Pack Expo in Las Vegas this year was a huge success with more than 29,500 attendees and dozens of new design solutions of display. One supplier at the show making quite a number of important announcements was Emerson Automation. Emerson’s technologies help packaging lines gain flexibility by accommodating numerous package sizes and complexities; reduce losses…
Boston Gear Expands Line of Stainless Steel Shaft Accessories for Washdown Applications
Boston Gear, Charlotte, NC, has added new mounted bearing designs and universal joints to its line of stainless steel shaft accessories designed for superior performance in high pressure food processing and packaging washdown applications. The stainless steel mounted bearing line now includes setscrew locking 3-bolt flange brackets and wide slot take up units available in…
FasTest Expands FI and FE Series
FasTest announces the expansion of its FI and FE internal and external automated pneumatic connectors to include options with metric mounting holes, pilot ports and BSPP media ports. Simplifying applications by accommodating common international metric mounting hardware and requirements, FIM and FEM connectors seal conventional and non-standard surfaces and connect to any tube or pipe,…
Connectors Allow Fast Bench Calibration
TwistMate AN Step connectors calibrate flow transmitters on flow benches. These connectors simplify flow bench step tree connections with their fast, leak-tight threaded connections that do not use thread sealant or wrenches, and minimal force. The step connectors, or transitions, are specifically designed for the aerospace industry, providing incremental transitions from AN 32 down to…
Tooling System from FasTest Delivers Electronic Actuation
FasTest announced the Electronic Tooling System (ETS), a modular electronic sealing device. By varying the target current, the device is scalable, providing a repeatable sealing force—ranging from a soft touch for delicate parts to a firm grip for work holding. The ETS can operate as a stand-alone sealing system or can be controlled via I/O…
FasCal Manifold System for pressure calibration
FasTest announces the FasCal Manifold System for pressure calibration. The manifold supports connections to up to four different devices at the same time, accommodating a wide variety of fitting configurations. The stainless steel system allows any FasCal connector—for both male and female applications—to be mounted on the manifold quickly and without the use of tape…
Altech® ATEX Strain Reliefs for Cable Entries
Altech® ATEX polyamide strain reliefs for cable entries provide increased safety in explosion-endangered areas by eliminating any potential for arcs, sparks, or hot surfaces. These IP68-rated strain reliefs with neoprene seals promote optimized sealing and protection against contaminants and additionally reduce stress on components and terminal points in machine and device applications across industries. Altech…
Eliminate Fluid Holdup
Designed for fluid systems where cleanliness is paramount and entrapment areas must be minimized, the TS series biopharm fittings virtually eliminate fluid holdup at connection points. The fittings maintain a boreline seal, coupled with a metal-to-metal stop to improve drainage and cleanliness. The design of the fittings resolves problems faced when using conventional ISO 2852-style…
Miniature Medical Test Connectors with Metric Threads
Medical devices and instruments often require solid seals to keep liquids in or out. It is nice when you can find them in metric versions. The ME001 Series line of miniature test connectors for medical device leak testing applications is now available in metric thread options for secure sealing of ultra-thin hypodermic and catheter tubing.…
J.W. Winco Releases Standard Machine Components Engineering Manual
NEW BERLIN, WI — J.W. Winco, Inc. announces the release of its new Standard Machine Components Engineering Manual. The 1,000-page, full color catalog is redesigned with a cleaner look and additional engineering and design information, and includes core products of the company’s line as well as many new additions. It is designed to be used…