July 2011
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONTROL
Kaeser Compressors Inc., Fredericksburg, Va., introduces the adaptive 3D Control for its Sigma Air Manager. The software monitors the three dimensions that affect air-system efficiency — switching losses, control losses, and pressure flexibility – for energy savings, reduced leakage and lowest average system pressure for better operation of plant equipment. The controller includes an integral Web server for remote monitoring of system activity.
Contact: Kaeser Compressors Inc., 877-586-2691
SMALL-FOOTPRINT CNC
VIC International Corp., Powell, Tenn., introduces the Krea small-footprint CNC from Denver S.A. of Gualdicciolo, San Marino. The machine features a working area (with 100mm tool) of 82.7” X 43.3”, with a Z-axis clearance of 11.8”; the three-axes machine uses a 12.5 HP motor (with a 10,000 rpm maximum) with automatic tool changing from a 14-position cassette. The unit includes a vacuum-holddown system; the overall footprint is 150.6” X 104.7” X 87.4”.
Contact: VIC International Corp., 800-423-1634.
VACUUM LIFTER UPDATE
Anver Corp., Hudson, Mass., updates its VT Series of ergonomic vacuum lifters with a stronger, more-secure, fully adjustable stainless-steel handlebar that secures at six points for optimum rigidity, and also includes custom-formed plastic grips. The lifters also include a new lifting tube that’s 15-percent lighter, is more-compressible and has new easy screw-on connectors. Units are available with capacities up to 650 lbs.
Contact: Anver Corp., 800-654-3500.
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL
OPEN-AREA SEAMER
Omni Cubed Inc., Placerville, Calif., features the Automatic Stealth Seamer™ with open and accessible working areas with the units in place, With no need to remove them for applying epoxy or scraping the seam, the unit is a time-saver for installers and enables total clean-up of the seam before the epoxy cures completely. The product also includes strong 8” vacuum cups and eight leveling points to eliminate the unevenness caused by crowned countertops. The powerful and compact, vacuum pump maintains pressure for all cups and operates on AC power or a single 9V battery.
Contact: Omni Cubed Inc., 877-311-1976.