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February 12, 2010
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Since 1957, Bimba Original Line Cylinders have been the
industry standard for economical, easy-to-use, stainless steel body air
cylinders and have earned a reputation as hard-working, long-lasting
performers.
The Benefits of the Original Line Include:
- Unrivaled selection with more bore sizes, mounting styles and
options than any other company
- Immediate delivery on many models and sizes that are in-stock and
ready-to-ship
- Worldwide availability through local stocking distributors
- Custom-design capabilities for your specific needs
Bimba --- Read More
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Eighth graders learn about fluid power
at NFPA Fluid Power Challenge
The 2009 series of National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Fluid
Power Challenges has been successfully completed. The program was
expanded this year to 47 teams, nearly 200 students from 26 middle
schools, who competed in four locations—Marquette University and
Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, WI; Harper College in
Palatine, IL; and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. At
workshops in early November, the students were given the assignment of
designing and constructing a fluid power mechanism to perform a defined
task. The mechanisms were required to use fluid power (hydraulics and
pneumatics) to pick up weighted objects, and then place them on a
platform for various point totals. The program is designed to introduce
students, and their teachers, to the world of engineering and careers in
fluid power. Through the Challenges, NFPA hopes to encourage students to
select more mathematics and science courses in their high school
curricula to keep their options open for technology-based post-secondary
studies.
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Manufacturers Are Struggling to Find
Skilled Workers
Nearly one-third of manufacturers report some level of shortages
today and over one-half report shortages for skilled production workers
and engineers according to a survey conducted by Deloitte Consulting,
The Manufacturing Institute and Oracle. The report, "People And
Profitability - A Time For Change: A People Management Practices Survey
Of The Manufacturing Industry," indicates an ongoing talent challenge
facing manufacturing organizations and a continued need for them to
embrace new and progressive talent strategies.
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Manufacturing to Grow 5.7% in
2010
Economic growth in the United States will resume in 2010, according
to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) in their December 2009
Semiannual Economic Forecast. Manufacturing revenues will grow 5.7
percent in 2010 compared to a 10.7 percent decrease in 2009.
Expectations for 2010 are for the positive conditions experienced in the
second half of 2009 to continue in manufacturing, while the
non-manufacturing sector foresees marginal growth. The overall forecast
projects optimism about the U.S. economy for 2010. The manufacturing
sector overall is positive about prospects in 2010 with revenues
expected to increase in 13 of 18 industries, while the non-manufacturing
sector appears slightly less positive about the year ahead with 8 of 18
industries expecting higher revenues. Business investment, a major
driver in the U.S. economy, will decline as both sectors expect a
combined average of a 5.4 percent decline in capital spending.
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Heavy Duty Mechanical Switch
BEREA, OH: With a stable switching point setting, the robust 400
Series Switch converts pneumatic and hydraulic pressure into switching
functions, and is designed for applications requiring maximum accuracy
under high loads. It is SPDT, and can be normally open (N.O.) or
normally closed (N.C.) depending on the wiring. The switching point is
fully adjustable by means of a simple adjustment knob within the
adjustment range. It also includes a locking mechanism for switch point
adjustment. The 400 Series Switch is fitted with DIN EN 175301-803 Form
A connectors for fast and easy installation. It is also available with
an LED indicator on the plug for visual monitoring of the switch status,
or an M12 x 1 (4-pin) electrical connection. Features include excellent
repeatability of ±2% of Full Scale, robust design with zinc
die-cast housing, and 360° rotatable male connections. --- NOSHOK
Inc.
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Membrane, Pleated, Depth, and Specialty
Filters
ELIZABETH, NJ: Eaton Corporation offers a new line of filters, the
LOFMEM™ membrane filter, the LOFPLEAT™ pleated filter, the
LOFTREX™ depth filter, and a series of specialty filters marketed
under the brands LOFSORB™, LOFMET™, and LOFCLEAN™ that
are engineered to handle a wide range of liquid process applications
across a broad range of industries. LOFMEM Series Membrane Cartridges
are absolute rated filters designed to provide precise, repeatable,
sub-micron level filtration; LOFPLEAT Series Cartridges offer a pleated
configuration that provides higher surface area than depth filters for
greater dirt holding and longer on-stream life; LOFTREX Series Depth
Filtration Cartridges are cylindrical filters with a tortuous path for
capturing a wide range of particle sizes and gelatinous contaminants;
and LOFSORB, LOFMET, and LOFCLEAN Specialty Series Filters are
constructed of different extruded carbon, porous metal, and resin bonded
materials that provide unique performance benefits. --- Eaton
Filtration LLC
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Thread Sealant for High Pressure Gaseous and
Fluid Power Systems
ROCKY HILL, CT: Henkel Corporation has introduced a new thread
sealant, Loctite® 5452™, specifically formulated for use on
metal fittings found in high pressure hydraulic and pneumatic power
systems. Curing four times faster than traditional anaerobic sealants
even on stainless steel or inert metals, Loctite® 5452™ allows
fittings under low pressure to be returned to service immediately.
Designed to fill, seal and secure the air space between threads, this
sealant contains no fillers or particles that could contaminate system
fluids, foul valves or clog fine filters/screens. This thixotropic
purple gel works well on any size NPT, O-ring boss (ORB) or JIC fitting,
and prevents rotation that ultimately leads to leakage on dry seal
fittings. --- Henkel Corp.
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 Watlow Electric
Manufacturing Company - CAST-X 500 Circulation
Heaters
Watlow, a designer and manufacturer of electric heaters, controllers
and temperature sensors, announces the introduction of the CAST-X 500
circulation heater. This small, lightweight circulation heater is
ideal for demanding gas and liquid applications, is intrinsically safe
and will not burn the fluids being heated.
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