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Continuous rotation torque wrench
The new SpinTORQ 360 Continuous Rotation Torque Wrench from Snap-on Industrial is a continuously spinning, low profile torque wrench and is 80% faster than ratcheting hydraulic wrenches.
The pneumatic-powered SpinTORQ
360 can access tight spaces, thanks to
its low-profile head that continuously rotates 360° to provide maximum torque in both forward and reverse directions. With continuous rotation, the SpinTORQ 360 locks into position when energized and is securely in place until the tool stalls, increasing safety. The SpinTORQ 360’s highly efficient epicyclical gearbox and double-enveloping worm gear design provides reliable, repeatable performance, and its automatic two- speed operation allows for fast rundown speeds, as well as precise final torque speeds. The SpinTORQ 360 is engineered and built for heavy duty bolting, heavy equipment maintenance, and designed to standard ANSI and API piping flange dimensions, so the tool rests against adjacent nuts during use. An assortment of stack sockets and inserts are available to cover a wide range of hex sizes.
Snap-on Industrial
/// www.snapon.com/industrial
Hydraulic cable and chain cutting tools
The CC-Series from Simplex consists of six models in three tool configurations ranging from the powerful handheld CCP model with integrated pump requiring no external power, to CCS and CCD models powered by an external pump for fast cutting on tough jobs. The CC-Series cutters easily and safely cut through chain and metal bar from 0.75" to 1.94" with capacity ranging from 15
to 125 tons at up to 10,125psi. The CC- Series offers models featuring integrated pumps, spring-return cylinders, or powerful double-acting cylinders.
Simplex /// www.tksimplex.com
Position control on a budget
POSITAL’s new magnetic encoders provide absolute position feedback. With absolute measurement systems, complete position measurements are available whenever the control system queries the encoders. Production processes can be restarted directly with minimal loss of time and materials. POSITAL’s absolute kit encoders are available with multi- turn measurement ranges, which can be very useful when
a motor is connected to a screw shaft, cable drum, or gear reduction system. The multi-turn rotation counter is self- powered, using POSITAL’s Wiegand energy harvesting technology. The rotation count is always up-to-date, even
if the machine has moved while control system power was out. No backup batteries are required. POSITAL’s encoders for stepper motors are “kit” or modular devices, designed
to be integrated into a motor housing, measuring the rotary position directly from the drive shaft. Kit packages are available with the same mounting form factor as popular incremental encoders for NEMA-standard stepper motors, making these encoders convenient drop-in replacements
for less advanced incremental encoders. The magnetic measurement module is compact (37mm diameter, 23mm deep) and highly resistant to dust, moisture, and shock/ vibration loading. Shields are available to protect the measurement module from external magnetic fields. SSI and the more advanced "BiSS C" communication interfaces have been implemented. Both are open-source interfaces that are compatible with a wide range of PLC’s and computers.
The FRABA Group /// www.fraba.com
SIL-2 certification for machinery protection system
Brüel & Kjær Vibro’s VC-8000 SETPOINT Machinery Protection System has received SIL-2 certification, allowing it to be specified and used as part of SIL-rated functional safety applications. The VC-8000 is now compliant with the rigorous requirements of the American Petroleum Institute Standard 670 for Machinery Protection Systems, cybersecurity certification to standards such as IEC 62443, and SIL certification to ISO 61508 and 61511. With the ability to address both SIL-1 and SIL-2 functional safety applications, users can now avail themselves of not only the highly reliable machinery protective functions, but the other aspects of the VC-8000 platform that deliver both machinery protection and condition monitoring capabilities for turbomachinery and critical assets. Unique capabilities include a built-in flight recorder able to capture comprehensive, high- definition condition monitoring data for up to one full year on an embedded solid-state hard drive, native connectivity to the OSIsoft PI System, which eliminates the need for a separate condition monitoring software storage infrastructure while providing unrivaled process data correlation / integration, and simple architecture which relies on only three modules for machinery protection.
Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro)
/// www.bkvibro.com
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