Whether your workplace requires a standard flashing signal or a combination of light patterns and buzzer for multiple status indications, the new PATLITE (Torrance, CA) beacons offer a wide range of innovative functions to support any application. Flashing Beacons: SL Series. The SL beacons are designed with a newly developed Fresnel lens, which presents a…
Axially-Compliant Orbital Sander
ATI Industrial Automation (Apex, NC) has introduced the AOV-10 Axially-Compliant Orbital Sander, specifically designed for robotic surface preparation and finishing. With built-in compliance, the AOV-10 is well-suited for many different robotic applications—even those that require a light touch. Specifically: A pneumatically-actuated compliance mechanism allows for dynamic control of contact forces and ensures an ideal result…
BinCloud Gateway
The BinCloud Gateway from Binmaster (Lincoln, NE) is used to flow data quickly and seamlessly in and out of a network. In an inventory management system, the BinCloud Gateway receives measurement data from level sensors and sends it to a control room, BinView or Binventory software. Every BinCloud Gateway is both Ethernet and 2.4 GHz…
Ultrafiltration Systems with Smaller Footprints
PRAB, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI) has introduced two compact versions of its turnkey Ultrafiltration (UF) System. PRAB’s ultrafiltration membrane technology separates organics, emulsified oils and suspended solids from process water, incoming water, wastewater and metalworking coolant to reduce haul-away costs up to 90%. All components and tank assemblies are mounted on a single skid that is…
Fire Suppressant Shipping Wrap
PACT, LLC (Waterbury, CT) has introduced Thermo Shield, a paper-based, fire-resistant shipping wrap designed to prevent catastrophes caused by battery explosions during transport. Utilizing a revolutionary technology that actively and automatically cools the internal environment of a corrugated container, the paper-based, 100% recyclable protective logistics product prevents damage to the outside shipping container, suppresses fumes…
High Performing, Next Generation Loading Dock Light
APS Resource (Mequon, WI) announces the launch of the Tactical LED Dock Light. This game changing addition to dock lighting is a high performing, next generation of loading dock lights, and the aluminum construction complements a more compact design that will not disrupt loading dock tasks. The light is UL-certified and tested to last more…
Load-Indicating Fasteners
Critical joints require controlled bolting throughout their service life to maintain performance, enhance safety, save time, and improve uptime. However, the term is more often applied to installation than to the service life of the bolted joint. Valley Forge & Bolt’s (Phoenix, AZ) family of load-indicating fasteners makes it possible to monitor bolted joints after…
Miniature Linear Voice Coil Motor
Moticont (Van Nuys, CA) has added two miniature linear voice coil motors to its LVCM family of Linear Voice Coil Motors. Sharing the same physical dimensions, each is just 1.000 in. (25.4 mm) in diameter and the housings are 1.500 in. (38.1 mm) long. As every application is different, Moticont offers two motors in the…
Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector Validation
United Electric Controls (Watertown, MA), a leading producer of safety, alarm and shutdown technology, has announced that its Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector is now HART Registered. This registration ensures that all WirelessHART users will be able to add Vanguard device drivers the next time they update their device descriptor (DD) libraries. It also assures users…
Press Fittings in Larger Sizes
MegaPressG press fitting technology from Viega (Broomfield, CT) is now available for carbon steel pipe up to 4″. Three new fitting sizes were introduced for 2½”, 3″ and 4″ pipe. The new fittings join the current MegaPressG offerings of ½” to 2” fittings to create a comprehensive lineup of fittings approved for use in gas…