New hydraulic vise column features patented coupling
This new hydraulic vise column features a patented swivel coupling that promises to save operator time by eliminating the need to disconnect and reconnect the two hydraulic hoses as the column rotates. Each vise can be independently operated to unload and load parts quickly. The compact rotary coupling does not interfere with tooling.
The company says that hydraulic power provides a fast, repeatable action that helps ensure consistent clamping force, up to 4,700 lb of clamping capacity, without the variability due to operator fatigue. The hydraulics help ensure consistent, repeatable clamping force. The operator opens the hydraulic valve to open the jaws to unload and load parts quickly.
The unit comes with 4 in. and 6 in. jaw sizes and in three-sided or four-sided configurations. The stand-alone design can be retrofitted in the field.
All vises include machinable, reversible jaws; hardened and ground steel rails; flow-through base; and fully sealed lead screw assembly.
Source: Jergens Inc., Jergens Way, 15700 S. Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110-3898.
New two-wire Coriolis meter
A new two-wire Micro Motion Coriolis meter expands the value of Coriolis to the range of refinery, chemical, and petrochemical processing applications that require loop-powered flow devices. The new units are especially suited for upgrading older loop-powered technologies to ELITE Coriolis meters without adding more power or installing new cabling.
The new meter delivers +0.10% liquid flow and +0.0005 g/cc liquid density accuracy in continuous process and mass balance applications. It has no moving parts and requires no maintenance.
The two-wire Micro Motion 2200S transmitter can be used with a range of Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis sensor sizes and materials of construction to deliver what the company says is excellent measurement performance for continuous process applications. Suited for integral or extended mount, the loop powered design makes for seamless integration into existing control systems and is helpful for long wiring runs and applications in hazardous areas.
Equipped with MVD digital processing technology, the 2200S transmitter delivers multivariable and diagnostic information via HART communications for reduced costs through improved process consistency and maximized uptime.
Source: Emerson Process Management, 12301 Research Bldg. III, Austin, TX 78759.
