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Kanematsu USA, Inc: Thermal printheads

Kanematsu (Somerset, NJ) distributes the Toshiba Lightning Series of thermal printheads, which includes a 600-dpi model that prints at 10”/sec and 300-dpi and 400-dpi models that each print at 14”/sec.

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Intralox: Friction top belts

Intralox’s (New Orleans, LA) friction top belts combine the benefits of modular plastic with the “grip” of a rubber top surface. Series 900 is available with a flat or diamond-pattern top.

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Enercon Industries Corp.: Induction cap sealing system

Super Seal Max™ Induction Cap Sealing System from Enercon Industries (Menomonee Falls, WI) incorporates the use of an extended sealing head to increase dwell time, thereby increasing sealing capabilities.

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Phoenix Contact Inc: I/O module

The Interbus Loop 2, from Phoenix Contact (Harrisburg, PA), utilizes the power supply not only to power the I/O devices but also to transmit network signals to the devices.

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Bodine Electric Company: AC inverters

Bare, basic and budget-friendly is how Bodine Electric (Chicago, IL) describes its new Pacesetter™ OEM Series AC inverters. The inverters allow machinery builders to add adjustable speed, dynamic braking and motor protection to their equipment.

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Parker Hannifin Corporation: Pressure regulators

A new range of remote-controlled electronic pressure regulators are designed to accurately control pneumatic pressure by means of a signal from a closed-loop integrated electronic control system.

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Automated Packaging Systems: Puncture-resistant bags

DuraClear™ 2000 Autobags, from Automated Packaging (Streetsboro, OH), are composed of specially engineered LLDPE. Puncture-resistant bags are said to be 46% stronger and 14% clearer than standard bags.

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SICK, Inc: Bar code scanner

The CLV 490 bar-code scanner from Sick (Bloomington, MN) reads codes at distances from 20” to 82.7”. Sick’s Modular Advanced Recognition Technology (SMART) allows it to recognize bar codes on labels that are tilted, damaged or partly hidden from view.

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Mark-10 Corp.: Test stand

The model ES20 test stand from Mark-10 (Hicksville, NY) can be fitted with a spring or grippers for use in measuring force. Able to travel up to 9”. An operator increases pressure with a hand wheel, and a dial indicator and digital force gauge reveal the lbs/sq” being applied.

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James Alexander Corp.: Dispensing system

Injection-molded, single-use plastic dispensing system offers single-handed activation and application. Developed by James Alexander (Blairstown, NJ), the 1-piece molded PE or PP unit is filled through the bottom and crimped shut.

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Emplex Systems Inc: Data acquisition systems

Emplex Systems (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada) has released 2 newly engineered data acquisition systems designed for the MPS 6300/6700 Series Validatable Continuous Rotary Heat Sealers.

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System brochure

AGR Intl.’s (Butler, PA) new brochure describes its Integrated ID System, the latest addition to its line of inspection and verification devices for the pharmaceutical industry.

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