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Interpower
[Interpower](® [1-week U.S. lead times]( and same-day shipping on [in-stock North American cords and international cord sets]( help untie logistical knots. Our U.S.A.-made cords navigate past troubled waters and ports stacked with shipping containers. Our power cords are customizable — lengths, colors, labels, packaging — to your specifications. All Interpower cords are tested in both design and production phases. Whether ordering 1 cord or 5,000, Interpower provides customized solutions. Made in Iowa, Interpower remains unaffected by logistical lockdowns. [View now]( [] [Long term building-health monitoring on construction sites with 24/h reporting]( [Long term building-health monitoring on construction sites with 24/h reporting](
Convergence Instruments
The [VSEW_mk2]( can record accelerations, vibrations, velocities and inclinations. Depending on the settings it can record for months. No need for a dedicated server for data collection or emails. Automatic alarm emails with no need to configure email account. An optional [SP 002 USB solar panel]( will allow indefinite operation of our instruments, even in prolonged overcast conditions. Optional [data collection]( via simple web browser from anywhere in the world. [Learn more]( [] [Use the PrevEx for LFL monitoring in ovens, dryers, incinerators]( [Use the PrevEx for LFL monitoring in ovens, dryers, incinerators](
Control Instruments Corp.
The [PrevEx flammability analyzers]( perform accurately under the demands of the industrial environment. They help lower costs, increase production speed and comply with safety codes; features include: • Fast and real time: Direct measure of flammability with a less than one-second response time
• Universal: Gives consistent and reliable readings even when faced with multiple or changing solvent concentrations
• Failsafe: Designed to ensure perfect safety under all conditions
• Heated: To prevent sample condensation and withstand corrosive elements [View now]( [] [Why do engineers choose industry reference MuMETAL for low field shielding?]( [Why do engineers choose industry reference MuMETAL for low field shielding?](
Magnetic Shield Corporation
Read more about the high permeability and soft magnetic properties of MuMETAL®, the ideal material to shield low field interference of highly sensitive scientific instrumentation, electrical and electronics parts, devices, equipment, machinery, and systems. Magnetic Shield Corp. stocks many forms and sizes that are available in MuMETAL®, Co-NETIC®, NETIC®, and Cryo-NETIC® alloy compositions. [Get expert technical recommendations]( for your critical application or custom fabrication design. [Learn more]( [] [Prevent basement flooding with Flood-Guard™]( [Prevent basement flooding with Flood-Guard™](
General Pipe Cleaners
General Pipe Cleaners' [Flood-Guard](™ prevents basement flooding, operating like a check valve to seal-off water back-up caused by overloaded sewers. The [Flood-Guard]( can be installed in minutes with just a screwdriver. Once in place, it can prevent property damage and a very messy clean-up job. Float models are available in 2 in., 3 in., and 4 in. sizes. Standpipe models available for use in extreme, extended pressure situations. Made in the U.S.A. [View now]( [] [Increase medical equipment safety and reliability.]( [Increase medical equipment safety and reliability](
GlobalSpec
A designer's guide to preventing overcurrent in medical devices: Ensuring safety for device and user. [Learn the ins and outs]( of circuit breakers, fuses, and how to best protect medical equipment from overcurrent. [Learn more]( []
[High rotational capacity retaining rings]( [High rotational capacity retaining rings](
Smalley
Smalley's self-locking retaining rings are ideal for applications that have [high rotational requirements](. The self-locking feature consists of a tab and a slot that interlock to prevent the ring from expanding. It allows the ring to function properly at speeds far exceeding the [rotational capacity of a standard retaining ring](. The feature allows the ring to operate at high speeds, withstand vibration, function under rapid acceleration, and absorb a degree of impact loading. [Learn more]( R&D REPORT [Company to treat peanut allergies with toothpaste.]( [Company to treat peanut allergies with toothpaste]( Trials of an [experimental toothpaste for treating peanut allergies]( are currently underway, conducted by Intrommune Therapeutics. This method reportedly delivers small doses of the allergen directly to the immune cells in a person's cheeks as they brush. More from [Healthcare Engineering](… [View now]( [Dragonfly shaped soft robot can skim water to detect pollution.]( [Dragonfly shaped soft robot can skim water to detect pollution]( Researchers from Duke University created a soft, [dragonfly-shaped robot named DraBot]( that skims across the water and reacts to environmental conditions like pH, temperature and oil presence. [More videos](… [Learn more]( [] [All about Tempco silicone rubber heaters]( [All about Tempco silicone rubber heaters](
Tempco Electric Heater Corporation
Are you facing a complex problem regarding heating your process application? Tempco's [silicone rubber heaters]( can simplify the solution. They are thin, flexible heaters that can stand up to adverse conditions. In this technical article we included: typical applications, construction characteristics, wattage recommendations, heater performance details and custom design samples. [View now]( [] [Is fastener galling an issue? Stainless galling resistant fasteners]( [Is fastener galling an issue? Stainless galling resistant fasteners](
High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Failed fasteners on build, maintenance, and repair can really add to the total time required for the procedure to complete. [Evaluate stainless material to reduce galling and seizing](. Great replacement for 304 or 316 fastener (with nearly double the yield strength). Made in America. [Learn more]( [] [Compressed Air Engineering Handbook]( [Compressed Air Engineering Handbook](
Kaeser Compressors, Inc.
This engineering [guide]( covers the fundamentals of compressed air technology and highlights ways to improve efficiency in a compressed air system. Topics include: fundamentals of compressed air production, air treatment, efficient controls, optimizing performance to meet actual demand, heat recovery, compressed air audits, piping, and ventilation. [Download your copy here](. [View now]( []
[Gentle drying with TURBO-DRYER®]( [Gentle drying with TURBO-DRYER®](
Wyssmont Company, Inc.
Wyssmont’s [TURBO-DRYER®](, consisting of a stack of slowly rotating circular trays, provides gentle handling and even, thorough, rapid drying of pellets, crystals, capsules and more. Benefits of TURBO-DRYER include little product degradation, breakage or fines formation, even with fragile materials, and now [capable of operating at temperatures]( up to 650° C. [Learn more]( []
[24-channel attenuator system designed for sub-6-GHz 5G testing]( [24-channel attenuator system designed for sub-6-GHz 5G testing](
JFW Industries, Inc.
JFW’s [50PA-1197 SMA]( is a 50 Ohm benchtop attenuator assembly operating 200-6000 MHz. It contains 24 individually controlled step-attenuators with attenuation ranges of 0-95 dB in 1 dB steps. It can be remotely controlled via Ethernet or serial connection, and a front-panel keypad can also be used to set attenuation or network setup. [View now]( PRODUCT WATCH [Epoxy offers ultra low thermal resistance](
Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond EP30TC epoxy contains robust thermally conductive fillers with very fine particle sizes. Thermal conductivity is 18-20 BTU•in/ft2•hr•°F; it can be applied in sections of 5-15 microns. [More info](…
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[Epoxy offers ultra low thermal resistance]( [Learn more]( [EMX-70xx programmable resistance cards](
AMETEK Programmable Power
The AMETEK VTI Instruments EMX-7000 Series PXIe precision programmable resistor ladder modules provide four independent channels of programmable resistors. The EMX-7004 is capable of delivering exceptional stability… [More info](…
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[EMX-70xx programmable resistance cards]( [View now]( TECHNOLOGY TRENDS [5G vs 6G: What is it and when will it be here.]( [5G vs 6G: What is it and when will it be here?]( 6G is very much a nascent platform. However, between the [potential new technological solutions]( and the KPIs, it will become the new goalpost for innovation beyond 5G. For more on this subject, subscribe to the e-newsletter [5G Communications](… [View now]( [AI-powered backpack helps visually impaired navigate.]( [AI-powered backpack helps visually impaired navigate]( The [artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, voice-activated backpack]( can detect common challenges such as traffic signs, hanging obstacles, crosswalks, moving objects and changing elevations while running on a low-power, interactive device. More from [Electronics360](… [Learn more]( CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH []
[This Month's Challenge Sponsored by NewAge Industries, Inc. / AdvantaPure]( [This month's challenge sponsored by NewAge Industries, Inc. / AdvantaPure]( [Silbrade® Platinum braid-reinforced silicone hose]( is platinum cured for a higher degree of purity. The reinforcement allows for increased pressure capabilities over unreinforced silicone tubing. [View now]( [Heavy riddle]( If going forward I am heavy and hard to pick up but going backward I am not, what am I? [Answer/Discuss]( TECH ARTICLE []
[A basic guide to circuit breaker types]( "Circuit breakers are increasingly being used instead of fuses for transportation equipment of all types. Circuit breakers have many virtues: They're more durable, they're easier to reset and replace, and they can be ordered in types and sizes…" [Read this article in its entirety](. This article is provided by [Waytek, Inc](. [Learn more]( Issue 14 | Vol 21 [Electronics360](
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