Variable-speed metering pump
Featuring a high-torque three-phase drive and a three-digit LED display control module, the new industrial variable-speed pump is designed for handling a broad range of fluid viscosities. The system consists of a high-torque variable-speed drive, integrally mounted FMI valveless pump head, and a spacesaving, DIN-designed controller for process control panels and control rooms. The motor speed can be adjusted either manually with the front panel membrane switches or electronically using 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA, or 0–10-V-dc input signals.
Fluid Metering Inc.
www.fmipump.com
Pharmaceutical vessels
When creating high-viscous formulations, especially those with challenging adhesive properties, manufacturers must take assets such as vacuum, pressure, heating, cooling, sterile additions, and cleaning into consideration. Custom-built pharmaceutical vessels and unique agitators help facilitate the difficulties created by adhesive materials. The design of special vessels can also be built to meet many of the routine requirements of diagnostics product manufacturing.
Lee Industries Inc.
www.leeind.com
Fluorescein labeling kits
A protein research products manufacturer offers two SureLINK fluorescein labeling kits that enable labeling of antibodies and other proteins with the fluorophores FITC or FAM-X (FAM fluorophore with succinimidyl ester and a seven-atom aminohexanoyl spacer known as “X”). Optimized protocols reduce the time to label and purify to two hours with minimal hands-on time. The kits contain all the necessary reagents for labeling and purification.
KPL Inc.
www.kpl.com
Compact speed controller
Modern technology and integrated controlling algorithms allow the DECS 50/5 to drive brushless dc motors without Hall sensors. Roughly the size of a business card, the controller’s wide input voltage range of 10–50 V makes the DECS 50/5 particularly flexible and adaptable for pumps and fan applications. In continuous operation, an output current of 5 A of the power stage is permissible, giving the controller a maximum output performance of 250 W. The 1-Q amplifier can be operated at up to a maximum speed of 80,000 rpm.
Maxon Precision Motors
www.maxonmotorusa.com
GC columns
A separation science consumables supplier introduces Zebron ZB-5MSi highly inert, mass-spectrometry-certified GC columns. The ZB-5MSi delivers peak shape and low bleed levels and is well suited for the separation of acidic and basic compounds. Designed for a range of applications, including toxicology and environmental testing, the new columns feature an engineered self-cross-linking bonding that provides phase stability and high temperature limits.
Phenomenex
www.phenomenex.com
Laboratory freezer
Well suited for medical research, biological storage, preserving tissue, plasma, blood cells, and microbiology, the Model C85-14 laboratory freezer has an all-steel construction with a counterbalanced lid. An indicating temperature control provides an adjustable temperature range from –40° to –85°C. The 14-cu-ft capacity cabinet also has an air-cooled condenser and no liquid is required. The interior chamber dimensions are 60 × 20 × 20 in.; exterior dimensions are 71 × 35 × 46 in. A temperature recorder and buzzer alarm system are also available.
So-Low Environmental Equipment Company, inc.
www.so-low.com
Silicone materials
The low cure temperature of MED-6380 makes it well suited for use in healthcare applications that require an unfilled, room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) material that can incorporate heat-sensitive additives such as pharmaceutical compounds, biocides, excipients, and other functional fillers. The pourable, filler-free, three-component gel can be molded or used as a soft, conformal coating, as well as cure without heat.
NuSil Technology
www.nusil.com
Polypropylene plates
Used primarily for the storage and transport of chemicals, nucleic acids, and proteins, NUNC 384-well polypropylene plates feature a raised rim around each well that assures a secure seal in all wells, enables plates to be resealed multiple times, and is compatible with most adhesive heat-seal tapes and instruments. During storage, each well must be completely closed to prevent well-to-well contamination, evaporation, loss, or degradation of well contents. The polypropylene plates are available sterile or nonsterile in four colors: natural, white, black, or blue.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermofisher.com
Plate sealing films
A microplate sealing foil and films manufacturer offers a new multistrip sheet format for one or two 8-well rows on strip-well or standard 96-well microplates. Each sheet contains four ministrips that can be peeled off individually or two-at-a-time for application to plates. Individual ministrips are identical to the previous strip-well product, with dimensions of 19.0 × 103.2 mm, including two removable positioning tabs.
Excel Scientific Inc.
www.excelscientific.com
Profile rail guides
Providing precise positioning, high load-carrying capacity, and unlimited stroke to satisfy linear motion system demands, the profile rail guides are designed with four precision-ground raceways and a slide unit with four ball circulation paths. The expanded product line includes a variety of sizes featuring various slide configurations (normal, wide, long) and lengths to meet specific application requirements. Miniature guides incorporate a two-point contact of rolling elements with the raceways promoting high-speed operation, quiet running, and low friction.
SKF USA Inc.
www.skfusa.com
Subminiature hybrid stepping motor
The NEMA Size 8 hybrid stepper motor produces high speed and torque in a subminiature, RoHS- compliant package. It is designed for motion control applications where a small size with high torque is essential. A cost-effective alternative to servomotors, the compact bipolar hybrid stepper is lightweight and can measure as small as 20 × 30 mm. Available in stack lengths of 30, 33, and 42 mm, the NEMA Size 8 can produce maximum holding torques (bipolar) ranging from 17.7 to 29.5 mN•m (2.5 to 4.2 oz-in.).
Nippon Pulse America
www.nipponpulse.com
Oilless vacuum pumps
The small and medium-sized oilless vacuum pumps and air compressors series range from 25 to 1100 W. With ac and dc motors options they are well suited for applications such as medical apparatus, healthcare devices, electronics industry, printing machines, and various automatic machinery assembly. The pumps feature rocking piston structure, high-abrasion design, anticorrosion treatment, low noise emission, and overload protection design.
Uni-crown Co.
www.unicrown.com.tw
Line control system
Increased line efficiency is offered through a new line control system with improved easy line balancing and a high dynamic buffering capacity. A low queue pressure on the conveyor allows seamless speed adjustments with gentle product handling, higher product stability, and less line disturbances. The system also uses line control leads to reduce maintenance, simplify line cabling, and lower power consumption.
FlexLink Systems
www.flexlink.com
Automated pipetting platform
The MicroLab Nimbus meets the needs of smaller-throughput automated pipetting applications by maintaining a platform for fast plate replication and serial dilutions. It can also process single or dual nucleic acid separations, MALDI spotting, and low-throughput ELISA. The body of the MicroLab Nimbus is designed to fit within a typical environmental hood. A base configuration consists of a 96 channel pipetting head using Hamilton’s precision CO-RE tip technology. The fixed deck has 9–12 SBS lab ware positions.
Hamilton Co.
www.hamiltonrobotics.com
Pressure sensor
A load cell and OEM sensor manufacturer has expanded its pressure sensor product line with the new PMP410. The PMP410 pressure sensor provides performance and economy for a wide range of OEM applications as well as test and measurement. Well suited for severe mechanical shock, vibration, and electromagnetic interference applications, the PMP410 also can be used for hydraulics and pneumatics, compressor controls, pump protection, and feedback control. The pressure sensor features an all-welded stainless-steel measuring cell for improved media compatibility with environment protection rating up to NEMA 4 / IP67.
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc.
www.futek.com
Microscope automation
The NZ500CE NanoScanZ Piezo 500-µm stage system is specifically designed for researchers utilizing deconvolution and 3-D imaging techniques. The system offers 5-µm repeatability and closed-loop control utilizing a subangstrom resolution piezoresistive sensor. The system also provides piezo speed with a sample holder area large enough for well plates, standard slides, and petri dishes. The larger 500-µm movement enables the NZ500CE to focus over an entire well plate without having to adjust the microscope focus mechanism.
Prior Scientific
www.prior.com
Automated machine loader
The TaskMate robotic loading system integrates a FANUC LR Mate minirobot with custom-designed end-of-arm-tooling for automating machine loading at the infeed. The end-of-arm-tooling allows the system to robotically load machine infeeds on thermoform blister packagers, cartoners, wrappers, and other types of packaging equipment. Quickrelease connections allow the robotic end effector to be removed or installed in seconds, providing the fastest possible changeover time. The robotic loading systems have been used for packaging medical devices, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and consumer products, and can handle a variety of containers, such as ampules, syringes, bottles, and tubes.
ESS Technologies Inc.
www.esstechnologies.com
