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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Martor USA's newest innovation...a Safety Sack Opener. The Easysafe features a patented cutting head design allowing for easy initiation of the cut while maintaining blade contact with the material, even on single layers of film or paper. The piercing point allows for insertion of the cutter into all types of paper and plastic sacks. The integrated replaceable tape slitter safely cuts packaging tape without an exposed blade. The unit allows for an easy blade change – no tools required! The cutter is capable of being locked with a special key to change the blade. The required Lock Screw Wrench must be ordered separately under No. 9924.

Click HERE to see the video of the Easysafe in action.
Visit www.martorusa.com for more details.


PROBLEM SOLVER SPOTLIGHT
Ergonomic Replacement to Standard Jib
When low headroom prohibits space, the Positech Articulated Jib Boom (AJB) is the ideal solution. Maneuver around obstructions with a radial reach of 10 feet and 360° rotation around the main post. Our standard models support up to 2,000 lbs. The Positech AJB can be mounted on pedestals, overhead spacers, wall or column flanges and portable bases. Extended reaches are available. Standard or customized tooling and controls are available to meet your requirements.
  • Highest standard capacity in the industry-up to 2,000 lbs
  • Angle-adjustable middle axis for better control of jib movement
  • Mounting options are available for Electric and Air Hoists, Pneumatic Balance Hoists and Vertical Lift Cylinders
  • Precision bearings and thrust washers at joints for smooth motion and long life.
Contact Positech today for a customized solution to your material handling problem.


E-Solution
***Compressors & Vacuum Pumps*** New site features OEM compressors and vacuum pumps. Listed are specs and performance data on thousands of standard pumps and compressors, including WOB-L piston, articulated piston, diaphragm, linear, rotary vane, and peristaltic technologies. ---Thomas Products Read More

FREE Information
***Valve Catalog*** New catalog details high-temperature, high-pressure valves. Included are Camseal ball valves and Clampseal ball, bellows, bonnetless, check, gate, globe, throttling, and ruea service valves. US and metric specs are listed. ---Conval Read More

HOT NEW PRODUCTS - Editor's Choice
***Create a Unique Keypad or Keyboard*** MILFORD, CT: Create a personalized keypad or keyboard that's impact-resistant, vandal-resistant, oil and waterproof - guaranteed! The TSK.series is an innovative, versatile range of customizable, PCB-based products, which features 12- and 16-key keypads, and a full-sized PC-style keyboard with the option of a touchpad mouse. It is even possible to create any custom layout from 4 to 128 keys. EAO supplies the PCB-based keypad or keyboard and a suitable connecting interface, including PS2, USB and Matrix (others available on request). The front plate, which is provided by the customer, ensures total protection from dirt and fluid ingress, and damage from shock and impact. A typical TSK set-up comprises the desired PCB layout, connected to an interface card and then placed under the non-conductive, transparent plate such as polycarbonate or glass up to 10mm thick. The keyboard design and key arrangement is created using the supplied software then printed on a plastic or paper overlay and placed between the PCB and front plate. Customers can create a unique design by inserting their logo into easy-to-use, adaptable templates, or even print directly on the plate. ---EAO Switch Corp. Read More

***Flat Motors with Integrated Electronics*** FALL RIVER, MA: Range of brushless DC motors comes with integrated electronics. The range features established drives EC 20 flat, EC 32 flat and EC 45 flat with built-in speed controllers. The standard motors available are the 2 and 5-wire versions, with an operating range of 2 - 50 watts. The drives are suitable for use where there is minimal installation space, when long service life and constant speed are required at the same time as simple control operations. The motors also reduce the user's need for control input to the absolute minimum. Current commutation is integrated in the motor through Hall sensors, a 1-quadrant speed controller and numerous protection functions. Motors are available as 2 and 5-wire versions. In the 2-wire version, speed acts proportionately to the applied operating voltage of 10 - 28 volts. ---Maxon Precision Motors Read More

HOT NEW PRODUCTS
Three dynamic C clamps from Carr Lane
Three great new C clamps with dozens of uses. Plastic C Clamps are made of high-strength, fiberglass-reinforced plastic. Light weight, they are perfect for outdoor use, and won't mar wood or soft materials. The new, patented Bar-LokTM Quick-Acting C Clamp has a patented, quick-acting screw mechanism to quickly clamp and unclamp. The Swing C Clamp has a hinged pad for permanent fastening, which swings clear for loading and unloading. www.carrlane.com


Smallest packaged M8 inductive sensor allows more compact and cost-effective system designs. New from Contrinex is the world’s smallest packaged M8 inductive sensor. One of the Contrinex 620 range of high-performance inductive sensors, this M8 device, complete with a built-in amplifier, is packaged into a housing only 16mm long. www.contrinex.com


Mercotac brushless, liquid metal rotating electrical connectors are superior to slip rings and feature sealed ball bearing construction. Durable, compact, low-cost connectors offer increased reliability, low electrical noise and less than one milliohm resistance. Mercotac connectors are Ideal for packaging machinery, thermocouples, cable reels, heated rollers, turntables, strain gauges, robotics and control devices. Most models are available for immediate delivery from stock. Sales are OEM direct from Mercotac Inc. Visit our web site to learn more. www.mercotac.com


Eliminate Down Time on Your Next Flooring Project
Cryl-A-Flex floor system from Dur-A-Flex provides companies with the ability to eliminate or dramatically reduce down time during flooring renovations. Cryl-A-Flex allows production areas and other parts of your facility to return to service 50 to 75 percent quicker than other seamless flooring products. Other benefits include greater reflectivity of light, which can help you reduce lighting costs. Common uses include traffic aisles, loading docks, assembly areas and production lines. Find out more at www.mmafloors.com.


Boker's 2008 Washer Catalog
Boker's, Inc.'s FREE 2008 Washer Catalog has over 22,000 non-standard sizes available with no tooling charges. Outside diameters of 0.080" to 5.140", a wide range of IDs and thicknesses, and 2,000 material variations provide millions of possibilities. Materials include low-carbon sheet steel, five types of spring steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, nickel silver and non-metallics. ISO 9001:2000 Registered. (888) 927-4377, FAX: (800) 321-3462, www.bokers.com


Xceeder™ Chain from U.S. Tsubaki keeps your line running 10 times longer than standard lube-free chains. Xceeder Chains start with special-coated pins and oil-impregnated bushings for long operation without additional lubrication. High-density felt seals lock in lube while keeping dirt and abrasives out. Xceeder Chain works with standards sprockets, provides the same maximum allowable loads as U.S. Tsubaki's ANSI standard chain. For the lube-free alternative that increases productivity and reduces maintenance costs, exceed your expectations! www.ustsubaki.com


Now available from Thern - the new 5PT30 Series 3000 lb Transportable Davit Crane. Developed to meet customer demand for a larger davit, the 5PT30 combines the desired features of our smaller davits with the capabilities of a larger crane, including increased load capacity and boom reach. With standard features including manual or electric winch mounting, fully rotating mast, telescoping boom and complete breakdown for storage and transport, it is ideal for wastewater and manufacturing applications. www.thern.com


Agilent's Handheld DMMs-Check more, fix more, spend less!
The NEW Agilent U1240A Series enable you to check more with all the DMM features you would expect to see and more. Maintenance tasks are greatly simplified with frequency and capacitance and dual temperature functions. And new features like a switch counter, harmonic ratio, and differential temperature further extend your capabilities with just a push of the button. Click to learn more.


INDUSTRY TRENDS
***Spying on Employees*** Keith Ayers, an international leadership and personnel development expert and author of "Engagement is Not Enough" says "Stop wasting time and money spying on your employees. It doesn't work and it ultimately backfires. Monitoring employees and ensuring that they are not 'goofing off' creates an office environment where the employees recognize that they are not trusted. When employees believe they are not trusted, they, in turn, do not trust the company. Why would employees work hard, at least long-term, for a company that does not respect them? Consequently, spying on employees' Internet habits and work ethic creates an unproductive office culture. Instead of turning to spying to make sure employees are being productive and doing honest work, challenge leaders to implement the four elements of trust: congruence, openness, acceptance and reliability."
FEATURED LINKS
Check out Turck's sensing, connectivity, and network products for automated processes. Featured are a quick-disconnect, two-wire dc sensor with Factor 1 technology, field-installable connectors for DeviceNet, a programmable gateway that makes without a control cabinet a reality, and much more. Learn more.

Hose. Cord & Cable Reels COXREELS provides heavy-duty industrial grade hose reels, cord reels and cable reels of the highest quality. The selection of reels includes spring retractable hose reels and electric extension cord reels, hand crank hose reels and cable reels, and motor driven hose reels. Also avaiable is our patented EZ-Coil Safety Series retractable hose reels with controlled rewind. Learn more.

Tolomatic provides the latest in linear actuators, both electric and pneumatically driven, as well as servo-driven high thrust actuators, servo and stepper motors, drives, and configured linear systems, right-angle gear drives, caliper disc brakes, and clutches. Learn More.

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