Machinery & Tools News
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ESI Senior Engineer and Scientist Reveal Results of the “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” Project at U of I Railroad Conference
Philip J. Daum, P.E., ESI mechanical engineer and Senior Consultant, and Zdenek (Zed) Hejzlar, Ph.D., CSP, ESI environmental scientist and Senior Consultant, gave a poster presentation, “Preventing Release – Improved Puncture Resistance of Hazardous Materials Tank Cars,” at the 2008 Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC) at the University of Illinois campus. This is a summary of work from the recently concluded “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” project, of which Mr. Daum was an integral part. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
New Compact Waterproof Scale Sheds Water Like a Duck
Doran leads the way with the new PC-500 IP66 waterproof scale. The result of more than 30 years of design experience the PC-500 is perfect for applications in food service, food processing, pharmaceutical or any workplace that requires a waterproof or dustproof scale. - November 05, 2008 - Doran Scales, Inc.
Aztec Products, Inc. Introduces the DiamondShine Concrete Floor Polisher
Aztec broadens product line to include propane powered concrete floor refinishing machinery. - October 30, 2008 - Aztec Products, Inc.
New Widespread Product Website Launched by Sahajanand Technologies
“Sahajanand Technologies–Surat launched a new products-specific, interactive website this month. The site www.thelazer.co.in is designed to illustrate Sahajanand Technologies research into what laser technology can offer more to diamond industry.” - October 25, 2008 - Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd.
FUTEK Offers Load Cell with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present its LSB200 S-Beam Jr. Load Cell with a brand new USB Digital Interface with 16 bits resolution. With this improvement, FUTEK has once again shown its innovation by becoming one of the first Sensor manufacturers to offer a USB type... - October 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Worldwide Industrial Introduces New American and Asian Metalworking Directory
The US-Asia Industrial Directory and Trade Portal, Worldwide Industrial Marketplace, has launched its all new metal fabrication directory to connect buyers and suppliers of metal fabricating machines, equipment, tools and supplies. - October 19, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Automation Equipment Manufacturers to be Showcased on the International Industrial Trade Show
The organizer of the Web's first virtual trade show for the manufacturing community ArriveNEWS, will showcase a number of manufacturers and suppliers of factory automation equipment, robotic systems and controls. - October 10, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
MaxShield Becomes MPE, Inc’s Latest Protective Apparel Line
MPE Inc., the world's leading provider of economically priced recycled Tyvek® clothing introduces its new low cost protective apparel line called MaxShield, a cost effective alternative to recycled Tyvek®. MaxShield offers unbeatable quality, micro porous barrier protection, and the... - October 08, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
Wrabacon Inc. Manufactures Stainless Steel Packaging Line for Ocean Spray
Wrabacon Inc. manufactures stainless steel packaging line for Ocean Spray. This line will consist of stainless steel conveyor equipment to transport fresh cranberries received from the bogs, which are cleaned, optically inspected, sorted, and sent directly to 7 vertical bagging machines. When... - October 04, 2008 - Wrabacon Inc
Astro Machine Works, Inc. Expands with New State of the Art Facility
Company poised for growth with increased manufacturing space and productivity. - October 01, 2008 - Astro Machine Works
Kayentis to Include On-Line Service Tool for Its Industrial Auctions
The auction site and marketplace for new and used industrial equipment IndustrialSAVER.com, will include a new on-line bidding tool to enable buyers to submit bids directly to on-line sellers offering their products up for auction. - September 28, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Landmark Financial Corporation Boasts Equipment Financing Still Strong
Although traditional banks are shying away from industrial equipment financing, Landmark Financial Corporation is still able to provide equipment financing for new small and large companies. Because Landmark is not a bank, they are not limited by traditional lending practices. - September 26, 2008 - Landmark Financial Corporation
Aztec Products Celebrates 20 Years with Innovative Guzzler
Aztec Products is celebrating 20 years with The Guzzler, which is known throughout the industry as the most innovative piece of equipment for removing stripping solution from vinyl and ceramic tile, sealed or finished concrete floors and stone and terrazzo floors. When it was introduced 20 years... - September 25, 2008 - Aztec Products, Inc.
VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has been named the exclusive distributor of VESTAKEEP® PEEK resins. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that can be melt processed by Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. - September 24, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Tygon® Tubing Products Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics, Inc. is now offering a full range of Tygon ® tubing products for fluid handling applications. Saint Gobain produces more than 40 grades of Tygon®, Tygothane®, Norprene®, Versilic ® and more. These products are sold online from www.professionalplastics.com/TYGONTUBING. - September 19, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Robotic Case Packer Incorporates Advanced Automation Technologies
ESS’s next-generation Model V 30 Robotic Case Packer integrates a FANUC robot with ESS-designed end-of-arm tooling, and Allen-Bradley controls from Rockwell Automation to create a system that forms, loads, and seals cases while occupying a very small footprint. ESS Technologies, Inc. will... - September 13, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
AutoCrib's New Compact RoboCrib 500 Delivers Total Security and Control for MRO, Tools, Fasteners and Supplies for Under $15,000
AutoCrib, Inc. introduces the latest version of its popular RoboCrib carousel tool dispensing system. The new RoboCrib 500 will provide distributors and users with the power of RoboCrib in a compact and mobile machine. The RoboCrib 500 offers high-security issue and return of a variety of items, including tools, fasteners, welding supplies, MRO, gloves and PPE supplies. - September 09, 2008 - AutoCrib, Inc.
Modulift Expand US Distribution
Modulift are seeking distributors around the globe. Cableco American Rigging is the latest distributor to come onboard. - September 07, 2008 - Modulift UK Ltd
Utility Equipment Leasing Corp. Acquires Fleet
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation (UELC), a family owned and operated company specializing in the rental and leasing of utility equipment for over forty years has announced a recent agreement with Baker Rental and Leasing to acquire their entire equipment fleet. Commenting on the growth,... - August 22, 2008 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
New Multi Axis Load Cell Measures Tri-Axial Loads
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) has just expanded its Multi Axis Load Cell series with the new MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell. The MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell (Tri-Axial) offers an excellent solution for measuring Mx, My, and Fz loads. - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
New Handheld Digital Display IHH200 Offered by FUTEK
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is pleased to announce its new Handheld Digital Display, the IHH200. This product is widely used by system integrators and test engineers in laboratory, medical, automotive and aerospace instrumentations. The portable... - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Lavendon Access Services Continue with Technical Excellence
Lavendon Access Services, the UK’s leading supplier of Powered Access, has just announced its first branch to successfully achieve full accreditation to the Technical Excellence programme. The Panther Luton depot was the first to do so being awarded with the standard on 23rd June. The... - August 21, 2008 - Lavendon Access Services
Nationwide Platforms - Lavendon Access Services Reveal New Name for Nationwide and The Platform Company
Lavendon Access Services, owner of the UK’s two largest rental companies, Nationwide Access and The Platform Company, has unveiled the new identity for their forthcoming merger. The new name for the combined company will be Nationwide Platforms and will be launched throughout the UK on 3... - August 20, 2008 - Lavendon Access Services
ShanghaiTex's Silver Jubilee - The Market Place for the Most Advanced Textile Machinery
Since its establishment in 1984, ShanghaiTex is renowned as the largest and most influential international textile exhibition in Asia. - August 15, 2008 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
Advanced Technical Training Network (ATTN) Launches OPE Training Website
The ATTN System offers members an online blended learning approach to preventative maintenance (PM) and diagnostics. It allows a technician or business owner to develop these programs in their dealership, rental, golf course, landscape maintenance, or tree care organizations. - August 13, 2008 - Advanced Technical Training Network
IndustrialSAVER Launches New Industrial and Construction Equipment Auctions and Auctioneers Directory
The publisher of a news site covering on-line and off-line auctions IndustrialSAVER, has launched a new international auctioneers directory and auction calendar for those in the market to buy and sell new and used construction and industrial equipment. - August 13, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Sahajanand Technologies Launched Magnus Digital a New Series of Magnus Planning Machines at Jewel Tech 2008
Sahajanand Technologies Premiered the Magnus Digital-a true power of Digital Technology in diamond planning- at the Jewel Tech 2008. It is a breakthrough Digital technology with high performance & technology that eliminates use of multiple lenses for rough measurement (4mmto18mm). - August 09, 2008 - Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd.
More Awards for The Platform Company’s Super Apprentice
The Platform Company’s Stephen Vicary is once again celebrating awards success, having been named Top Plant Mechanics Access Platforms Apprentice and Apprentice of the Year at the National Construction College’s annual awards ceremony. Steve, who works as an apprentice at The Platform... - August 07, 2008 - The Platform Company
Light-Guided Connector Assembly
CAMI Research introduces a new, patented computer-assisted technique for assembling circular connectors used in aerospace and other high-reliability applications. - August 05, 2008 - CAMI Research Inc.
New Case Packer Offers Small Foot Print and Fast Changeover
ESS Technologies, Inc., offers Bergami’s Model K 15 Automatic Horizontal Case Packer. This next-generation case packer uses high accuracy mechanics and offers a very small footprint. The cGMP balcony design and the rear drive allow complete access for product changeover, inspection, and maintenance. The case packer loads cartons, bundles, pouches, squeezable tubes, etc. into cases at up to 18 cpm. The machine is controlled via an Allen Bradley PLC with PanelView HMI for ease of operation. - August 05, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
IndustrialSAVER Launches Site to Connect Machine Tools Buyers and Sellers Worldwide
The on-line industrial auction directory and classifieds Web site IndustrialSAVER has designed a new public and free marketplace for manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters and end-users of new and used machine tools. - July 26, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
The CM Wind Turbine Hoists
CM Complete Lifting Systems has developed two wind turbine hoists with specific long lift electric hoist characteristics making the perfect hoist for wind turbines. With the intentions of building a specific service hoist for wind turbines, CM Complete Lifting Systems took the existing reliable CM Lodestar and CM Shopstar and adapted the designs to specifically create service hoist for wind turbines. - July 24, 2008 - Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Deublin Rotary Unions Announces Mill Log Group of Companies as a Distributor
Deublin Rotary Unions, Waukegan, IL (www.deublin.com) is pleased to announce that Deublin Rotary Unions are now available through Mill Log Group of Companies (www.milllog.com.) - July 24, 2008 - Mill Log Equipment Company., Inc.
Modulift Expand Into Spain and Portugal
Modulift is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Pescaira S.L. as an official distributor of the Modulift spreader system for Spain and Portugal from July this year. Commenting on the appointment, Juan Landesa, Managing Director of Pescaira S.L. said; “We pride ourselves on offering... - July 23, 2008 - Modulift UK Ltd
Modulift Announce Major Expansion Into EU and US Markets, Staying Confident Amid Fears of a Recession
Modulift, the UK and US based Spreader Beam design engineers and supplier, has announced that they are continuing with their aggressive growth throughout the EU and US swimming against the growing tide of opinion that the UK, US and Europe are on the brink of a recession. Chris Batten, CEO of the... - July 23, 2008 - Modulift UK Ltd
ERYC Uses Cirrus Equipment to Protect Workers’ Hearing at The Spa Bridlington
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council plans to use Cirrus Noise measuring equipment to ensure the hearing of workers is protected at The Spa in Bridlington, one of East Yorkshire’s premier entertainment venues. The Spa recently held a grand reopening between Saturday 31st May and Saturday June 7th 2008, after a £19.5 million refurbishment. - July 19, 2008 - Cirrus Research plc
Business Opportunity for Engineering Stockists, Capitalise on the Shortage of UK Quality Aluminium Vee Pulleys, Stock Genuine Picador Pulleys on a 40% + Profit Margin
It has come to the attention of ABC Polishing and engineering supplies that there is a shortage of quality aluminium vee pulleys around the UK and Europe. ABC are offering the opportunity for between 6 and 10 engineering stockist to stock a range of the well known picador pulleys. The pulleys are pressure cast and from 1.3/4 to 6 inch diameter. If you are interested in this opportunity contact Andy 01472824520. - July 01, 2008 - ABC Polishing and engineering supplies
Solutions for Better Water Management in Filter Stations and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Scarcity of water calls for the need for tightly managed and accurate solutions for filter stations, wastewater management bodies and municipal corporations, so that water wastage is minimized. - June 29, 2008 - Sapcon Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
New Pressure Sensor: High Quality Pressure Solution Starting at €97
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Pressure Sensor product line yet again by adding the new model: Pressure Sensor PMP300 to its line up. This marks the second pressure sensor release for FUTEK in 2008. The PMP300 Pressure Sensor (OEM) is precision engineered and manufactured to... - June 19, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Sahajanand Technologies Wins Golden Jubilee Award‘06-07 for Outstanding Work in R&D
Sahajanand Technologies awarded with Golden Jubilee Award‘06-07 for Outstanding Work in R&D in the field of advanced diamond manufacturing technology. Awards are presented every year by The South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry recognizing the excellence in various aspects of business. - June 12, 2008 - Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd.
ESS Technologies, Inc. Expands Sales Focus to Include Mexico and Costa Rica
ESS Technologies, Inc. expands their sales focus to include Mexico and Costa Rica in addition to the USA and Puerto Rico. ESS participated in a trade mission to Mexico in Mid-May of this year and met with a number of manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, and consumer products industries who have increased their manufacturing presence in these countries. ESS is also exploring relationships with sales agents, etc. to represent the ESS’s of packaging equipment. - June 01, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
Copiergeeks.biz Announces New Website Milestone
Copiergeeks.biz has now received over 3,000,000 unique visitors looking for refurbished digital printing equipment for their businesses. - May 30, 2008 - Copier Geeks LLC
Delapena’s Updated Vertical Honing Machine Continues to Deliver a Versatile and Efficient Honing Solution
Renowned honing machine and tooling manufacturer Delapena Honing Equipment Ltd., introduces the automatic feed system for their legendary Powerhone vertical honing machine. - May 20, 2008 - Delapena Honing Equipment Ltd.
Chinaplas 2008 Was Well-Attended by Over 70,000 International Visitors - Asia's No. 1 Plastics and Rubber Trade Fair
Chinaplas displays cutting-edge plastics & rubber technologies for the plastics, automobile, building & construction, E&E, IT & telecommunications and packaging industries. - May 18, 2008 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
High Performance Agitators for FGD Processes
Mixing Solutions details their class-leading PhoenixTM agitation systems for flue gas desulfurisation forced oxidation processes in new free literature, available on request. The breakthrough design of the side-entry absorber agitators, features the unique AirWingTM sparge for unmatched forced... - May 14, 2008 - Mixing Solutions
Kentucky Machine Tools Distributor Featured on Buy American
Buy American, a blog-based Web site focusing on promoting U.S. industrial goods has featured through its network a machine tools distributor in Kentucky. - May 14, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Sahajanand Technologies’ New Look Website is an Essential Visit
Sahajanand Technologies launches revamped & comprehensive corporate website. Website with a wealth of information and online resources present the opportunity for better customer interaction. - May 12, 2008 - Sahajanand Technologies (P) Ltd.
Yorkshire Packaging Make It a Hat Trick of Shrink Wrap Systems for Specialist Chemical Company
Yorkshire Packaging Services (YPS) has installed its third shrink wrapping system in two years, at the Oldham-based factory of James Briggs Consumer Chemical and Aerosol Specialists, a division of ITW Ltd. - May 02, 2008 - Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd
Western State Design Awards Free Dexter T-400 Express Washer to Budget Laundry of Las Vegas, NV
Western State Design is pleased to announce that the winners of their Dexter Express T-400 Washer Giveaway are Tim Gaud and Neal Rooney, owners of Budget Laundry of Las Vegas, NV. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Dexter’s original T-400 Triple Load Washer, Western State Design held a... - May 02, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
ITW Trans Tech Makeover with New Logo Aims at Market Expansion
ITW Trans Tech, worldwide leader in product decorating solutions, will present a new company identity to coincide with its recent expansion into the on-demand digital industrial decoration market. The campaign will include a new logo, re-designed website and revamped product line. The familiar... - May 01, 2008 - ITW Trans Tech