Problem Solvers

Compact IR Technology

Infrared Cameras’ new compact ICI 7320 is roughly the size of a business card. Offering high image sensitivity and clarity for a 320 x 240 radiometric imager, it operates on a single watt of power using a USB connection. IRFlash software sends real-time radiometric data directly to a hard drive or portable device. Available enclosures provide harsh weather and/or environment protection while meeting all meeting NEMA 4-NEMA 9 specifications.

Infrared Cameras, Inc. 
Beaumont, TX

Lockout/Tagout Compliance

Brady’s new 16- page “Complete LOTO Solutions” handbook lays out a straightforward “4-Steps to Compliance” plan for creating an effective energy control program. Each step includes an explanation of OSHA’s basic requirements, and provides information on the related resources Brady has available for successful implementation of your lockout/tagout program.

Brady Corporation 
Milwaukee, WI

Interactive Tool Helps Manage Energy Costs

Dow Corning has launched an interactive Molykote® Energy Savings Calculator. The online tools helps manage rising energy prices and carbon dioxide emissions by identifying energy and cost savings available through lubrication best practices. Users enter the number of motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors and fans, the kilowatts needed to run them, their efficiency, the hours per day and days per year into the calculator. They are shown potential reductions in kilowatt hours, CO2 emissions and the associated cost savings.

Dow Corning
Midland, MI

Shaft Seals For Dry Bulk Processing

According to Woodex Bearing, its custom-engineered MECO shaft seals can increase MTBF by a factor of 4 or more over packed glands in dry bulk process equipment. Rotating on a plane perpendicular to a shaft means there is no relative motion between the shaft and seal, and, thus, no shaft abrasion damage. Seal faces are soft, faulttolerant and almost impossible to break. Like all MECO seals, these robust products are available fully-split for quick installation and rebuilds. Accommodating 6mm or more total shaft runout/misalignment, shock loads and thermal shaft growth, they also contain no internal springs to loosen, corrode or break.

Woodex Bearing Company
Georgetown, ME

Compact Tramp Oil Separator

Master Chemical’s Master Coalescer Jr.™ is a compact and affordable processor of machine tool coolants. Designed for use with water-miscible coolants and parts-washing fluids that reject tramp oils, it is available in both wheeled and stationary models. Requiring minimal maintenance, these units allow for maximum removal of tramp oil, even while they are running.

Master Chemical Corporation 
Perrysburg, OH

Tank & Vessel Level Measurement

The Gladiator Smart Admittance Level Switch from Hawk is designed to detect the level of liquid, slurry or powder in a tank or vessel. Designed to operate in tough environments, it measures the capacitance between a probe and the wall of the container. The Gladiator is simple to set up and calibrate, and has excellent temperature stability. Several probe types are available to meet specific application requirements, and all types are resistant to product build-up.

Hawk Measurement Systems 
Melbourne, Australia

Self-Lubricating Bearings For Dry & Submerged Jobs

Metallized Carbon Corporation offers Metcar grades M-161 and M-162 mechanical materials, unique carbon/graphite Babbit impregnated products designed to operate where conventional lubricating methods can’t. At temperatures up to 350 F, they are well suited for lubricating in submerged low viscosity fluids such as water and fuels. For dry environments, they provide oil-free lubrication at high temperatures. According to the manufacturer, because these materials are completely homogenous and provide continuous lubrication for their long service life, they are ideal for use in bearings, bearing assemblies and mechanical components operating at elevated temperatures. Bearings made from Metcar are self-lubricating, non-galling, dimensionally stable and have high compressive strength.

Metallized Carbon Corp.
Ossining, NY

New Jet Lance

Lightweight and ergonomic, the NCG40-286 water jet lance from NLB Corp. offers a 40,000 psi and 60- second cartridge change. A one-finger latch prevents accidental actuation and its patented trigger design allows the operator to immediately dump pressure by simply pushing the trigger forward. The lance also can be used with the company’s Viper 40™ self-rotating head, producing rotating water jet action without compressed air.

NLB Corp. 
Wixom, MI

Calling All Safety-Conscious Oil Mist Users

Inpro/Seal’s OM 32 oil mist seal contains no ferrous materials that could generate sparking conditions by sealing faces or magnets upon wear and eventual component d e g r a d a t i o n . Made of 100% non-sparking bronze, it does not contain any contact surfaces to heat up due to the combustion of volatile materials. Plus, it puts an end to mist condensation on surrounding structures. If the rolling element, primary bearing fails, the OM 32 acts as an emergency sleeve bearing to prevent shaft-to-housing contact. Improvements to the original design include the ability to work with low base lubricant viscosities and the addition of VBXX™, a proprietary technology that eliminates the ingress of contamination.

Inpro/Seal Company 
Rock Island, IL

Upgraded Air Management Equipment

F or storage, handling and unloading of commodities, AIRLANCO offers the AIRAUGER™ unloading system for storage, handling and unloading of commodities. It safely and efficiently empties commodities from storage facilities utilizing both pitched flooring and air—without bin entry. Capable of being installed in new or existing storage units, all mechanical equipment is situated outside the bin for added safety and ease of service. The system also provides bin aeration of the stored commodity with the same ductwork and fans used during unloading operations.

AIRLANCO 
Falls City, NE

Multi-Tasking Data Logger

Omega’s battery-powered, 3-axis OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK101- 50-EB shock recorder measures and records temperature, pressure and humidity at the selected reading rates, while recording shock at peak acceleration rates. Compact and portable, features include CE compliance, 60-day battery life and data retrieval via a COM or USB port.

OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Stamford, CT