Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched an updated version of the recently released iPhone app “ISO Fits & Tolerances” that allows switching between inch and metric measurements. Providing results based on the ISO 286 System of Limits and Fits, the updated version also adds additional tolerance classes and is available in English, Spanish, German and Dutch.…
Reid Supply Adds 8,000 Packaging and Shipping Products
Muskegon, MI – Reid Supply Company announced the launch of more than 8,000 packaging and shipping products to its tens-of-thousands of industrial products inventory. “It was a common sense decision to offer our customers packaging and shipping supplies,” says Greg Palmer, Director of Marketing at Reid Supply. “Our customers ship their products all over the…
Vacuum Suction Cups Activate When Placed on Load
Hudson, MA – Anver Corp. offers a line of vacuum suction cups featuring button probe valves which only open when a cup touches a load to provide faster attach-and-release, while preventing air loss. Anver’s Vacuum Probe Cups feature button probe valves which remain closed to save air and energy and are actuated when they touch…
Mini-Angular Grippers from Techno-Sommer
NEW HYDE PARK, NY – Techno-Sommer Automatic announces the newly expanded line of MGW800 Series Miniature Angular Grippers designed for use in small electronic and packaging applications. These new miniature grippers are excellent for assemblies and multiple pick-and-place applications, and are now available in eight different sizes beginning at a miniscule 12 mm x 10…
Sensor Ensures Proper Package Sealing
When sealing packages, the standard practice is to measure temperature, time output, and air pressure input. But not force (lb-F) output. This practice can be a cause for concern because under or over-pressure during the sealing process can affect the look and function of the packaging. Atlas Vac addressed this issue with its patented Force…
Rugged IEC Ejector Handles from Elma
Fremont, CA ‚– Elma Electronic Inc has new features to its IEC handles for VME and other applications. The Elma IEC ejector handles now come in a simple one-piece solution. Previous versions had up to 14 pieces and were more complicated to assemble. The new handles are more durable and rugged. With fewer parts, they…
Long-stroke Electric Gripper
SCHUNK Inc has tailored its LEG long-stroke electric gripper to meet the automation requirements of the packaging industry regarding lightweight gripping systems with flexible strokes. The LEG was developed as a lightweight gripper weighing only 8.8 kg. When operated with a single servomotor, it delivers a gripping force of 1140 N and a variable stroke…
Illuminate the invisible
Engineers have several choices to sense the presence of objects or information: machine vision systems and photoelectric sensors have been common selections. Recently, manufacturers have enhanced UV sensor capabilities, improving feedback, speed, range, and setup, which make them suitable for many of the same applications as machine vision systems and other sensors. In addition, UV…
Roller Conveyor Photoelectric Sensors
TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs’ SBL Series Roller Conveyor Sensors mount between conveyor rollers while providing reliable package detection regardless of package color. Sensors can be directly mounted with thru-hole mounting or can be attached with an optional mounting bracket. The SBL series provides precise, adjustable sensing from 40 to 900mm. Up to 25 sensors can…
RINGFEDER CORPORATION Recertified as ISO 9001:2000 Compliant
Westwood, NJ – Ringfeder Corporation, widely recognized as a top – quality supplier of power transmission components in North and South America, has recently achieved ISO 9001:2000 recertification. The company was originally certified in 2005. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2000 is a set of worldwide quality assurance system standards that facilitate international trade. The…