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CEO Thought Industrial Thermometer Was a Cool Idea
Supplier: When Rod Piwowarski observed an airport employee checking the temperature output of air-conditioning units, the EL-EnviroPad-TC was born.
When Rod Piwowarski observed an airport employee checking the temperature output of air-conditioning units, the EL-EnviroPad-TC was born.
Adjustable Wrench Delivers 12-Inch Capacity in an 8-Inch Size
Supplier: The extra-wide-capacity 8-inch adjustable wrench from Klein Tools offers the best of both worlds, with the same capacity as a 12-inch adjustable wrench but in a more compact size.
The extra-wide-capacity 8-inch adjustable wrench from Klein Tools offers the best of both worlds, with the same capacity as a 12-inch adjustable wrench but in a more compact size.
New Dorner Belt Conveyor 'Powered by Customer Feedback'
Supplier: Based on customer feedback, the company saw an opportunity to develop a belt conveyor with a simplified center drive, explains John Kuhnz, director of marketing.
Based on customer feedback, the company saw an opportunity to develop a belt conveyor with a simplified center drive, explains John Kuhnz, director of marketing.
Nord-Lock Unveils 'the World's First Multifunctional Washer'
Supplier: Maxime Thonnerieux: The washer has value for "every company using or working with critical bolted joints."
Maxime Thonnerieux: The washer has value for "every company using or working with critical bolted joints."
By Offering Pressure Switches in Small Quantities, Madison Co. Hopes to Find a Profitable Niche
Supplier: Madison's H-Series pressure switches "offer the customer a lower-cost and reliable alternative," and are available in "small-quantity orders that are not typically available from the larger manufacturers," explains business-development manager Ken Ordway.
Madison's H-Series pressure switches "offer the customer a lower-cost and reliable alternative," and are available in "small-quantity orders that are not typically available from the larger manufacturers," explains business-development manager Ken Ordway.
Drum-Warming Oven Proves that at Least One Good Thing Came Out of the 1980s
Supplier: When John Benko saw the need for an easy way to heat drums of viscous material, he developed and patented the Sahara Hot Box oven.
When John Benko saw the need for an easy way to heat drums of viscous material, he developed and patented the Sahara Hot Box oven.
Nexen's Harmonic Gearhead Delivers Zero-Backlash Motion Control
Supplier: "The elimination of backlash is key for increasing performance in many applications," engineering executive Dave Hein tells New Equipment Digest.
"The elimination of backlash is key for increasing performance in many applications," engineering executive Dave Hein tells New Equipment Digest.
Restore Mushroom Packaging in the Sweet Spot of Price, Performance and Sustainability
Supplier: The packaging is made from '100 percent rapidly renewable resources produced in a low-energy process,' Sealed Air Corp.'s Tim McInerney tells New Equipment Digest.
The packaging is made from '100 percent rapidly renewable resources produced in a low-energy process,' Sealed Air Corp.'s Tim McInerney tells New Equipment Digest.
'Extensive R&D' Effort Produced Environmentally Friendly Adhesive that Cures Under LED Lighting
Supplier: 'We experimented with countless formulations to optimize performance properties,' says Master Bond sales executive Robert Michaels of the LED401 adhesive.
'We experimented with countless formulations to optimize performance properties,' says Master Bond sales executive Robert Michaels of the LED401 adhesive.
Partnership Eyes Production of 3-D-Printed Cars in Two Years
Supplier: When finished, the two-passenger vehicle will be able to travel at speeds up to 70 mph, powered by 100 percent ethanol or a similar biofuel, according to the partnership.
When finished, the two-passenger vehicle will be able to travel at speeds up to 70 mph, powered by 100 percent ethanol or a similar biofuel, according to the partnership.