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Flyback transformer.(Medical Products)
Model 4283-1200 series hi-voltage flyback transformers offer a low-cost and nearly corona-free means of driving high impedance loads requiring up to 2000 VDC. Suited for portable medical application . . .

... An anti-backlash lead screw assembly.(WHY WE USE ...)
"So much of our business is driven by speed," says Peter Ratcliffe, president of Quebec-based RPT Motion, a provider of custom modular linear motion systems. Over the last few years, the company has . . .

Spiral retaining rings & wave springs.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
Smalley's complete product line is now available in one easy to navigate catalog. The new catalog includes over 7,000 standard wave springs, spiral retaining rings and snap rings. Smalley's new cata . . .

Brand new interactive website allows customers to order online.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
Trim-Lok Inc. launches a brand new website featuring an interactive 24-hour-a-day ordering system, providing customers the ability to order products online without the hassle of calculating product . . .

Telescopic tubing & stands.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
Telescopic tubes, extension poles, folding stands, signframes, ball swivels, mounts, instruments, and C-clamps are manufactured to your dimensional specifications. RFQ worksheets included for fast, . . .

Precision orifices & filters.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
Bird Precision offers micron orifices from 0.00029-in. (7.5 [micro]m) through 0.081-,n. Bird Precision offers laser-drilled, wire-lapped ruby and sapphire orifices with flows from <1 cc/min. Orifice . . .

New SPEC[R]Catalog.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
Associated Spring-Raymond's 2005 SPEC[R]Catalog is updated with our newest in-stock, precision-engineered springs and washers for your prototyping and design needs. Included in the 25-plus product c . . .

Zero-max CD couplings brochure published.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
New Sizes and Styles, Including Aluminum Hub Models CD couplings combine the best features found in both steel disc and elastomeric couplings but with higher torsional stiffness and misalignment cap . . .

High-voltage control, measurement & safety devices.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
This brochure features a range of high-voltage devices from 208V to 1000KV, DC to 10MHz, including HV Relays, Wideband HV Dividers and Probes, HV Contactors, HV Power Class Voltmeters, HV Digital Mu . . .

Plastic fittings.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
Catalog offers a comprehensive line of nylon and polypropylene plastic fittings with barbs for 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", or .170 I.D. flexible tubing. The fittings include bulkhead connectors, unions, tee . . .

Machinable & dense precision ceramics.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
Aremco Products, Inc. produces a complete line of machinable and fabricated dense ceramics for use in high temperature design and process applications to 3200[degrees]F. These ceramics are based on . . .

Power transmission stretch belts.(OEM MARKETPLACE)
This brochure provides information on the possible uses of the PYRATHANE power transmission stretch belt, physical properties and characteristics. Advantages over other belts include: excellent abra . . .

Heating up competition: redesigned temperature compensator extends flowmeter capabilities.(REVISONX)
In the US, liquefied propane is bought by weight but dispensed by volume, making athermalization, an aspect of instrument design that prevents temperature changes from affecting what is being measur . . .

Safety AS-i node.(Product News)
Two SafetyNode devices--the IP67-rated G2 module for yellow flat cable field-mounted applications, and the IP20-rated KE1 module for enclosure applications on DIN rail--are compatible with AS-i/SaW . . .

I/O module.(Product News)
The AS-I ProcessLine I/O module and ProcessLine T-splitter is suited for networking actuators and sensors in harsh environments. They are designed to withstand harsh chemicals and high-pressure wash . . .

Fanless multimedia PC.(Product News)
The Ventrix-mini 25F fanless cPC system offers aluminum construction and radiator design for efficient cooling. Running from 12V supply voltage, the system is suited for automotive applications. It . . .

Embedded computer.(Product News)
The Microbox-6824 Node computer features a small size and low power consumption for wall-mount installations. Designed without disk drives, fans or moving parts, the 3.5-in. embedded board incorpora . . .

DIN-rail UPS.(Product News)
The SDU series of DIN rail uninterruptible power supplies delivers offline power protection to sensitive industrial electronics. They are available in 120 and 230V models that are UL 1778 and CE-com . . .

Linearity coils.(Product News)
Developed for applications having yoke current requirements of 6 and 9A respectively, series 8255 and 8256 printed circuit mount variable linearity coils offer extended operation to 90 KHz. The up c . . .

Quartz crystal.(Product News)
The FQ series of all-quartz crystal packaging includes a 5.0 x 3.2 mm FQ5032 footprint featuring a low 0.8 mm profile. Available in frequencies from 12 to or 4 pad configurations, the RoHS-compliant . . .

Tension system.(Product News)
Designed to meet the needs of paper, film, foil converting and printing manufacturers, the GLT web tension system precisely measures winding, rewinding, slitting, coating, laminating and printing zo . . .

Instrument panels.(Product News)
The NGI system of universal instrument panels consists of a modular line of digital multiplexed dashboard instruments for heavy trucks and other vehicles. Each version features a compact design with . . .

Low-voltage computer.(Product News)
Based on an ultra-low voltage Celeron core, the EPIC-sized SBC4685 multi-media controller is designed for GUI applications. The VGA interface supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and directly conn . . .

LED status indicator.(Product News)
Designed for severe environments (salt-spray, humidity, altitude and vibration/shock), the ML2030E series LED status indicator provides a solid front housing that insures a watertight panel seal. It . . .

Weight sensor.(Product News)
This force-based occupant weight sensor (OWS) is designed for occupant classification systems used in passenger airbag systems to adjust deployment based on weight category. The sensor is based on s . . .

Power motor fans.(Product News)
The PMD series of power motor fans are offered for 1 2, 3, 5, and 5.5U servers, power supplies, telecom equipment and other high-temperature operating systems. Based on the company's MagLev and Vapo . . .

Pneumatic clamps.(Product News)
The Rota-Shaft line of pneumatic clamping products is available in 3/4- and 1 1/2-in. as well as 19 and 38 mm bore sizes, with threaded or block style mounting. The units are double-acting with or 9 . . .

Bellows brochure.(Product News)
This brochure describes different types of bellows for various machine and other applications, including folded; heat-sealed; stitched round, oval or rectangular; and fixed-steel, hinged and 3-sided . . .

Mesh vibration mounts.(Product News)
Designed for use in corrosive environments, these stainless steel knitted mesh vibration mounts are by oil, water, ozone, unaffected bacteria, corrosion or temperature extremes (no efficiency change . . .

Oil cooler lines.(Product News)
Replacing traditional metal tubing/rubber jumper assemblies, Normaflex plastic tubing and Normaquick connectors save weight and cost without sacrificing heat resistance. In addition, product recycli . . .

Stainless switch.(Relays, Switches & Timers)
Powering a voltage range of 5 VDC to 250 VAC and a current range of 0.1 to 10A, the MSM series of stainless steel switches carries a water-resistant rating of IP67 and a shock resistant rating of IK . . .

Switch catalog.(Relays, Switches & Timers)
Single- and multi-pole toggle switches are available in metal or plastic. Euro- and traditional-style rocker switches are offered in single- or double-pole or paddle versions, either lighted or non- . . .

Toggle switches.(Relays, Switches & Timers)
These reversing polarity toggle switches change the direction of permanent magnet motors and, when used in conjunction with a relay, can control up/down, in/out and rotate/counter-rotate motions. Su . . .

Pushbutton switch.(Relays, Switches & Timers)
Offering dual and quad lit displays in various SPST to 4PDT switch functions, the 644-2100 series pushbutton switch can replace up to 4 individual switches with multifunction capability. The unit in . . .

Pushbutton switches.(Electrical/Electronics: Relays, Switches & Timers)
The Series 48 pushbutton switches is sealed to IP67. Options include for electro-mechanical or Hall-effect switching, momentary or maintained action, square or round bezels, seven color choices, non . . .

Relays.(Electrical/Electronics: Relays, Switches & Timers)
Both the RJ blade and RQ PCB series of general purpose relays offer long operational life and contact ratings of 12A 1 Form C (SPDT) and 8A 2 Form C (DPDT); the RQ series offers a high-capacity 16A . . .

High-density relay.(Electrical/Electronics: Relays, Switches & Timers)
The 6 mm wide CK series high-density relay module includes integrated fuse protection and LED indication. Suited for sensors and actuators, the series offers a range of electromechanical, solid-stat . . .

Heavy-duty rockers.(Electrical/Electronics: Relays, Switches & Timers)
With a contactless sensing design that gives an accurate proportional output, the AR4 and AR5 series of analog rocker switches suits demanding environmental conditions. The AR4 is equipped with a th . . .

PCB relays.(Electrical/Electronics: Relays, Switches & Timers)
The PCI through PC6 series of sealed electromechanical printed circuit board relays features 1 Form A (SPST normally-open) or 1 Form C (SPDT) contact sets. Current capabilities range from 1 to 30A. . . .

Tilt-sensor switches.(Electrical/Electronics: Relays, Switches & Timers)
Designed to replace mercury and pendulum switches for environmental compatibility, the DS series tilt/sensor switch is a through-hole PCB mounted device that ensures reliability via the use of photo . . .

Analog navigation disk.(Top Product)
* thin form factor * variable speed Measuring 2 mm high by 21 mm dia., the economical Telepoint miniature navigation disk simplifies mechanical and electrical layout using standard processes for . . .

D-handle.(Mechanical: Enclosures & Fixtures)
Requiring no screws for installation, the Omicron D-Snap finger-pull handle holds securely in severe vibration environments. Panel preparation is a simple rectangular cutout. The housing holds a spr . . .

Twin-wheel caster.(Mechanical: Enclosures & Fixtures)
The 2SL Series twin-wheel caster has 35mm diameter wheels. With a caster height of 2 1/2-in., this caster has a load capacity of 264 lbs and is designed for moving equipment and loads over level sur . . .

Hazardous enclosure.(Mechanical: Enclosures & Fixtures)
Customized ATEX-certified enclosures can be milled, drilled, painted and assembled to meet exact specifications. Any internal wire termination can be supported via screw connection, tension clamp or . . .

Manual controls catalog.(Mechanical: Enclosures & Fixtures)
This catalog offers over 6000 knobs, handles, hand wheels, cranks, levers and other hardware for machinery and other equipment. These items are available in plastic, steel, stainless steel, aluminum . . .

Enclosure cooler.(Mechanical: Enclosures & Fixtures)
The 2800 Btu/hr Cabinet Cooler incorporates a vortex tube that cools ordinary compressed air to 20[degrees]F for cooling large electrical enclosures or where high heat loads are present. They mount . . .

Powder-coated handles.(Mechanical: Enclosures & Fixtures)
Powder-coated handles are available in different colors to meet design requirements. The powder coating process fuses a protective, uniform finish, free of pinholes or cracks, to aluminum, brass, st . . .

System platform.(Mechanical: Enclosures & Fixtures)
Designed to meet NEBS Level III and UL/EN 60950, EN 55024, the horizontal 5-slot Full Mesh for Advanced TCA low-profile system platform includes a replicated mesh backplane suited for 3.125+ GB/sec. . . .

Cooling tubes.(Top Product)
* no moving parts * maintenance-free This company introduces Cold Air Tubes, a compact source of refrigerated air. With no moving parts, the tubes convert compressed air into a low-pressure stre . . .

Secure seal: liquid chemical transfer system redesigned for safety & environment.(TECH UPGRADE)
Based on challenges posed by OEM customers, over the course of five years engineers redesigned this disposable dispensing valve for 55-gallon drums, incorporating cost, environmental and safety conc . . .