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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Rejuvenator Connect
Wearwell recently announced the expansion of its popular Rejuvenator line with the introduction of Rejuvenator Connect -- an ultra comfortable, modular urethane mat that connects on all four sides to accommodate any custom-sized area -- even an entire floor.

Wearwell was able to accomplish something that hasn't been done before -- create an anti-fatigue mat that marries the ultimate comfort and resiliency of urethane with a modular design. "Because of its extremely high performance and exceptional comfort, urethane really is the best overall anti-fatigue mat value," said Lisa O'Dell VP of Marketing and Product Development for Wearwell. "Rejuvenator Connect's customizability, and functional, effective interlocks put this mat in a class by itself" she continues.

Rejuvenator Connect stays resilient for the life of the mat and will not crush down -- making it the biggest long-term value on the market. The tough, abrasion resistant exterior skin totally encapsulates the resilient, crush-resistant urethane sponge interior creating a mat that is virtually indestructible. Its elevated square-grid surface has an appealing aesthetic for industrial, laboratory, pharmaceutical or commercial environments.


PROBLEM SOLVER SPOTLIGHT
THE COFFING JLC-V ELECTRIC HOIST REDEFINES LIFTING

COFFING JLC-V MODELS features a Variable Frequency Drive. The VFD allows for unsurpassed load-spotting and inching capability offering speed flexibility that standard 2-speed motors just cannot offer. The soft starting and stopping of the unit is perfect for delicate applications reducing daily wear and tear on the hoist.

The JLC-V Models are rated for loads from 1/8 to 2 Tons, and are capable of lifting speeds of 8 to 32 FPM depending on capacity. Standard lifts of 10, 15, and 20 are available.

Standard 2-step buttons allow the operator to increase and maintain lifting or lowering speeds. Optional 3-step buttons allow the operator to increase, maintain, or decrease the lifting/lowering speeds without interruption.

The JLC-V can be mounted with rigid or swivel top hook, lug, plain, geared, and motorized trolley.

The JLC-V features a Lifetime Warranty, durable construction and compliance with ASME/ANSI B30.16.

To Inquire about COFFING HOISTS, CLICK HERE.

E-Solution
***Options for Casters*** Interactive 3-D program allows you to choose design specifics for your caster needs and immediately see a 3-D model of your selection. Users are able to quickly view and identify first-choice caster solutions as well as possible alternate caster choices by adjusting the product parameters. ---Colson Caster Corp. Read More

FREE Information
***Optics Master Source Book*** New catalog details more than 15,000 industrial optical components and instruments, including 2,360 new optics and photonics advances. It also offers 41 sections of application guides and technical articles, which cover such areas as selecting optics, laser and mirror coatings, edge blackening, video electronics, and many other topics. ---Edmund Optics Read More

HOT NEW PRODUCTS - Editor's Choice
***High Speed "Mini" USB Interconnects*** ASTORIA, NY: A series of advanced, miniaturized, high speed USB plug and socket interconnects accommodates accelerated wideband applications for computer and electronic devices. With data transfer speeds up to 480Mbps, these universal serial bus connectors interface with peripherals at 3 to 5 times the speed of parallel types plus 20 to 40 times faster than serial port connections for: Mouse/Keyboards, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, DVD Players, Cable Modems, LAN's, and Audio Visual Equipment, to name a few. Designed to withstand greater than 1,500 mating cycles, Keystone's "mini" USB Socket (Cat. No. 934TR) surface mounts and is provided on tape and reel to simplify installation by pick and place equipment. ---Keystone Electronics Corp. Read More

***Mini Bearings Are Light and Resilient*** EAST PROVIDENCE, RI: This highly resilient, self-aligning bearing has a wall thickness of just 3 mm. The mini plain bearing is part of igus' line of igubal(R) spherical bearings and has a wall diameter half that of the standard model. The compact, self-aligning bearing requires minimal installation, requires no lubrication, is simple to install, and adapts to all angular misalignments. The housing and spherical ball liner absorb vibrations differently than steel: the rotational, swiveling and oscillating movements of the self-supporting shaft take place within the spherical cap, which has a dampening effect. The internal, independently moving spherical ball is made of iglide(R) L280, which means a minimum coefficient of friction with the shaft. ---igus Inc. Read More


February 2008 Industry Deck
View the latest Industry Deck to learn more about new products from Dur-A-Flex, Ashcroft, Exair, Pinta Acoustic, Cole-Parmer and Tuf-Lok.

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HOT NEW PRODUCTS
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Superior to Slip Rings - Maintenance Free
Mercotac 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


Panel Meters
Red Lion Control's new CUB5 analog input series of panel meters are less expensive and less than half the size of standard 1/8 DIN panel meters. Adding to the popular CUB5 digital meters that measure count, rate, and time, these new CUB5 analog input meters can measure voltage, current, process signals and temperature. The meters are user programmable and offer large .48" (12 mm) high displays, optional single or dual setpoint control output modules, and optional RS232 or RS485 communication modules. Displays are available in reflective LCD and dual color red/green backlight LCD versions. www.redlion.net


Self-Aligning Pipe Couplings
The Tuf-Lok ring grip pipe couplings are low cost, heavy-duty self-aligning couplings for either high pressure, to 150 psig, or full vacuum rated applications. These couplings install quickly and easily, reducing installation costs. They are made for use on plain end pipe, regardless of pipe wall. Numerous standard gasket materials are available to meet special design conditions, such as food grade, higher temperatures or special chemical resistant applications. TUF-LOK International, (608) 270-9478, www.tuflok.com

High-Power SafeHold® Lifting Magnets from Eriez
Eriez' offers the widest selection of compact permanent lifting magnets. SafeHold is available in different styles to meet any price or performance requirement. Safely lift up to 10,000 lbs with a 2:1 safety factor.
RPL Series -- lift up to 3,500 lbs.
XPL Series -- lift up to 2,400 lbs.
EPL Series -- lift up to 10,000 lbs.
APL Series -- lift up to 5,800 lbs.
FREE GUIDE ONLINE: "How to Choose & Use Lifting Magnets".
Eriez Magnetics, 888-300-ERIEZ (3743), www.eriez.com


FLIR New Year Offer: Get a Toolkit Free
FLIR infrared cameras are trusted by electricians, building inspectors, and other professionals to find hidden issues that might otherwise go undetected. Count on the high definition P640 or the T400 to survey buildings, conduct energy audits, spot electrical or mechanical faults, improve worker safety, and more. Complement your work with a high tech tool kit -- free when you order by March 31. Act by February 29 and get a second kit free. Visit www.goinfrared.com.


Crest reticulated polyurethane foam is used in thousands of applications for filtering, sealing, reservoiring, protecting, cushioning/padding, sound absorbing, vibration dampening, explosion suppression/fuel baffling, metering, scrubbing, applying, coalescing/diffusing, demisting, supporting, transmitting, wicking, wiping, and absorbing -- and more for industrial, medical, recreational, military, and commercial products and processes on land, at sea, and in the air . . . everywhere! Request our Applications Guide today and tell us what Crest Foam can do for you. www.crestfoam.com


Just Demo It!
At www.industrialproductdemos.com find detailed and interactive videos that will assist you in making educated decisions in your search for the right product for your particular application!



INDUSTRY TRENDS
***Baby Boomer Retirement Wave Hits Business Owners*** "The coming baby boomer retirement wave will significantly impact business owners," says David Kauppi, MBA, CBI, managing director of Midmarket Capital. "As a large cohort of business owners aged 55+ retire in the next five to 10 years, we will experience a 'rush to the exits.' According to the Federal Reserve, the nation will see a doubling in the number of businesses that will hit the market looking for a buyer by 2009. In 2001, 50,000 businesses changed hands. That number rose to 350,000 in 2005 and is projected to increase to 750,000 by 2009. Since the cohort of sellers (baby boomers) will almost certainly outnumber buyers (younger entrepreneurs), the laws of supply and demand point to an erosion in valuations for business sellers. So far, the trend looks to be gradual. However, as we have seen recently in the prices of certain stocks and debt obligations, a 'rush to the exits' can precipitate a sudden, calamitous drop in prices. Another warning signal for business owners is the current debate over abolishing the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Leaders of both parties have put forward proposals to change the current AMT and other taxes. Many tax reform proposals would directly or indirectly raise taxes for those who sell their businesses."



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