastening system which eliminates sharp…
FasTest Expands FasCal line of Sleeve-Actuated Calibration Connection Devices
FasTest announced an enhanced 60G-CF04 connector, designed to simply attach to a 1/4-inch Swagelok® fitting. The 60G-CF04 is part of FasTest’s FasCal line of 60 Series connectors. These sleeve-actuated connectors provide fast, safe and repeatable connections to a wide variety of thread profiles commonly used in process and manufacturing industries for filling, pressure and leak…
Boker’s Sample Pack and Total Service Brochure Now Available.
Boker’s, Inc. announces their complimentary washer sample pack, featuring the company’s Total Service Brochure, is now available. The sample pack demonstrates Boker’s extensive offering of washers, spacers and shims by providing a selection of various washer styles, including a D washer, tab washer, special shaped washer, dome shaped washer, metallic washer, non-metallic washer, adhesive-backed washer…
Workholding Clamps
The series MC power clamping nut is simple to manually operate. It delivers high clamping forces through force magnification. It is also safe due to its self-locking feature. The clamping force ranges from 40 to 160 kN. The product line can be used to clamp work pieces and tools, particularly in forming presses and punches,…
Food Grade Epoxy for Harsh Conditions
The EP42HT-2FG food grade epoxy system meets FDA CFR 175.300. It also was toxicologically evaluated to meet the NSF/ANSI 51.4.1 (2009) standard for food equipment materials. It can be used in such applications as bonding and sealing metals, plastics, rubbers and other substrates, commonly found on food service equipment. Featuring high resistance to chemicals and…
Stronger Implant for the More Active Generation
With active baby boomers living and playing longer, traditional artificial implants, their components, and the fasteners that hold them together must be built to last longer than ever before. Skeletal Dynamics recognized this need and developed the Align Radial Head System, an artificial elbow joint designed to restore the natural function of the native radial…
Magnets Enable Small Design for Underwater Communication Tools
In the underwater realms, divers prefer small items rather than large ones. Innovative Scuba Concepts, Inc., designed its Mini-Quest™ to fit in a buoyancy compensator jacket pocket – nearly 40% smaller than its original Quest™ model. The compact size was challenging for the product designers. The Quest™ product line offers divers a way to communicate…
Liquid Silicone Rubber Static Face Seal Gaskets Are Ideal For Plumbing Application
Long-term seal life is the major requirement in today’s heavily used faucets, water softeners and toilets. Static face seals custom molded of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) by Minnesota Rubber and Plastics provide superior strength and improve design function in most plumbing related products. These LSR sealing devices are available for both radial and axial applications…