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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Federal Signal's Breakthrough LED Technology Reduces Cost by 50-60%

Models 191XL, 225XL, 27XL and 2000 Series LED feature eXtreme Light Technology (XLT™), a high-intensity LED array that optimizes light output with superior lens fill. In addition to outperforming conventional LEDs with increased illumination and greater versatility, these lights also offer the vibration and shock resistance, reduced power consumption and extended service life that is inherent to LED technology. The costs of servicing an incandescent signal light, including replacement parts and service man hours can be two to three times the cost of installing a new Federal Signal LED with XLT™. Available in both DC and AC voltages, variety of lens colors and multiple mounting configurations. www.federalsignal-indust.com


PROBLEM SOLVER SPOTLIGHT
FLIR P660 Infrared Camera Delivers High Definition and GPS Capability

FLIR's new P660 infrared camera makes it easy to spot emissivity and object temperature differences, which is essential for critical predictive maintenance surveys in industrial, manufacturing, and utility environments. The FLIR P660 features a new 640 X 480 infrared detector that delivers high definition output, as well as optimum <45 mK thermal sensitivity to help you capture the finest image detail and temperature difference information. The P660 also includes an embedded Geographic Positioning System (GPS), remote control, greater image enhancement, and accuracy features to help you productively scan for conditions that signal trouble.

To learn more about this great new infrared camera, sign up to attend a FREE infrared seminar near you at www.infraredseminars.com, or register to come to our annual infrared applications conference in Reno/Lake Taho, Nevada on November 3-7, 2008 at www.inframation.org. Seating is limited for both of these information-packed events, so reserve your spot by registering today!


E-Solution
***Conveying Products*** Relaunched website offers information on systems integration capabilities as well as conveying products, including vertical conveyors, PosiGrip accumulation conveyor, overhead monorail, roller conveyor, and more. Parts lists and manuals can be easily downloaded. ---TKF, Inc. Read More

FREE Information
***High-Precision Gear Reducers*** New catalog details in-line gear reducers, right-angle gear reducers, and linear mount products with varying degrees of precision. Featured is a line of gearboxes designed to simplify mounting to a linear ball screw or belt module. Other gear reducers are also covered. ---GAM Read More

HOT NEW PRODUCTS - Editor's Choice
***Luna Glow Emergency Lighting*** SALISBURY, NC: Shat-R-Shield announces the introduction of Luna Glow sleeves to their safety lighting product line. Luna Glow is an emergency lighting solution that doesn’t rely on main power or batteries, requires no testing or maintenance and is 100% fail-safe. Offered in T12 and T8 sizes, Luna Glow’s translucent, tubular design slips easily over an existing fluorescent lamp. Held in place with provided end caps, it then “soaks up” energy from the powered lamp. When the lights go out -- for whatever reason -- Luna Glow immediately activates and provides its “stored” photoluminescent illumination for quick, safe and orderly evacuation. Benefits of using Luna Glow with your existing fluorescent lamps include: low initial cost; no wiring, tools, batteries or maintenance; quick and easy installation; and automatic activation. ---Shat-R-Shield Read More

***Workstation Features Expandable Work Surface*** MONTGOMERY, IL: RollMaster mobile workstation features an "Expand-A-Top" insert that extends the work platform by 18 in. The insert stores neatly on one end of the RollMaster when not in use. The two storage drawers and sliding work surface feature ball bearing slides for ease of operation. In the open position, the work surface reveals a large storage compartment that can be locked for security in the closed position. The RollMaster has 4" x 1" heavy duty casters – two swivel with locks and two fixed. A protective rubber mat covers the entire work surface. The durable red powder coat finish is built to last in a shop floor environment. ---Lyon Workspace Products Read More

HOT NEW PRODUCTS
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Watt-Flex® Cartridge Heaters
With their unique split-sheath design, Watt-Flex® cartridge heaters expand when energized for maximized bore contact and heat transfer, contract when de-energized for warranted removability. Continuous coil construction ensures a uniform temperature profile; permits a hot-tip option; and eliminates cold sections, warping, and bore seizures. They last up to five times longer than conventional heaters and are available in diameters from 1/4" to 1" and several mounting configurations. A replaceable external thermocouple option is also available. For more information call 978-356-9844, or visit www.daltonelectric.com.


New Omron AC Drives Improve Speed Control, Energy Efficiency
Three cost-effective families of AC drives offer simple-to-apply advanced functionality and high reliability to make your plant easier to operate. They meet the needs of simple to the most demanding motor control applications. Compact drives allow space-saving side-by-side mounting, programmable I/O and removable terminal blocks. Open- and closed-loop control models provide high starting torque, and improved speed regulation. Click here for information.


igus to exhibit at ATX East
igus® will be promoting its low cost, dirt-resistant slide tables at ATX East. The slide tables incorporate self-lubricating plastic liners, which make them completely maintenance-free. These liners also confer a very low coefficient of friction and wear resistance to the linear units, which can last in applications where expensive ball screw systems fail. igus will exhibiting at booth #3150 at the New York show, which runs from 3-5 June. www.igus.com


Cubic Mezzanines Create More Space. Save New Construction Costs.
Professionally engineered Cubic Mezzanines add a second or third level inside your facility and create additional floor space. Customized to meet your exact area, load, span, height and color requirements and built to fit around existing plant equipment, building columns and other obstructions. Create new production areas, offices, storage or assembly space. Add stockrooms, warehouse space, work platforms, employee cafeterias and more. Meet all building codes, backed by a Lifetime Structural Warranty. www.cubicdesigns.com


Buy Aluminum Structural Framing Online - "Everything to Build Anything"
Only Bosch Rexroth combines the convenience of electronic ordering with local shipment and support from expert distributors. Fast, easy-to-assemble aluminum structural framing for all your assembly needs. From simple guarding to complex machine frames, it's all available through Bosch Rexroth's online framing shop. Download CAD files for every 3D modeling software. Buy online. You can even request quotes, track orders, and find your nearest distributor. Do it all at www.boschrexroth-us.com


Pump Up/Pump Down Level Control
Like two level switches in one, Harwil Corp's, model L-21, single point pump up/pump down level controller closes or opens a circuit at both ends of its 1" to 5" differential range. www.harwil.com.


Hannay Reels Provides Heavy-Duty Cable Storage Reels
Hannay's heavy-duty C series reels are designed to store all types of electrical cable, ensuring protection of high-voltage cable. Available in either a gear-driven crank rewind model or chain and sprocket driven powered by an electric, compressed air, or hydraulic motor. Hannay's extensive design experience, "mass customization" production process, and quality controls have made the company the leading choice among reel users and OEMs alike for over 70 years. Call 1.877.GO.REELS or visit www.hannay.com.


We've Got You Covered
Get a free gift AND be entered into a drawing for an Airstream™ trailer when you buy Fluke products. Hurry, offer ends May 31, 2008. Visit www.fluke.com to learn more about the exciting gifts and how to get a chance to win a 19 foot Airstream trailer.


INDUSTRY TRENDS
***Government Spending Opportunities*** “Government spending opportunities can help businesses compensate for the private-sector construction slowdown, says Mike Pickett, CEO of Onvia, Inc. “Together, federal, state and local government agencies represent the largest market in the country, purchasing more goods and services than any other entity. The government buys with transparency, predictability and time-sensitivity. Success comes from targeting the right government opportunities that align with your products and services.”
FEATURED LINKS
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.

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.Check out the latest products here.

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. Check out the newest Turck products here.


Free Manufaturing and Industrial Product Demos and Videos
Your primary resource for interactive manufacturing and industrial product demonstrations. Get an inside look at the integral parts, see how they operate and make educated decisions during product selection. Try before you buy, demo it now!

EVENT
2008 Manufacturing WebExpo & Conference
Date:Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time:9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Cost:Free Registration

The manufacturing show that comes to your office! The Manufacturing WebExpo and Conference brings you and your manufacturing teams the advantages of a traditional trade show without any of the travel cost! Participate in a webcast, visit a trade show booth and pick up valuable literature - all from the comfort of your office.

Stay for an hour or stay all day - you decide. Without burdensome travel costs, you can invite your whole management team, engineering group or manufacturing committee to view a Webcast or review product features at company booths. To register for this free event, visit www.newequipment.com/webexpo.

Trade Show
Visit booths at the virtual trade show from Sealevel Systems, AutomationDirect, EFD, FactoryMation, Parker Hannifin - Tube Fittings Division, Strong Hold Products, Lapp USA, Smalley Steely Ring Company, Bimba Manufacturing, Tolomatic, Columbus McKinnon, Gates Corporation, EXTECH Instruments and more. Learn about new manufacturing and industrial products, subscribe to newsletters and download white papers or literature.

Tune in to any or all of the Webcasts:

Keynote Address: "What's ahead for US Manufacturing- The Future Is Your Decision"
Sponsor: AutomationDirect
Time: 10:00am EDT

The economy is shifting and the road signs are getting ominous for 2009. Find out what are the leading indicator trends to watch and how you can prepare for the future, so that it will be what you want it to be!

Presenting: Brain Beaulieu is a senior analyst, economist and a principal has been with the Institute for Trend Research (ITR. Mr. Beaulieu has been consulting and advising companies throughout the US, Europe, and Asia on how to plan for and prosper through the business cycles.


Presentation topic: Push. Click. Done. - New Universal Push to Connect Assembly
Sponsor: Parker Hannifin - Tube Fittings Division
Time: 11:00am EDT

Parkers new Universal Push to Connect design takes the guess work out of assembling fluid power connections. Current assembly of threaded connectors is slow and relies on proper torques and assembly procedures. Parker’s new design saves time and money by eliminating the wrenching of hose ends to fittings and the costly rework of improperly assembled connections.

Simply insert the male hose end into the Universal Push to Connect fitting and assembly is complete. If a hose needs to be replaced or maintenance performed, a standard wrench is all you need. Because the design utilizes standard O-ring Face Seal (ORFS) fittings, an off-the-shelf ORFS hose assembly can be used to replace any that are damaged, therefore minimizing downtime.


Presentation topic: Prepare your air to maximize cylinder life. An Instructive Tutorial for Use of Filters, Regulators & Lubricators
Sponsor: Bimba Manufacturing
Time: 2:00pm EDT

The presentation will discuss the elementary parts of air preparation. Sizing the right filters is essential to prevent contaminants migrating to your equipment and causing failures. Regulators help with the consistent operating pressure your pneumatic system. Choosing a good lubricator will help reduce excessive component wear and also prolong your equipment life. We will also review unique accessories that can help improve your system performance.


Presentation topic: Designing Belt Power Transmission Systems for Energy Savings
Sponsor: Gates Corporation
Time: 3:00pm EDT

It’s a topic no one can afford to ignore. Companies are looking for ways to save energy in power transmission operations. Put simply, efficient systems save money.

Join Brent Oman, who has over 20 years of drive design experience with Gates Corporation, for a free webinar on designing the most energy-saving power transmission solutions. He’ll compare the capabilities of V-belts and synchronous belts, so that you’re equipped with the latest information on energy efficiency.

You’ll walk away with practical pointers to start saving energy, and money, in your drives. The presentation concludes with an interactive, Q&A session, so bring your questions.

Register Today for the 2008 Manufacturing WebExpo and Conference.






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