New Products
02/01/2002
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Faceshield with chin protector
The clear window and chin protector combination made of clear 0.040" thick polycarbonate are attached to the company's headgear and are designed to provide extra coverage and increased protection from flying debris, sparks and liquid splash. Full crown-to-chin protection reduces overhead glare, allows room for protective eyewear to be worn underneath and provides workers with more than 180° of eye and face protection while promoting good peripheral vision. The faceshield's 100 percent polycarbonate construction is impact- and scratch-resistant. As a lower-cost alternative for light- or non-impact use, the clear window is available in 0.040" proprionate. The safety windows comply with ANSI Z87.1 and CSA Z94.3 standards.
Gateway Safety Inc.
Cleveland, OH
(800) 822-5347
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Shower pans
The Terreon Shower Pans are built for applications requiring hard-wearing durable solutions. Constructed of Terreon, the solid surface material is made up of an acrylic modified polyester resin. Terreon resists stains, burns, chemicals and impact, making the shower pans well suited for all shower room applications, including high-volume and high-abuse washrooms. Featuring a textured slip-resistant floor, a ribbed bottom for added strength and a chrome-plated brass drain assembly, the pans are designed to accommodate multiple applications and are available in 32" x 36" and 36" x 36".
Bradley Fixtures Corp.
Menomonee Falls, WI
(800) 272-3539
Cleanroom vacuum system
The SS Spray Cleaner Vac is an advanced cleaning system that allows personnel to perform two cleaning functions, simultaneously applying and recovering a variety of solutions. The vacuum graduated filtration system is designed to safeguard product purity. Its multi-grade filtration method ensures that up to 99.999 percent of all ultra-fine particles—both toxic and nuisance—are retained, down to and including 0.12 micron in size. Using a series of progressively finer filters, the system captures increasingly smaller particles as they move through the vacuum, then exhausts pure air back into the cleanroom environment. Filters used include a foam impact filter, a microfilter, a main filter, two HEPA filers and an optional ULPA filter. The product meets cleanroom standards up to and including Class 10 (ISO 4).
Nilfisk-Advance America Inc.
Malvern, PA
(610) 647-6420
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SiC heater
This Silicon Carbide (SiC) heater is ideal for semiconductor and electronics applications and is designed for use in process chambers where rapid heating to high temperature with low contamination is necessary. Fabricated from high-purity chemical vapor deposition silicon carbide, the heaters have a high thermal conductivity and good thermal shock resistance. They offer a low outgassing rate and a low thermal mass. The heaters also have low contact resistance to electrodes and a uniform electrical resistivity of 0.010 ohm-cm.
Morgan Advanced Ceramics
Hudson, NH
(800) 700-1283
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Validated particle counter
Lasair II is an aerosol particle counter that provides monitoring features in a package weighing 15.5 pounds. The product validation manual includes specifications in compliance with GAMP guidelines for pharmaceutical instrumentation. Sections include design and testing protocols as well as IQ/OQ testing prior to instrument use. It also offers Pass-Fail testing to ISO14644, FS209E and BS5285 standards, using simple user-configurable recipes. The particle counter has a chemically resistant cover that can be wiped down with harsh sterilization fluids.
Particle Measuring Systems
Boulder, CO
(800) 238-1801
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Dial thermometer
According to the company, this bimetal dial thermometer is designed as a quick, cost-saving replacement for industrial liquid-in-glass type units, with no accuracy loss. Slip-Fit dial thermometers are designed to "slip" into existing industrial thermometer thermowells and "fit" by a means of a tapered bulb chamber. The tapered bulb is intended to provide the identical metal-to-metal contact and resulting heat transfer as the replaced industrial-type thermometer, but without the glass tube breaking and resulting liquid fill contamination. Slip-Fit cases, bezels and stems are constructed from polished type 304 stainless steel. Either 3" or 5" high-visibility, anti-parallax dial sizes are available. Two case styles are offered: back connected or versatile All Angle that adjust to many viewing angles. Cases are hermetically sealed at the factory to seal out moisture and prevent icing and coil freeze-up. Slip Fits a 1 1/4"-18" plated brass swivel nut fitting, to accept thermocouples commonly used with the industrial thermometers they replace. Stem lengths from 3.5" up to 12" are offered as standard, with custom lengths up to 60" available on special orders. Temperature ranges from 100°F to 1000°F are available in either °F or °C scales. Accuracy is stated at 1 percent of full range.
Palmer Instruments Inc.
Asheville, NC
(800) 421-2853
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Temperature measurement
The Series IM/MM provides infrared temperature measurement combined in a Series IM panel meter with a Series IMS IR sensor to make a complete monitoring system. The Series IM1 1/8 DIN panel meter displays the temperature in degrees Celcius or degrees Fahrenheit on a large 4-digit LED. The IM provides advanced processing capabilities, including peak and valley hold, averaging and user-adjustable offset. The temperature range is from 0 to 1000°F. The IM provides a user-defined 4 to 20 mA or thermocouple output as well as adjustable dual setpoints and deadband alarm outputs. The Series IMS infrared Sensors are available with standard distance-to-target ratio (35:1) or close focus optics (3:0.1) and provide target temperature readings with ±1 percent accuracy. This enables the sensor to measure the temperature of an object as small as 0.1 inch at 3 inches away (IMS2) or up to 35 inches away (IMS1).
Dwyer Instruments Inc.
Michigan City, IN
(219) 879-8000
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Modular restroom, locker-room
These ADA-compliant modular units are well suited for retrofit applications, including restroom and locker-room facilities. A variety of wall systems are available for gender-based, in-plant amenities. Restroom and locker-room units are available pre-assembled or built on-site, and come equipped with pre-installed plumbing, including water, electricity and soil lines. The units feature clear space to provide barrier-free access. Moisture-resistant interior finishes are available for durability and easy clean-up. The rooms also can be equipped for use as changing rooms or hazardous spill washdown rooms. Options include chemical or incinerator toilets, multi-person sinks and hand washers, hand dryers and more.
Porta King Building Systems
Earth City, MO
(800) 456-5464
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Smart monitors
This line of "smart" surveillance systems is useful for the detection and measurement of ammonia, arsine, chlorine, diborane, fluorine, H2S, HCN, HCI, HF and phosphine as well as other hazardous gases. Ideal for use in pilot plants, gas receiving areas, laboratories and other applications and locations where the target gas may change, STX-S gas monitors automatically adjust their electronics to display the proper gas type output and the appropriate measurement signals whenever the sensor is changed. The producs may be used as standalone gas detectors as well as remote gas sensors in a centralized life-safety surveillance system. They feature user-programmable dual-level concentration alarms, built-in alarm relays and 4- to 20-mA outputs as well as a local digital readout and audio and visual alarm indicators.
PureAire Monitoring Systems Inc.
Rolling Meadows, IL
(847) 788-8000
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Motorized spindles
These high-frequency, motorized spindles are designed for internal grinding applications and are engineered for optimal reliability and long life. According to the company, the Gros-Ite assembles its high-frequency spindles in a Class 10,000 cleanroom, providing customers with defect-free operation. The units come in a variety of horsepower, RPM levels and body styles. The spindles are available with 50 HP with maximum body speeds of 100,000 RPM. Body styles include cartridge, flange cartridge, base mounted and block style. They also can be manufactured to replace OEM spindles in certain applications. High-frequency motorized spindles are used in applications such as internal grinding of bearing races, internal thread grinding and other precision bore-grinding applications.
EDAC Technologies Corp.
Farmington, CT
(860) 677-2603
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Explosion-proof valve
This UL-listed explosion-proof three-way normally closed solenoid valve is designed to meet control application challenges in hazardous locations. The male 1/4" NPT outlet port mounts directly on the company's two- and three-way poppet valves and Tube-O-Matic valves for effective valve operation in flammable locations, including dust and gas environments. The body of the company's three-way explosion-proof valve is made from brass and the seals and seat from Buna N. The valve's soft-seated poppet design provides bubble-tight sealing in air applications. It can operate in temperatures ranging from 0°F to 104°F ambient, with a maximum TC3 valve temperature rating of 160°C. Maximum operating pressure is 150 psi. The three-way valve is available in 120-V/60-Hz, 240-V/60-Hz models. Power consumption is 7-W DS and 6 W-AC.
Lexair Inc.
Lexington, KY
(859) 255-6656
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Contour Series KAD
The Contour Series KAD general-purpose area lighting luminaire is available with high-performance segmented optics and a removable power tray. The optical assemblies are available in IES Roadway types II, III and IV sharp cutoff. The reflectors produce consistent, glare-free controlled illumination that improves uniformity and spacing. KAD's SR4SC forward-throw reflector addresses light trespass concerns by controlling the spill light along the perimeter of properties. The power tray features the ballast and other components mounted in a unitized tray that hinges out of the housing with quick disconnects.
Lithonia Lighting
Conyers, GA
(770) 922-9000
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Level-sensing measurement
The +GF+SIGNET 8250 ProcessPro Level Transmitters are designed for use with +GF+SIGNET pressure, magnetorestricitve and ultrasonic level sensors to provide a continuous level-measurement system. The 8250 transmitters feature single- or dual-channel input with 4- to 20-mA output for each input channel. All outputs are fully scaleable and reversible. The transmitters come with two relays and the ability to support two externally mounted relays. Automatic level-to-volume conversion offers flexibility in display and control of tank level and/or volume in user-selectable units such as gallons, kilograms, feet or meters. These microprocessor-based transmitters offer front panel push-button setup and configuration with the "easy menu" design.
George Fisher Inc.
Tustin, CA
(800) 854-4090
Vertical dry pump
The DVT-300 is a vertically oriented rotating scroll-based dry pump with no bearings used in the pumping mechanism. The unit stands on end, creating a 10-inch-diameter footprint and is intended for use in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, helium leak testing, vacuum coating, laboratories, laser processing machines, and freeze-drying equipment. The DVT-300 is useful for dry pumping non-corrosive processes. It has a pumping speed of 300 L/min at 60 Hz and is available with single-phase or three-phase motors. The product has an ultimate pressure of <5x102 Torr. The unit runs on 400 W at a maximum audible noise output of 58 dB.
ULVAC Technologies Inc.
Methuen, MA
(978) 686-7550