Reduce Air Consumption
9/8/2010
Warren Rupp (Mansfield, OH) now offers the AirVantage high-efficient, air-operated, double diaphragm pump. It is designed to reduce energy costs at plants by cutting air consumption at the pump and automatically adjusting as process conditions change to maintain consistent flow without manual operation or adjustment. Available in 2 and 3-inch sizes, the pump limits air consumption and save energy by reducing the air volume needed per diaphragm stroke.

Bond, Seal, Coat, And Encapsulate
9/8/2010
Master Bond (Hackensack, N.J.) recently introduced the Polymer System EP30D-7 for bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulating applications. According to the company, it is serviceable in temperatures ranging from -100 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. It also has a tensile strength of greater than 1,600 psi, a Shore A hardness of 90, an elongation of more than 40 percent, and it is resistant to thermal cycling and certain chemicals. Those include water, fuels, and inorganic solvents.

Rugged And Reliable
9/8/2010
Ridgid (Elyria, OH) unveiled a family of rugged laptops and convertible tablet PCs. The contractor-grade laptops are designed to withstand harsh plant conditions. They are available in four models. Those are: A military/contractor-grade laptops A fully rugged multi-touch tablet PC A “business” rugged laptop A laptop that provides all-day battery life Each model will come with a customized RIDGID software image that proves access to various informational resources and diagnostic tools.

Reel It In
9/8/2010
Reelcraft (Columbus City, IN) introduces the stainless steel cord reel for applications where corrosion or sanitation is a concern. Heavy gauge 304L stainless steel provides an excellent finish and superior corrosion resistance. According to the company, the reel includes: A 4-5’ pigtail A multi-positional guide arm An automatic on/off switch A spotlight suitable for class 1 and 2 hazardous areas Check out www.

Sample Air Accurately
8/31/2010
Casella USA (Amherst, NH) recently expanded its Apex line of personal air sampling pumps to include the Apex Standard and the Apex Pro I.S. They are designed to undertake personal and area sampling for dusts, fumes, gases and vapors in hazardous areas. When used with a low-flow adapter assembly the pumps have flow rates between 5 and 200 ml/min. Casella’s Pump Manager™ software conveniently stores sample data for audits and record-keeping purposes.

VOC-Free Degreaser
8/31/2010
Solvent Kleene (Peabody, MA) now offers a VOC-free, non-alkaline industrial degreaser/cleaner for high-performance and eco-friendly products. According to the company, D-Greeze 7880 offers performance comparable to that of a conventional-based product. Furthermore, it doesn’t expose users and the environment to toxic components or emissions. D-Greeze 7880 is compatible with most existing degreasing methods and equipment, including immersion tanks, parts washers, and spray wands.

Detect Even The Smallest Leaks
8/31/2010
Spectronics (Westbury, NY) has introduced OIL-GLO™ 50, a fluorescent dye designed for detecting leaks in petroleum or synthetic-based fluid systems. OIL-GLO™ 50 pinpoints leaks in a wide variety of oil-based fluid systems. Examples include hydraulic fluid, lubrication fluid, compressor oil, engine oil, and gearbox oil. OIL-GLO™ 50 features a new fluorescent dye that glows bright red to detect even the smallest leaks in fluid systems, according to the company.

Better Torque Support
8/31/2010
The “Torque Supporter” Precision Rack & Pinion Drive Systems from ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. (Farmingdale, NJ) handle dynamic and heavy loads, according to the company. Precision planetary reducers with an integral output housing and outboard bearing provide a rigid support. The drives are good for a variety of applications, including axis drives requiring precise positioning and repeatability, traveling gantries and columns, pick and place robots, CNC routers, and more.

Expanded Capabilities
8/24/2010
Laser Services (Westford, MA) recently announced expanded capabilities in both its ceramic materials inventory and its laser-based machining services for those materials. The company acts as a storehouse for a range of ceramic substrates from several leading suppliers. Furthermore, Laser Services offers extensive laser machining services for all types of materials. Its array of laser-based machining tools includes high-power, mid-power, and low-power lasers that cut, mark, weld, and perform a number of machining operations on a variety of materials.

All-Purpose Workbench
8/24/2010
Lista (Holliston, MA) recently expanded its Xpress program by adding four styles of the all-purpose workbench. The 4-leg bench can be used in a variety of settings. It comes in 60-inch or 72-inch lengths, butcher block or plastic laminate top, and three color choices. Furthermore, Lista also added more than 200 models of its modular airlink workstation. A wide selection of lengths, depths, and heights are available, as are two durable work surface options and two color choices.

Packs A Punch
8/24/2010
Hougen (Flint, MI) will unveil a new battery-operated, portable hole puncher. According to the company,The Hougen-Ogura Punch-Pro Electro-hydraulic portable hole puncher can generate 8.5 tons of punching force. Furthermore, it can punch round or oblong holes up to 19/32” diameter in 15/64” mild steel, and 19/32” in 5/32” stainless steel in four seconds. The unit’s throat depth is 1.02” and it can punch flat bar, angle, or channel stock.

Crimp With Ease
8/24/2010
BURNDY (Manchester, N.H.) announces the introduction of the PATRIOT PATMD6-14V series of crimping tools. According to the company, they complete a crimp on a 4/0 copper splice and they utilize 14.5 volt Ni-MH batteries. In addition to incorporating the latest engineering technology with a refined hydraulic system, the PATRIOT PATMD6-14V boasts other features including: 350-degree rotatable jaws. An audible “pop-off” crimp indicator.

Cutting With The Devil
8/18/2010
The MK Morse Company (Canton, OH) introduces the Metal Devil NXT metal cutting circular saw blades. The new offering will include 10 new steel cutting blades from 5-3/8” (137mm) to 14” (356mm). The cutting technology used in the Metal Devil features carbide grades, carbide tooth geometries, and plate design. NXT rake angles and tooth geometries have been fully optimized for each diameter of blade, resulting in smooth and fast cuts, less vibration, and longer blade life.

Finish Metal Fast
8/18/2010
Walter Surface Technologies (Windsor, CT) now offers the Enduro-Flex Turbo for metal finishing applications. With its exclusive Cyclone technology, the Enduro-Flex Turbo combines a unique mixture of abrasive grains with cooling agents to allow for fast removal rate plus a uniform finish. According to the company, the Cyclone technology, along with exclusive flap geometry, can guarantee a 36-Grit cut rate with a 60-Grit final finish. Furthermore, its patented Turbofan cooling is designed to prevent surface damage and allow for longer disc life.

Clean And Green
8/18/2010
GOJO (Akron, OH) recently announced the release of its new Purell green-certified Instant hand sanitizer. According to the company, it’s the world’s first hand sanitizer to achieve EcoLogo certification. The company also states that the hand sanitizer is available in both gel and foam, it kills 99.9 percent of the most common germs that may cause illness, and it helps condition skin with a natural moisturizer in a fragrance-free and dye-free formulation.

High-Efficiency Lighting Option
8/18/2010
Shat-R-Shield (Salisbury, N.C.) recently added high-efficiency T8 fluorescent lamps to its brand of safety-coated lighting products. As a sustainable lighting solution, the 32-watt fluorescent lamps feature low mercury and are TLCP compliant. With a rated life of up to 30,000 hours, the T8 lamps also feature CRI of 85, 2800 mean lumens, and color temperature ratings of 4100°K and 5000°K. Shat-R-Shield lamps are UL-EPH classified and NSF certified.

Integrated Software Solution
8/10/2010
Blue Link Associates Limited (Toronto, ON) recently released the Blue Link Elite software solution. It is designed to be a completely integrated accounting, business management, and inventory management software solution. Developed exclusively using up-to-date Microsoft technology, Blue Link Elite is targeted toward those small and medium-sized wholesalers, distributors, importers, and exporters looking for a new way to manage and organize the internal operations of their business in an efficient and paperless manner.

Manage Processes From A Single Screen
8/10/2010
ABAS USA (Sterling, VA) recently developed a series of workbenches to give ERP users the chance to manage any process from a single screen. ABAS delivers pre-defined configurable process-based workbenches. From these screens, users can create and manage transactions, utilize flow and workflow, call external systems, and have access to all necessary information, instead of working with multiple windows or tabs. Key indicators and alerts allow ABAS users to make quick decisions and optimize the management of business processes.

A Multitude Of Options
8/10/2010
Bondhus (Monticello, MN) has a line of ProHold Tip screw holding tools, which has now expanded to add several new items. Those items include: T-handles, screwdrivers, and wrenches in both ballpoint hex and star tips. The aforementioned items are available in a full range of inch and metric hexes from 1/20” through 3/8” and 1.27mm through 10mm. They are also available in T9 through T55. Each tool’s tip has a non-magnetic, corrosion-proof button that securely holds screws on the tool at any angle, eliminating dropped screws even in hard to reach applications.

Stylish And Safe
8/10/2010
Kimberly-Clark Professional (Roswell, GA) introduces two new additions to its Smith & Wesson line of protective eyewear. According to the company, the 44 Magnum safety glasses and the Smith & Wesson Aviator are ergonomically advanced, stylish, and safe. The 44 Magnum eyewear includes such features as a cut-to-shape, distortion-free, one-piece lens, a flexible nose piece, and vents on the temple designed to help increase air flow. Key features of the Aviator eyewear include a cut-to-shape, distortion-free, one-piece lens and a rugged structure with Nylon frame.

Always Reliable
8/2/2010
Hilti (Tulsa, OK) recently added the new TE 4-A18 cordless rotary hammer to its cordless tool platform. Ideal for drilling anchor holes or through holes, the TE 4-A18 has an optimum drilling diameter range of 1/4’-1/2’. Its CPC battery technology protects the battery, switch, and motor for increased durability and longer battery life, and it comes standard with a high-efficiency motor. The TE 4-A18 is built with a keyless “click” chuck for fast and easy drill bit changes, as well as a variable speed trigger for operator control in all drilling positions.

Enhanced Version
8/2/2010
DDI Systems (Sandy Hook, CT) recently released Version 23 of its inform software for use in the distribution industry. The software now incorporates transaction auditing, visual financial reporting, inform analytics, and advanced report writer features. "Transaction auditing" allows the user to automatically record changes, "visual financial reporting" is a drill-down to transaction-based details, "inform analytics" provides graphical dashboards for executive business reporting, and the "advanced report writer" visually designs customized report fields and layouts.

Smooth Operator
7/29/2010
Rex-Cut Products (Fall River, MA) now offers a line of synthetic mounted points for the light deburring, blending, and polishing of precision-machined and cast parts. The Mebabrite mounted points are made from a non-woven synthetic that is compressed, bonded, and impregnated with abrasives. Available with medium or fine grits, as well as soft or hard densities, they are designed to provide smooth, chatter-free operation. In addition, the points are available in over 150 industry standard A, B, and W shapes with 1/8” and 1/4” shanks, and in aluminum oxide and silicon carbide abrasives.

Easy Product Conveyance
7/29/2010
Ashworth (Winchester, VA) now offers the eye-link belt, a lightweight, straight running conveyor belt. Eye-links make up the flat, even surface for smooth product conveyance. Its overall construction provides a rigid structure that resists side-to-side deflection while enabling the belt to handle thousands of pounds of tension. Ashworth Eye-Link belts are positively-driven by rollers, sprockets, or a chain edge. Suited for a wide range of applications, Ashworth eye-link belts are available in numerous configurations of pitch spacing, wire diameter, and mesh designs.

Diagnostics Made Easy
7/27/2010
E Instruments (Langhorne, PA) offers the new, updated BTU 1100 portable combustion analyzer. Now available are field-replaceable sensors for easy diagnostics, and replacements to cut out down time and costly repair charges. Some of the product’s other features include: A built-in, non-thermal printer A CO sensor Built in manometer and thermometer A 9’ dual hose A 12” probe Check out www.

Optimize Cutting Performance
7/27/2010
Morse (Canton, OH) recently added the M-Factor CH and the M-Factor GP blades to its line of carbide-tipped band saw product line. The CH is engineered for optimal cutting performance on case-hardened materials, while the GP design tackles cutting of carbon and stainless steels. The newest 1” (27mm), 1-1/4" (34mm), and 1-1/2” (41mm) M-FACTOR CH and GP carbide tipped bands are tough blades engineered with a high performance steel backer.

That's A Wrap
7/27/2010
IPG (Bradenton, FL) recently unveiled the Genesys® OXO-biodegradable high performance machine film. Genesys is a light gauge cast film available in 50, 63, or 75-gauge thickness and is designed for use on automated stretch wrapping equipment. According to the company, the film biodegrades much more quickly than standard stretch films when exposed to oxygen and sunlight. IPG also offers ProLite™ high performance hand film and HandWrap IV standard hand film in an OXO-biodegradable formula.

Clean Cut
7/27/2010
Milwaukee Electric Tool (Milwaukee, WI) introduces new carbide grit and recessed light hole saws for cutting a wide variety of abrasive materials. Available in 3/4” through 2-1/2”, the carbide grit saws feature a segmented edge and wide, offset slots. Furthermore, the recessed light hole saws offer continual carbide grit edge that leaves a clean finish, while an open back design helps with accurate hole placement and easy plug removal.

Reel It In
7/20/2010
Reelcraft (Columbia City, IN) now offers the 9000 Series heavy-duty hose reel. To accommodate longer lengths of twin hydraulic hose, the company adapted a dual fluid path and incorporated it into the mobile base of the new product offering. Designed to offer both stability and strength due to its heavy gauge base design, the reel may be floor, ceiling, or wall-mounted. However, it is specifically engineered for truck mount applications. Check out www.

Work Out Any Roundness
7/20/2010
Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. (Island Park, NY) introduces its latest custom air chuck, Model 450L. Aluminum pie jaws with custom flex inserts bolted to the jaws have been mounted to the chuck. The flexing inserts are designed to compensate for any out of roundness in the work piece. According to the company, models include through-hole, high-speed, and quick-change, and are available in SAE or metric. Accuracies of 0.001” to 0.

Get In The Flow
7/20/2010
Great Plains Industries (Wichita, KS) just released the TM300-F-GX, a 3-inch turbine meter designed for water applications. The meter provides local display with measured units in gallons, liters, and cubic feet. It displays total flow, a re-settable total, and rate of flow. In addition to local indication, the TM300-F-GX provides push-button set 4-20 mA output. According to the company, the meter will accurately handle flow rates up to 600GPM and will schedule 80 PVC construction.

On The Fence
7/20/2010
Direct Metals (Kennesaw, GA) recently added a new security fencing product to its product wire mesh line. It is a no-climb fence. The product is meant for any application where a high security fence is needed. According to the company, the product: Is made of carbon steel .162” diameter welded wire Is ½ X 3” mesh center-to-center Is provided as a 2-ply fence with custom panel sizes and openings Is also available in steel, painted, or hot-dip galvanized.

Stack And Ship Without Worry
7/12/2010
Plastican (Leonminster, MA) now offers a new, lightweight, and versatile 5-gallon rigid plastic container. According to the company, it is designed to package goods for the industrial and consumer markets. Those include building products, paints, foods, and a variety of do-it-yourself products. The 40BL container offers 19% better weight per gallon of storage, and it combines crack resistance, compression strength, and environmental sustainability for worry-free stacking and shipping.

Sporty And Safe
7/12/2010
Gateway Safety (Cleveland, OH) offers a new, sporty, and safe eye-protection solution. Varsity features a v-shaped temple design and sporty wraparound lenses, and can be used in a multitude of applications. Other features include: A soft, adjustable nosepiece Impact protection that meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 standards and blocks more than 99.9% of UV-A, B, and C light. A wide array of lens colors Visit www.

Dispense Efficiently
7/12/2010
Georgia-Pacific Professional (Atlanta, GA) recently unveiled the SofPull™ centerpull tissue dispenser. The product’s dispensing system features a completely enclosed roll. Sheet-by-sheet feeding of tissue is pulled from a small opening in the front, leaving a minimal amount of tissue exposed. According to the company, since the tissues are previously untouched, the tissue is more hygienic and helps to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Precision-Formed And Hardened Tool
7/12/2010
IDEAL Industries (Sycamore, IL) now offers a 5-in-1 non-conductive screwdriver. The high-visibility bright yellow handle, along with a permanently bonded orange insulation shaft, act as an "at-a-glance" safety system, letting users know they're using the right tool on or around a potentially live circuit. The included four bits (1/4 inch slotted, 3/16 inch slotted, #1 Phillips, #2 Phillips, and built-in 1/4 inch nutdriver) are precision-formed and hardened for heavy-duty workloads, and represent those most used by professional electricians.

Stay In Control
7/6/2010
Time Mark (Tulsa, OK) recently unveiled its Model 2780 AC current transducer, designed for motor and power control, supervisory data acquisition, load monitoring, feedback control, and energy management. The transducer accepts AC current input and provides a proportional DC voltage output. A linear transformer input is coupled to a solid-state output amplifier. Powered by a 115 VAC source, the product is socket-mounted for ease of use. Check out www.

Protect Your Neck
7/6/2010
Flamesafe Workwear (Los Angeles, CA) recently released its MaxiSoft® double-layer FR cotton/nylon knit hood balaclava, designed to prevent injury from flash fire, heat, or electric arc exposure. When flame comes into contact with MaxiSoft® FR cotton, an insulating char is formed, with no melting, dripping, smoldering, or afterglow. According to the company, the product meets and exceeds all local and international safety performance standards.

Fits Like A Glove
7/6/2010
Hobart Welding Products (Appleton, WI) has added four new glove options to its line of personal safety products. Form-fitted MIG welding gloves, premium weld/multi-use gloves, premium work/multi-use gloves, and the welding and premium work/multi-use gloves value pack are now available. Each offering features heavy-duty stitching, top-quality leather, and ergonomic design. According to the company, the gloves feature Hobart’s commitment to comfort, protection and durability.

Coat And Treat Concrete
7/6/2010
L&M Construction Chemicals (Omaha, NE) now offers the LiON HARD high-performance lithium silicate. According to the company, LiON HARD is designed to provide concrete coatings and treatments. LiON HARD penetrates bare concrete surfaces and transforms calcium hydroxide and calcium carbonate compounds into wear surfaces. The new product is a VOC-free, colorless, and odorless solution consisting of a pure reactive lithium silicate chemical ion with a non-acid penetrator.

Open Every Door
6/28/2010
Albany Door Systems (Lawrenceville, GA) recently unveiled the MCC VectorControl high-speed door controller, designed to always monitor electrical current and operate with a variable frequency. According to the company, the MCC VectorControl comes in a sleek, brushed, stainless steel enclosure. Its graphical display gives real-time door status information along with step-by-step instructions for setup and diagnostics. The compact design allows for easy placement in areas with limited space, because the main unit is mounted next to the motor, while the .

More Than A Little Abrasive
6/28/2010
DeWalt (Towson, MD) now offers a new line of abrasives designed to withstand the rigors of an industrial jobsite. According to the company, the new line offers professional contractors product innovation in six categories. They include: metalworking coated abrasives, wearable backing flap discs, wire wheels, hubbed thin wheels, contaminant-free thin wheels, and XP grinding wheels. The expanded range of wire wheels and abrasives provides solutions for industrial applications including metal finishing, polishing, and preparation.

Easy Access
6/28/2010
Pro-Fit Systems (Puyallup, WA) announces the availability of the Pro-Fit modular leg platform, a fully-adjustable, one-size-fits-all tool management carrier. Made from heavy-duty nylon webbing, the modular leg platform attaches to the right or left thigh. Therefore, it allows the wearer to easily access his or her most often-used tools. Loops allow for easy access to a wide variety of wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, files, flashlights, and cutters.

Accommodate For Tolerance Stack Up
6/28/2010
Sherex Fastening Solutions (Tonawanda, NY) offers the RIV-FLOAT® rivet nut. The internally floating threads on RIV-FLOAT allow for component attachments in off-center applications and can accommodate for tolerance stack up in the manufacturing process. The floating nut (.020” radial float) aligns to drive the angle of the screw, virtually eliminating cross threading and spin-out. RIV-FLOAT was designed for installation post finish in applications where cage nuts, clinch nuts, floating nut plates, or weld nuts are typically used.

Grab A Hold
6/21/2010
Schunk (Morrisville, NC) recently expanded its compact class, the 2-Finger-Parallel gripper type JGP and the 3-Finger-Centric gripper type JGZ with the sizes 200, 240, and 300, suited for a wide range of industrial automation applications. All of the modules are equipped with a pneumatic oval piston drive. The integrated jaw guidance is a rigid T-slot designed to ensure precise and fail-safe handing. Due to their compact design, the JGP and JGZ can be used in confined spaces.

A Breath Of Fresh Air
6/21/2010
Tanis Technologies (Holland, MI) now offers new modular accessories for its Module-Air air filtration product line. Two of these accessories are the bolt on hood attachments and third-stage filter modules for applications requiring carbon filters or extremely high efficiency filtration. The patent-pending Module-Air design also features modular intake options and bolt on accessories. Check out www.tanistechnologies.com to learn more.

Optimize Air Flow
6/21/2010
Flexaust (Warsaw IN) now offers a lightweight thermoplastic rubber hose designed for a wide range of light materials handling and ventilation applications. The DAYFLEX FTE-T hose is reinforced with an external polypropylene helix and features a smooth interior to assure minimal friction loss and optimum air flow. According to the company, it is ideal for applications where wire cannot be used. The hose comes in 1 to 4” I.D. sizes in standard 25 and 50-foot lengths.

All-Inclusive Tool
6/21/2010
Wright Tool (Barberton, OH) now offers the WrightGrip™ SB ratchet, an all-inclusive tool that features a ½-inch drive, a 7/8-inch open-head ratchet, a replaceable hammer available with insets in brass or steel, and a 7/8-inch open-end wrench. The open-head ratchet allows for cleaning and quick directional switch, letting the tool fit in narrower spaces making clearance easy. The ratchet is interchangeable with a 2-inch deep socket.

Eliminate RFI Issues
6/15/2010
Nomex (Fort Worth, TX) now offers the light-weight Nomex braided PTFE hose, designed to route through tight areas and eliminate RFI issues seen in many applications that have stainless steel reinforcements. According to the company, the Nomex braided hoses resist temperatures up to 400°F, allowing operators to handle hoses without the risk of a burn. Sizes range from ¼” to 1” in diameter, and NCB static dissipative assemblies can be provided upon request.

Steel Pin Gages
6/15/2010
Hemco Gage (Holland, MI) is proud to add the Eknogage product line of hardened tool steel pin gages. The company carries pin gages in several sizes. Furthermore, there are different types that the company offers. They include: Inch .005” – 1.0005” in .0001” increments Class X in both plus tolerance and minus tolerance Inch .005” – 1.0005” in .0005” increments Class Y bi-lateral tolerance Metric 0.

Non-Corrosive Bond
6/15/2010
Krayden (Denver, CO) introduces the Permabond TA459 magnet adhesive. Designed for bonding magnets and metals, it is non-corrosive to electrically conductive surfaces. According to the company, the shear strength of the Permabond TA459 forms strong bonds to a variety of plated and non-plated surfaces with a resistance to high temperatures, vibration, and impact. It also uses high-viscosity gel to help increase line speeds and reduce part rejection rates.

The Missing Link
6/8/2010
igus (East Providence, RI) now offers the industrial serial field bus CC-link system. The three-wire, shielded bus cable's structure and materials have been optimized to meet the dynamic conditions found in cable-carrier applications. It also features an abrasion-proof, TPE outer jacket, a gusset-filling extruded inner jacket, and an optimized short pitch length, and millions of bending cycles are possible in cable-carrier systems. CFBUS.035 has an outer diameter of 0.

Get A Grip
6/8/2010
Reed Manufacturing (Erie, PA) offers ratchet shears with hardened steel blades, designed for cutting PVC, PE, PP, PEX, and ABS pipe. One-hand models RS1 and RS1PLT offer a 7-step ratchet mechanism. The two-hand RS2 features 2” capacity, extra wide, v-style jaws for easy alignment, and long handles for leverage on tough-to-cut pipe. RS7290 one-hand style, 2” capacity ratchet shears cut PE, PVC, and CPVC pipe used in gas, water, plumbing, and industrial applications, as do the other ratchet shears.

This Will Cut It
6/8/2010
Hougen Manufacturing (Flint, MI) recently added a kit of five “tap drill” Rotabroach “12,000-Series” annular cutters to its series of kits. The diameters of the 2" D.O.C. tap drill cutters were selected to accommodate the most widely used taps and include 7/16" for 1/2-13 threads, 17/32" for 5/8-11 tapping, 21/32" for 3/4-10 sizes, 25/32" for 7/8-9 threads, and 7/8" for 1-8 threads.  The sturdy plastic is designed to provide the convenience of holding five cutters, and three pilots are meant to keep them organized and protected from damage.

Catching Some Air
6/8/2010
TMI (Pittsburgh, PA) recently introduced the Save-T air curtain, which features an air compression chamber that collects air as it leaves the blowers and compresses it into a concentrated stream. According to the company, the airstream helps reduce unwanted air infiltration. The air curtains are made of stainless steel, and they can be used in a variety of applications including overhead doors, dock doors, customer entrances, high-cycle doors, cooler doors, and freezer doors.

Bit By Bit
6/1/2010
Bondhus (Monticello, MN) announces the addition of ballpoint top and star tip bits to its line of socket bits, designed to provide high performance results in a wide range of environments. According to the company, each bit utilizes an innovative design that allows the bit to flex instead of break when high torque levels are applied. All Bondhus socket bits carry a lifetime warranty and feature Bondhus’ proprietary ProGuard finish. A full range of inch, metric, ballpoint, and star-tipped tools are available.

A Wide Variety
6/1/2010
Del City (Milwaukee, WI) now offers a variety of Sperry Instruments, including electrical probes, multimeters, clamp meters and other specialty meters. Designed and manufactured to the latest industry standards, they are backed by a lifetime warranty. Furthermore, these products have a number of enhanced features, including 10’ drop and 250 lb. crush ratings, improved audible indicators, and an integrated snap-on probe holder that allows the user to test an electrical circuit.

Crimp Your Cables
6/1/2010
Thomas & Betts (Memphis, TN) introduces the color-keyed HEX-FLEX crimping dies, designed to provide a crimp on flex-conductor cables. Designed for use with virtually all types of flexible conductors, the new HEX-FLEX dies are color-coded for matching with color-keyed lugs and splices to help eliminate costly errors. It creates a UL listed, CSA certified connection when used on color-keyed compression connectors. The dies are made from high-carbon tool steel with black oxide plating for added durability, corrosion resistance, and long service life.

Simplify Installation
6/1/2010
Wireway Husky (Wellesley, MA) introduces the EZ-Matrix wire partition system. The product features 98-gauge, 2” sq. welded wire mesh modular construction and tubular steel stiffening posts. Designed to be easily reconfigured locally to accommodate floor or wall irregularities, conveyors, lifts, piping, etc., the panels are reinforced with in-line folded flutes for added rigidity, and they install into slots in the tubular posts. The EZ-Matrix® wire partition system is anchored to the floor through 3/8” thick pads welded to 2-1/2” sq.

A Wide Variety
5/27/2010
Dynabrade (Clarence, NY) recently introduced a new line of industrial quality air powered drills, in a variety of speeds and configurations, including pistol grip, angle head, and vacuum models. The pistol grip drills are designed with finger platforms on both sides of the tool. .4 Hp angle head drills are also offered. Available in RPM speeds of 950 and 3,200, these tools are over 11” in length, allowing for additional reach. Straight line, 7° offset, pistol grip and right angle models are also available in .

Remove Graffiti Effectively
5/24/2010
Soy Technologies (Nicholasville, KY) recently introduced its family of graffiti removers, designed to spray and cling to vertical surfaces, as well as to provide extended dwell times with minimal run-off. They provide graffiti removal from painted surfaces and removal of permanent markers and scuff marks, to more aggressive paint strippers for unpainted surfaces. According to the company, the product is VOC Complaint and readily biodegradable, and is recognized by the EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) Program for safe chemistry and the USDA Bio-Preferred Program for sustainability.

Pick A Tool, Any Tool
5/24/2010
North American Tool Corporation (South Beloit, IL) offers special and made-to-order tooling, including taps, dies, and thread plug gages, as well as a wide array of special threading tools with quick turnaround times. The company, along with Gaylee Saws, Allen Benjamin Inc. and Bitner Tooling Technologies will be exhibiting their cutting tool products and services at the 2010 IMTS Show, Sept. 8-13, in Chicago. Gaylee Saws manufactures solid carbide and carbide-tipped circular thin saws.

Secure And Transport
5/24/2010
Demountable Concepts (Glassboro, NJ) unveiled the new ISO container adaptor frame (ICAF), designed to increase the versatility of straight-trucks equipped with the demountable truck body system. According to the company, with the ICAF, a standard 20-foot ISO container can be quickly secured and transported by straight-truck to a ship yard, rail head, or job site on a demountable flat-bed truck body. With the demountable truck body system, straight-trucks can switch between multiple cargo bodies of similar or different type.

Smart, Very Smart
5/17/2010
Blackmer (Grand Rapids, MI) recently launched the Blackmer Smart Energy website at www.BlackmerSmartEnergy.com .The website is a key component in Blackmer’s new Smart Energy Flow Solutions initiative, which has been created as a way to illustrate how manufacturing operations around the globe can benefit by incorporating Blackmer pumping equipment and technologies into their energy-management processes and procedures. One of the most unique areas of the new website is the energy calculator, which allows users to calculate just how much energy they would save if they were to introduce Blackmer pumping equipment into their operations.

Controlled Hinge Movement
5/12/2010
SPIROL International (Danielson, CT) recently introduced a new hinge pin, specifically designed for use in PC board card locks and ejector clips. According to the company, the pin’s uniform radial spring force results in a controlled hinge movement that remains consistent throughout the life of the assembly. The product is manufactured from corrosion-resistant austenitic stainless steel with an oil-free finish, making compatible with all sorts of plastic handles.

Sniff, Sniff
5/12/2010
E Instruments International (Langhorne, PA) introduces the Model7899 combustible gas sniffer, designed to detect small leaks of any combustible gases and hydrocarbons from piping or appliances. According to the company, it is portable, rugged and easy-to-use, and it offers readings in PPM, %vol, and %LEL. The 7899 gas sniffer also features: an 11” fully-flexible probe a visual LCD and bar graph display an audio alarm a hold function range from 0 to 10,000 ppm Visit www.

Need More Power?
5/10/2010
Metabo (West Chester, PA) offers a four-tool combo kit of PowerMasterSeries 18 V lithium-ion cordless power tools. The Combo 4.2 Kit’s includes the SB 18 LTX hammer/drill driver, the ASE 18 LTX reciprocating saw, the KSA18LTX circular saw, the ULA 14.4-18 halogen flashlight, two 18 V lithium-ion batteries, an ASC30 30-minute fast charger, and a rolling duffel tool bag. All of these items are meant for users who require high performance and rugged operation.

Cut It Out
5/10/2010
Ridgid (Elyria, OH) unveiled its Model P-TEC 2550 Tailpiece extension cutter, designed for thin-walled tailpieces, wall extension tubes, and disposer kits made of PE, PP, or PVC materials. According to the company, the product is a contained, auto-fed cutter for the standard sixes of 1 1/2 and 1 1/4-inch outer diameters. The automatic deburring feature eliminates the need for a second tool and produces only a fine strand of plastic. In addition to an automatic beveling feature, the cutter has easy-view windows that ensure straight cuts on measured and marked pipes.

Detect Refrigerant Leaks
5/10/2010
Tracer Products (Westbury, N.Y.) introduces the TP-9360 Pro-Alert, a portable refrigerant leak detector. Featuring high-performance heated-diode sensor technology, the PRO-Alert is designed to accurately detect leaks. Complete with dual-sensitivity controls, it can self-calibrate itself to neutralize background contamination. Furthermore, the PRO-Alert is sensitive to both R-12 and R-134a refrigerants, and its intensity audible alarm and flashing LED help pinpoint leaks.

Control Your Torque
5/10/2010
Mountz Inc. (San Jose, CA) introduces newest version of the TorqueMate® Digital Torque Wrench, a microprocessor controlled digital torque wrench designed for use in quality control and maintenance areas. Well-suited for torque calibration, joint testing, auditing, or verification of torque applied, the wrench features a large LED screen. According to the company, the product also completely monitors the fastening and assembly process with full collection of the data values.

Increase Picking Productivity
5/3/2010
Kollmorgen (Radford, VA) and KNAPP Systemintegration GmbH unveiled their new automation solution, which is meant to be installed within current warehouse infrastructure to help reduce operational costs through increased picking productivity. Automated forklifts can be used to fetch empty roller cages, escort the RF-terminals-equipped picker to the required pick locations, and dispatch full roller cages. They are also used for transportation tasks such as picking up full roller cages from areas with goods-to-man picking, and transporting them to the dispatch area.

Your Own Dinosaur
5/3/2010
Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. (Ashtabula, OH) now offers the Recycleosaurus, a waterproof and weatherproof recycling cart and container made out of 100 percent polyethylene. The recycling bins can be configured with permanent, molded-in company logos, tracking numbers, or other markings. These markings are also available as raised lettering, plus full-color imagery. According to the company, the available markings offer a better solution to stenciling, painting, handwriting, and other temporary marking methods.

Extreme Makeover: Conveyor Edition
5/3/2010
Bunting Magnetics (Newton, KS) developed a new design for its cross-belt conveyor product line. The new design features an improved magnetic deep-reach circuit and tramp metal deflector to help increase belt protection. It also has a new wing design that seals the edge of the belt and keeps tramp metal from snapping to the side of the conveyor frame, or getting under the belt. The new design also features a heavy-box stainless steel frame surrounding the magnet for added protection.

Apply More Torque
4/30/2010
Stanley-Proto (Conyers, GA) offers the new Torque Multiplier Display Wrench for use industries where there are exceptionally high torque loads. The wrench uses an internal planetary gear system that applies more torque on the fastener than is applied by the user, and it eliminates the need for long levers, which allows users to turn high-torque fasteners in cramped quarters. The new tool has a one-inch drive and is available in two torque ranges.

Always On The Grind
4/30/2010
Metabo Corporation (West Chester, PA), now offers the 5" W11-125 Quick Compact Class Angle Grinder for cutting and grinding applications in the mechanical maintenance and metalworking industries. The product features: A 9.6 A motor An ergonomic dual-position side handle A racket-grip design A readily-accessible spindle lock bottom Auto-stop carbon brushes The Metabo S-Automatic safety slip clutch In addition, the grinder features 1,100 watts of power, 26.

A Whisper Of Compressed Air
4/27/2010
The WHISPERBLAST from Lechler (St. Charles, IL) is a line of air nozzles that are designed to handle most industrial usage for compressed air, such as drying off parts, blowing dirt or dust off parts, or blowing off items that are rejected from a conveyor. The standard flat version can be installed with others on a header to create an air curtain, while the standard round version can be used for hand-held applications. Two smaller models have been developed for use in tight places.

ShipShape For Tip-Top Handling
4/23/2010
ShipShape bulk containers from Meese Orbitron Dunne, Co. (Ashtabula, OH) feature durable covers that establish a sturdy seal with the container to safeguard against dust and vapor release. The molded covers protect the products or materials inside the container from contamination and spillage during transport. To promote stable stacking on racks, forklifts, and trailers, the bulk containers are molded-in with a board pattern to absorb movements during handling.

An Electric Pick-Me-Up
4/23/2010
The Hyster Company (Greenville, NC) has introduced the E30-40HSD2 series of electric stand-up lift trucks. The three-wheeled truck delivers lifting capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 lbs. and anti-fatigue mats that absorb and reduce the transmission of vibration and shock to the operator by 25 percent. The trucks also have multi-function control handles to increase productivity, along with the low-effort hydraulic control and flex-stance compartment.

Heavy Loads, Narrow Aisles
4/22/2010
Crown Equipment Corporation (New Bremen, OH) has introduced the Crown SP 3500 Four-Point Series Stockpicker, which allows user to lift large, bulky, and heavy loads in narrow aisles. The SP 3500 can handle non-standard loads at heights exceeding 30 feet by stabilizing the load by evenly distributing forces through the mast and power unit. Additional features include: Heavy-gauge steel in the skirt, doors, and battery cover with a mast that gives the truck substantial weight capacity.

Need A Lift?
4/22/2010
NACCO Materials Handling Corporation (Greenville, NC) has launched a new series of electric stand-up lift trucks – the ESC030-040AC series – which provide dependable performance for lifting capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 pounds. Each truck features precision load positioning that allows operators control the truck's position while working on an incline, such as on a dock or in a trailer, minimizing the likelihood of product damage from unintended load contact.

Consume Less Power And Beat The Heat
4/21/2010
Papailias, Inc. (Northvale, NJ) introduces the Series MSL-HI-LED Mini Sightlight. According to the company, it emits as much or more light intensity (Candle Power and Lumens) as a 100 watt halogen bulb, but it consumes less power. The HI-LED lamp provides a bright, white light, but, unlike halogen lamps, it does not generate excessive heat.  The life of the lamp is approximately 40,000 - 45,000 hours, almost 5 years. The MSL-HI is corrosion resistant.

Let There Be Light
4/21/2010
Streamlight, Inc. (Eagleville, PA) introduces the Waypoint, a handheld, pistol-grip searchlight designed to provide light output of 210 lumens measured system output and 115,000 candela peak beam intensity on the high setting, over a range of 678 meters.  Featuring a housing constructed of high-impact polycarbonate, it includes an integrated stand so it can be set up for stationary scene lighting, and provides three lighting settings, including high, low and strobe modes.

High-Performance Structural Bonding
4/21/2010
Master Bond, Inc. (Hackensack, N.J.) unveiled the Master Bond Polymer Supreme 46HT-2, a heat-resistant epoxy adhesive for high-performance structural bonding in metalworking and appliance processing applications. With a mixing ratio of 100 to 30, it cures at elevated temperatures with a minimum 250°F required for cure. There is also a non-drip version available called Supreme 46HT-2ND2 that will not flow during cure. The Master Bond Polymer Supreme 46HT-2 is available for purchase in half-pint, pint, quart, one gallon and five gallon container kits.

Apply More Torque
4/21/2010
Stanley-Proto (Conyers, GA) offers the new Torque Multiplier Display Wrench for use industries where there are exceptionally high torque loads. The wrench uses an internal planetary gear system that applies more torque on the fastener than is applied by the user, and it eliminates the need for long levers, which allows users to turn high-torque fasteners in cramped quarters. The new tool has a one-inch drive and is available in two torque ranges.

Recondition Drills, Not Your Hair
3/23/2010
DIA (Latrobe, PA) solid-carbide drill are eligible for a free drill reconditioning. Select WIDIA, WIDIA-Hanita, and WIDIA-Rubig tools are covered under the program.

Prevent Over-Torque, Over-Stress
3/23/2010
Stanley Proto (Conyers, GA) has expanded its lineup of Dial Electronic Wrenches with seven new SKU’s, bringing the total to nine sizes to choose from. The wrenches have torque ranges from 7.5 in-lbs. to 2000 ft-lbs., so there is a solution regardless of the maintenance issue. In addition, the design includes a durable chrome body and a sturdy rotary bezel. Additional features include: Torsional strain technology that improves accuracy to +/-1% in both directions, and produces accurate readings regardless of where the load is applied on the handle, useful when users are limited to a certain hand position.

10,000 Volts? No Problem
3/23/2010
The Bondhus Corporation (Monticello, MN) introduces a full line of high quality insulated tools through its German marketing partner, FELO. The screwdrivers, bit drivers, and pliers are tested and certified to comply with all critical safety standards, including insulation safety testing at 10,000 volts. CDE tests are performed according to IEC60900, DIN 60900, and VDE 0860 specifications. Visit www.bondhus.com to find more details about the line of insulated tools.