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May 4, 2009
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News
Next Generation of Engineers
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. has announced that it is joining forces with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology, as a Silver Supplier of the FIRST Robotics Competition. The FIRST Robotics Competition Silver Supplier level designates a contribution between $10,000 and $50,000. Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. provided air volume tanks for the 2009 FRC Kit of Parts which was distributed to more than 1,680 teams of high-school students. By providing components for the competition, FIRST suppliers are putting the latest technology in the hands of students, giving them the opportunity to apply the same tools used by professional scientist and engineers and ultimately helping them learn real-world skills they will carry into the workplace. The 2009 Kit of Parts contain 604 items, 39% of which are donated.

Positive Displacement Pump e-Learning Course
Hydraulic Institute (HI) has launched its latest pump industry e-Learning program titled "Positive Displacement Pumps: Fundamentals, Design and Applications." The comprehensive Positive Displacement (PD) Pump course is an Internet-delivered educational program designed to provide individual users with a broad, comprehensive knowledge of PD pumping technologies. The material is visual and interactive, allowing students to take full advantage of the latest learning technology.
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Products
ARO-Flo Series of Filters, Regulators and Lubricators
BRYAN, OH: The ARO Fluid Technologies business of Ingersoll Rand is releasing an expanded and improved ARO-Flo Series of filters, regulators and lubricators to clean and lubricate air for use with pneumatic tools. The upgraded line includes a new size and a new completely modular design. The enhanced ARO-Flo products come in four series, varying in port size and maximum standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) for optimal fit to the application and tools used. • Miniature 1000 Series with 1/8" and 1/4" ports, and a maximum flow of 57 scfm • All-new Compact 1500 Series with 1/4" and 3/8" ports, and a maximum flow of 109 scfm • Standard 2000 Series with 3/8", 1/2", and 3/4" ports, and a maximum flow of 222 scfm • Heavy-Duty 3000 Series with 3/4" and 1" ports, and a maximum flow of 381 scfm Key advantages of the upgraded ARO-Flo products are optimal performance and improved safety. The new modular design provides for easier assembly and maintenance of the units from the previous models and allows for more customization to meet specifications of various applications. T-brackets and panel nuts, which had been optional, are now standard. A unique new feature with the new series is the integral gauge fan. This adjustable, easy-to-follow visual display allows the operator to quickly monitor that the pressure stays within the targeted range. --- Ingersoll-Rand Co.

Cost Effective Line of Hydraulic Hose Protection
SKOKIE, IL: Cofair Products, Inc. introduces the Tite Seal Hydraulic Hose Protector. The new design offers something the market has been missing, a self-adhering, abrasion resistant wrap. The new product protects all size hoses eliminating the need for stocking multiple size hose protectors. Also because it's a self-adhering material, it can protect isolated sections of a hose, unlike traditional protectors that require covering the entire hose. The hydraulic hose protector is composed of neoprene that can stand up to oils, gasoline and solvents. The neoprene composition also allows the ability to bend and flex. The hydraulic hose protector is truly a product for all seasons. It can withstand temperatures ranges from -20 degrees F to 200 degrees F. Equipment operators know and understand the problems of hose failure. Loss of power is a loss of money. The new hose protector is easy to use and can be applied to any size hose in little time. The hydraulic hose protector can be actually applied while in the field avoiding downtime. Tite Seal Hydraulic Hose Protector is available in 12- and 50-foot rolls in retail packaging, and 300-foot bulk rolls. --- Cofair

Proportional Spool Valve Type PSL with Direct CAN-BUS Interface
CHARLOTTE, NC: HAWE Hydraulics, a leading supplier of sophisticated controls to the mobile and industrial markets, enhances the proportional spool valve, type PSL, complete with direct CAN-BUS interface. The simplified wiring for quick and safe installation is its new design characteristic. Unlike ordinary designs on the market, the wiring is connected and ready for use by inserting the entire cable. The electrical connection complies with the protection rating IP 67, enabling a broad range of mounting locations even in rough environmental conditions. The integrated signal relay ensures the automatic optimization of the valve's reactive behavior. This will result in a reduction of hysteresis, which offers greater precision of repetitions and/ or the integration of automatic sequences. The self-instructing functions of parameters also reduce the set-up time for the user. The PSL is positioned for use in mobile hydraulics to control the direction of movement and the independent load and the continuous control of movement velocities of hydro consumers. --- HAWE North America, Inc.

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