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king awards 2013

THE VOTES ARE IN!!
2013 King Awards Winners Announced

The King Awards competition, named after long time chief editor Bob King, was established to honor superior industrial product innovation. The print and digital readers of New Equipment Digest determine the winners by voting for the best products in 10 specific industrial categories. More than 2,100 votes were cast! We are proud to bestow these awards on significant and inventive products that enable all involved in manufacturing to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
 
Follow us and read comments from the 2013 winners on NED's Facebook and Twitter pages. View our Gold, Silver and Bronze winners!

 

Assembly/Fastening/Tools
Gold
Silver
 

Polyolefin Bonder


Loctite 3035 Polyolefin Bonder is a an easy-touse 1:1 mix two-part acrylic adhesive that works where conventional plastic bonders often fail. It has a work life of 2 to 4 minutes and a fixture time of less than 15 minutes. No surface preparation or primers are required to achieve highstrength bonds. It can bond a wide variety of dissimilar plastics and metals to LSE polyolefins.
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Henkel Corp.

Two-Component Epoxy Resin System

Supreme 11AOHTLO, a two-component epoxy resin system for high-performance bonding and sealing, is formulated to cure at room temperature. It bonds to a wide variety of substrates, including most metals, ceramics, and glass, as well as many rubbers and plastics. The epoxy features high-thermal conductivity, excellent electrical insulation, temperature resistance up to 400°F, and withstands thermal cycling. It is also NASA low outgassing approved.
Due to its thickness, it won’t drip or flow
on vertical surfaces.
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Master Bond Inc.

Controls & Instruments
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Series 57 Pushbutton

To accommodate the needs of disabled individuals, the Series 57 pushbutton is designed to aid the visually and hearing impaired, along with restricted mobility individuals. It features dual illuminating indication bands, an integrated finding tone, raised legends, optional illuminated legends, internationally recognized legends/symbols, and an extra large lens and actuation area. Built-in speaker helps direct and guide hard-of-sight people. Both the illumination rings and the finding tone can be controlled independently.
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EAO Corp.

Wireless Photoelectric Sensor

 

By going “wireless,” the Sure- Cross Q45 wireless photoelectric sensor eliminates the need to wire sensors, enabling users to create scalable monitoring environments and apply sensing technology in situations where it was not previously possible.
Traditional solutions are significantly more costly due to infrastructure requirements, including complexities of cables, conduits, and installation. The self-contained battery, radio, and sensor solution features easy deployment and untethered communications.
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Banner Engineering Corp.

Dual High-Temperature
Cabinet Cooler Systems


Cabinet Cooler Systems purge and cool overheated electrical control panels in harsh environments up to 200°F (93°C). They provide electrical enclosures with air as cool as 20°F (-7°C). The systems incorporate a vortex tube that cools
ordinary compressed air to cold air without the use of refrigerants. They mount through a standard electrical knockout while maintaining the NEMA 12, 4, or 4X rating of the enclosure. The Cabinet Coolers are available with cooling capacities of 4,000, 4,800, and 5,600 Btu/hr and are UL Listed and CE compliant.
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EXAIR Corp.

Electrical-Electronic
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Surge Protection Devices

Current Technology Select (SL3) surge protection devices feature selenium-enhanced protection and an advanced power quality monitoring system with remote accessibility via ModBus and Ethernet. The monitoring feature helps the user identify and quantify critical power quality issues at a fraction of the cost of standalone power quality monitoring systems. They are designed
for easy retrofitting.
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Thomas & Betts.

Power Cord System

The RoboReel Power Cord System is the world’s first power cord reel worthy of being called a power tool. This Power Cord System makes projects faster, easier and safer and leaves shops less cluttered and more efficient. It keeps cords neat and out of the way when not in use and delivers 50 ft of 12-gauge cord with a three-outlet receptacle ball on the end. The circular casing rotates 360 deg, and turns on, off, and retracts at the touch of a button. The RoboReel is available in portable and ceiling mount versions.
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Great Stuff Inc.

CNX Wireless System

 

The Fluke CNX wireless system is the first set of tools that wirelessly connects multiple measurement modules and sends simultaneous readings to a master device up to 20 meters away, allowing users to troubleshoot problems quickly, safely, and efficiently. It allows users to choose modules based on their specfic troubleshooting scenario. By leveraging the most common electrical test tool—the multimeter—the CNX system enables technicians to extend their existing capabilities and skills.
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Fluke Corp.

Facilities/Maintenance/Plant Operations
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Powerfoil X2.0 Fan

Powerfoil X2.0 introduces a unique new patented airfoil system—a system that combines airfoils and winglets with AirFence technology to increase overall coverage by 28%. The winglet improves airfoil effectiveness by eliminating efficiency-robbing turbulence at the tip, while the AirFence captures air that would otherwise slip off the end of the airfoil. The fan measures 8 to 24
ft in diameter.
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Big Ass Fans

Ultra-Ever Dry Coating


 

 

Ultra-Ever Dry is a superhydrophobic (water) and oleophobic (hydrocarbons) coating that will completely repel almost any liquid. Ultra-Ever Dry uses proprietary nanotechnology to coat an object and create a barrier of air on its
surface. This barrier repels water, oil, corrosion, dirt, ice and other things that can create dangerous, hazardous, or just tedious and frustrating conditions unlike any coating seen before.
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UltraTech International, Inc.

Thermal Imager


The Ti125 thermal imager is designed for those who need to maintain and inspect electrical and mechanical equipment and components. It features the IR Optiflex focus system that provides automatic
focus with a manual focus option for close-ups, making it fast and easy to
take sharply focused, accurate images. IR-Fusion technology blends digital and
infrared images into a single image to precisely document problem areas. SmartView professional IR analysis and reporting software makes viewing, annotating, and editing infrared images easy. The imager is balanced to sit perfectly in the hand.
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Fluke Corp.

Fluid/Pneumatic Power
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Portable Air Compressor

The versatile, fuel-efficient Mobilair M350 delivers 1,200 cfm at 125 psig and includes a large fuel tank, easy access to maintenance points, an anti-frost valve, a low carbon particulate production Mercedes Benz diesel engine, and an SCR catalytic converter. A viscous fan clutch controlled via Kaeser’s Sigma Control Mobile cuts fuel consumption by up to 5%.
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Kaeser Compressors, Inc..

Atomizing Spray Nozzles
Siphon Fed Spray Nozzles

With siphon fed atomizing nozzles for non-pressurized applications, you can coat, cool, treat, and paint a variety of products using compressed air and liquids with a viscosity of up to 200 centipoise. Used with water, atomizing nozzles are an efficient way to evenly cool hot items in automated processes. Siphon fed spray nozzles atomize fluids in a range of spray patterns, require no liquid pressure, and can be used with gravity fed liquids or lift liquids from a siphon height as much as 36 in. A
variety of flow patterns and rates is available.
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EXAIR Corp.

Estimator4U.com

Estimator4U.com is a free online tool that provides an instant cost of repair for cylinders, pumps, motors, and hose assemblies. It offers peace of mind that you are being treated fairly. The site allows customers to compare the cost of repair to that of purchasing a new component before it is sent for repair. There is no need to call a salesman out to
quote a job and no time wasted getting a competitive bid. Customers are also provided with a list of local and national service providers. The site is free, easy, fast, and accurate.
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Hydraulic Repair Estimator

Material Handling
Gold
Silver
Bronze

End-Rider Pallet Trucks

Mitsubishi-end-rider image

The Jungheinrich ECR 327/336 Series electric end-rider pallet trucks, available in 6,000 and 8,000 lb capacities, are ideal for a variety of applications, including low-level order picking, long distance transporting, and loading/unloading trailers. The trucks were built with productivity-enhancing features, such as advanced regenerative braking which supports overall control during braking and smooth directional
change, and an IP54 rating that keeps electric components sealed against moisture and dirt. Speeds range up to 9.3 mph.
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA)

Load Runner Material Handler

The Load Runner makes it safe for one operator to easily move loads up to 2,500 lb on air. It utilizes on-board compressed air and air casters to
“float” the load across the floor. The lightweight, maneuverable unit replaces the need for equipment like hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts. The Load Runner features a low insertion height
for easy loading, a low profile deck design, and intuitive throttle-style fingertip controls.
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AeroGo, Inc.

Power-Driven Stackers

Easy-to-operate Stack-n-Go power-driven stackers can stack loads up to 7 1/2 ft high. The stacker is maneuverable in narrow aisles and other places fork lifts can’t go. A narrow mast and offset control
handle give the operator a clear forward view. Auto-reversing “belly switch” protects user from potential injury when walking the unit backwards, while an automatic brake immediately halts travel when the handle is released. Power is
from two 12-v batteries and a 110-v built-in charger is standard.
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Southworth Products Corp.

Metalworking
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Ceramic Shield for Welding

henkel ceramic shield image

Loctite SF 7900 Ceramic Shield for Welding is a ceramic dry film protective coating for MIG/ MAG welding processes. This product protects contact tips and welding nozzles by preventing adhesion of welding spatter. The coating sprays on easily and dries in seconds, allowing
continuous, uninterrupted welding throughout an 8-hour shift. Loctite SF 7900 can also be used to protect power cables, sensors, metal components,
and the jaws of spot welding systems for up to one week.
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Henkel Corp.

 

Welding Helmet with Balder Technology

The WH70 BH3 helmet features variable shade 9-13 with adjustable sensitivity and delay functions. A lightweight aerodynamic shell enhances fume deflection, and the curved cover plate reduces heat build-up, fogging, and reflections. The helmet gives the welder the flexibility to see a consistent shade clearly from many angles. It also provides an expanded view that lets the welder see the entire work area without constant head turning. This new helmet passes ANSI Z87.1 + standards and has earned the best Optical Classification, a designation only achieved with Balder Technology.
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Kimberly-Clark Professional

 

Dry-Cutting Portable Metal Saw

The 8320 BigSaw2 portable metal saw is designed for dry cutting up to 43⁄4 in. in steel, sandwich panels, conduits, metal pipes, and more - without coolant. Features include a 16 amp, 115-v motor, 1,400 rpm cutting speed, a 123⁄4 in. diam carbide-tipped blade with 80 teeth, sidemounted tray for chip disposal and motor overload protection.
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CS Unitec, Inc.

Motion Control
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Integrated Valve &
Actuator Control

The IVAC (integrated valve and actuator
control) is a modular motion control unit that combines cylinder, pilot and control valves, position sensors, and speed regulators in a
single integrated unit with the same footprint as a standard actuator. The IVAC requires
only one electrical and one pneumatic
connection. It can be used as a retrofit or installed in existing designs with no mechanical changes. The unit offers reduced energy consumption, simpler installation and maintenance, and easy washdown.
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Norgren

Datalogging & Diagnostic Tool

The Plexlogger system incorporates a high-speed camera, datalogger, and 8-in. monitor to help troubleshoot, identify, and improve high-speed
processes and equipment. It is capable of synchronously recording events in the form of highspeed video images and data waveforms, such as voltage, current, pressure, and vibration, allowing
on-site analysis of problems. It allows even the untrained and uninitiated user the ability to very quickly diagnose potentially complex high-speed machinery problems.
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Cameron Instruments Inc.

Double C-Faced Coupler Brake

Force Control Industries new double C-face coupler brake mounts on the drive end of standard C-Face motors, replacing commonly used motor brakes that require special motors. Using standard C-face motors reduces inventory costs and
simplifies ordering for palletizers, packaging machinery, airline baggage handling systems, concrete block manufacturing, cranes and more. The Oil-Shear coupler brake is virtually maintenance free-it needs a fluid change annually but this can
be accomplished without removing the motor.
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Force Control Industries

Packaging Equipment & Supplies
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Label Printer with Print Station

The DuraLabel 9000 large format sign printer
was designed for industries that need custom,
high-visibility signage on demand. When
paired with the MPS 150T Print Station, the
label printer can be operated independently
with any computer or network, bypassing network security concerns. Quickly power up and get to work creating extra-large custom arc flash safety signs, pipe markers, and bar codes. The DL9000 + MPS 150T prints labels up to 9 in. wide at 3 ips with 300 dpi resolution.
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Graphic Products, Inc.

Inflatable Packaging Film

Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging film quickly creates air-filled cushions for void-fill applications with comparable performance to traditional films,
while significantly improving overall sustainability. Because of the film’s strength and superior air retention, customers can reuse Fill-Air cushions
made with Fill-Air R5 film in other packages, enhancing efficiency and sustainablity. The film may be recycled with polyolefin films through local
recyclers or by sending it to the Ameripak Recycling Center. Fill-Air R5 film’s name represents five sustainable attributes of the material: renewable,
recyled, reduce, reuse, and recyclable.
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Sealed Air

Label Printer Systems

PEARLabel 360 thermal transfer label printer system prints 360 dpi on formats up to 1.5 in. wide for a variety of applications, including pipemarkers
and warning signs. Intuitive software works with Windows or Mac platforms, plus offers more than 800 symbols. Fifteen bar code formats, including QR and DataMatrix allow users to create bar codes. Free K-Sun Label App enables mobile printing of labels on the spot. The system uses
more than 125 K-LABELShop heat shrink tube, wire wrap, cable flag, adhesive tape, iron-on fabric, magnetic, reflective, photoluminescent, and speciality supplies.
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K-Sun Corp.

Safety
Gold
Silver
Bronze

Alycore Gloves

Comfortable gloves utilize Alycore technology to create the most cut and puncture resistant gloves available. They provide protection 2,000 grams greater than the current minimum requirement for CPPT cut level 5 performance. The gloves offer maximum dexterity and sense of touch due to the high degree of flexibility.
Styles include ForceFlex, Ninja Flex, and Memphis Multitask. Different cut and puncture protection zones from just the palm to complete 360-deg coverage are available.

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MCR Safety

Safe-T-Arms Barricades

Safe-T-Arms barricades enable employers to easily establish a highly-visible boundary warning of arc flash hazard areas and instructing unqualified
and/or unprotected persons to remain at a safe distance. The barricades eliminate the need for safety cones, chains, and rope. Mountable and
portable magnetic-mount styles are designed for use on most low-voltage (<600 v) systems where NFPA70E standards establish a 4-ft flash protection boundary. For systems requiring a flash protection boundary greater than 4 ft, free-standing
Safe-T-Arms barricades can be easily placed at the appropriate distance.
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Safe-T-Arms

Cut, Puncture & Dorsal
Impact-Reducing Gloves

Pro-Flex 925F(x)CP cut, puncture and dorsal impact-reducing gloves provide level 3 cut protection/ level 2 puncture protection. The molded TPR armor on both the knuckles and fingers of the dorsal side of the hand provides protection from impact, pinch, crush, and bruising blows. The gloves have the reputation for the best combination of impact protection and dexterity available.
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Ergodyne


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