September 1, 2004
Articles
Disposable cleaning cloths
Walter's Bio Clean Express pre-moistened, disposable cleaning cloths contain d-Limonene and isopropyl alcohol for cleaning grease, oil, graffiti, ink,...
Dust covers
Dirt Bag dust covers protect computers, monitors, and wall-mounted industrial air-conditioners. Dirt Bag Inc., Calumet, Mich.dirtbag.biz...
Electronic video microscopes
Dazor' s brochure features SpeckFinder electronic video microscopes along with specifications and features. Color photos illustrate objects not visible...
Flexible pipe system
Praxair's aluminum pipe systems deliver argon, nitrogen and argon/CO2 mixtures to the point-of-use, reportedly reducing installation and maintenance costs....
Fluid and air-handling systems
Scientific Marketing's product brief highlights the fume-exhaust and the odor-control duct systems. They are non-metallic systems that handle aggressive,...
Flux-core welding wire
Techalloy 625 FCA flux-core welding wire welds nickel-chrome-molybdenum alloys and dissimilar joints between those alloys and stainless, low carbon, or...
Gas-delivery control
Concoa's 48-page catalog showcases gas-delivery systems and control equipment for industrial laserprocessing applications such as sheetmetal cutting and...
Gasoline-powered welder
Lincoln's Ranger 250 welder now comes with a Robin/Subaru gasoline engine. The unit features four welding modes stick for general-purpose welding; downhill-pipe...
Hardfacing wire
Postalloy Durachrome-G is a .045-in. gas-shielded, cored, hardfacing wire for automation and robotic severe-abrasion applications, such as conveyor screws....
High-torque hammer drill
For heavy-duty applications, Metabo's SBP 18 Plus cordless hammer drill handles impact-drilling of concrete and brickwork and also drills steel, aluminum,...
Hydrogen leak detectors
H2000s use a nonhazardous mixture of 5% hydrogen in 95% nitrogen to detect leaks. Portable H2000s are well-suited for leak detection on large objects...
MIG-welding wire
Lincoln Electric's aluminum MIG-welding wire catalog for gas metal arc-welding (GMAW) features a selection of aluminum wires along with their advantages,...
Manufacturing and assembly systems
City Machine's four-page color brochure spotlights manufacturing and assembly systems, including CNC trunnion, flexible and customized manufacturing systems,...
MIG power source/wirefeeder
Millermatic 350 and 350P MIG welders are power source/ wirefeeders that weld thin-gauge aluminum, stainless steel, and steel. The 350 and 350P both offer...
Modular fixtures
Bluco's modular fixturing locates critical features to hold large parts for welding. Columns up to 13 ft mount vertically on the welding table or join...
Modular guard systems
The OSHA-compliant Modular systems from mk Automation prevent worker entry into hazardous machine areas. They range from basic guarding panels to complete...
Motion control
Danaher's Portescap Motion Solutions Catalog highlights the company's turbo-disc stepper motors, miniature slotted and slotless brushless DC motors, brushed...
Orbital pipe-welding power source
Magnatech's digital Pipemaster Model 515 handles multipass welding of pipes, tubes, and tubesheets. The units work with 15 weld head models incorporating...
Oscillator welding system
Gullco's Kat Oscillator Combination system together w i t h K a t b a k Ceramic Backings are claimed to boost weld quality and efficiency. The oscillator...
Portable fillet welder
Bug-O's brochure spotlights the BMV-1000 and BMV-1002 Mini-Vert compact, por-table, battery-powered, welding travel-carriages. Dimensions and technical...
Portable MIG welder
The Wel-Handy Multi Weaver portable MIG welder is three machines in one: weaver, stitch weaver, and detachable weaving unit. It performs butt, lap, and...
Saw system features universal adapter
The Blu-Mol quick-change, bimetal hole-saw system features a universal adapter that fits 3 /8 and 1 /4-in. straight or power-grooved hex shanks. A hole-saw...
Stud welder
The capacitor discharge (CD) 110 stud welder from Image Industries tackles both contact and gap CD-stud welding, particularly when appearance is crucial....
Twin-column bandsaws
Behringer's brochure, "State-of-the-art-engineering on dual columns," details components of its bandsaws including their large-diameter twin-column design....
Weld heads for confined areas
Using Orbimatic's quick-fit Snap In collet system, the Orbiweld S series weld heads tackle limited-access, closely packed, stainless steel tubes and fittings...
Welding-smoke dangers
Kemper America's four-minute CD presentation explains the dangers of welding smoke to shop owners, safety directors, foremen, or anyone charged with protecting...
Robots go Hollywood
Today's welding robots take center stage on the manufacturing floor. By Chris Anderson, market segment manager Welding, Motoman Inc. Edited by Patricia...
Gloves handle tough work
Gloves from 100% Nuaramid test 7 times stronger than steel of the same weight. Gloves feature high tensile strength as well as cut, impact, abrasion,...
Gray-window faceshields improve color recognition
Faceshields with gray windows reduce glare and filter ultraviolet light while reportedly providing more-natural color recognition than standard green...
Hardfacing wire
Postalloy Durachrome-G is a .045-in. gas-shielded, cored, hardfacing wire for automation and robotic severe-abrasion applications, such as conveyor screws....
Lightweight welding helmets
The Prizm welding helmet, molded from Flexlite, provides substantial coverage, yet weighs only 8.3 oz. Headgear includes an ergonomically designed ratchet...
Metal markers replace soapstone
Silver-Streak and Red-Riter metal markers work on oily, wet, or rusty steel and other metals. Welders can see the marks through filter plates. Marks resist...
Stepped teeth increase sawblade life
Invader-X bandsaw blades with powdered-metal HSS tips feature a stepped-tooth pattern. The tooth-height design gradually increases, then decreases, in...
Test multi-dopant blend tungsten electrode
TriMix tungsten electrode combines three rare earth tungstens into a multi-dopant blend. Compared to other blends, the mix promises reliable arc starting...
TIG torch line
K&K Welding Products TIG torch line, manufactured with silicone-rubber bodies, come in air and water-cooled types. Options for the air-cooled torches...
Avoid transferring force through the thickness of steel
Omer W. Blodgett, Sc.D., P.E. Lifting deviceA steel casting was one of two parts that made up a material-handling system used to lift coils of steel....
Just how old is old?
Regardless of age, it's not easy to effectively communicate in today's business world. So, if you're having difficulties getting through to a subordi-nate,...
Making a stir in welding
Friction-stir welding handles applications almost unweldable with fusion-welding techniques. Leslie Gordon, associate editor Friction-stir welding creates...
The right approach to right-angle grinding
Select and use the correct abrasive for right-angle grinders to minimize costs, increase performance, and ensure safety. Debbie Gaspich, Saint-Gobain...
When smaller is better
Compact laser-machining systems pack just the right power for cutting thin sheetmetal. By Dan Popescu, Haas Automation Inc., and David Clark, Coherent...
Abrasive products
Featuring power Anderlon abrasive nylon-filament-brushes, abrasives, and maintenance items, Anderson's expanded catalog contains an application-assistance...
Air-filtration systems
The downward airflow design of Great Lakes Air Systems' RoboVent self-contained air-filtration systems reportedly reduces re-entrainment, which shortens...
Aluminum extruders
The Aluminum Extruders Council's (AEC) Shapemakers Buyers' Guide details AEC company members along with their company headquarters, plant locations, contact...
Coating protects blades
Lenox Armor CT coated carbide-tipped bandsaw blades have special tool geometries and their cutting edges are protected by the company's special coating...
Conveyor customization
Dorner' s Special Capabilities catalog details the company's Engineering Specials Program (ESP) of modified conveyors. ESP builds conveyors with special...
Two-piece retainer saves money
A two-piece contact tip holder-nozzle retainer replaces a one-piece diffuser. The Lighting model features a long-lasting copper tip holder as a wear element....
See-through abrasive discs speed grinding
The design of the E-Z View line of abrasive discs gives the operator complete vision of the workpiece. Engineered silhouettes and holes in the cutting...
Waterjet cutting builds a business
Today's waterjet systems attract plenty of work. Charles Bates, consulting editor Chicago Waterjet relies on Omax abrasive-waterjet systems for producing...
