J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 820.4 Steel Horizontal Acting Toggle Clamps with Safety Hook Latch, with Vertical Mounting Base. These RoHS-compliant horizontal acting toggle clamps, which are also available in stainless steel, have a safety function whereby, during closing, a spring loaded safety hook…
Electronic enclosures manufacturer TEKO improves product selection
Electronic enclosures manufacturer TEKO has launched a new fully responsive website for better browsing on the move. TEKO’s new website enables users to compare plastic and aluminum enclosures and accessories faster and more easily. In just a few clicks users can compare standard sizes and colors; see available accessories; download materials information, pdf datasheets, dwg…
New app measures energy savings for industrial enclosure A/C systems
Schaumburg, IL – Rittal Corporation, the world’s largest enclosure manufacturer and a leader in thermal management of electrical, electronic and IT equipment, introduces the ChillZone app, an energy savings estimator for the Blue e+ line of industrial enclosure cooling solutions. The ChillZone app, which is available for immediate download in the Google Play™ and Apple®…
Automatically handle individual packages and layers without changing grippers
Challenged to efficiently remove filled cardboard boxes weighing up to 44 lb and ranging from ~9.5 in. to 14 in. in length and ~8.5 in. to 9.5 in. in width from crates, place them on a roller conveyor, and, in reverse order, place cardboard packages in crates, FIPA developed a flexible, cost- and energy-efficient, and…
First Vectis Shipment sent to China for Kamado Joe Assembly
Counterbalanced hinges made in Jamestown, NY Shipped to China for Assembly and Sales in US Weber Knapp shipped its inaugural shipment of Vectis™ counterbalances hinges to China for assembly in the popular Kamado Joe® smokers to be sold in the US. More than 2,600 units were sent. The Kamado Joe ceramic smoker has become a…
J.W. Winco Offers Stainless Steel Arched Pull Handles
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 565.9 Stainless Steel Arched Pull Handles, Tapped or Thru Hole. These RoHS-compliant Arched Pull Handles are made of 304 stainless steel and feature a matte shot-blast finish. The modernly designed handles are suitable for door or drawer applications on medical,…
Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., Inc. Hires New Engineering Sales Manager
Ace Wire Spring & Form Company, Inc., a manufacturer of custom precision springs, announced that Rose George has joined the company as the new Engineering Sales Manager.Engineering Sales Manager Ms. George brings to the position a diverse background of experience – including engineering, sales, supply chain, and customer service – in the manufacturing industry. Previously,…
New line-up of Vises, Grippers, Clamps and Positioning Systems
Fixtureworks® (Fraser, MI), a supplier of clamps, fixturing accessories, machine tool and material handling products, will showcase several new product lines in Booth W-2377 during IMTS 2016, September 12-17, 2016 McCormick Place, Chicago. Highlighting the exhibit will be its lineup of TRIMAX vises; ultra-low profile TRIGRIP carbide grippers; the APS zero-point positioning system, air assisted…
Canted coil springs can improve wind turbine seals, connectors
Jim Harty Global Market Manager Energy Bal Seal Engineering Wind turbines must withstand harsh internal and external conditions, including temperature and weather fluctuations, turbulence caused by wind gusts, variations in rotor speed, and repeated strokes of the blades. For the components that make up the turbine, durability is essential. Even the smallest components, such as…
Reliably attach printed circuit boards
These ReelFast surface mount fasteners have a variety of attachment options for printed circuit board applications. Depending on type, the fasteners can be specified to mount, stack, or space boards; attach components to boards; create right-angle attachment points on boards; or enable repeated access without requiring loose screws. All types are supplied on tape and…