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Industrial software

VantageWare (San Diego, CA) has released a 3.0 version of its Load Builder industrial software package. Allows existing data to be loaded more quickly and simply than previous versions.

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Carton erector

The RSB3 semi-automatic carton erector from Jacob White (Dartford, Kent, England) can produce up to 100 packs/min. Hand wheels, digital readout, calibrated scales and quick-release handles eliminate the need for change parts.

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Carton filler

The Pure-Pak® S90 dual-line carton filler from Elopak (New Hudson, MI) can fill four preset carton sizes at speeds to 150 cartons/min. Preset sizes can be set between 8 and 32 oz, or from 250 mL to 1.0 L.

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High-pressure blowers

The M Series and H Series high pressure regenerative blowers from Gast Manufacturing (Benton Harbor, MI) work well in pneumatic conveying and material handling applications.

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Potentiometric transducers

The PK Series of potentiometric transducers from Gefran (Newtown, PA) is designed for high-accuracy measurement of mechanical strokes up to 20'. An articulated joint assembly minimizes wear caused by vibration and misalignment.

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Ionizing air blower

Model 930 Ionizing Air Blower from Meech Static Eliminators (Akron, OH) uses a three-bar ionization head combined with high-output fans for faster, more powerful static neutralization.

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Adjusting drive hub

An economical device to change the phase relationship of drive components is the Phas-Lok Adjusting Hub from Zero-Max (Minneapolis, MN). It provides stepless adjustment with a 12° range to compensate for timing changes caused by chain or tooth wear.

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Bulb bottle

Grafco (Hanover, MD) has introduced a custom PET bulb bottle for health and beauty applications. The bottle holds 6 oz and has a 28/400 finish. Available in clear or custom colors, the bottle can incorporate up to 100% post-consumer material.

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Metric right angle drives

Andantex's (Wanamassa, NJ) ANGLgear® right angle gear drives are now available with metric specifications. Completely en-closed for a wide range of applications.

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Infrared thermometer

Ircon's (Niles, IL) Mirage® MR-30 series infrared thermometer provides accurate measurements from 500 to 2500°F. Can operate in high ambient temperatures up to 140°F without external cooling.

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Flow line weighers

Flow line weighers from Ramsey Technology (Minneapolis, MN) measure the mass flow rate and total mass of free-flowing particulate materials with an accuracy of ±.5% or better.

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Temperature control

SYSCON-RKC (South Bend, IN) has introduced the REX-S100, a 1/16th DIN single-display temperature control. A deviation display lamp for at-a-glance indication of deviation between present and set temperatures.

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