Oil filters. A family of high-performance centrifugal
by-pass-type oil filters are engineered for over-the-road and off-highway diesel engine
applications. The Glacier GF series includes five different models designed for engines
with oil capacities ranging from 1 to 500 gallons. These filters use the incoming oil to
spin the central rotor. The filter's efficiency does not decrease as contaminants are
removed from the oil. The Glacier Metal Co, 47001 Port St, Plymouth, MI 48170.
734-254-0100. Circle 735.
High purity Teflon pressure regulator. This Dri-Control liquid
pressure regulator offers fast response to pressure fluctuations, and is suitable for
liquids to 250°F. Featuring an adjustment knob, the Model SV100 can be manually set to
determine or change the downstream pressure. Composed of virgin TFE Teflon wetted
components, it offers the greatest degree of inertness along with high temperature
capability. Valcor Engineering Corp, 2 Lawrence Rd, Springfield, NJ 07081.
973-467-8400. Circle 733.
X-Y micropositioner. This low-profile X-Y micropositioner is
precision machined from stainless steel for use in instruments requiring fine-tuned
positioning. Featuring all stainless steel construction, it includes a permanently
lubricated drive screw for smooth operation and measures 1-1/8" sq. x 5/16"
thick. Simple to adjust and lock using a removable drive key, it provides 0.125"
travel in both axes and can be equipped with an optional "z" attachment. Charles
Supper Co, Inc, 15 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760. 508-655-4610. Circle 752.
Switchers. A series of high output switching power supplies
are designed specifically to meet the needs of telecommunications, industrial and other
large system applications. Available in 500W, 600W, 1,200W and 2,000W output power
versions, these switchers are fully enclosed with integral cooling fans and PFC front ends
on the 500W and 2,000W series. All models feature foldback current overload protection. Astrodyne,
300 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, MA 02780. 508-823-8080. Circle 753.
Backlash reducer. The model BRA28 zero backlash speed reducer
is an addition to the existing BR Series. The 28mm device offers a square speed reducer
with input mounting to directly accept size 10 motors and provides zero backlash in a
small package. Compact and lightweight, the BRA28 comes in ratios of 5:1, 10:1 and 15:1.
It is lubricated for life, requires no maintenance, and provides reliability and accuracy
in a compact size. Lansea Systems Inc, 25 Fairmount Way, Quincy, MA 02169.
888-8LANSEA. Circle 754.
Monolithic pressure sensor. The heavy duty 4000PC Series
monolithic pressure sensor offers accurate sensing and a wide temperature range. Rugged
packaging makes the product ideal for harsh environmental conditions, such as industrial
and off-road applications. The monolithic design enables the elimination of discrete
amplifiers and temperature compensation circuitry. Robust packaging allows easy mounting
and installation. Honeywell, Micro Switch Div, 11 W Spring St, Freeport, IL 61032.
800-537-6945. Circle 755.
Hybrid stepping motors. A series of size 23 frame, enhanced
stepping motors uses a relationship between the rotor and stator to generate more torque
per frame size. This design enables the motors to deliver higher torque than standard
stepping motors while maintaining a steadier torque and reducing torque drop-off. The
motors are available in 3 stack sizes -- single or double shaft with or without encoders. Intelligent
Motion Systems Inc, 370 N Main St, PO Box 457, Marlborough, CT 06447. 860-295-6102. Circle
756.
MIN/DIN jacks. A line of MIN/DIN series jacks are available in
4 to 9 positions. All jacks are rated at 5,000 insertion/withdrawal life cycles. Options
include no shielding or 3, 4 or 5 sides with shielding. The body is PBT and meets UL94VO
flame rating. PC board mount is right angled. Applications include keyboards, instruments,
printers, modems and computer interface. Connect-Tech Products Inc, 2533 N Carson
St, Suite 1370, Carson City, NV 89706. 800-809-2751. Circle 757.
Insulated flat pin staked flex jumpers. Flat pin Staked Flex
Jumpers are now available with flame retardent Kapton insulation, resulting in connectors
with better insulating properties, as well as improved resistance from the effects of
wear, abrasion, and high solder temperatures. Suitable for many military and space
applications, they combine thin, flexible solid copper conductors (equivalent to 26 gauge
AWG) embedded between layers of tough, flexible insulation. Aries Electronics, PO
Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825. 908-996-6841. Circle 758.
Membrane switch designs. New membrane switch designs
incorporate virtually any combination of active components to provide customers with
single-package, "plug and play" intelligent switches that meet demands for
smaller envelopes and thinner profiles. Using advanced surface mount technology, they
integrate active componentry into printed circuit board-backed switches, minimizing the
need for secondary PC boards, interconnects and termination tails. Memtron
Technologies, 530 N Franklin St, P.O. Box 207, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. 517-652-2656. Circle
759.
1/16-DIN digital timer. This timer features a large,
high-intensity LED display and an EEPROM memory option that retains time values during
power outages without requiring a backup battery. Designed to be plugged into a standard
8-pin (octal) socket, switch-selectable timing ranges are from 0.01 seconds to 999 hours.
Digital setting accuracy is achieved by three easy-to-adjust rotary switches which may be
adjusted during timing to lengthen, shorten or abort the timing cycle. ATC-Diversified
Electronics, 1511 E Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748. 352-787-7259. Circle 760.
Clutch/brakes. Two wrap spring clutch/ brakes have been
introduced, both pre-engineered and pre-packaged for easy installation. They have a split
cam design with a spring differential adjustment for finer settings and an improved
actuator. The CB-7 (shown) is rated for 300 rpm and 1500 in. lb. of static torque. The
CB-5 is a heavy-duty, maintenance-free, fully enclosed unit rated for 750 rpm and 250 in.
lb. static torque. Warner Electric, 449 Gardner St, South Beloit, IL 61080.
815-389-3771. Circle 761.
Digital I/O module. The IP 409 IndustryPack Modules feature 24
differential I/0 channels with interrupts. Each channel is programmable as an input or an
output on a bit basis. All channels can generate change-of-state, low level or high level
transition interrupts. Each channel uses a robust EIA RS-485/422A transceiver that
supports bi-directional data transfer in one direction at a time. This transmission
enables high-speed communication across distances up to 4,000 ft. Acromag, PO Box
437, Wixom, MI 48393. 248-624-1541. Circle 620.
Trimmer capacitor. A 1.2pF multi-turn precision trimmer
capacitor, the A2 series, measures 0.240-in. long x 0.090-in. diameter. Capacitance range
is 0.3 to 1.2pF. Its DC working voltage is 250 and DC withstanding voltage is 500. The
patented solid dielectric design provides high reliability because plates cannot ever
short. Tuning is linear over 4 full turns with positive stops at minimum and maximum
capacitance. Voltronics Corp, 100 Ford Rd, Denville, NJ 07834. 973-586-8585. Circle 622.
UV-reflective solder paste. This paste's unique formulation
makes it possible to verify the volume and shape of the solder deposit with visual
inspection equipment, either before or after reflow. The UV-reflective paste can also
confirm that deposits have been made in recesses and other hard-to-reach areas. Offered in
several alloy and flux combinations, the paste is packaged in 35, 75 and 150 gram syringes
for pneumatic dispensing equipment. EFD, 977 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI
02914-1378. 800-969-5525. Circle 624.
USB motion controller. The DMC-2000 Series of motion
controllers are now available for operation with a Universal Serial Bus, at a 12Mb/s rate.
They are offered in 1- through 8-axis formats, which enables control of both step and
servo motors on any combination of axes. Other communication options that are standard
with the DMC-2000 include RS232, RS422 and RS485 channels at up to 115K baud. Galil
Motion Control Inc, 203 Ravendale Dr, Mountain View, CA 94043. 800-377-6329. Circle 626.
Sealoff fittings. Conduit sealoff fittings for explosion-proof
and dust-tight electrical enclosures allow wiring to fill up to 40% of the fitting's
conduit size, compared with the 25% fill limitation required for standard poured-seal
fittings. A greater number of wires, or heavier gauge wires, could pass through fewer
conduits and fittings. All sealoff fittings are cast in high-tensile strength aluminum for
ruggedness and resistance to cracking. Adalet, 4801 West 150th St, Cleveland, OH
44135. 216-267-9000. Circle 625.
Metal orifices. A series of threaded orifices are now
available in brass or stainless steel for installation in fittings, manifolds or custom
parts to establish flow rates of liquids or gases. Threaded inserts can be supplied in
sizes 6-32, 8-32, 10-32, 1/4-20, 1/4-28, 5/16-18, 3/8-16, plus 1/8 or 1/4 NPT as either
brass or 316 stainless steel. Orifices are available from 0.0039 though 0.063. Many
special configurations are also available. Industrial Specialties Mfg. Inc, 2741 W
Oxford, Unit #6, Englewood, CO 80110. 303-781-8486. Circle 621.
SMT fuses. The type C1Q surface mount, fast-acting chip fuse
in EIA 1206 case size is now available. Designed for infrared reflow and wave soldering,
the fuses are ideal for secondary and peripheral circuit protection in portable notebook
computers, as well as telecom line cards and low voltage circuits. The fuses are rated
from 0.25 to 4 amperes at 125 VAC/63 VDC. Bel Fuse Inc, 198 Van Vorst St. Jersey
City, NJ 07302. 201-432-0463. Circle 623.
Programmable current-to-voltage transducer. The EU2B5303
converts a primary current up to 200 A, 50 to 400 Hz, to a programmable 0 to 10 VAC
control or instrument voltage. It isolates the current to be measured from the monitoring
or control systems, and provides for an easy, low-cost interface to data acquisition
systems such as programmable logic controllers. The toroidally-wound transformer has a 0.7
in. ID and a 2 in. OD. Bicron Electronics Co, 50 Barlow St, Canaan, CT 06018.
860-824-5125. Circle 682.
Bucket elevator chain. This Standard Series chain for use in
cement plants is a companion product to the 4000 Series chain. They both resist wear in
abrasive cement plant environments, with special barrier bushing seals for superior wear
life, and alloy pins and bushings for higher strength and wear resistance. The extra deep
pins are also induction-hardened, and the bushings have been carburized for unsurpassed
wear resistance. US Tsubaki Inc, 301 E Marquardt Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090.
888-TSUBAKI. Circle 627.
Oil filters. A family of high-performance centrifugal
by-pass-type oil filters are engineered for over-the-road and off-highway diesel engine
applications. The Glacier GF series includes five different models designed for engines
with oil capacities ranging from 1 to 500 gallons. These filters use the incoming oil to
spin the central rotor. The filter's efficiency does not decrease as contaminants are
removed from the oil. The Glacier Metal Co, 47001 Port St, Plymouth, MI 48170.
734-254-0100. Circle 735. 
High purity Teflon pressure regulator. This Dri-Control liquid
pressure regulator offers fast response to pressure fluctuations, and is suitable for
liquids to 250°F. Featuring an adjustment knob, the Model SV100 can be manually set to
determine or change the downstream pressure. Composed of virgin TFE Teflon wetted
components, it offers the greatest degree of inertness along with high temperature
capability. Valcor Engineering Corp, 2 Lawrence Rd, Springfield, NJ 07081.
973-467-8400. 
X-Y micropositioner. This low-profile X-Y micropositioner is
precision machined from stainless steel for use in instruments requiring fine-tuned
positioning. Featuring all stainless steel construction, it includes a permanently
lubricated drive screw for smooth operation and measures 1-1/8" sq. x 5/16"
thick. Simple to adjust and lock using a removable drive key, it provides 0.125"
travel in both axes and can be equipped with an optional "z" attachment. Charles
Supper Co, Inc, 15 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760. 508-655-4610. Circle 752.
Switchers. A series of high output switching power supplies
are designed specifically to meet the needs of telecommunications, industrial and other
large system applications. Available in 500W, 600W, 1,200W and 2,000W output power
versions, these switchers are fully enclosed with integral cooling fans and PFC front ends
on the 500W and 2,000W series. All models feature foldback current overload protection. Astrodyne,
300 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, MA 02780. 508-823-8080. Circle 753. 
Backlash reducer. The model BRA28 zero backlash speed reducer
is an addition to the existing BR Series. The 28mm device offers a square speed reducer
with input mounting to directly accept size 10 motors and provides zero backlash in a
small package. Compact and lightweight, the BRA28 comes in ratios of 5:1, 10:1 and 15:1.
It is lubricated for life, requires no maintenance, and provides reliability and accuracy
in a compact size. Lansea Systems Inc, 25 Fairmount Way, Quincy, MA 02169.
888-8LANSEA. Circle 754. 
Monolithic pressure sensor. The heavy duty 4000PC Series
monolithic pressure sensor offers accurate sensing and a wide temperature range. Rugged
packaging makes the product ideal for harsh environmental conditions, such as industrial
and off-road applications. The monolithic design enables the elimination of discrete
amplifiers and temperature compensation circuitry. Robust packaging allows easy mounting
and installation. Honeywell, Micro Switch Div, 11 W Spring St, Freeport, IL 61032.
800-537-6945. Circle 755. 
Hybrid stepping motors. A series of size 23 frame, enhanced
stepping motors uses a relationship between the rotor and stator to generate more torque
per frame size. This design enables the motors to deliver higher torque than standard
stepping motors while maintaining a steadier torque and reducing torque drop-off. The
motors are available in 3 stack sizes -- single or double shaft with or without encoders. Intelligent
Motion Systems Inc, 370 N Main St, PO Box 457, Marlborough, CT 06447. 860-295-6102. Circle
756. 
MIN/DIN jacks. A line of MIN/DIN series jacks are available in
4 to 9 positions. All jacks are rated at 5,000 insertion/withdrawal life cycles. Options
include no shielding or 3, 4 or 5 sides with shielding. The body is PBT and meets UL94VO
flame rating. PC board mount is right angled. Applications include keyboards, instruments,
printers, modems and computer interface. Connect-Tech Products Inc, 2533 N Carson
St, Suite 1370, Carson City, NV 89706. 800-809-2751. Circle 757. 
Insulated flat pin staked flex jumpers. Flat pin Staked Flex
Jumpers are now available with flame retardent Kapton insulation, resulting in connectors
with better insulating properties, as well as improved resistance from the effects of
wear, abrasion, and high solder temperatures. Suitable for many military and space
applications, they combine thin, flexible solid copper conductors (equivalent to 26 gauge
AWG) embedded between layers of tough, flexible insulation. Aries Electronics, PO
Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825. 908-996-6841. Circle 758.
Membrane switch designs. New membrane switch designs
incorporate virtually any combination of active components to provide customers with
single-package, "plug and play" intelligent switches that meet demands for
smaller envelopes and thinner profiles. Using advanced surface mount technology, they
integrate active componentry into printed circuit board-backed switches, minimizing the
need for secondary PC boards, interconnects and termination tails. Memtron
Technologies, 530 N Franklin St, P.O. Box 207, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. 517-652-2656. Circle
759.
1/16-DIN digital timer. This timer features a large,
high-intensity LED display and an EEPROM memory option that retains time values during
power outages without requiring a backup battery. Designed to be plugged into a standard
8-pin (octal) socket, switch-selectable timing ranges are from 0.01 seconds to 999 hours.
Digital setting accuracy is achieved by three easy-to-adjust rotary switches which may be
adjusted during timing to lengthen, shorten or abort the timing cycle. ATC-Diversified
Electronics, 1511 E Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748. 352-787-7259. Circle 760.
Clutch/brakes. Two wrap spring clutch/ brakes have been
introduced, both pre-engineered and pre-packaged for easy installation. They have a split
cam design with a spring differential adjustment for finer settings and an improved
actuator. The CB-7 (shown) is rated for 300 rpm and 1500 in. lb. of static torque. The
CB-5 is a heavy-duty, maintenance-free, fully enclosed unit rated for 750 rpm and 250 in.
lb. static torque. Warner Electric, 449 Gardner St, South Beloit, IL 61080.
815-389-3771. Circle 761.
Digital I/O module. The IP 409 IndustryPack Modules feature 24
differential I/0 channels with interrupts. Each channel is programmable as an input or an
output on a bit basis. All channels can generate change-of-state, low level or high level
transition interrupts. Each channel uses a robust EIA RS-485/422A transceiver that
supports bi-directional data transfer in one direction at a time. This transmission
enables high-speed communication across distances up to 4,000 ft. Acromag, PO Box
437, Wixom, MI 48393. 248-624-1541. Circle 620. 
Trimmer capacitor. A 1.2pF multi-turn precision trimmer
capacitor, the A2 series, measures 0.240-in. long x 0.090-in. diameter. Capacitance range
is 0.3 to 1.2pF. Its DC working voltage is 250 and DC withstanding voltage is 500. The
patented solid dielectric design provides high reliability because plates cannot ever
short. Tuning is linear over 4 full turns with positive stops at minimum and maximum
capacitance. Voltronics Corp, 100 Ford Rd, Denville, NJ 07834. 973-586-8585. 
UV-reflective solder paste. This paste's unique formulation
makes it possible to verify the volume and shape of the solder deposit with visual
inspection equipment, either before or after reflow. The UV-reflective paste can also
confirm that deposits have been made in recesses and other hard-to-reach areas. Offered in
several alloy and flux combinations, the paste is packaged in 35, 75 and 150 gram syringes
for pneumatic dispensing equipment. EFD, 977 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI
02914-1378. 800-969-5525. Circle 624.
USB motion controller. The DMC-2000 Series of motion
controllers are now available for operation with a Universal Serial Bus, at a 12Mb/s rate.
They are offered in 1- through 8-axis formats, which enables control of both step and
servo motors on any combination of axes. Other communication options that are standard
with the DMC-2000 include RS232, RS422 and RS485 channels at up to 115K baud. Galil
Motion Control Inc, 203 Ravendale Dr, Mountain View, CA 94043. 800-377-6329. 
Sealoff fittings. Conduit sealoff fittings for explosion-proof
and dust-tight electrical enclosures allow wiring to fill up to 40% of the fitting's
conduit size, compared with the 25% fill limitation required for standard poured-seal
fittings. A greater number of wires, or heavier gauge wires, could pass through fewer
conduits and fittings. All sealoff fittings are cast in high-tensile strength aluminum for
ruggedness and resistance to cracking. Adalet, 4801 West 150th St, Cleveland, OH
44135. 216-267-9000. Circle 625.
Metal orifices. A series of threaded orifices are now
available in brass or stainless steel for installation in fittings, manifolds or custom
parts to establish flow rates of liquids or gases. Threaded inserts can be supplied in
sizes 6-32, 8-32, 10-32, 1/4-20, 1/4-28, 5/16-18, 3/8-16, plus 1/8 or 1/4 NPT as either
brass or 316 stainless steel. Orifices are available from 0.0039 though 0.063. Many
special configurations are also available. Industrial Specialties Mfg. Inc, 2741 W
Oxford, Unit #6, Englewood, CO 80110. 303-781-8486. Circle 621. 
SMT fuses. The type C1Q surface mount, fast-acting chip fuse
in EIA 1206 case size is now available. Designed for infrared reflow and wave soldering,
the fuses are ideal for secondary and peripheral circuit protection in portable notebook
computers, as well as telecom line cards and low voltage circuits. The fuses are rated
from 0.25 to 4 amperes at 125 VAC/63 VDC. Bel Fuse Inc, 198 Van Vorst St. Jersey
City, NJ 07302. 201-432-0463. 
Programmable current-to-voltage transducer. The EU2B5303
converts a primary current up to 200 A, 50 to 400 Hz, to a programmable 0 to 10 VAC
control or instrument voltage. It isolates the current to be measured from the monitoring
or control systems, and provides for an easy, low-cost interface to data acquisition
systems such as programmable logic controllers. The toroidally-wound transformer has a 0.7
in. ID and a 2 in. OD. Bicron Electronics Co, 50 Barlow St, Canaan, CT 06018.
860-824-5125. Circle 682.
Bucket elevator chain. This Standard Series chain for use in
cement plants is a companion product to the 4000 Series chain. They both resist wear in
abrasive cement plant environments, with special barrier bushing seals for superior wear
life, and alloy pins and bushings for higher strength and wear resistance. The extra deep
pins are also induction-hardened, and the bushings have been carburized for unsurpassed
wear resistance. US Tsubaki Inc, 301 E Marquardt Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090.
888-TSUBAKI. Circle 627. 