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Industrial Network Connectivity Products
Industrial network systems allow for real-time distributed control of many connection points from a single controller. These "network bus" systems reduce the total amount of cable required and can simplify the overall design. Mencom offers a broad range of industrial network connectivity products to streamline your installation.
Deep-Hole Drills
Achieving the best results in deep-hole drilling calls for capable and reliable tools. To this end, tool manufacturer InovaTools is offering new double-cut deep-hole drills with internal cooling, designed precisely for the particular challenges of this special application in terms of substrate, geometry and chip clearance.
SmartFlex Pallet Systems
Dorner Mfg. has introduced new pallet system components for use on its 2200 SmartFlex flexible chain conveyor platform that provides accurate positioning and routing of parts for assembly, robotic and inspection applications.
DuroSite CE Low Profile Linear
Dialight revealed that the company's new low profile linear lighting product, DuroSite CE Low Profile Linear, now meets CE compliance requirements.
SMARTstop Master Jaw Set
Bellatex Industries' CARVEsmart has added a fully accessorized 4" tool steel master jaw set, SMARTstop for repetitive set ups, PERMAjaw a flippable ductile cast iron jaw and two new extruded aluminum profiles and new cut-to-any-length 1-½"W x 2"H and a 1"W x 1.71"H flippable extrusions.
Cyclone Goggles
Gateway Safety's Cyclone impact-to-splash goggles offers two safety solutions and one great value in one versatile product.
Festo Design Tool 3D
The configuration software Festo Design Tool 3D reduces the risk of errors when designing and ordering system modules and offers greater convenience.
VisualCAM for SolidWorks
MecSoft Europe GmbH, distributor of CAD/CAM software solutions in Europe, has announced that VisualCAM for SolidWorks is certified to run inside the new release of SolidWorks 2015.
URCaps
With URCaps, Universal Robots has created the equivalent of an app store for robots.
Maxi Parts Washer
MecWash Systems introduces the Maxi, a fully automatic, highly customizable, self-contained aqueous cleaning system that reportedly meets the highest aerospace, automotive, and hydraulic industry cleanliness standards.
M-Series Laser Marking Workstations
FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving completes its M-Series of compact workstations for industrial laser material processing: With the M2000-R and M3000-R stations, FOBA introduces two high-throughput laser marking workstations with 2 position rotary tables for the efficient and ergonomic processing of geometrically complex work pieces of varying sizes as well as small and large batches of parts.
Lubricant, Cleaner and Corrosion Protection Products
Many times little and nagging shop problems, such as corrosion, lubrication and contamination of Machinery and parts can cause big headaches. And just like the little white pill, which will take away your pain Oelheld has come up with the cure in a can.
