September 24, 2009

The Oslo Optical Design Software guide is a basic optical primer and full set of step-by-step examples.

The PE Series of planetary gear reducers, for servo or stepper-motor applications, come in both 50 to 118 mm and NEMA-17 to 42 output faces.

The mini MV micro valves offer short cycle times, low-energy consumption, and high reliability.

The low-temperature DualVee wheel is designed to meet the extreme low-temperature demands of the aerospace industry, as well as in refrigeration and subzero climates.

A new pneumatic hand air tool speeds installation of nylon hose clamps.

The large diaphragm of the Model M4100 pressure regulator provides high sensitivity and accuracy for precise control in extreme low-pressure applications such as leak detection, low-pressure natural-gas kick cells

The Pressure Strain and Force Handbook 9th Edition Volume MMXI contains over 1,200 pages of products for the measurement, display, and control of pressure, differential pressure, barometric pressure, absolute pressure, and vacuum.

The Medium 60 Series filter, regulator, and lubricator (FRL) supports port sizes of ½ and ¾ NPT and rounds out the company’s line of aIr-preparation equipment available in port sizes from 1/8 to 1½-in.

Custom-engineered protective bellows-type covers protect machinery from oil, dirt, chips, and other contaminants.

Electromagnetic clutches handle torque and speed requirements of most small to midsize gas and diesel engines up to 40 hp and engine shaft sizes of 1, 11/8, 1¼, and 17/16 in.

The Q10S joins the uprox+ family of advanced factor 1 sensors. The 10 × 10 × 28-mm sensor achieves 5-mm sensing distances.

The dual-channel pressure sensor measures pressures up to 4,000 psia or 275 bar.

The IEC right-angle (RA) gearboxes feature a symmetrical’ hollow output shaft for right, left, or dual-shaft configurations.

The BL-1300 ultracompact digital bar-code reader uses noise reduction and compensation functions that overcome reading performance difficulties of conventional analog circuits.

Smart vision sensors (SVS) from Datasensor combine sophisticated technology with simple configuration to provide a quick solution for packaging lines, food and beverage industries, and automotive and electronics plants.

Rol-E-Chain cable carriers have built-in wheels to facilitate travel over long distances, such as on a crane.

The R525 microstepping stepmotor driver is designed to reduce overall design time and system cost for stepmotor applications requiring high torque, power, and smooth motion.

The Model BKC compact bellows coupling features a stainless-steel bellows for high torsional rigidity with zero backlash and flexibility across all three axes of shaft misalignment.

The permanent-magnet clutches and brakes are constructed of all-stainless steel, require no electricity to run, and have 400 Series stainless-steel bearings.

The LT490-450-EDLM is for laser machining or other extended travel applications where precision positioning is critical.

The design and control of five new NEMA-34, 86-mm-flange stepper motors provide high-precision and cost-effective positioning without an encoder system.

The RE 8 motor has an 8-mm diameter, 16-mm length, and weighs less than 4 gm.

The Model MMP-D22-376F-24V T-07 dc servomotor features an integral analog tachometer.

The HP Series motor combines ac-induction motor technology with brushless permanent-magnet motor principles for a 50% reduction in frame size and weight, and an 80% savings in energy costs.

A 24-hr rapid-prototyping program for high-speed brushless-dc slotted motors lets builders order prototypes of Size 5, 6, 9, and 11 BLDC motors.

An integral connector feature compliments the TorquePower Plus rotary stepper motors and AxialPower Plus linear actuators.

The BDE40 controller can be used with most three-phase brushless Hall-effect motors and can work in four quadrants.

The IronHorse general-purpose ac motor line has been expanded to include three-phase, 1,200-rpm six-pole and 3,600-rpm two-pole models

Kid-sized keyboards: LittleFingers, from Datadesk Technologies, San Mateo, Calif., is a fully functional keyboard designed with small hands and fingers in mind.