Molding Systems automate wind-turbine blade fabrication

MAG Industrial Automation Systems

Delivering repeatable process control as automated blade molding facility, CNC-controlled Rapid Material Placement System (RMPS) offers integrated manufacturing capable of spraying in-mold coatings, dispensing/lay-up of glass and carbon fiber materials, and dispensing/application of adhesive. Also available, quick-cure molding system produces molds using customer CAD data, yielding finished blade to spec with each cycle. It can be infused with resin in 1 hr and followed by 2 hr cure.

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Mobile Waterjet Cutter is hydraulically controlled

Jet Edge

Designed to move along rigid or flexible track to cut flat or curved surfaces, Hydraulic Versacutter portable cutting and beveling system delivers 60,000 psi abrasive waterjet. System is powered by 60,000 psi waterjet intensifier pumps, which are available in electric or diesel models up to 280 hp. Versacutter cuts without flames and does not generate heat, and is suited for cutting pipelines, steel reinforced concrete, and fabricated metal structures in areas where flames are restricted.

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Milling Chucks come in 3 and 2 jaw configurations.

MicroCentric

Available in 3, 4, 5, and 6 in. sizes for OD and ID clamping applications, manually actuated Production Milling Chucks integrate with tombstones and pallets for machining centers, milling machines, and grinders. They are clamped and unclamped on top face, enabling more chucks to be ganged together. Chucks feature 2 stage clamping; fast initial jaw stroke for large opening and primary stage to provide high clamping force

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Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System allows for overhead loading

Jet Edge
St. Michael, MN 55376

Available in 5 x 5, 5 x 13, 8 x 5, and 21 x 5 ft work envelopes, 5 ft series Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System has exposed tank to facilitate overhead loading. It is ball-screw driven and features direct-couple ac brushless digital servo motors and single or double carriages, as well as heavy-wall tubular steel construction that eliminates vibration. Unit utilizes industrial PC controller and can be configured so that all three axes are fully programmable (Z optional)

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Machining Centers offer traction drive technology.

OMAX Corp.
Kent, WA 98032

JetMachining® Centers are available with closed-loop Intelli-TRAX®, which optimizes traverse speeds to reduce throughput times when machining multiple and nested parts. Mechanical force needed to produce motion is obtained from friction wheel pressed tightly against rail and is controlled by operator. Linear encoder positioning system, featuring sensor with 1 µm resolution, reads position information from precision linear tape scale attached to beam assembly.

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Lathe features electronic servo motor and threading computer.

Hardinge Workholding Division
Elmira, NY 14902

With thread range of 4.0-250.0 TPI, Model HLV can machine up to 4 multiple-start threads. Brushless servo motor provides 44 lb-in. of continuous torque to 8-pitch threading lead screw, while 3.2 in. LCD provides visual threading information. Digital readout includes set zero mode for each axis, diameter/radius mode, inch/metric mode, and absolute/incremental mode. Offering infinitely variable spindle speeds from 100-3,000 rpm, lathe has 5 hp belted drive system that provides 15 lb-ft of torque.

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Laser Engraving System provides 24 x 12 in. work table.

Epilog Laser Corp.
Golden, CO 80403

Allowing for 1,000 dpi engraving, entry level Zing 24 is available in wattages ranging from 30-60 W. It features Laser Dashboard(TM) that allows users to print directly from many Windows® based software programs they already use. Unit features Teflon coated Infinion(TM) bearings, high-speed micro stepper motors, intuitive control panel, and Radiance(TM) optics.

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Laser Alignment Tool suits industrial applications.

Pinpoint Laser Systems
Peabody, MA 01960

Featuring compact size, Microgage Disk Receiver fits into small places for bore alignment, checking extruder barrels, and shaft bearings. It operates over distances of 100 ft and delivers measuring precision of 0.0005 in. Unit is well suited for lathe and spindle alignment, checking machine tool runout, roll and web alignment, and precision bore alignment.

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Honing System features all-electric design.

Sunnen Products Co.
St. Louis, MO 63143

HTA actuator hone is engineered for hydraulic service facilities doing resurfacing and repair of actuators for construction, mining, farming, and forestry equipment. Equipped with Siemens drives and PLC with touch-screen HMI, solution is available for 6 and 12 ft long parts, with bore ID of 2.5-21 in., max part OD of 24 in., and weights to 4,000 lb. Control features load meter, capabilities for dwelling tool in multiple areas, and automatic tool tensioning.

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High Pressure Tooling Solutions suit turning applications.

Sandvik Coromant Co.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Serration Lock head model SL40 offers modular, exchangeable head connection for boring bars in internal machining applications, while SL70 provides modular, exchangeable blades for profile grooving with round inserts and CoroCut® grooving system for lathes, multi-task machines, and VTLs. High-pressure coolant system harnesses pump capability and channels jet through nozzles. Resulting increase in focus and velocity of coolant jet reduces contact between rake face of insert and chip.

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Handheld Tool makes clean, smooth cuts to CSST.

Emerson Electric Co.
St. Louis, MO 63136 8506

RIDGID® Model 151-CSST uses floating nylon guide wheels that run on corrugations of track when cutting flexible gas tubing in order to minimize rework otherwise caused by inconsistent or jagged cuts. While quick-acting mechanism allows cutter to be adjusted from 3/8-1 in. dia CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing), X-CEL(TM) ergonomic knob promotes user grip and allows for optimal application of force.

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Folder Inserters help optimize mailroom productivity.

Neopost
Hayward, CA 94544

Featuring modular, upgradeable design, Models DS-140 and DS-1000 provide rapid changeover in less than 2 min, speeding transition between jobs with different settings. All system adjustments are PC-driven and fully automated. Interface offers access to production data and reports, including complete real-time status of running jobs. Detailed statistics and data logging facilities allow operator to verify that documents have been correctly processed and obtain audit trail reports.

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Fiber Laser Cutting Machine offers continuous operation.

Laser Photonics, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746

Suited for manufacturers of food processing machines, Titan FLS 48 is designed to cut metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, and most other highly reflective metals. Since high-power lasers make precise and clean cuts, edges do not require post processing stage, speeding production time for manufacturers.

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Diaphragm Chuck is developed for indicator manufacturers

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.
Island Park, NY 11558

Designed for manufacturers of electronic and mechanical indicators, Model DPH-600 is 6 in., 10,000 rpm, totally sealed, TIR diaphragm chuck with special jaws, stop, and changeable fixtures. It enhances and increases production of machining 2 bores that guide indicator rod. Once side is machined, fixture is turned over, and second side is machined; alignment of 1/10,000 TIR is achieved bore to bore. Accuracies of 0.001-0.00001 in. is ensured.

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Diamond Saw Blades come in 26 general-purpose versions.

Stone Construction Equipment, Inc.
Honeoye, NY 14471

Covering most common sizes for variety of cutting applications, Saw-lect(TM) and Saw-preme(TM) range of blades are laser-welded and well balanced to deliver fast and straight cuts. Sizes range from 12-20 in., with bond ratings from 3-8 to cut brick, block, stone, cured concrete, green concrete, asphalt, and asphalt over concrete. Blades fit all 1 in. arbors and can be used wet or dry, as well as on high-speed saws.

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Desktop System accelerates nanoarray fabrication

NanoInk, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60607

Model NLP 2000 enables patterns of nano- to micro-sized features to be created using various materials, from metal nanoparticles to biomolecules. Capabilities enable researchers to design and create custom-engineered and functionalized surfaces using Dip Pen Nanolithography® technique to transfer nanoliter or smaller amounts over environmentally controlled area as large as 40 x 40 mm. Pens deliver spot size over range of 50 nm up to tens of microns.

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Deburring System features return-to-operator configuration.

Abtex Corp.
Dresden, NY 14441-0188

Suited for applications requiring small footprint and portability, Tri-Ten series planetary head deburring system is designed to deburr both sides of part in single pass. Magnetic conveyor passes parts loaded at one end of system through offset planetary deburring head, where three fiber abrasive brushes deburr upward facing surface, after which part is carried to flipping mechanism and transported back through planetary head for deburring.

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Crusher destroys all types of computer hard drives in 10 sec.

Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc.
Westboro, MA 01581

Model 0101 Sledgehammer Hard Drive Crusher helps destroy all computer hard drives regardless of their size, format, or type, including 3.5 and 2.5 in. technology with 12,000 lb of hydraulic force. With footprint of 22 x 10 x 19 in., and weighing 105 lb, virtually vibration free product requires 120 V for operation. Safety interlock prevents unit from functioning while door is open, and emergency stop button halts operation.

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Collet Chucks operate on CNC lathes and turning centers

Royal Products, Div. Curran Mfg. Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Offering gripping capacities from 1/64-4 in. diameter, Pullback CNC Collet Chucks are guaranteed to run within 0.0003 in. TIR. All chuck components, except drawtube connector, are hardened to Rc 61-63 for rigidity. Available in special and quick-change styles, low-profile chucks are balanced for high-speed operation and are suitable for lathe, milling machine, grinding, and mill turning applications.

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CNC Punching and Shearing Machine processes copper buss bar

Boschert Precision Machinery
Butler, WI 53007

Designed for production of copper and aluminum bars for electrical equipment industry, CU-Profi features 45 tons of punching force, thick turret style tooling with punch sizes to 1¼ in. dia, shear station, and parts unloading station. Material clamping system, also included, eliminates end-of-bar waste. Suited for small to midsize producers, machine supports punching of copper bars up to 10 ft long (20 ft long optional) and up to 8 in. wide.

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Centrifugal Screener features dual screening chambers.

Kason Corporation
Millburn, NJ 07041

Constructed of stainless steel and finished to 3-A, FDA, and BISSC standards, Centri-Sifter® Twin Centrifugal Screener can sift and scalp dry bulk materials, as well as break up soft agglomerates and dewater moist solids or slurries. Each screening chamber features sliding end cover and 3-bearing shaft that cantilevers for removal of internal components for sanitizing. Screener is suited for food, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications, as well as contamination-sensitive chemicals.

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Carbide Tipped Hole Cutters process sheet metal

Ideal Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL 60178

Offering alternative to knockouts or bi-metal hole saws, TKO(TM) Hole Cutters incorporate SmoothStart(TM) pilot drill that guides TKO into sheet metal to yield smooth, burr-free holes while preventing damage to precision-ground carbide teeth. Integral arbor assures control, while built-in flange avoids over-drilling beyond sheet metal, and ejection spring cleanly ejects slugs. Designed to fit any standard drill, cutters come in range of sizes from ¾-2½ in.

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Block Loaders automate wire harness production

Komax Corp.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Fully automatic Zeta 651 and 655 allow for production of small batches and broad variety of harnesses with minimal changeover time. Base machines can carry 36 wire choices and several crimping stations, each with programmable height adjustment, and require no application-specific parts to change between setups. Measuring system monitors entire block loading operation, while force sensors control each insertion. Additional options are offered for wire marking and more processing stations.

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Blast Machine provides metallurgical shot peening.

Guyson Corporation of U.S.A.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Designed for shot peening of machine tool components, Automated Blast Machine features 6-station rotary table mounted on precision cam indexer that steps fixtured components through isolation, peening, and blow-off chambers within abrasion-protected cabinet. At 2 shot peening stations, component-bearing spindles are rotated at controlled speed during timed process cycle. Multiple blast guns are held in position on telescoping and adjustable brackets, so correct angle and offset are maintained.

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Belt Sander/Grinder provides motor speed of 3,600 rpm

Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR 72901

Belt Sander/Grinder provides motor speed of 3,600 rpm.
Belt Sander/Grinder provides motor speed of 3,600 rpm.

Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Mar 17, 2009 Providing over 5,000 fpm of belt speed, Belt Sander/Grinder 602E-MT has front contact wheel that can be used to grind, sand, shape, and polish flat and curved surfaces with smooth, fast cutting and less heat. Unit's 2 x 36 in. belt can be swiveled vertically or into any other position, while it's miter table tilts from 5-50° downward. Unit is supplied with 100 grit sand belt, 6 in. 0.014 ga wire wheel, and OSHA compliant guarding.

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Automation System produces cable assemblies

Schleuniger, Inc.
Manchester, NH 03103


Built from modular components, TransferModule 6000 includes cable transport system, transfer shuttles, transfer chain, cable loading/unloading stations, control system, and PC-based user interface. Stations can perform stripping, tinning, sealing, shield flaring, and micro-flame soldering, as well as ultrasonic and resistance welding, connector housing insertion, and electrical testing. Typical applications include coaxial, flat, and round multi-conductor and zipcord cable assemblies.

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Angle Grinder handles granite, marble, concrete, and metal

Metabo Corp.
West Chester, PA 19380 4243

Model E9-125 Quick 5 in. angle grinder features vario constamatic (VC) electronic speed stabilization, which monitors motor current and adds voltage as load increases, optimizing running speed. Unit provides 950 W of power and 22 lb-in. torque, with power interruption protection. At 5.4 lb, it is protected from dust/debris and has side handle absorbing up to 60% of vibration. Soft start, optimized airflow, and heat dissipating housing are included along with various other safety features.

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Abrasive Discs incorporate transparent grinding zone

CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, USA
Niles, IL 60714


Z-THRU(TM) flap discs feature laser cut flaps, precisely layered to create transparent grinding zone that let users view work piece while grinding. Made from zirconia alumina grain, high-grade cooling agent, and heat-treated poly/cotton backing material, discs may be used for blending, finishing, and rust removal and can be used on carbon and stainless steels. They come in 4½ and 5 in. dia, with 40-, 60-, and 80-grit sizes and 7/8 in. or 5/8-11 arbor holes.

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Wafer Cleaning System uses recipe-driven procedures

Suited for 32 and 22 nm technologies, ORION® Single Wafer Cleaning System features closed chamber design for complete control and containment of wafer environment. It addresses issues such as reduction of material loss during photoresist stripping after ultra shallow implants and elimination of material loss and galvanic corrosion in high-k metal gates and copper interconnects with metal containing capping layers. 3D cluster configuration optimizes throughput and flexibility.

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Vapor Steam Cleaner

Incorporating 4 L pressurized SS boiler tank and 3 L continuous refill tank, KleenJet® Ultra 1500C delivers up to 89 psi of pressure and steam temperatures of up to 320ºF. It has 3 L detergent chamber, and simple handle controls allow operator to control detergent and steam flow while cleaning. Variety of attachments and tools, such as 10-ft detachable steam hose with heavy-duty towel clip, heavy duty extension rods, and steam squeegee for mirrors and windows are available.

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Vacuum Cleaner aids MRI and hospital equipment servicing

Portable Green Supreme features true HEPA cartridge filter and ESD safe components including 15 ft non-metallic hose, 16 in. flexible rubber gooseneck, and crevice tool w/brush, as well as shoulder strap, and power cord. Vacuum cleaner is designed to remove dust, lint, dirt, and debris in and around MRI machines, and other hospital equipment including electronic office fixtures. Unit offers quiet operation with less than 70 dB of noise

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Ultrasonic Cleaning System suits medical/biotech industries

Measuring 75 x 24 x 37 in., Omni Biotek 1012 is 4-station system with ultrasonic wash, ultrasonic rinse, overflow final rinse, and HEPA-filtered recirculating hot air dryer. Wash tank, which can be equipped with ultrasonics from 40-170 kHz, has thermostatically controlled heat to raise solution temperature up to 150°F. Counter-flowing cascade rinse tanks help reduce water consumption, while drying chamber utilizes elevated temperature and rapid air movement

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Truckmounted Cleaning Machine suits single wand operations

Suited for residential and light commercial jobs, truckmount COBALT® has minimal back pressure heat exchange design for safeguarding engine and other components against premature failure caused by excessive back pressure. It features Kohler Command 20 hp air-cooled engine, Gardner Denver Ti-406 trilobe vacuum pump, and CAT 3CP 1120 water pump, which supplies 4.3 gpm flow rate for carpet, tile, and hard surface cleaning.

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System dries samples and allows color viewing

Designed to help accurately match colors, Dry-N-View includes both Viewing Station and Drying System. Viewing Station comes with Daytime, Incandescent, and Fluorescent light sources for viewing color samples in various settings. Able to dry multiple samples with push of button, low-heat drying system will not distort samples due to intense heat, ensuring accurate color sample results. System draws only 3 A and automatically shuts off when sample is dry.

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Suppression System isolates potentially explosive devises

Waterwall™ Suspicious Object Isolator (SOI) is water inflated, rapidly deployable blast suppression device that isolates suspicious objects to protect both people and infrastructures. It reduces pressure behind blast wave, absorbs heat, and decreases or eliminates fragmentation. Open at top and bottom to facilitate deployment and for access to suspicious object, SOI is designed for use by first responders when addressing emergency situations.

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Safety Device is made of 3 layers of ballistic Dupont Kevlar

Including predetermined outlet openings at top and bottom that allow high-pressure gases and small insulator fragments to escape in event of any insulator failure, ABB Kevlar Wrap & Strap Safety Device ensures substation safety. Compatible with virtually any insulator design, it eliminates need to remove high-voltage leads prior to installation. Busing blanket protects employees from blasts and resulting fragmentized porcelain working on or near electrical equipment.

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Road Sweepers clean up ferrous materials

Designed to remove hazardous metal debris from floors, worksites, and roadways, Magnetic Road Sweepers use either permanent magnet or electromagnet for vehicle-mounted applications, including forklifts and skid-steers. Units come in 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 ft wide models, with magnet measuring length of unit by 10 in. wide and 3 in. deep. Made from 304 stainless steel, sweepers are engineered with release lever mounted on side and 3 in. sweeping height.

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Rifle Scope offers fully multi-coated optics

Eraticator 8.5–25x50AO Scope features reticle design with micro-fine cross hair and illuminated 1/16 mm red dot. When illuminated, dot has 11 different brightness intensity settings for accurate shot placement. Dot is black when not illuminated, providing continuous aim point. Scope includes fast focus eyepiece, finger target style turrets with click stops, and fine tune 1/8 moa adjustments. With black matte finish, unit is waterproof and fogproof.

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Portable Vacuum Cleaners offer 14 and 17 in. sweeping widths

Suited for use in hotels, airports, convention centers, retail outlets, hospitals, schools, and offices, V Series Dual Motor Upright vacuum cleaners operate with separate brush drive and vacuum motor to remove deeply embedded soil. Model V Pro Plus can be switched from high power 68 dB to quiet mode at 62 dB, depending on noise sensitivity of environment. Other features include telescoping wand, 4:1 expandable hose, and on-board tools.

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Portable Vacuum can be emptied while still operating

Capable of capturing dust particles as small as .1 micron in size, Pulse-Bac® PB-2150 Vacuum uses electronic sensor that prevents vacuum chamber from overfilling, ensuring dust and debris collected remains under 40 lb when emptied and discarded. It allows user to collect and discard dust and debris simultaneously without turning off vacuum or stopping production. Measuring 63 in. tall, 28 in. wide, unit weighs 200 lb, and features PTFE coated spun bond polyester filters.

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Portable Hot Water Pressure Washer uses 8.2 hp motor

Capable of delivering 3.5 gpm at 3,000 psi, 895SS employs 230 V, single-phase Baldor electric motor; oil-fired Hotsy(TM) upright coil that maintains constant temperature; and pneumatic tires with inner tubes. Pressure relief valve protects against thermal expansion, while GFCI breaker provides protection against shock. Variable upstream detergent injection is also included, and control panel includes adjustable temperature control plus heavy-duty heater and pump motor switches

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Pipe and Sewer Cleaning System works automatically

With ability to feed hose at up to 40 fpm and rotate hose reel at 30 rpm, Roto-Reel® units are available in 2 models that feed high-pressure water jet hose for industrial pipe and sewer cleaning. Roto-Reel 200 has hose capacity of 200 ft and is intended for applications requiring water pressure of up to 20,000 psi, while Roto-Reel 500 has hose capacity of 500 ft and is used for applications up to 10,000 psi. Units are available in skid- or trailer-mounted with protective cage.

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Monitor Control System controls and automates bale pick-up

BALER BOSS allows security control of access to use of balers and accountability of bales produced. Users can be added or locked out and controlled access to baler can be made with assigned ID entered on keypad or with Bale Pass. System will trigger automatic request for pick-up, sent to hauler/recycler's PC or fax. Bale Edge Software provides communication capability for one baler or thousands.

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Laser Edge Deletion System targets solar panel manufacturers

SolaryX(TM) Edge uses pulsed lasers to remove all coatings - amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium-telluride (CdTe), copper-indium-diselenide (CIS), copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) - around perimeter of thin-film solar panels. Featuring optical design, edge laser processing system is designed for fast takt times and reliability in 24/7 industrial thin-film solar panel manufacturing environments.

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Kits rid hydraulic hose assemblies from contaminants

Standard Ultra Clean Kit TH6-10-HL-9-2, designed for ¼-2 in. hose, tube, or pipe, features anodized projectile launcher and nozzles manufactured from precision-machined aluminum. Full-Flow Quick Release Coupling and 360° Rotary Plug ensure proper airflow and non-fatigue operator use. Economy Ultra Clean Kit TH6-10-EL-7 cleans ¼-1¼ in. systems and includes brass launcher and ¼-turn locking ring to facilitate easy nozzle change and projectile loading.

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Indexing Blast System has compact design

RX-800 automatic blast machine has overall dimensions of 50 x 64 in. Product has 4 component-holding fixtures equally spaced around perimeter of its 36 in. dia indexing table. Interior of cabinet, divided into 3 separate chambers, isolates automated blasting process as parts move from load/unload station through impact treatment and blow-off. Machine utilizes any blast media suited for recirculating cabinet systems.

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Incubator includes built-in orbital shaker

Model 311DS features Smart Chekâ„¢ temperature control system to regulate incubator's temperature with accuracy and stability of ±0.1°C. As added protection for valuable samples, independent, user-settable safety thermostat can be adjusted to take control of interior temperature if it rises as little as 1°C over set point. Mechanical convection provides uniformity of ±0.5°C and promotes rapid temperature recovery after door is opened.

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Hot Water Extractors optimize carpet cleaning

- Available in 4 models, Advantage Portable Hot-Water Extractors feature 3-stage vacuum motor that produces 137 in. of water lift. Three out of 4 systems produce 212° at wand tip. All include 13-gallon tank capacity for extended run-times with optional auto-fill/dump capability

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Fittings suit agricultural water applications

Offered in sizes up to 12 in., Agri-Lock fittings and couplings provide quick-disconnect capability for non-hazardous applications. Suited for agricultural suction and discharge of water, as well as for irrigation and dewatering applications, products are made of galvanized steel and feature ball-head design that allows for offset coupling. Pin-locking device is available to provide extra security.

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Extractor leaves carpets mostly dry

Designed for cleaning carpet and upholstery in cars, RVs, buses, boats, and airplanes, COBRA-H Series Extractor provides instant 212°F heat at wand tip where action is at 100 psi. Low-moisture extractor features 2-stage vacuum and manifold system to prolong vacuum motor life and deliver 150 in. of water lift to remove dirt and soils.

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