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Product Spotlight Assembly 26 IEN / AUGUST '16 www.ien.com NPT Series Protects Threaded Fittings The NPT series from Caplugs (Buffalo, NY) is designed to seal out dust, moisture and other con- taminates, protecting NPT fi ttings against thread damage during shipping and storage. Made from white high-density polyethylene, the NPT Series features a tapered design for a tight fi t that does not seal all the way down on the fi tting. Available for 2", 3" and 4" thread- ed fi ttings, each plug includes a 1" lug on top of the part for easy in- stallation and removal. More cost effective than traditional PVC-style plugs, Caplugs' threaded plugs are lightweight, durable and securely protect NPT fi ttings from damage. www.caplugs.com; 888-CAPLUGS Crosshead Makes Adjustment from Single Point with Common Socket Wrench Guill Tool (West Warwick, RI) introduces the 500 Series crosshead with a mechanically-as- sisted gum space (MAGS) adjustment system. The 500 Series is designed specifi cally for the fl ow characteristics and unique processing challenges of elastomeric compounds. Features include: • A new method of gum space adjust- ment that allows the operator to make an adjustment from a single point using a common socket wrench. • A visual indicator on the core tube that allows the operator to see how far the gum space has been moved, making those adjustments more accurate and repeatable. • A hardware-free and patented cam lock design which eliminates need for unbolting and re-securing fasteners. • A cam nut that requires half of a turn to loosen and automatically extract the defl ector from the head body. • No undercuts on the defl ector, so there are no material hang-ups when extracting the defl ector. • A Center-Stage concentricity adjustment system that reduces pressure on the tool- ing, allowing easier and more precise concentricity adjustments without loosening the face bolts. • Easy-Out inserts for the adjusting bolts also allow simple replacement of locked or damaged adjusting bolts. • A cast aluminum liq- uid-fed cooling sleeve that allows the user to switch out the cooling jacket in the event of a line obstruction. • A drop-in replacement on most existing NRM lines and the ability to be adapted to fi t any extruder design or line layout. • A newly designed fl ow inlet channel reduces the shear and heat that is generated as the materi- als are being processed. • A tool kit for assembly and disassembly as well as a detailed operator's instruction manual. www.guill.com; 401-828-7600 (West Warwick, RI) introduces the 500 Series crosshead with a mechanically-as- sisted gum space (MAGS) adjustment system. The 500 Series is designed specifi cally for the fl ow characteristics and unique processing challenges of elastomeric compounds. Features include: High Capacity 6-Axis Robots Addressing the need for higher capacity robots to meet the demands of today's advanced automated manufacturing processes, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (Vernon Hills, IL) introduces the latest in its line of RV-F Series 6-axis robots in 35, 50 and 70 kg. These new robots extend the Mitsubishi Electric RV-F Series product line to address applications that require higher payloads and longer reaches, including CNC machine tending, large material handling and assembly applications. The new RV-35F, RV-50F and RV-70F robots are especially well suited to the automotive, food and beverage, as well as electronic manufacturing industries. Key benefi ts of the RV-35F, RV-50F and RV-70F robots include: • Higher payloads – allowing applications that require heavier parts and tooling to be done robotically. • Long reach arm, so tasks can be spread farther apart and can accommodate larger parts and processes with the ability to extend up to 2050 mm. • Seamless integration with the Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation (MELFA) hardware ecosystem, so it easily connects to MELFA's extensive offering of integrated automation. • Multiple environmental protection ratings – available in IP40 and IP67 protection ratings to conform to various application requirements. https://us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en; 847-478-2100 Addressing the need for higher capacity robots to meet the demands of today's Series product line to address applications that require higher payloads and longer reaches, including CNC machine tending, large material handling and assembly applications. The new RV-35F, RV-50F and RV-70F robots are especially well suited to the automotive, food and beverage, as well as electronic manufacturing industries. Key benefi ts of the RV-35F, RV-50F Versatile Casters Offer Custom Threaded Stems The new Payson Casters (Gurnee, IL) model 304 casters offer large diameter (1-1/4" shown) extra-long stems (7" shown) for versatility. These casters employ adjustable custom threaded stems for spe- cifi c applications as height can be adjusted to desired engagement to fl oor surface. The 304 series caster in the photo comes with a 6" x 2-1/2" polyurethane wheel and includes a machine hex confi g- ured head at top which allows for ratcheting caster up and down to desired position. Specifi cations include: • Wheel diameters from 3" to 16". • Tread widths from 1.5" to 4" depending on desired capacity. • Wheel materials available in polyurethane, rubber, metal and compound resin Plexite for high temperature applications. • Premium protection to avoid and resist scratching of most fl oor surfaces. www.paysoncasters.com; 800-323-4552 Servometer Announces Opening of New Web Store for Couplings Servometer (Cedar Grove, NJ) announces its new line of precision motion control bellows cou- plings and rugged beam couplings, now avail- able for purchase through the newly launched e-commerce site www.buy.servometer.com. These fl exible shaft couplings are capable of accommodating mis- alignments for parallel, angular and axial motion or combinations of all three motions. They feature low side thrust and zero backlash and are ideal for light duty power transmission and high precision positioning systems. End pieces are available in both integral clamp and set screw styles. The store fea- tures hundreds of parts and bore diameters for both inch and metric hardware ranging from 2 mm to 40 mm. Accounts can be easily managed online with convenient check out and up to the minute order status information. www.buy.servometer.com; 973-785-4630 (Cedar Grove, NJ) announces its new line of precision motion control bellows cou- plings and rugged beam couplings, now avail- able for purchase through the newly launched e-commerce site www.buy.servometer.com. These fl exible shaft couplings are of all three motions. They feature low side thrust and zero backlash and set screw styles. The store fea- tures hundreds of parts and bore diameters for both inch and metric hardware ranging from 2 mm to 40 mm. Accounts can be easily managed online with convenient check out and up to the minute order status