Capital Equipment

Atlas Copco Compressors has launched a new range of oil-free scroll compressors which offer both flexibility and 100% oil-free air. The new SF 17-22 kW range has been designed specifically for sensitive, point-of-use, oil-free air applications in locations such as hospitals, laboratories, breweries, university departments or within the pharmaceuticals production environment. These innovative units represent the most significant achievements in increased application flexibility, reduced operating costs and improved ease of use.

E2S has upgraded the IP ratings of its AlertAlarm general signalling sounder range. All sizes in the family, the A105N (112dB), A112N (119dB) and A121 (126dB) sounders are now supplied sealed to IP66 as standard, enabling them to be installed with confidence even in the most demanding dusty or wet environments.

BOP handling systems, suitable for landbased or offshore oil and gas exploration and production platforms can be supplied by J D Neuhaus. These products can be offered with pneumatic or hydraulic operation for the lift, lower and traverse operations, making them ideally suited for installation in hazardous or other potentially explosive environments.

Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. introduces its waterjet parts website, a user-friendly, secure website for ordering consumable and replacement water jet parts. Visit the site at https://waterjetparts.jetedge.com.

If there is one thing that will drive customers out of your showroom in the summer - it’s the heat. The one thing that will keep them looking at your vehicles is a comfortable, cool environment. Hot, stuffy showrooms are a nightmare for customers and staff and have a marked effect on your bottom line.

GH Electrothermia S. A. and Induction Atmospheres announced today that both companies have signed a letter of intent for GH to purchase a majority interest in Induction Atmospheres. By combining their resources, technology and engineering expertise, both induction heating companies expect to increase sales and expand into new markets.

Telsonic has been present within the UK market since 1977. Since then, the comprehensive range of high quality ultrasonic products available from the company has enabled Telsonic to build up a strong and diverse UK customer base. Telsonic UK Limited will further consolidate this position with their participation at this year’s PPMA show, to be held at the NEC between the 29th September and 1st October 2009.

Jet Edge’s Ultra Deckblaster waterjet surface preparation machine uses ultra-high pressure waterjets to quickly blast away old paint, coatings, grease and dirt from steel decks and concrete floors without using hazardous chemicals.

Elscint Automation has developed a very special vibratory bowl feeder with a rotating attachment for feeding of various sizes of rings in axial manner. Rings having outer diameter from dia 20 mm to dia 80 mm and width from 5 mm to 40 mm can be fed through this in axial orientation.

Aerotech has introduced a completely new line of Cartesian ‘T-style’ positioning robots based upon its PRO series medium precision linear positioning stages. The new range, named Cartesius, is a highly configurable positioning system with a single axis base and an open payload work area that suits many automation applications including pick and place, assembly, automated test and dispensing stations. Available in a wide choice of XY, XZ and XYZ configurations with travel up to 1.5 m x 0.5 m x 0.3 m and 3-axis load up to 25 kg, the range includes full chain cable management with motor and encoder connectors fitted for fast, trouble-free integration into the customers application.