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Javelin Technologies announces partnership with Solido rapid prototypers

PT/MC manufacturers see slight increase in orders

Cymat receives Canadian government NRC-IRAP funding

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Reliable pressurizing and exhausting using MS6-SV

UL certified for Canada and the US, the soft start/quick exhaust valve MS6-SV functions as a (de)centralised unit in the supply of compressed air to machines within a compressed air system. It is a self-testing, redundant mechatronic system in accordance with ISO 13849-1. This means that the safety-oriented pneumatic safety measure ("safe venting") is guaranteed even if any potential errors occur within the valve. The safety check of the piston rod position is carried out directly from the valve during self-testing. This means less complicated wiring, which simplifies installation.

• Fast and reliable venting in the event of a sudden emergency stop in safety-critical areas of the system
Quick exhausting for the fastest possible pressure reduction in the system
Soft Start ensures smooth movements when the system is started up again, prevents hard impacts and therefore protects the mechanical components.
Maximum machine availability thanks to reliable processes
Exhaust capacity of 6,000 l/min (from P2 to P3), 1.5 times the supply flow rate
Compact for flexible installation in the MS modular system or as a single application

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SPONSOR MESSAGE: WITTENSTEIN

New alpha Gearbox Upgrade Means Higher Tech Specs

Celebrating 25 years of the alpha brand, Wittenstein is giving the market higher technical specs for alpha SP+ and alpha TP+ gearboxes.

Starting in July 2009, the alpha SP+ and alpha TP+ will have a slightly new look...and, most importantly, higher technical specifications.

These two gearboxes have received a facelift which will make them astatically look slightly different; however, this change which will not impact on critical external and connecting dimensions. All customers ordering gearboxes from these two series during summer 2009 will receive the new series. The technical specifications are already available online and in the 2009 printed Wittenstein (alpha) catalog.

The upgraded series are the results of Wittenstein’s decades of research, development and improvements in the field of mechatronics. The torques of the new look are significantly higher – up to 25%, depending on the version – raising the power density of what are in any case incredibly compact gearboxes. Users can benefit through energy savings from this extra torque by "downsizing", that is to say they can select a smaller more cost effective gearbox without compromising on specifications. The optimal gearbox design can be designed into your system with the help of Wittenstein’s new version of cymex®3.2 servo sizing tool, which additionally features an integrated calculator for energy consumption. Combine these benefits with 100% exit testing of all alpha SP+ and alpha TP+ gearboxes and you receive our expression of perfection.

Additional configurations of the new design also include:
• Reduced inertia option
• SP+ with Extreme High Speed option
• SP+ with hollow (shrink disc) output

Please visit the relevant product pages:
www.wittenstein-us.com/Precision-Gearboxes/Inline-Gearboxes/alpha-SP.html

www.wittenstein-us.com/Precision-Gearboxes/Inline-Gearboxes/alpha-TP.html


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