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On the cover ...OPTICAL DOMESOptical domes can now be made from sapphire and spinel in large sizes for pro-tecting all types of sensitive devices in harsh environments. Meller Optical Domes are available in sapphire which exhibits Moh 9 hardness in sizes up to 4” O.D. and in spinel up to 8” O.D. which exhibits Moh 8 hardness. Providing a clear protective cover for protecting electronic sensors and detectors, these domes are capable of withstanding moving sand, dirt and water. Custom engineered, they can incorporate precise edge steps and profiles.Meller Optics, Inc.


THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE EPOXYMaster Bond EP37-3FLFAN is a thermally conductive and electrical insulative pot-ting compound for applications where a dielectric heat transfer adhesive is required. This two-part epoxy has physical strength properties and a high degree of flexibility that holds up well to radical temperatures. This thermal potting compound is for-mulated to cure at room temperatures and forms tough bonds that are resistant to shock, impact, thermal cycling and chemicals. Master Bond


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ZIPLINK CABLESEliminate the tedious process of wiring PLC I/O mod-ules and terminal blocks by using ZIPLink cables and modules from AutomationDirect. As a replacement for the legacy ZIPLink line, these next-generation com-ponents are not a pin-for-pin replacement, so if you are replacing existing parts, you will need to replace both the cable and the connector module.AutomationDirect


PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORAutomationDirect™ has added several models to its 18mm photoelectric sensor line. The NPN and PNP diffuse sensors offered feature one normally-open and one normally-closed output and have a sensing range of up to 600mm. Also added are through-beam emitter and receivers in up to six-meter sensing ranges. The photoelectric sensors are available in axial and right angle optics, and offer embedded or quick-disconnect cable exits.AutomationDirect


UNIVERSAL DIN RAIL TRANSMITTEROmega’s TXDIN1600 series is a new generation DIN rail mounted temper-ature transmitter. It has been de-signed to accept most common pro-cess and temperature sensor inputs and provides the user with a stan-dard two wire 4 to 20 mA output signal. The CE compliant product is suitable for automotive, food, water, and any temperature or process industry. Ideal for food processing, HVAC, lab use, or any temperature monitoring ap-plication.OMEGA


SOUND LEVEL DATALOGGERThe compact and easy-to-use ST-173 Sound Level Datalogger measures from 30 to 130 dB with an ac-curacy of +/-1.4 dB. It features a ½” electret condenser microphone, A & C frequency weighting, Normal (average of 20 data samples) and Peak modes, an inte-gral USB port and much more. This meter has a data storage capacity of 129,920 samples. It comes complete with the microphone windscreen, transparent cap, software, metal support stand and battery.ITM Instruments Inc.


SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREWSMicro Plastics offers a complete line of over 40 sizes of molded Nylon 6/6 Shoulder Screws. These socket head shoulder screws are offered in 10-24, ¼-20, 5/18-18 and 3/9-16 threads, in lengths of .345” to .625”. Shoulder lengths range from ¼” to 2”. The nylon properties of the shoulder screw make it a suitable choice for applications in hostile corrosive environ-ments. The plastic shoulder screws are also electrically insulating, non-magnetic and have a high strength-to-weight ratio.Micro Plastics, Inc.


On the cover ...SAFETY FENCING SYSTEMThe JSNA Quick-Guard® Fencing System has been engineered for use as safety area guarding for robotic cells, automated manu-facturing and assembly lines, conveyor and material handling systems, welding lines, packaging and food processing equip-ment, extruding machinery, plastic or rubber moulding machines and many other types of industrial manufac-turing equipment. The design concept utilizes lightweight extruded aluminum profiles and castings that result in a flexible, easy-to-assemble fencing system. The patent-pending ‘screwlock’ system allows all castings to be pre-mounted to the extrusions, using the necessary attach-ing screws and nuts, prior to final assembly. Complete systems can be erected without miter cuts, drilling or tapping. The system can be readily disassembled to make altera-tions or additions as required.JOKAB SAFETY North America





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RIDER SCRUBBERSTennant’s ec-H2O™ technology, which converts plain tap water into a powerful cleaning agent without any added chem-icals, is now available on Tennant’s bat-tery-powered rider scrubbers, including the Tennant T7 Micro-Rider, T15 Mid-Sized Scrubber and the Nobles Speed Scrub® Rider. ec-H2O begins as water and ends as water, so it can be handled and disposed of easily and safely. It leaves no slippery detergent residue on the floor and it releases no used detergent dis-charge into water systems. Tennant Company


LOAD CELL INTERFACE CARDThe LCIC-WIM is an intelligent load cell interface with USB/RS-232/RS-485 interfaces with a high speed of up to 52,000 samples per second. This product features an 8-digit LED display, powerful 32-Bit/135 MIPS DSP for high speed-on-board processing, and the ability to have multiple board connection via USB or RS-485. The LCIC-WIM is useful for applications involving analyzing noise and vibration in a belt conveyor or dy-namic weighing system.OMEGA


MINIATURE LOCKOUTSThese miniature lockouts lock out most miniature ISO/DIN circuit breakers found around the world. The patent pending S2390 fits standard width toggle openings with the pin out and a black handle. The S2391 fits wide toggle open-ings. It works with all Master Lock and American Lock safety padlocks and lock-out tags.Master Lock


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METAL DETECTORSE-Z Tec® DSP Vertical Form, Fill and Seal (VFS) Metal Detectors are suitable for detection and removal of ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless metal contaminants in products prior to final packaging. The VFS Metal Detectors, extremely sensitive instruments used to improve product pur-ity for products processed in Form, Fill and Seal equipment and other applica-tions, feature a narrow cabinet design for installation in areas where vertical spacing is restricted. These units’ control circuit-ry allows for instant electronic recovery from phase adjustments as well as field switchable narrow zone/wide zone detec-tion capabilities. Eriez


POWER CORD REELSCOXREELS® introduces the PC10 Power-Cord Series, a new compact addi-tion to their original line of power cord and light reels. This model comes with a 5 foot pigtail and handles up to 30 feet of 16 and 12 gauge cord and features six dif-ferent cord accessory options for every power and light management application. Crafted in heavy steel gauge, this versatile model comes equipped with an integrated drum-style spring motor, unique and dur-able FDA compliant composite hub and grommet cable guide designed to avoid cable pinching. Each model comes with a 20-AMP slip ring assembly; available in both 3 and 4 conductor versions.COXREELS


AIR KNIFEEXAIR’s new Type 316 Stainless Steel Super Air Knife™ offers an efficient way to create an air barrier, blowoff, clean, and dry in high corrosive environments. The high volume, high velocity airstream is ideal for blocking harmful vapours and fumes on plating operations, blowing cor-rosive chemicals off parts, drying phar-maceutical products, and cooling hot ma-terials such as molten glass, castings and molded parts. It can be mounted end-to-end without dead spots and is perfect for mounting in tight places. There are many stock lengths from 3” to 54” and unlimit-ed system lengths on special order.EXAIR Corporation


On the cover ...SOLENOID VALVEThe high-flow, extended-life 8220 Series solenoid valve is designed for steam and hot water applica-tions. The valve is ideal for manufacturers producing sterilizer, laundry, dishwater, boiler, and food prepar-ation equipment. A single valve can be used for both steam and hot water applications. DC construction is now available for use in systems requiring quiet operation. Pipe sizes available from 3/8” to 2½”.ASCO


CIRCULATION HEATERThe CAST-X 3000 circulation heater of-fers high flow volume at the required tem-perature through a single product. Typical applications include steam generation and superheating for process applications and applications where cleanliness is a major concern. These include heating volatile materials in cases where contamination could be a problem such as deionized (DI) water and in food and beverage applica-tions. The CAST-X 3000 is also available with optional explosion proof enclosure for use in hazardous environments.Watlow


DVR COOLERThe DVR Cooler is an air conditioned en-closure designed to house and protect a Digital Video Recorder, as well as other 18” rack-mount electronics such as serv-ers, routers, modems, switches, amplifiers, network gear, communication equipment and more. The DVR Cooler is suitable for indoor or outdoor applications and is built to NEMA-4 or 4X construction standards in steel and stainless steel. Enclosures in-clude a durable white powder coat finish with other colours available. Equipped with a companion cooling system, the in-tegrated assembly provides a complete level of protection for electronics.EIC Solutions


MACHINE CONDITION MONITORINGNational Instruments has released new NI analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH); machine condition monitoring; and audio test applications. The NI Sound and Vi-bration Measurement Suite Version 7.0 extends analysis functionality with NI LabVIEW virtual instruments (Vls) for performing psychoacoustic measure-ments, making it possible for engineers to quickly set up tests to quantify sound quality. Additionally, National Instru-ments announced the NI USB-4432, a portable bus-powered dynamic signal ac-quisition module for making high-accur-acy sound and vibration measurements. The Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 7.0 supports full-featured sound quality analysis, so engineers can ensure high-quality acoustics in their designs.National Instruments


ROTARY ENCODERSThe OPTOCODE family of rotary en-coders for PROFINET IO networks has been expanded with a new Ertec200-based platform, The new models support real-time and non-real-time data transfer according to the PROFIDrive profile with cycle times as short as 10 ms. IRT (isochronous real-time) models with cycle times as low as 1ms will be available shortly for high-speed applications. These encoders now allow users to assign IP ad-dresses via the control system according to ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) during start-up. FRABA Inc.


WATER FINDING PASTESA complete line of gauging pastes for the petroleum market – Gasoila All-Purpose Water Finding Paste, Regular Water Finding Paste and Gas Gauging Paste – is now available. Ideal for E10 applications, Gasoila All-Purpose Water-Finding Paste instantly changes to a yellow-green col-our when it comes into contact with water in any petroleum application. Recently reformulated Gasoila Regular Water Finding Paste also detects water in fuel storage tanks and is highly effective with gasoline, diesel and other hydrocarbon products, sulphuric, nitric and hydro-chloric acids, ammonia, soap solutions and other chloride solutions.Gasoila® Chemicals


NON-STANDARD FLAT WASHERSBoker’s announces that their non-stan-dard flat washers – in a wide variety of non-metallic materials – now come in 5,000 sizes. Plus, these difficult-to-find washers are available with no tooling charges. Boker’s has immediate access to a large variety of non-metallic materials, including ABS, acetal, PTFE, polyester, nylon, nylon MD, Polycarbonate, fiber, polyethylene, and various phenolics. Bok-er’s offers washers with outside diameters ranging from .0.080 to 5.140 inches and a wide variety of inside diameters and thick-nesses. Along with the 5,000 sizes, custom sizes can be made to exact specifications. Boker’s, Inc.




Facts about BlowersEnergy conscious plants might think a blower to be a better choice due to its slightly lower electrical consumption compared to a compressor. In reality, a blower is an expensive capital expenditure that requires frequent downtime and costly maintenance of fi lters, belts and bearings. Here are some important facts:

Filters must be replaced every one to three months.

Belts must be replaced every three to six months.

Typical bearing replacement is at least once a year at a cost near $1000.

Blower bearings wear out quickly due • to the high speeds (17-20,000 RPM) required to generate eff ective airfl ows.

Poorly designed seals that allow • dirt and moisture infi ltration and environments above 125°F decrease the one year bearing life.

Many bearings can not be replaced in • the fi eld, resulting in downtime to send the assembly back to the manufacturer.

Blowers take up a lot of space and often produce sound levels that exceed OSHA noise level exposure requirements. Air volume and velocity are often diffi cult to control since mechanical adjustments are required.

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Compare these BlowoffsTh ere are a variety of ways to blow the water from the bottles shown in the photo below, but which method is best? To decide, we ran a comparison test on the same application using four diff erent blowoff methods: drilled pipe, fl at air nozzles, Super Air Knife (each using compressed air as a power source), and a blower supplied air knife (using an electric motor as a power source). Each system consisted of two twelve inch long air knives. Th e following comparison proves that the EXAIR Super Air Knife is the best choice for your blowoff , cooling or drying application.

Th e goal for each of the blowoff choices was to use the least amount of air possible to get the job done (lowest energy and noise level). Th e compressed air pressure required was 60 PSIG which provided adequate velocity to blow the water off . Th e blower used had a ten horsepower motor and was a centrifugal type blower at 18,000 RPM. Th e table at the bottom of the page summarizes the overall performance. Since your actual part may have an odd confi guration, holes or sharp edges, we took sound level measurements in free air (no impinging surface).

Drilled PipeTh is common blowoff is very inexpensive and easy to make. For this test, we used (2) drilled pipes, each with (25) 1/16” diameter holes on 1/2” centers. As shown in the test results below, the drilled pipe performed poorly. Th e initial cost of the drilled pipe is overshadowed by its high energy use. Th e holes are easily blocked and the noise level is excessive - both of which violate OSHA requirements. Velocity across the entire length was very inconsistent with spikes of air and numerous dead spots.

Flat Air NozzlesAs shown below, this inexpensive air nozzle was the worst performer. It is available in plastic, aluminum and stainless steel from several manufacturers. Th e fl at air nozzle provides some entrainment, but suff ers from many of the same problems as the drilled pipe. Operating cost and noise level are both high. Some manufacturers off er fl at air nozzles where the holes can be blocked - an OSHA violation. Velocity was inconsistent with spikes of air.

EXAIR Super Air KnifeTh e Super Air Knife did an exceptional job of removing the moisture on one pass due to the uniformity of the laminar airfl ow. Th e sound level was extremely low. For this application, energy use was slightly higher than the blower but can be less than the blower if cycling on and off is possible. Safe operation is not an issue since the Super Air Knife can not be dead-ended. Maintenance costs are low since there are no moving parts to wear out.

The Super Air Knife is the low cost way to blowoff, dry, clean and cool.

If you think compressed air is too expensive and noisy - read this. The facts will surprise you!

Blowoff ComparisonComp. Air Horsepower

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First Year CostType of blowoff PSIG BAR SCFM SLPM

Drilled Pipes 60 4.1 174 4,924 35 91 $50 $4,508 $920 $5,478

Flat Air Nozzles 60 4.1 257 7,273 51 102 $168 $6,569 $1,450 $8,187

Blower Air Knife 3 0.2 N/A N/A 10 90 $5,500 $1,288 $1,500 $8,288

Super Air Knife 60 4.1 55 1,557 11 69 $480 $1,417 $300 $2,197*Based on national average electricity cost of 8.3 cents per kWh. Annual cost refl ects 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

The Truth About Compressed Air!

Blower Air KnifeTh e blower proved to be an expensive, noisy option. As noted below, the purchase price is high. Operating cost was considerably lower than the drilled pipe and fl at air nozzle, but was comparable to EXAIR’s Super Air Knife. Th e large blower with its two 3” (8cm) diameter hoses requires signifi cant mounting space compared to the others. Noise level was high at 90 dBA. Th ere was no option for cycling it on and off to conserve energy like the other blowoff s. Costly bearing and fi lter maintenance along with downtime were also negative factors.




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BAMBOO GLOVESRONCO has launched its new line of 100% recyclable gloves. Made from en-vironmentally friendly bamboo fibre, RONCO-ECO provides hands protec-tion while minimizing the impact on the environment. Bamboo fabric is derived from pure bamboo fiber yarn and is hypo-allergenic. RONCO-ECO has a 100% bamboo shell with a natural foam latex coating making it 100% recyclable and biodegradable. The glove is washable and comes in a stylish green colour. Available in four different sizes, the glove is highly absorbent helping keep hands cooler and drier. It is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. RONCO-ECO is a multi-purpose glove, suitable for a wide range of food as well as industrial applications. It is CFIA certified.RONCO


FOLDING SECURITY GATENew Xtra-Duty folding security gate de-signs provide instant access control and front-line security while providing line-of-sight visibility and air circulation. The collapsible gates offer flexible and effect-ive security. When locked, they provide a strong physical and visual barrier to po-tential intruders; while closed or stacked, these vertical bar gates fold discretely out of the way. Illinois Engineered Products, Inc.


SAFETY SWITCHESCarlo Gavazzi has launched a new range of mechanical safety switches capable of being used in any number of workplace safety applications. These high quality switches are constructed of durable thermoplastic or rugged zinc alloy metal, capable of withstanding demanding in-stallation environments, increasing work-er safety and improving productivity. The most commonly used types are available, including key interlock door switches, hinge-mount switches, pull wire switches, and standard limit switches with manual reset buttons. The safety switches are available in four different sizes. Ten dif-ferent contact configurations are offered and five different cable gland entry op-tions are available.Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.


HARD HATThe OMEGA II, Type 2, Class E reverse headband hard hat is certified to the CSA Z94. 1-05 standard. It is molded from high density polyethylene for maximum protection and lightweight comfort – 435 grams. The low profile design provides stability and there are accessory slots for a wide variety of eye, face and hearing products. In addition, the cushioned brow pad is removable, washable and replace-able. The product comes in a Type 1 and full brim version as well.Dentec Safety Specialists Inc.


STACKLIGHTSNew AS-Interface Signal Towers are de-signed to provide visual and/or audible status indication in industrial automation applications. These stacklights have an IP65 housing to protect against water and dust, and can be powered directly by an AS-Interface cable or an auxiliary power supply. They are available in red, yellow, green, blue and clear LED colour op-tions, and provide 100,000 hours – or more than 11 years – of continuous oper-ation. Audible alarms up to 105dB are also available. Just two wires are necessary to connect all stacklights together, and the network cable powers up to four LED indicator lights, or three lights and an audible alarm. Because up to 31 towers can operate from a single network, wiring can be reduced from as many as 155 wires down to just two.Pepperl+Fuchs


WEAR PROTECTION SYSTEMSTwo new KERAFLEX wear protection systems consist of ALRESIST® High alum-ina ceramics or KALMETALL®W hard overlay welding plates vulcanized to a steel base. These systems are well suited where high abrasion and impact occur in com-bination. Maximum operating range is 80°C. They reduce noise and are especially suited for use in transfer chutes in belt conveyor systems and impact zones in bunkers and silos. These wear protection systems are produced in standard panels, up to 20” square, with welded studs or countersunk bolting attachments.Abresist Corporation


BALL VALVE LOCKOUTThe 468L Seal Tight™ Ball Valve pro-vides a universal fit for valve applications and diameters from 3/8” to 4”. This new device works on virtually all valve sizes and in all applications. Constructed of durable PVC polyester fabric and HDPE plastic that can withstand corrosive en-vironments in temperature extremes from –40 to +250°F, this lockout device is easy to use. Applications include metal and PVC valves, insulated pipes, pipes mount-ed close to a wall or ceiling and valves with tight access because of close proxim-ity to other valves or pipes.Master Lock


POWDER-FREE GLOVESThe SemperGuard GripSafe Nitrile™ powder-free gloves deliver the perfect combination of fit, feel, tactile sensitivity, and strength in a latex-free glove. Grip-Safe Nitrile is a general purpose glove with 4.0 mils in the textured fingertips. It is designed to provide a firm and secure grip when working with even the smallest objects, without compromising safety. Sempermed USA, Inc.


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FIRE ALARM POWERHoneywell introduces two new fire alarm power supplies recently listed by ULC. The HPF24S6C and HPF24S8C power supplies can operate as standalone units or connect to virtually any 12 or 24 volt fire alarm control panel. Whether util-ized for NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) expansion and synchronization or to power 24-volt fire alarm accessories, both products provide an easy source of auxiliary fire alarm power.Honeywell Power Products


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FLOW RATE TRANSMITTERSThe P420 Series of plastic, vortex-shed-ding fl ow rate transmitters for processing corrosive fl uids, water brine and low-vis-cosity fl uids in water treatment, chemical and desalination applications. The Series includes models with wetted parts entirely of PVC or CPVC for greater heat resist-ance. They are electronic instruments de-signed to transmit low-viscosity liquids compatible with PVC/CPVC, including liquids that may contain particles. Both CPVC and PVC units are available in fi ve pipe diameters providing a fl ow range of 4.5 to 750 litres per minute. The transmit-ters have no o-ring seals. Connection is made by either solvent welding the PVC or CPVC pipe into the socket port pro-vided or by NPT threaded connection.Universal Flow Monitors, Inc.


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by Bruce Boyers

Many injection moulders are adopting new technology to drive down resin drying times

for faster start-up, increased throughput and overall energy savings.

A problem for the injection moulding industry has always been the drying of hygroscopic resins, as added moisture can result in product defects. Hygroscopic resins have a natural attraction to water molecules, causing them to take up and retain water as soon as they are exposed to humid air. These resins include the partially hygroscopic such as ABS, acetal, polycarbonate, PBT, LCP, and some TPOs, TPEs, and TPUs and range to highly problematic difficult-to-dry materi-als such as bottle-grade PET and Nylon.

For many years, desiccant dryers have been the norm for resin drying, and facili-ties have had to live with drying times of two to four hours per load. However, in today’s highly competitive injection moulding market, finding new methods to perform work faster and at less cost while still maintaining quality is para-mount. The latest target in this drive for efficiency: the application of new tech-nologies that reduce resin drying times to 30 minutes or less for faster production start-up, increased throughput or reduced energy costs.

”Very often, if we have to use a desic-cating dryer, the mould will be all ready to go and they’ll still have to have the machine sit for another couple of hours waiting for the plastic to fully dry,” said Mike Torpey, Vice President and General Manager of W.K. Hillquist Plastic Injection Molding. “It’s probably an additional hour’s time spent every time we change materials to clean the desiccat-ing dryers, which means that every time we change, the press is not running an additional hour.”

Other traditional methods fared badly also as regards drying times. Tyco Electronics, a manufacturer of electronic connectors for the auto industry, utilizes injection moulding in the manufacture of electronic connector housings. For its regrind process, Tyco was using conven-tional dryers and regrind blenders. Not only was this method time-consuming requiring five to seven hours drying time — but ineffective at removing moisture as well. “Our regrind process was picking up moisture in the blending process, so it had to be re-dried using a conventional dryer,” said Michael Nordahl, Tyco’s Chief Engineer.

Many facilities are now discovering advanced methodology that brings hygro-scopic resin drying times down to as little as 30 minutes, and Tyco has been among these. “I would say on average we’ve saved five to seven hours per load,” Nordahl says. “Not only are our initial start-ups faster, but each re-start is easier too.”

W.K. Hillquists’s Mike Torpey has also found this technology extremely beneficial. “When we’re starting a new job, it certain-ly allows us to get the jobs running at least a couple of hours ahead of time because we don’t have to pre-dry the material from two to four hours,” he said. “So on start-ups we definitely see at least a couple of hours savings each time we run the job.”

Both Torpey and Nordahl are utilizing the Speedryer from Canam Manufactured Products. The dryer uses the rapid ap-plication of heat to increase the vapour pressure inside plastic pellets and to force entapped moisture to the pellet surface. A counter flow of heated air strips the mois-ture from the pellet and transports it away to the atmosphere leaving dry plastic.

Nordahl has also found this method

to be far more effective as regards stress on material and moisture removal. “The application of the Speedryer corrected our moisture problem improving material degradation and increased our processing window, particularly on nylons,” he said.

”We’ve basically tried many kinds of plastics with them and we’ve had very good success with most materials,” Torpey said.

Another benefit has been energy sav-ings – this technology utilizes about 25 percent of the energy normally required for desiccant dryers. “They are extremely more energy-efficient than a desiccant dryer because of the lack of moving parts and blowers and big heater banks,” said

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PUMP TORQUE LIMITERParker Hannifin has introduced an op-tional torque limiter for 45 – 140 cc/rev model P1/PD series pumps to benefit customers who need automatic torque limiting for their mobile and industrial applications. This allows the use of small-er prime movers, resulting in more effi-cient use of fuel or electricity. The torque limiter adjusts flow in the circuit to keep the prime mover from stalling under heavy loads. To accomplish this, the torque limiter control monitors both pressure and displacement as measured by the pump’s hanger angle. It is a single spring unit that works with the Parker compensator, a ventable pressure limiter or a load sensing or remote venting cir-cuit. Parker Hannifin


LIQUID TIGHT FITTINGSThe Heyco-Flex™ III Liquid Tight Fit-tings and Flexible Tubing is designed for quick, easy and permanent assembly be-tween the tubing and fittings so they can be used in both wet and dry applications. They resist corrosion, oil, weak acids, and salt water. No threading of the tube is re-quired by installation which eliminates the possibility of cutting the tubing and creating leak paths. The fittings and tub-ing are flame retardant, non-toxic and UV resistant. They are rated for 3R ap-plications, are made of nylon material and provide maximum flexibility for use in tight quarters. Mounting brackets are available.Heyco Products, Inc.


FLAPGATE AIRLOCKSThese Double Flapgate Airlock Valves are engineered and manufactured for ex-treme operating environments or highly abrasive media. The airlocks are specific-ally designed to control the rate of ma-terials flow through a system and at the same time preventing air leakage by iso-lating the processing system’s pressures. Typical applications include: batch feed-ing, mixing, drying, pneumatic convey-ing, materials recovery, and dust collec-tion. The airlock valves are built for applications involving elevated temper-atures, highly abrasive products, wide pressure differentials, irregularly shaped products or oversized materials.Wm. M. Meyer & Sons, Inc.


HYDRAULIC PUMPSThe new Enerpac XA-series air-driven hydraulic pump provides high delivery, is accurately controllable and ergonomic. The pump features XVARI® Technology which replaces the linear air motor tech-nology with a more accurate metering of the hydraulic air flow, as well as higher delivery and efficiency. To prevent pos-sible leakage with tilting and to prevent the internal pollution, a closed oil reser-voir was assumed, as well as a slightly lar-ger base area for the stability of the pump. Enerpac


HYDRAULIC CALIBRATION HAND PUMPThe Series HCHP Hydraulic Calibration Hand Pump is designed to be a complete hand-held calibration system. Utilizing a patented, fully adjustable stroke control, the pump allows for fast pressure genera-tion up to 10,000 psi (700 bar). The Ser-ies HCHP includes a built in triple filtra-tion system to maintain pump operation in dirty conditions and an oversized check valve for smooth and controlled oper-ation. Industrial grade materials like stain-less steel, anodized hard coat aluminum, and shatterproof plastic ensure Series HCHP long-lasting structural integrity.Dwyer Instruments, Inc.


PUMPSBy reducing brake horsepower require-ments, Viking® Gear and Vane Pumps offer lower energy costs than ANSI centi-fugal pumps even on the thinnest of li-quids. The pumps have a broad perform-ance range and designs. In general, whatever the viscosity, Viking’s iron inter-nal gear pumps and stainless steel vane pumps consume less energy and frequent-ly allow smaller motors.Viking Pump


PROPORTIONAL SYSTEM CONTROLLERThe Enfield C2 proportional system con-troller is designed to work with the com-pany’s high-speed high-accuracy propor-tional pneumatic valves in a variety of applications, including intermediate pos-itioning of air cylinders, precision pres-sure regulation, variable flow control, and precision force control. The C2 can be used to control non-pneumatic devices such as voice-coil actuators and linear electric drives, or as a stand-alone ad-vanced PID controller for test and meas-urement or R&D applications. The C2 eliminates screwdriver adjustments with a backlit graphic LCD and membrane key-pad to access intuitive menus to configure and tune the system.Enfield Technologies


FITTINGSClick-N-Seal™ connection fittings suit a wide range of fluid connection types. Pre-viously available for flared and ferrule connections, the company now offers the same torque assurance for barbed fluid connections. The reusable fittings pro-vide objective feedback to installers, pre-venting excess torque that can lead to leaks and flow problems. The pre-assem-bled Click-N-Seal prevents the fitting over or under-tightening in IVD and sci-entific equipment. When the correct torque is reached, the reusable Click-N-Seal produces a click the installer can feel and hear, and physically prevents tighten-ing beyond that point.Diba Industries


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HANDLING SYSTEMSThis fully illustrated, 8-page catalogue features a wide variety of acces-sories including: stamped and rolled angle rings, blast gates, galvanized spiral duct, diverters, clean outs, nozzles, duct silencers, rotary air locks, exhaust fans, etc., etc… www.nrmurphy.com

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NEW TankJet™ 4 TANK WASHERA new high-impact wash-er provides more effective cleaning of large tanks. The TankJet 4 produces stable, solid stream sprays for increased, consistent impact over the entire operating pressure range. The unit is compact, customizable and can be moved from tank-to-tank or permanently installed. TankJet 4 is ideal for

cleaning blenders, brewery/food tanks, tanker trucks and more. www.spray.comSpraying Systems Co.FREE CATALOGUE CIRCLE NO. 92

DESIGNER TEXTURED METALSMcNichols® Designer Textured Metals cata-logue includes Patterned, Bead Blasted and Polished finishes, col-oured stainless steel and other custom art finishes. These finishes offer aes-thetic appeal and durabil-ity. They are lightweight, corrosion resistant, hy-gienic, and environment-ally friendly. The variety

and flexibility of finish choices make it easy to create custom designs. www.mcnichols.comMcNichols Co.FREE CATALOGUE CIRCLE NO. 94

BOKER’S FREE 2009 WASHER CATALOGUEBoker’s FREE Washer Cata-logue has over 23,000 non-standard sizes avail-able with no tooling char-ges. Outside diameters of 0.080” to 5.140”, a wide range of IDs and thick-nesses, and 2,000 material variations provide millions of possibilities. Materials include low-carbon sheet steel, five types of spring steel, stainless steel, alum-

inum, brass, copper, nickel, silver and non-metallics. ISO 9001:2000 registered. www.bokers.com/cienBoker’s Inc.FREE CATALOGUE CIRCLE NO. 96

LIFTING MAGNETSEriez offers the widest selection of compact permanent lift magnets. SafeHold is available in four different styles to meet any price or per-formance requirement. Safely lift up to 10,000 lbs with a 2:1 safety factor. Request a free “Choose & Use Lifting Magnets” brochure at www.eriez.com

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PLASTIC FASTENERSThe NEW full line cata-logue #37 is over 250 pages and details more than 20,000 plastic fas-teners to accommodate a wide range of applica-tions. This FREE catalogue features 8 NEW product lines with 158 new items. FREE ENGINEERING SAMPLES are available upon request. www.microplastics.com

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ESBAND® TRULY ENDLESS, WOVEN FLAT BELTSBRECOflex CO., L.L.C. offers truly endless woven flat belts in their B210 Esband® catalogue. The catalogue contains extensive technical information about truly endless, woven flat belts, including belt specifica-tions & characteristics, coating & carcass materi-als, coefficients of fric-

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MACHINE GUARDING SAFETY PRODUCTSSchmersal’s new hand-book and catalogue pres-ents design techniques to meet ANSI, OSHA and European safety stan-dards. Topics include risk assessment, use of safety controllers, and control reliability. CE-compli-ant and UL-CSA listed products include keyed interlock switches, non-

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SEALLESS PUMP LINEThe non-metallic fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) magnet-drive pump by Fy-broc now includes a 4x6x10 pump size. The FRP thermoset construction design features a one-piece reinforced casing with no separate liners. Designed utiliz-ing state-of-the-art magnets, the latest silicon carbide shaft and sleeve bearing materials, and vinyl ester, vinyl ester with BPO-DMA cure system, or epoxy wetted parts, the Series 2530 provides excellent corrosion resistance against acids, bleach-es, caustics, solvents, seawater, brine and hundreds of difficult services. The Series 2530 pump is now available in ten sizes.Fybroc Division, Met-Pro Pump Group


PROGRAMMABLE DISPENSINGThe new PDS-100 is a programmable dispensing system which uses precision stepper motors to control a variety of FMI’s patented valveless piston pumps. It has a range from 500 nanoliters per dis-pense to 2 liters per minute continuous flow. It will accommodate all FMI pump sizes in both fixed and adjustable displace-ment configurations. The pump heads are integrally mounted to the control unit which is housed in a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure. The control unit in-cludes the stepper motor drives as well as programmable driver electronics.Fluid Metering Inc.


FULL FLANGE SYSTEMThe Full Flange System makes Code 61 and Code 62 hydraulic connections faster and easier to assemble because of a pat-ent-pending design that enables the flange to be attached to a hose after the fitting has been crimped on. Parker’s new one-piece full flange connection is positioned on the fitting after it has been crimped, and is held in place by a high-tensile stain-less steel retaining ring. Once the flange engages the retaining ring, the flange is held securely in place, and this makes in-stallation to the port a cinch because you’re not fumbling with two flange halves. The system gives end-users the ability to route hoses through tight spaces where assemblies with the flange end al-ready attached would not fit. It can also be used repeatedly because the flange is not permanently locked on the fitting.Parker Hannifin Corporation


BUTTERFLY VALVEThe Type 567 Butterfly Valve is available in large diameter sizes up to 12 inches. The new corrosion-risk valve incorpor-ates a double eccentric operating princi-ple that provides improved wear and eas-ier operation over traditional eccentric style butterfly valves. Typical applications include industrial water treatment, pot-able water treatment, swimming pools, water parks and waste water systems in such industries as chemical, chemical dis-tribution, electroplating and power plants. Key to the valve’s double eccentric disc design is the off-centre shaft that allows the disc to completely disengage from the disc seal even when partially open. This reduces seal friction and improves seal wear characteristics and provides better protection against pressure surges.GF Piping Systems


CONDENSED REEL CATALOGUEReelcraft Industries intro-duces a new “Condensed Reel Catalogue” show-casing Reelcraft’s best-selling line of high quality, industrial grade hose, cord and cable reels in just 12 pages. Designed for low, medium and high-pressure tasks, the applications range from air, water, oxygen/acetyl-ene, dual welding, fuel

and oil handling to heavy-duty chassis lubrication. www.reelcraft.comReelcraft Industries, Inc. FREE CATALOGUE CIRCLE NO. 91



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BRASS INLINE CHECK VALVESSeries BICV Brass Inline Check Valves are suitable for use in a broad array of service mediums including compatible oils, gases, fuels and hydrocarbons. They incorporate a soft seat for a bubble-tight shutoff and are spring-loaded for rapid reseating at high and low temperatures. The Series BICV was designed with a smooth flow profile to minimize head loss and accumulation of debris. The low 0.5 psig (0.04 bar) cracking pressure and pat-ented guided-disc technology ensure reli-ability at low and high service pressure. The series comes in 11 different connec-tion sizes, ranging from ¼” to 4”.Dwyer Instruments, Inc.


OIL WELL PUMP MOTORSThe Elektrimax Design “D” Oil Well Pump motors are designed for applica-tions in hostile oil field conditions. The TEFC AC Design “D” motor is suited for beam pumping units, punch presses and similar applications that demand high slip and high torque motor solutions. Avail-able from 3-100HP in 1200 RPM motor speeds, the motors feature epoxy coating for rust and corrosive environment pro-tection and are VPI process applied for optimal electrical performance. Over-sized regreaseable bearings on both drive end and opposite drive end boost motor life while an IP55 protection degree in-sures dust and water defense.Toolmex Corporation


HIGH-PRESSURE PUMPHotsy’s high-pressure pump for industrial-grade pressure washers now features NES-Technology™, which stands for Nested Seal Technology, where the pump actually “nests” the seals of the pump’s high pres-sure packing assembly in place, support-ing the side walls, and resulting in greatly increased seal life. The unique technol-ogy of the nesting assembly includes new high and low-pressure U-shaped seals sur-rounded by thicker brass pressure rings. This provides better wall support while withstanding higher water temperatures.Hotsy


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April 20-22, 2009 — Health & Safety Canada 2009, IAPA, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON 1-800-406-4272; (905) 614-4272; Fax: (905) 614-1414; e-mail: [email protected]; www.iapa.ca

April 20-24, 2009 — Hannover Fair, Hannover Exhibition Grounds, Hannover, Germany 1-800-727-4183; (416) 690-0331; email: info@hfcanada.com; www.hfcanada.com

May 12 – 14, 2009 — Advanced Manu-facturing Expo, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Place Bonaventure, Montreal, Quebec 888-322-7333; www.pmds.ca & www.simu.ca

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May 28-30, 2009 — The 2009 PTDA Canadian Conference, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Convention Center, Niagara Falls, ON 312-516-2100; Fax: 312-516-2102; [email protected]; www.ptda.org

June 16-18, 2009 — Western Manufacturing Technology Show, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Northlands Park-AgriCom, Edmonton, Alberta 888-322-7333; www.wmts.ca

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Index of AdvertisersRS# ADVERTISER PAGE#112 Air Technical Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

119 Allan Fyfe Equipment Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

106 ASCO Valve Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

122-126 Automation Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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113 Cords Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

111 Coxreels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

109 Exair Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

117 Fluid Metering, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

108 Gorman-Rupp of Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

107 Hannay Reels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

114 Master Bond Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

118 McNichols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

116 Pioneer Magnetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

101-105 Schmersal Canada, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

121 Spraying Systems Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

110 Vi-Cas Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

115 Viking Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SWITCHING BALL VALVES6000 PSI Compact Switching Ball Valves feature Trunnion-style ball construc-tion to deliver reliable 3-way perform-ance at working pressures up to 6000 psi (414 bar) in a bottom-ported, compact 81.3mm x 31.8mm x 63.5mm package. The bottom ported 3-way design elimin-ates additional tube bending and the use of additional fittings to minimize poten-tial leak paths. These patent-pending ball valves deliver bi-directional flow with low operating torque, and feature a blow-out proof stem for increased safety. They are well suited for use in applications such as fluid diversion, instrument air lines, high pressure instrument lines, control panels, automated service with actuator and gen-eral plant service.Innovative Pressure Technologies


VOICE COIL ACTUATORDesigned with high force sensitivity in a lightweight housing, the cylindrical Voice Coil Actuator provides extremely fast con-trol of valve opening and closing. Used in conjunction with a high performance motion controller or other device, the actuator is capable of providing precise positioning, velocity, and acceleration in applications where exacting precision is critical. The new actuator is available in small sizes for installation into products with tight space constraints. BEI Kimco Magnetics


POSITIVE DISPLACEMENTThe Moyno® 1000 positive displace-ment pump is engineered for trouble-free operation in a variety of services includ-ing shear sensitive chemical feeds, adhes-ives, lime, polymer metering, slurries and viscous crude oil transfer applications. The pin-type universal joint is sealed and lubricated, providing long life with minimum maintenance. Standard flange, close-coupled and open throat hopper models are available. A key feature of the pump is a two-piece drive shaft which allows easy assembly, maintenance and mechanical seal access. This drive shaft configuration eliminates the need for complete pump disassembly when servi-cing the mechanical seal.Moyno, Inc.


DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVESeries SK-G01 Series Wet type Solen-oid Operated Directional Control Valves are suited for outdoor hydraulic equip-ment applications. Featuring high dust and water resistance, as well as vibra-tion-proof performance, the SK-G01 withstands environmental elements for long-term reliability. Nachi’s GK-G01 is designed to include a Deutsch connector. The valve offers large capacity and high pressure with minimal pressure loss and low switching noise. These valves are also available in shockless types and with di-ode built-in coils.Nachi America Inc.



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