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SI-Application Modules Feature PLC Functionality
Divelbiss Corporation, serving the electronic and industrial control industry since 1974, announces availability of the SI-APPMOD Series of preprogrammed monitor and control solutions. Presently, there are eight modules available with plans for additional solutions to be added in the future.
Divelbiss Application Modules are intended to provide "out of the box" solutions for short run or prototyped control problems. All of the modules are PLC on a Chip® based providing the user with the added capability of being able tomodify the programming to match specific application requirements.
Eight initial SI-APPMOD solutions include a tachometer with four field programmable set points, a counter package with three field programmable set points, an hour meter with two independent clock based totalizers, two and three pump alternators, a timer module with four independent programmable time delays, and two analog ranging units.
The SI-APPMOD units operate over a voltage range of 10 to 24.5 VDC and feature LED trip indicators and mating DIN Rail Mount socket. An accessories kit (SI-APPMOD-PGMKIT) is available for purchase separately and contains the programming cable and EZ Ladder LITE software CD.
The product User Manuals are available for download from the Divelbiss Corporation web site at www.divelbiss.com
For more information please call 800-245-2327 or email your inquiry to sales@divelbiss.com.
Clampco North America Offers Expanded Product Line
Clampco North America, Ltd., located in Brantford, Ontario, has expanded its line of micro worm gear clamps. Originally offering micro worm gear clamps in SAE sizes 4 and 6, Clampco is now manufacturing SAE sizes 4-36, which conform to SAE J 1508 standards. This expanded range will allow Clampco the ability to capture the larger diameter micro hose clamp market.
 The Clampco Micro Series clamps are manufactured with 300 series stainless steel housings and bands that are 5/16” wide, which offers excellent performance in tight areas as well as small diameter hoses and air/fuel lines, etc. Customers may specify either Series 90037 for zinc plated worms or Series 90038 for stainless steel worms. The max torque rating for the micro series worm gear clamps is 20 inch lbs.
All orders ship directly from the 20,000 sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario, which allows Clampco North America to react immediately to requests for expedited delivery. The company’s design, manufacturing, and delivery capabilities offer customers the best combination of quality, value, and service.
Clampco North America is an affiliate of Clampco Products, Inc., Wadsworth, OH.
Rubber Magnet Allows Magnetic Drain Plug Redesign
For years, greasy handed mechanics have been dropping magnetic drain plugs and shattering the brittle magnets. Sintered magnetic materials, which are normally used to make these plugs, are easily cracked or chipped, so there is virtually no option for more durability. AlNiCo and ceramic magnets might not even survive the manufacturing processes that utilize crimping to secure them in place. A new rubber bonded magnet from The Electrodyne Company of Batavia, OH, offers a better option for design engineers as well as for the mechanics using the product.
 Plastalloy, a high-energy material that maintains its superior performance characteristics when subjected to the rigors of service in a hot oil environment, can also withstand the high impact of a crimping press, and can survive being dropped from virtually any height. That’s what prompted design engineers from General Plug and Manufacturing to redesign their magnetic drain plugs to incorporate the benefits of the virtually unbreakable Plastalloy material. Their patent-pending result is more aesthetically appealing, offers increased customer benefits, and it is simpler to produce.
Drain plugs are pretty straightforward. A threaded plug fitted with some kind of secondary seal assembles into a tapped hole in an engine oil drain pan or a differential housing. Many manufacturers simply affix a magnet to a standard designed plug to catch ferrous particles in the oil stream.
No More Crimping My Style
Holding the magnet in place is commonly achieved by crimping. The metal surrounding the magnet is crimped in several places to ensure that it does not come loose from the plug end. This is problematic because excess force from the crimping device will damage AlNiCo or ceramic materials. These commonly used magnets are very brittle, and crack easily when subject to crimping pressure.
Another mounting method utilizes a set-screw through a hole in the middle of the magnet. This requires extra labor to tighten the screw, and is problematic if too much force is applied (again cracking the brittle magnetic materials). Epoxies also suffice for holding magnets in place, but this method is troublesome as the epoxy is messy, requires considerable labor to install, and time to cure, thus complicating the manufacturing procedure.
To eliminate these problems, General Plug forms a pocket in the end of the drain plug, and then inserts the rubber bonded Plastalloy high-energy magnet into the pocket. Material from the rim of the pocket is then roll-formed over the Plastalloy during the patented process, holding it firmly in place. The “bead” that is rolled over the magnets edge is both uniform and functional, ensuring that the magnet is held firmly in place with no sharp edges to harm those removing or installing the drain plug.
Unlike the sintered materials, Plastalloy is resilient and durable enough to withstand the roll forming procedure. Since it requires no additional materials, retention by roll forming results in a more attractive and cost-effective end product than one where retention is achieved by means of epoxies, adhesives or retaining screws.
Straight Threads Simplify Installation & Removal
Drain plug threads are typically either straight or tapered, each with its advantages and drawbacks. Tapered threads are cut or formed on an angle, so that when they are assembled with a mating thread, there is interference between the external and internal threads. To ensure that the threads are sealed, Teflon tape or liquid thread sealant is commonly applied to the thread surfaces – a time consuming process, especially for plugs which are removed and re-installed frequently, as in oil drain applications.
Plugs with straight threads are easier to install and remove as they require no thread sealing. A seal is typically assembled between the underside of the plug head and the mating surface of the drain hole. Fiber, plastic, copper or other materials have been used as seals. While temporarily effective, they loosen during use, requiring retightening or alternately, producing leaks if not tightened, which implies poor quality.
The patent-pending General Plug design features metal-to-metal contact between the bearing surface of the plug and the bearing surface of the tapped hole. This allows a proper torque-tension relationship to be maintained on the assembled plug. Sealing is accomplished by encasing an elastomeric washer-seal within a groove formed on the underside of the head of the plug (see drawing). Since straight threads are used, the plugs can readily be installed and removed.
Initially, the design is available in M20 and M22 sizes, though VP of Sales Jerry Jenkins is quick to point out that other sizes are attainable.
Magnetic drain plugs are useful in many industrial and commercial applications, including automotive & transportation industries, power transmission products, or any system that benefits from the removal of suspended ferrous particles. With high-energy Plastalloy rubber bonded magnets on the “business end” of the drain plug, design engineers and mechanics alike can rest assured that the plug will provide many years of trouble free service.
About Electrodyne:
With over thirty years of experience and nearly 50 patents awarded to them, The Electrodyne Company Inc., is an industry leader in magnetic material design and manufacturing. Their fully equipped lab can perform testing to include magnetic hysteresis, magnetic field mapping, tensile strength, elongation, gauss measurements, heat aging, pull testing, and more. All facilities are ISO 9001/2000 registered for quality assurance.
Plastalloy™ can be magnetized using various magnetization methods including conventional, two-poles each side, multiple-poles, or with custom magnetization patterns to suit many demanding industrial applications. It is available in magnet sheets, strips or die-cut shapes, with options including pressure sensitive adhesive, polarity identification, customized formulations, and special cutting techniques. Electrodyne’s veteran staff can provide technical assistance, including the production of specialized compounds and magnetizing fixtures to meet customers’ demands.
For more information on Electrodyne magnets, contact The Electrodyne Company, Inc., 4188 Taylor Road, Batavia, OH 45103, visit www.edyne.com, e-mail to info@edyne.com, or call (513) 732-2822.
About General Plug:
General Plug and Manufacturing is a primary manufacturer of pipe plugs, reducer bushings, special cold-formed parts, and automatic screw machine parts. Located in Grafton, Ohio, the company has been supplying OEM manufacturers with value added products for over 50 years. For more information on General Plug and Manufacturing visit www.generalplug.com, or contact General Plug and Manufacturing, 455 North Main Street, Grafton, OH 44044, or call (800) 289-7584.
Sky-Trax Partners with AeroLogistics
Sky-Trax Inc. is pleased to announce its newest Premier Partner and Value Added Reseller (VAR), AeroLogistics.
Sky-Trax, a technology company specializing in optical technology for tracking vehicles and assets inside warehouses, and AeroLogistics, have formed a partnership to bring revolutionary warehousing solutions to the materials handling and aero logistics market in Nigeria. As a leading provider of aviation services, AeroLogistics’ reputation as an aero logistics provider makes the company a great fit as a Sky-Trax VAR.
Larry Mahan, President and COO of Sky-Trax said, “We are very excited to add AeroLogistics to our family of value added resellers.” “Nigeria is a unique market place with great opportunities,” Mahan continued, “and AeroLogistics is the right partner to develop these opportunities to introduce our product line to the logistics market there.” As one of Sky-Trax’s premier partners, AeroLogistics is now an official reseller and integrator of Sky-Trax products, including the full line of Sky-Trax systems, individual components, and installation and technical services.
Okey Ikeri, CEO of AeroLogistics said, “Having had resounding exposure and experience in the material handling industry, we are pleased to be associated with the vision behind Sky-Trax’s revolutionary Real Time Location System – a timely answer to many hard to achieve puzzles in supply chain management. As business partners of Sky-Trax we are as well delighted to be an integral part of developing this latest optical technology in Nigeria thus affording material handlers the privilege of achieving safe and efficient warehouse operations as well as 100% accurate inventory tracking and visibility that hitherto is not achievable.”
The Sky-Trax Premier Partner VAR program provides companies with a competitive advantage, allowing them to expand and differentiate their product lines to include alternative technologies. This distinction positions system resellers, like AeroLogistics, as industry leaders with optical technology. The Premier Partner program also presents Sky-Trax and its partners with global distribution channels, stronger reseller relationships, and increased availability of products that are growing in demand.
About Sky-Trax Inc.
Sky-Trax develops revolutionary automatic data collection and inch-accurate location tracking systems for warehouse vehicles. Safety and productivity applications employing Sky-Trax’s IPS technology are economical and practical to deploy, allowing warehouse professionals to substantially increase safety and improve warehouse efficiency. The results are fewer safety incidents, lower operating costs, improved inventory accuracy, and greater throughput. For more information, please visit www.Sky-Trax.com.
About AeroLogistics
AeroLogistics is one of the fastest growing Nigerian Aviation / Material Handling Company offering professional logistics services to the Aviation industry, Shipping, Telecommunication, Oil & Gas, and other Supply Chain/ Material Handling professionals. AeroLogistics is a member of The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Association of Representative of Foreign Airlines in Nigeria (AFARN) these are in addition to other industry certifications. AeroLogistics’s team is made up of versatile professionals in logistics management. For more information, please visit www.overflightnigeria.com
John Deere Enhances Remanufacturing Focus Through Full Ownership of ReGen
Deere & Company said it has acquired full ownership of ReGen Technologies, Inc, a remanufacturing company located in Springfield, Missouri. Deere had already owned 50 percent of the business.
John Deere said the operations will be more fully integrated with remanufacturing operations in Edmonton, AB, Canada and the overall name of the business will be John Deere Reman -- an organization focused on growing Deere’s remanufacturing business globally.
“We aspire to an enhanced leadership position in the remanufacturing business,” said Barry Schaffter, senior vice president of manufacturing in Deere’s Construction & Forestry division. “ReGen has delivered impressive business results through a dedication to quality and ingenuity.”
ReGen was founded in 1998 to remanufacture engines for John Deere products in the US & Canada and has broadened its product line since then to include other engine components, fuel injection systems, starters, alternators, air conditioning components and other key parts for John Deere customers of agricultural, construction and forestry equipment around the world.
Schaffter said the remanufacturing business is important to Deere because of the environmental benefit that comes from recycling components of heavy equipment. Financial details of the transaction were not released.
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is the world's leading provider of advanced products and services for agricultural and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe. John Deere Construction & Forestry produces more than 120 machine models and distributes its construction, forestry and worksite products. For more information, visit www.johndeere.com.
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. Introduces Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System
SAKOR Technologies, Inc., a leader in hybrid vehicle drivetrain testing, introduces its Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System, a complete offering for high-voltage battery testing. The system is extremely energy efficient and can effectively perform all types of performance and durability cycling, including complex profiles and road load simulations.
At the heart of the system lies a high-efficiency, line-regenerative DC power source. During discharge modes, absorbed power is regenerated back to the AC mains instead of being dissipated as wasted heat, which is common practice among other battery testing systems. This innovative method generates greater power efficiency and measurably reduces overall operating costs.
 Driven by a DynoLAB™ EM controller, the Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System inherits DynoLAB’s ability to automate all types of performance, durability, and continuous cycling operations, including full road load simulation. In fact, the system can function both as a battery tester and as a battery simulator. Integration with a HybriDyne™ Hybrid Driveline Dynamometer creates a system capable of testing complete hybrid drivelines and subsystems with or without actual batteries in circuit. The system may be configured to provide dynamic response (i.e. voltage sags and current surges) just as would be seen in-vehicle. Unlike the performance of an actual battery, the simulator output remains repeatable from cycle to cycle, regardless of charge status, resulting in more consistent and accurate test data.
The Hybrid Battery Test System is available with voltages of up to 1,000 VDC. Typical systems range in size from +/- 200 Amps to +/- 2,400 Amps (continuous), and most units offer overload (surge) currents of up to 200 percent of the rated current.
About SAKOR Technologies, Inc.
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. is a recognized leader in the manufacture and development of reliable and cost-effective automated test instrumentation systems for a wide range of applications. For over 20 years, the company has been providing quality products and superior customer service to a variety of markets including automotive, performance racing, military, aerospace, marine, heavy equipment, electric motor, consumer appliance and more.
For more information, contact us at 517-332-7256, via e-mail at: info@SAKOR.com, or visit SAKOR’s website at www.sakor.com.
Raymond Replicates Lift Trucks in Die-Cast Scale Models
The Raymond Corporation is pleased to now offer die-cast scale models of two Raymond® lift trucks: the Model 7400 Reach-Fork® truck and the Model 8400 pallet truck. Both trucks have been replicated on a 1/12 scale and feature moving parts.
 “These replicas include everything that would be part of an actual Raymond truck,” says Richard Baker, manager of marketing communications for The Raymond Corporation. “Great care was taken to ensure the models would represent the real lift trucks in thorough detail.”
The Model 7400 Reach-Fork die-cast model features a wide array of working parts, including a three-stage mast and pantograph mechanism. A pivoting door opens to reveal the meticulously re-created motor.
The Model 8400 pallet truck replica includes a swiveling handle and drive unit and a rotating handle. All the wheels turn, and the caster wheels swivel. The cover is removable to display the motor compartment.
To order a Raymond lift truck die-cast model, visit www.raymondmerchandise.com or call (877) 841-6311. For more information about The Raymond Corporation or to locate a Raymond dealer, visit www.raymondcorp.com or call (800) 235-7200.
The Raymond Corporation is a global provider of material handling solutions that improve space utilization and productivity, with lower cost of operation and greater operator acceptance. Raymond offers the iWarehouse™ system, an enterprise fleet management solution for warehouse and distribution center managers to collect and analyze real-time lift truck data to maximize fleet productivity and reduce costs. High-performance, reliable, ergonomically designed Raymond® lift trucks range from a full line of manual and electric pallet trucks and walkie stackers to counterbalanced trucks, Reach-Fork® trucks, orderpickers and dual-purpose (pallet handling/case picking) Swing-Reach® trucks.
For additional information about The Raymond Corporation or to locate a Raymond dealer, visit the company Web site at www.raymondcorp.com or call (800) 235-7200.
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