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…
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…
New MH-3 Pressure Transmitter for Mobile Working Machines
Determining problems and errors in the field just got easier with the new WIKA MH-3 pressure transmitter for mobile working machines. WIKA Instrument, LP captures the latest pressure sensor technology with the addition of the diagnostic function in the new MH-3 pressure transmitter. The MH-3 builds on the features of the MH-2, introducing signal clamping…
New surface mount fasteners offers reliable attachment solutions for printed circuit boards
The expanding line of PEM ReelFast surface mount fasteners from PennEngineering offers a variety of reliable attachment solutions 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.…
Race-tested spring improves performance of electric & hybrid vehicles
Designers of consumer electric and hybrid vehicles are taking a page from the racing playbook, and using Bal Spring™ canted coil springs to improve vehicle efficiency, performance, and reliability. The Bal spring, offered by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc., mechanically fastens, conducts electricity, and shields sensitive electronics from the harmful effects of EMI/RFI. Although it enjoyed…