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March 31, 2005
Networx Wins Four-Way Pitch to Build Senior plc Website - The Global Engineering Group
Networx http://www.networx.co.uk, the new media company have been selected to design and develop a new global web presence for engineering company Senior plc http://www.seniorplc.com, who have operations in 11 countries.
London, UK (PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- Networx http://www.networx.co.uk, the new media company have been selected to design and develop a new global web presence for engineering company Senior plc http://www.seniorplc.com, who have operations in 11 countries.
Networx won the competitive pitch based on their proven ability in the key areas of:
- Architecture of an intuitive information system to successfully encompass the diverse functions of the global business.
- Design of a global content management system to keep content updated, whilst not requiring special training.
- Clear understanding of the corporate business in terms of developing an online presence with visual impact and high quality values.
The website will function as a hub for delivering key financial data and information about Senior plc products and services to their worldwide clients. Comprehensive financial information provided by Hemscott will be integrated into the website by Networx.
Andrew Bodenham, Group Company Secretary at Senior plc explains, “After completing a thorough review of agencies, Networx was selected because of its creative ideas and strong technical ability. Networx quickly understood Senior's requirements for its re-designed website, and will design a website that more fully reflects Senior's capabilities whilst conforming with accessibility and usability requirements.”
“The website will have a Content Management System (CMS) developed by Networx, enabling personnel based in various international locations, to add and update products and Senior plc company information,” concludes Bodenham.
Martin Huxford, Managing Director at Networx says, “The Senior plc website project is especially exciting for Networx as it draws on our unique experience, gained from nearly 10 years of developing technology and design for global corporate businesses.
Corporate visual design and development of bespoke content management technology have always been at the heart of Networx services - we created our first major content managed website for HSBC Markets in 1996.”
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LatchTool PowerCylinder™ Named a Top 100 Product of the Year by Design News Magazine
The LatchTool PowerCylinder™, a mechanical force amplifier that turns pounds into tons, was selected by Design News Magazine as one of the best 100 products of the year in its March 7th issue.
Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 30, 2005 -- The LatchTool PowerCylinder™, a mechanical force amplifier that turns pounds into tons, was selected by Design News Magazine as one of the best 100 products of the year in its March 7th issue. Design News is a Reed Business Information publication serving design engineers. This group of engineers defines the $900 million plus U.S. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) market, a group that produces just about every new product that hits the market.
As an OEM component, engineers now have the ability with the PowerCylinder to add the features of hydraulic power to their product designs without the weight, size, complexity and cost of a hydraulic system.
LatchTool predicts their PowerCylinder will find use as a power boost for hand and power tools and the ability to add strength to prosthetic limbs and a variety of uses where conventional hydraulic power is just too heavy and expensive. The National Fluid Power Association has petitioned the National Science Foundation on behalf of its members to fund $18 million in research at select engineering colleges to develop compact and efficient fluid power technology.
LatchTool CEO Bob McPherson says "Clearly, the fluid power industry recognizes that its technology cannot satisfy the insatiable demand for smaller, simpler and less expensive components and products. There is a huge gap between the force and displacement fluid power can deliver and that delivered by electrically driven systems. But the electrical systems are catching up. The PowerCylinder spans this gap, effectively offering fluid power at the end of a wire. Here the company sees a plethora of applications such as automobile breaking, power steering, robotics, automation and aviation.
"A hundred years ago, the Wright Brothers took their first flight and look where we've ended up. The LatchTool PowerCylinder has just begun, but it won't take a hundred years to see how big an impact the PowerCylinder is about to make."
Company Information:
Bob McPherson
LatchTool Group
14760 Cherry Hills Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
USA
Phone: 719-488-8800
FAX: 719-488-0939
www.latchtool.com
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March 30, 2005
Industrial Equipment Users Discover Energy Efficient Direct Drive Air Compressors
Foregoing belts and gears, direct-drive air compressor systems yield electrical cost savings of up to 8%.
Michigan City, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 30, 2005 -- As upper management achieves increased productivity from its headcount by mandating 40-hour-plus workweeks, today's facility managers now stand equally responsible for upping an organization's bottom line by seeking increased energy efficiency from plant equipment. In a case of "doing more with less," plant engineers are increasingly turning to direct-drive electric air compressor systems that extract greater power out of every single watt, raising the bar for efficiency in industrial equipment.
Recent innovations by manufacturers such as Sullivan- Palatek, a manufacturer of direct drive rotary screw air compressors, allow an array of manufacturing and processing plants to profit from greater energy savings in their electric motor-driven pressurized-air operations.
The efficiency benefits of these new-technology air compressor systems stem from two important design improvements. Primarily, the Sullivan-Palatek compressors utilize a direct-drive rotary screw, which eliminates unnecessary moving parts such as belts, gears and pulleys, reducing the parasitic losses attributed to belts (4-8% loss) and gears (3-5%). Secondly, these compressors employ larger rotors in the air-end assemblies that, in effect, offer a "higher displacement" so they turn slower while producing an equivalent amount of cubic feet per minute of air than smaller units.
"You get more air, at higher pressure, using less horsepower, with the newer direct-drive compressors," says Steve Van Loan, President at Sullivan-Palatek. "Other electric air compressors, particularly in the 5-100 hp range, are belt or gear driven. However, by omitting the unneeded gears and pulleys you can reduce drive-line friction and improve energy efficiency from 3-8%."
As an example, manufacturers requiring a specific amount of air flow for a given process can use a direct drive rotary screw air compressor that only requires 100 hp, as opposed to needing a belt or gear-driven system that might require 112 HP to produce the same amount of air. For a compressor running 24/7, the savings can amount to over $7000 annually, figured at the DOE national average of 8.6 cents per kWh.
Sullivan-Palatek manufactures industrial equipment such as electric and diesel driven high performance rotary screw air compressors.
Steve Van Loan
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(800) 438-6203
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Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. Rapid Expansion Moves Them into Central California
JWT Site Management will begin servicing builders and contractors in Fresno and Madera Counties of Central California.
Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 30, 2005 -- Concrete Washout Systems, Inc., announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with JWT Site Management of Clovis, California, who will distribute and service Concrete Washout Systems (CWS) in the Central California counties of Madera, Fresno, Kings and Tulare.
JWT Site Management currently operates as a construction site management company providing a full compliment of erosion control and storm water pollution prevention services to contractors, builders and developers.
"JWT Site Management is eager to be the distributor for Concrete Washout Systems to contractors and developers in Central California. As the needs of contractors and developers grow, there is no question that the concrete washout bins will be a great addition in staying compliant with SWPPP," stated Bart Jones, owner of JWT Site Management. "With the positive feedback we have already received, we feel the demand for concrete washout bins will be overwhelming. In addition, we look forward to building a strong business relationship with Concrete Washout Systems," added Mr. Jones.
"We are excited to have JWT on board as a partner. Their existing business relationships, understanding and knowledge of the erosion control industry will help propel their transition into this new niche market," stated Kevin Mickelson, Vice President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. "The potential in their market is untapped and there has been tremendous interest developing due to state and regional stormwater and waste diversion regulations. JWT will be providing a much needed risk management solution and providing a value added service to compliment their current services," added Mr. Mickelson.
CWS is currently seeking licensed partners in numerous markets across the nation. Each partner will own and operate a Concrete Washout Systems business in their designated region, where they will be responsible for all aspects of the business.
The patent pending CWS is a portable, self-contained and watertight bin that controls, captures and contains concrete washout material and wastewater. It allows trade personnel to easily washout concrete trucks, pumps and equipment on site and facilitates easy off site recycling of the same concrete materials and wastewater, while protecting the storm drain system from potential illegal discharges. The off site recycling component creates an even more environmentally sound application as concrete material is diverted away from landfills and recycled. This system replaces other outdated washout BMP’s, which are costly, unsightly and damaging to the environment since their containment value diminishes, due to inherently faulty material, over use and lack of maintenance.
About Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
Concrete Washout Systems is a risk management specialist and industry pioneer in concrete washout and wastewater removal, treatment and recycling. The patent-pending Concrete Washout Systems provides a cost effective, environmentally friendly and compliance alternative for homebuilders, contractors, ready mix and pump operators and environmental engineering firms. For more information visit http://www.concretewashout.com
Contact:
Roger Engelsgaard
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
916-870-3156
Fax: (916) 689-0592
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www.concretewashout.com
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March 29, 2005
Webcom, Inc. Named Small Business Times IQ Award Winner
Webcom Wins Innovation Quotient Award for Innovative Software Solution
Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) March 29, 2005 -- Webcom, Inc., a leader in simplified quote-to-order enablement for the selling of complex products and services, announces being named a Small Business Times IQ (Innovation Quotient) Award winner. The Small Business Times IQ Awards salute southeastern Wisconsin businesses for developing innovative products or services.
Webcom is being recognized for innovation in the software category for their award-winning software solution, WebSource CPQ. WebSource CPQ allows users to configure, price, quote and propose their products and services across multiple sales and distribution channels, whether inside sales, outside sales, channel partners or consumer self-service, anytime, anywhere.
Since 1997, innovation has played a key role in Webcom’s success, helping build a solid client portfolio, such as Rockwell Automation and Danfoss, with a reputation for delivering results, while maintaining growth and profitability right through the dotcom bust.
“We are very pleased to accept this award. Our commitment to innovation is driven by our desire to drive business value to our clients,” said Aleks Ivanovic, CEO and founder of Webcom. “I look forward to receiving this award on behalf of all our employees who work so hard to make our clients successful.”
Chosen by an independent panel of judges from among dozens of nominations, Webcom will receive its award at the IQ Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 21, at the Wisconsin Business & Technology Expo, being held April 20-21 at the Wisconsin Expo Center in State Fair Park.
To learn more about the SBT IQ Awards, follow the link to SBT announces Expo award winners.
About Webcom, Inc.
Webcom, Inc. provides software solutions that simplify the quote-to-order process for the selling of complex products and services. Requiring only a browser, WebSource CPQ allows customers to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ not only handles the traditional bill of material, routing and diagram generation tasks frequently associated with product configurators, but also addresses the guided selling, proposal generation and multi-level channel management tasks associated with sales configurators. The solution helps drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Companies utilizing Webcom’s products and services include Rockwell Automation, Danfoss, Corning Cable Systems, Verity, Grayhill and GE Industrial Systems. Founded in 1997, Webcom is a privately held corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with offices in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit Webcom at http://www.webcominc.com or call 414-273-4442 (toll free 877-508-6323).
Media Contact:
Webcom, Inc.
Chris Lesar
(414) 273-4442
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Beall Tool Company makes superior sandpaper available to customers at a better price
Cutting up to three times faster, lasting nearly three times longer than garden variety sandpaper as well as waterproof, Beall again provides the best of the best to professional woodworkers at reasonable cost.
(PRWEB) March 31, 2005 -- Not long ago founder, production manager and resident inventor of Beall Tool Company, J.R. Beall, ran out of the 220 garnet sandpaper he generally uses in the shop and decided to try, in its place, some sample paper that he had picked up at a recent trade show. He was amazed: never had he used sandpaper which cut so fast or lasted so long. It made sanding, never one of his favorite tasks, a positive joy: and he set out for his local "big box" store in search of more. Its price- at $4.00 for three sheets- was more than he had ever paid for sandpaper, but he was so impressed with the quality that he bought it anyhow, resolving at the same time to add it to the Beall Tool Company Catalog and make it available to customers at a better price.
"The manufacturer, we discovered, was Norton, one of two sandpaper makers left in North America. When we contacted them, we were told that the sandpaper we were seeking was a new, patented product but that a differently colored industrial version was available that we could carry. The Norton people were helpful and easy to work with and we are now a distributor of their coated abrasives. The paper we are offering here is No-Fil Magnum A275™. Its heat-treated aluminum oxide grains are bonded to a strong, but flexible paper backing, then coated to prevent loading. The paper is un-dyed which allows the abrasive grains to better adhere to it and also eliminates the possibility that any color will be transferred to the work. In addition to cutting up to three times faster and lasting nearly three times longer than garden variety paper, it is also waterproof. Even though you may not do much wet sanding with 80 grit, you can be assured that your paper will not curl up in the humid days of summer."
Initially Beall will be offering only 9" x 11" cut sheets, but if there is a demand, they will stock disks as well. Best of all, you can purchase the sandpaper from Beall for much less than you would pay for it at the "big box."
About Beall Tool Company :
The Beall Tool Company was founded in 1982 to market the Beall Wood Threader, a router fixture for making threads on wooden dowels. The Threader had worked well for them, they reasoned – perhaps it would be useful to other wood workers, as well, allowing them in the bargain to supplement the income from their wood working business.
"We couldn’t imagine then, that many people would be interested in such an arcane process as wood threading, and expected the market to be saturated within a couple of years. Now, twenty years, one book and thousands of threaders later, the Beall Wood Threader is still going strong, joined in our catalog by such project-inspired products as the Beall Wood Buff, the Hinge and Lock Wizards and the Inclinometer." - J.R Beall
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March 24, 2005
Winslow Geo Anchor “Bridges” Stream as Alternative to Concrete Piers New Application Enables Development of Prime Hillside Lots and Provides 50% Cost Savings
Pacific Housing Systems' Winslow Geo Anchor was used for the foundation of a 70-foot bridge (H20-44 loading) project in Walnut Creek, CA (about 25 miles east of SF) was used for the foundation of a 70-foot bridge (H20-44 loading). Pacific Housing Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of next generation foundation, floor and core solutions for residential homebuilders developing projects where marginal soil is prevalent. Its solutions enable developers to increase the speed, quality and quantity of new home deliveries and maximize their market share of new housing starts.
Pleasant Hill, CA (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Pacific Housing Systems today announced the completion of its portion of a project in Walnut Creek, CA (about 25 miles east of SF), where its Winslow Geo Anchor was used for the foundation of a 70-foot bridge (H20-44 loading).
The span is now being built, and will cross a good size stream, enabling the development of two prime hillside lots that were previously restricted due to the simple inability of transporting materials from one side to the other. 14 anchors were used in the foundation - seven on each side - instead of 20 piers initially architected. The structure will easily meet the 37-ton load (enough to support a county fire engine) requirement, as "each" anchor has been tested at 50 tons capability.
Rick Kolby, principal of the group developing the project, Tice Valley Partners, said, “In addition to the nearly 50% we saved in materials and labor, the Winslow Geo Anchor had no impact on the stream itself. It was easily installed, is environmentally friendly and extremely structurally sound -- factors made the code and review process easy. In essence, we were able to provide a much better look and feel to the entire area, and that will be a huge benefit as the years go by and future households enjoy the residences.”
About Pacific Housing Systems
Pacific Housing Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of next generation foundation, floor and core solutions for residential homebuilders developing projects where marginal soil is prevalent. Its solutions enable developers to increase the speed, quality and quantity of new home deliveries and maximize their market share of new housing starts. For more information, call 925.683.2739 or www.pacifichousingsystems.com.
Winslow Geo Anchor, Smart Floor, Smart Core, Smart System and Pacific Housing Systems are trademarks of Pacific Housing Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All other product and company names are property of their respective owners. Costs saving statements and forward looking projections are estimates and may vary by project.
Media Contact:
PRESS-N-TATIONS Media Relations
Gina Schwendiman
702.336.2295
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All You Gotta Do is Ask
A new book on Change Management tells how to release the vast creative intelligence locked within each individual. When workers are simply asked for their ideas and allowed to implement those ideas themselves a dynamic change takes place for both the individual and the organization.
Vancouver, WA (PRWEB) March 18, 2005 -- “All You Gotta Do Is Ask explains how to promote large number of ideas from your employees, something most organizations do very poorly, if at all. The people who manage such organizations are either unaware of the power of employee ideas, or they don’t know how to tap it. This easy-to-read book will show you why it is important to have a good idea system, how to set one up, and what it can do for you, your employees, and your organization. You will become a much more effective manager as a result. Your people will be happier, you (the manager) will be less stressed, and your unit’s performance will rise to levels you could not have come close to in any other way.” – Alan G. Robinson, professor University of Massachusetts and author of Ideas Are Free.
Over 100 years ago Frederick Taylor and Lillian and Frank Gilbreth developed Scientific Management, the Division of Labor and Process Improvement. Henry Ford used the concepts to build the world’s largest manufacturing company. But, jobs were simple, repetitive and boring. Workers hated it. Ford Motor had a 50% turnover rate until Henry doubled people’s wages. Yes, American industry grew enormously wealthy from this new system. But, manufacturing jobs became “deadly,” and society suffered from the lack of “dignified,” work. From highly skilled craftsmen people were now told to “Leave your brains at home!”
Finally after 100 years it is all changing now! A new level of respect is coming to the workplace as senior managers are beginning to recognize the latent talent locked within their workers.
Toyota, one of the world’s richest manufacturing companies, has two pillars for their success, the pursuit of excellence, through: Lean – the elimination of all non-value adding wastes and “Respect for People.” Most American companies today are pursuing Lean or Lean Six Sigma but very few understand the critical other part – getting people involved at work and empowering them to make their work easier, more interesting and allowing them to build their skills and capabilities through their own creative ideas. “Without empowering all workers to fully participate in creative problem solving you will never be able to sustain your improvement activities,” says Norman Bodek co-author of this new book. “How can you attain six sigma or zero defects unless everyone is part of the process?”
But something new is happening. ArvinMeritor, an automobile parts supplier, for example, received 21 ideas in writing from the average employee and saved $4,285 per employee. Subaru a year ago received 108 ideas per employee and saved over $5,000 per employee. Imagine how people feel when they are asked to submit and implement their ideas. Imagine how they feel when management not only asks but listens to them. This very simple process is dynamically changing the workplace. Instead of people always waiting to be told what to do, they are now beginning to lead the improvement process.
All You Gotta Do Is Ask will become your personal guide book to implement a very powerful employee involvement process at your company. Read the book and learn the very simple steps to make it happen.
All You Gotta Do Is Ask is written by Chuck Yorke and Norman Bodek. Chuck is an organizational development and performance improvement specialist at Technicolor Corporation. Norman is president of PCS Inc. and the former owner of Productivity, Inc. – Press, creator of the Shingo Prize for manufacturing excellence and the author of The Idea Generator - Quick and Easy Kaizen and Kaikaku The Power and Magic of Lean.
“A very simple approach and a very powerful message centering on the brainpower each employee can bring to work and how leaders can tap into it.” – David Veech, Manager, Lean Certification Programs, University of Kentucky
The press can obtain a copy of the book from PCS Press, 360-737-1883, e-mail protected from spam bots. Others can buy the book from http://www.pcspress.com/allyougottadoisask.html.
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March 17, 2005
“Solving Difficult Design Engineering Challenges with High-End CAD” – Presentation by Design Visionaries at the Bay Area CDI - CAD Event
Design Visionaries, Inc., provider of top quality mechanical engineering and CAD services, invites you to the presentation entitled “Solving Difficult Design Engineering Challenges with High-End CAD”. The presentation will be held at 6:00pm on March 23rd, 2005 at the Bay Area CDI-CAD Event, hosted by DeAnza College, Cupertino. DeAnza College 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) March 17, 2005 -- Design Visionaries, Inc., provider of top quality mechanical engineering and CAD services, invites you to the presentation entitled “Solving Difficult Design Engineering Challenges with High-End CAD”. The presentation will be held at 6:00pm on March 23rd, 2005 at the Bay Area CDI-CAD Event, hosted by DeAnza College, Cupertino.
In his presentation, President Stephen Samuel will demonstrate how Unigraphics, if used well, can quickly and effectively deal with Design Engineering Challenges. “UGNX is high-end software that is very easy to use and is a great benefit to Design Engineering.,” says Samuel. “There are certain modeling techniques that are uniquely UGNX that enable rapid product design engineering.” Through several interesting industry examples, this speech will detail many of these techniques. Moreover, Stephen will share some experiences that will illustrate the day to day joy of design engineering in general. Stephen will also introduce Design Visionaries brand new book, Practical Unigraphics NX3 Modeling, Drafting, and Assemblies, the only book in the world that teaches how to use UG NX3 to perform difficult design jobs.
With over a 100 years of combined Unigraphics experience, the Design Visionaries team members have become experts at applying Unigraphics-based computer aided design to many of the most difficult design engineering challenges available. Through the engineering consulting projects that have been entrusted to Design Visionaries, the team has worked in the fields of aerospace, medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer products to mention a few. The world’s top design firms, who are enabled improvement of all phases of their design process after graduation from our UG courses, continue to choose Design Visionaries as a Unigraphics mentor for their engineers.
Bay Area CDI CAD Program and CAD-Engineering Job Fair is a complimentary event hosted by DeAnza College in Cupertino from 5pm – 8pm on March 23rd at the Campus Center. We advise that you bring 8 quarters for parking. Please refer to the following maps for specific location:
•Campus Map http://www.deanza.fhda.edu/map
•Campus Center Map http://www.deanza.fhda.edu/map/main_quad.html
For more information about Design Visionaries, Inc. presentation please contact us at (408) 997-6323 or visit us at www.designviz.com
Press Contact: Vera Belenky, Marketing Manager
Office: (408) 997-6323
Mobile (408) 910-3915
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March 16, 2005
Concrete Washout Systems’ Aggressive Expansion Continues Into Central California
California Waste Recovery Will Be Servicing Builders and Contractors in Fast Growing California Counties; San Joaquin and Stanislaus
Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 15, 2005 -- Concrete Washout Systems, Inc., announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with California Waste Recovery Systems (Calwaste) who will distribute and service Concrete Washout Systems (CWS) in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties of California.
Calwaste, an established solid waste hauling company led by Dave Vaccarezza, an industry veteran in the waste hauling industry, will begin servicing the San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties in addition to their current operations. Calwaste was using a similar product to Concrete Washout Systems patent pending invention as they saw the demand and need developing, but realized the value added proposition of a strong partnership with the leading authority in the concrete washout and recycling marketplace.
“California Waste Recovery Systems welcomes the partnership of Concrete Washout Systems to our family of businesses. Together we are poised and ready to meet the challenges of the booming construction Industry in the Central Valley with this new and innovative product,” stated Dave Vaccarezza, Owner of California Waste Recovery Systems.
“We are very excited to have and industry veteran with Dave’s accomplishments and experience come aboard, realizing the value and opportunity in our business model,” stated Kevin Mickelson, Vice President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. “Calwaste has a proven and distinguished track record within the waste hauling industry and with its customer base we feel they are a great addition and asset to our business,” added Mr. Mickelson.
CWS is currently seeking licensed partners in numerous markets across the nation. Each partner will own and operate a Concrete Washout Systems business in their designated region, where they will be responsible for all aspects of the business.
The patent pending CWS is a portable, self-contained and watertight bin that controls, captures and contains concrete washout material and wastewater. It allows trade personnel to easily washout concrete trucks, pumps and equipment on site and facilitates easy off site recycling of the same concrete materials and wastewater, while protecting the storm drain system from potential illegal discharges. The off site recycling component creates an even more environmentally sound application as concrete material is diverted away from landfills and recycled. This system replaces other outdated washout BMP’s, which are costly, unsightly and damaging to the environment since their containment value diminishes, due to inherently faulty material, over use and lack of maintenance.
About Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
Concrete Washout Systems is a risk management specialist and industry pioneer in concrete washout and wastewater removal, treatment and recycling. The patent-pending Concrete Washout Systems provides a cost effective, environmentally friendly and compliance alternative for homebuilders, contractors, ready mix and pump operators and environmental engineering firms. For more information visit http://www.concretewashout.com
CONTACT:
Roger Engelsgaard
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
1-877-2-WASHOUT
Fax: (916) 689-0592
www.concretewashout.com
Dave Vaccarezza
California Waste Recovery Systems
1-209-369-3712
www.cal-waste.com
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March 14, 2005
China's demand for plastic processing machinery has increased at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow.
Concrete Washout of Arizona Will Begin Servicing Builders and Contractors in Fast Growing Greater Phoenix, Arizona Market
Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 14, 2005 -- Concrete Washout Systems, Inc., announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Concrete Washout of Arizona, Inc., a start-up company, who will distribute and service Concrete Washout Systems (CWS) in the greater Phoenix, Arizona market.
“During the last month, we hit the ground armed with a technology that has not been seen in the Phoenix market. The industry and regulatory professionals that we have spoken with are very receptive of the new service we will be introducing and are excited to finally have a solution to a problem that has been plaguing the industry for years,” stated Steve Wadkins, President of Concrete Washout of Arizona, Inc. “Our initial focus will be within the greater metro area of Phoenix and have high expectations for growth with the tremendous reception we have received,” added Mr. Wadkins.
“We are very excited to have Concrete Washout of Arizona on board and operating in the southwest and specifically in Arizona.” stated Kevin Mickelson, Vice President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. “They have stepped into a fast growing market in an area of the Nation that has not seen the technology and service we offer. With the tremendous interest developing due to state and regional stormwater and waste diversion regulations, Concrete Washout of Arizona will be providing a much needed risk management solution,” added Mr. Mickelson.
CWS is currently seeking licensed partners in numerous markets across the nation. Each partner will own and operate a Concrete Washout Systems business in their designated region, where they will be responsible for all aspects of the business.
The patent pending CWS is a portable, self-contained and watertight bin that controls, captures and contains concrete washout material and wastewater. It allows trade personnel to easily washout concrete trucks, pumps and equipment on site and facilitates easy off site recycling of the same concrete materials and wastewater, while protecting the storm drain system from potential illegal discharges. The off site recycling component creates an even more environmentally sound application as concrete material is diverted away from landfills and recycled. This system replaces other outdated washout BMP’s, which are costly, unsightly and damaging to the environment since their containment value diminishes, due to inherently faulty material, over use and lack of maintenance.
About Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
Concrete Washout Systems is a risk management specialist and industry pioneer in concrete washout and wastewater removal, treatment and recycling. The patent-pending Concrete Washout Systems provides a cost effective, environmentally friendly and compliance alternative for homebuilders, contractors, ready mix and pump operators and environmental engineering firms. For more information visit http://www.concretewashout.com
CONTACT:
Roger Engelsgaard
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
1-877-2-WASHOUT
Fax: (916) 689-0592
www.concretewashout.com
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March 11, 2005
Research and Markets : Analsying the Plastic Processing Machinery Market in China
Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13735) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Plastic Processing Machinery to their offering.
(PRWEB) March 11, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13735) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Plastic Processing Machinery to their offering.
China's demand for plastic processing machinery has increased at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow.
With the reform and open-up, China’s high economic growth has spurred a rapid rising on consumption of plastic processing machinery because they are very important and widely used in packaging, agricultural, construction, automobiles, and consumer products industry.
This report examines China's macroeconomic trends, investment environment, plastic processing machinery industry structure and capacity, production and demand, market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for plastic processing machinery production and demand are included. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese plastic processing machinery producers are listed in the producer directory section.
Historical data (1990, 1995 and 2000) and long-term forecasts through 2005 and 2010 are presented. Major producers in China are also profiled.
The following areas were discussed:
-Business Environment
-Economic Outlook
-Financial and Tax Regulations
-Plastic Processing Machinery Industry Assessments
-Plastic Processing Machinery Production And Demand
-Plastic Processing Machinery Market Outlook
-Marketing Strategies
-Plastic Processing Machinery Producer Directory
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13735
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
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March 09, 2005
What’s So Amazing About the LatchTool PowerCylinder™?
The Latchtool Group Hosts Contest to Find Hot Applications for its New Force Amplifiers.
Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 9, 2005 -- The LatchTool Group invites experts involved in new product development to discover new and exciting uses for its PowerCylinders™, a new force amplification technology, and will award prizes for suggestions leading to commercial applications. Additionally, LatchTool plans to donate PowerCylinders™ to engineering schools pioneering applied mechatronics and research laboratories developing advanced robotics, automated systems and assist devices for the elderly and infirmed.
PowerCylinders™ are a new category of mechanical force amplifiers that leverage pounds into tons. Dr. Josh Hoyt, LatchTool’s SVP-Technology, says PowerCylinders are based on encapsulated hydraulic circuits made possible by ingeniously small check valves that permit large unrestricted fluid flows.” “We’ve got some pretty good ideas of where our technology can make a difference, but what we really want to know is where product developers and design engineers see an immediate fit.” He stresses a PowerCylinder™ “is a complete system; it requires neither hydraulic nor pneumatic service. Activate it manually or hook it up to a servo and you are set to go.”
“Who could have dreamt something as fundamental as the PowerCylinder™ would wait until the 21st century to be invented”, says LatchTool’s president, Bob McPherson. “What we are doing now is making up for lost time. Once, the early adopters realize the contributions the PowerCylinder™ can make to their field, the excitement begins.”
Contest details are available at latchtool.com along with technical descriptions, animations and a forum for communications with the company.
LatchTool Group designs and manufactures PowerCylinders™, mechanical force amplifiers with the speed and power of hydraulics. The Company also manages its portfolio of intellectual properties through active licensing.
Media Contact:
Bob McPherson
LatchTool Group
www.latchtool.com
719-488-8800
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Speedline Technologies to Highlight Leading Dispensing, Reflow and Stencil Printing Systems at SEMICON China 20
Speedline Technologies, Asia, will highlight leading Camalot dispensing, Electrovert reflow soldering, and MPM stencil printing systems at its exhibit, in booth number 3305, throughout SEMICON China 2005
FRANKLIN, MA (PRWEB) March 9, 2005 -- Speedline Technologies, Asia, will highlight leading Camalot dispensing, Electrovert reflow soldering, and MPM stencil printing systems at its exhibit, in booth number 3305, throughout SEMICON China 2005
Speedline’s exhibit at the show – to be supported by a team of technical experts and an array of equipment demonstrations and information – will spotlight the company’s unique value to electronic manufacturers as the world leader for single source process solutions for the PCB assembly and semiconductor packaging industries.
Speedline will demonstrate its innovative Camalot XyflexPro HVB dispenser – and the system’s dramatic process improvement and cost of ownership benefits – throughout the show. The highest throughput underfill solution available, the system utilizes a proprietary, patent-pending, conveyorless material handling system, and dual dispense heads. Its typical performance is three-to-five times faster than conventional single lane systems. The system features the firm’s leading Camalot DU (Dispense Unit) pump technology, with patented positive shut-off auger technology and a continuous flow multi-piston pump with increase flow rates and improved repeatability.
Speedline will also feature its patent pending, self-cleaning Electrovert Flux Extraction System. Available on Electrovert OmniExcel lead-free capable reflow ovens, the system reduces maintenance intervals – and delivers a significant gain in uptime. The system consists of multiple, multi-stage collection units strategically located within the heating sections to continuously scrub process gas for unwanted particulates. The system automatically collects flux into easy-to-exchange jars and notifies users when maintenance is required.
Speedline will also highlight the availability of Auer Boat print processing on two of the company’s most popular stencil printers: the MPM AccuFlex and the MPM AP Excel systems. Demonstrations will be featured on the AccuFlex stencil printer.
The AccuFlex stencil printer is ideally suited for moderate volume, high-mix printing at a cost-effective price. Combining accuracy and unparalleled flexibility in a compact footprint, the printer provides only what is needed for efficient and precise printing, while offering a range of future expansion options. The system is designed for production of about 8,000 boards per week, with two or more product changeovers per shift.
The AP Excel printer – the industry’s fastest – embodies the characteristics of speed, reliability, and accuracy. Its impressive throughput, uptime, and functionality are ideal for demanding, high-volume printing applications. Its standard minimum base cycle time of 6 seconds using MPM's SpeedMax™ high-speed package is the industry’s best. With the addition of Auer boat printing capabilities, the AccuFlex and AP Excel is now poised to satisfy even more customers in the semiconductor industry.
All of the featured solutions are immediately available from Speedline distributors and representatives. For more information, visit Speedline Technologies during SEMICON China 2005 in booth number 3305, or contact Speedline Technologies Asia Pte Ltd, Shanghai Representative Office, Room 1809B Shenergy International Bldg, 1 Fu Xing Road, Central, Shanghai 200021, China, Tel: 86-21-5358 0637, Fax: 86-21-5358 0635, E-mail: e-mail protected from spam bots.
SEMICON China 2005 will be held March 15-17, 2005, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center - SNIEC, in Shanghai, China.
About Speedline Technologies
Speedline Technologies is the global leader in process knowledge and expertise for the PCB assembly and semiconductor industries. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the company markets five best-in-class brands — Accel microelectronics cleaning equipment; Camalot dispensing systems; Electrovert wave soldering, reflow soldering, and cleaning equipment; MPM stencil and screen printing systems; and Protect global services, support, and training solutions. Speedline was named as the “2005 Surface Mount Technology Company of the Year” by Frost & Sullivan.
For more information, visit us at http://www.speedlinetech.com, or contact us at:
USA: Speedline Technologies, 16 Forge Park, Franklin, MA 02038 USA, Tel: 1-508-520-0083, Fax: 1-508-520-2288
Europe: Speedline Technologies GmbH, Im Gefierth 14, 63303 Dreieich, Germany, Tel: +49 (0)6103/832-0, Fax: +49(0)6103/832-299
Asia: Speedline Technologies Asia Pte Ltd, 150 Kampong Ampat, #05-08 KA Centre, Singapore 368324, Tel: 65-6286-6635, Fax: 65-6289-9411
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March 08, 2005
California Inventor Receives Award for Outstanding Contributions to Conservation in Agriculture
The University of California's Conservation Tillage Workgroup recently recognized Al Ruozi, a Bakersfield inventor, for more than fifty years of research and innovation in reduced tillage farming systems.
Bakersfield, CA (PRWEB) March 8, 2005 -- Born in 1917, Al Ruozi grew up on a small cotton and alfalfa farm in southeast Bakersfield. "As a young boy I learned that you have to walk the furrow to find out what the soil is like. I thought there must be a better way to work the land." World events temporarily interrupted his quest to find that better way. At the beginning of World War II, Ruozi went to work as a welder for Henry J. Kaiser Shipbuilding in Richmond, California. He soon became a lead-man and then a welding instructor for the state. His students built both Liberty and Victory ships for the War Production Board. He entered the U. S. Army in 1945 and was one of the first occupation troops in Japan following the surrender. After the war Ruozi formed Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Co., in Bakersfield, and began to develop a cotton stalk and root shredder that later evolved into a one-pass tillage machine for cotton production.
Growing vegetables on land that had previously produced cotton presented a problem because the root and stubble left in the field would not decay rapidly. The debris left in the soil would mark the developing vegetable crop and downgrade its quality. In the 1950s, implements on the market did a fine job of shredding residue above the ground but no machine could successfully remove and shred both cotton stalks and roots. Ruozi designed his first implement to help cotton growers who planted potatoes after cotton. He envisioned a unique machine that would dig and pull the cotton plants out by the roots, shred them, till the bed and return the mulch to the soil all in one field operation. Local cotton farmers expressed great interest in his machine because it was difficult to grow top-grade vegetables with the cotton stubble still in the field from the previous crop. Ruozi patented his invention and continued to improve its performance each year. He added an optional rebedding attachment so the machine could now perform all fall tillage operations in one trip over the field, allowing farmers to plant their next crop back in the same beds. Ruozi renamed his original implement the "Cotton Shredder-Bedder."
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture tests achieved dramatic results with the use of Ruozi’s machine. They reported a decrease of 80% in land preparation costs and as much as a 20% increase in cotton yield. More recent tests conducted by the University of California's Westside Field Station in Five Points, show substantial savings for farmers who adopt conservation tillage. In addition, this energy-saving system helps to build-up the topsoil by concentrating vital organic matter in the growing area. With improved soil tilth there is less potential for wind and water erosion. Since the Cotton Shredder-Bedder shreds cotton roots as well as stalks, it destroys the habitat of pink bollworm and other cotton pests. Field sanitation is an important cultural practice in keeping destructive insects and diseases under control.
Ruozi has met and overcome many challenges in his life because of his vision and persistence. He states that, “In the 21st century cotton producers must strive to become more efficient in order to be strong competitors in the world market. Cutting production costs through the adoption of conservation tillage is not only good for the farmer but also good for the soil, water and air resources." Ruozi’s Cotton Shredder-Bedder provides the latest technology with a system that is friendly to the environment and sustainable for future generations.
For additional information contact:
Marilyn Robolino
Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp.
P.O. Box 70296
Bakersfield, CA 93387-0296
phone 661-322-6659
fax 661-322-7448
http://www.cottonshredderbedder.com
In business for over 56 years, Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp. is a family-owned research and development company dedicated to preserving farmland through conservation agriculture.
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March 07, 2005
Cultivating the Seeds of Knowledge New Live-Action DVD Introduces Young Machine Enthusiasts to the John Deere Fleet
Just In Time for Spring Planting! “All About John Deer for Kids Part 1” Direct to VHS and DVD March 22, 2005 from TM Books & Video
New Buffalo, MI (PRWEB) March 7, 2005 -- Been grocery shopping lately? Chances are a John Deere tractor harvests the produce items you buy. Pass by a construction site; odds are you’ll see John Deere machines busy at work. Now, just in time for spring planting, families can watch and enjoy these mighty vehicles in action in the comfort of their own home thanks to the entertaining DVD and VHS, All About John Deere for Kids, Part 1.
Released by TM Books & Video and producers Tom McComas and Joe Stachler, All About John Deere for Kids, Part 1 captures the fascination held by fans young and old for the machines that helped build and feed this country. The 40-minute, live-action program will be available on DVD and VHS March 22, 2005. Suggested retail price for the DVD is $14.95 and the VHS is $12.95
All About John Deere for Kids, Part 1 presents an informative mix of new and vintage equipment from the company that has become as American as apple pie. Each fact-filled segment, backed by lively original music by composer and songwriter James Coffey, introduces the John Deere fleet of farming and industrial vehicles and shows them in action in a delightful, entertaining, and educational fashion.
Become acquainted with the many types of John Deere tractors considered the backbone and most important machinery on any farm. Children will learn how tractors range in size, are categorized, and how they plant, cultivate, and harvest. See John Deere’s first tractor, the 1918 Waterloo Boy. This two-cylinder landmark model put the company on the map with its trademark popping sounds and workhorse reliability. John Deere two-cylinder tractors are known as “Johnny Poppers.”
Visit with several collectors, including Bill Kettlehut, who owns a fully restored 1925 Spoker D; pumpkin farmer Bob DeVries, who still uses his vintage 1958 730 diesel to cultivate his pumpkin patch; and Bill Donner, who recently acquired a rare 1960 John Deere 8020, the 6th of only 100 built.
John Deere’s industrial equipment includes wheel loaders, dump trucks, dozers, and skidders. The program focuses oh the excavator and walks young hardhats through the process of digging holes and loading giant trucks. There’s even a fun segment on John Deere toys, and you’ll meet Otto, the befuddled farmer, who keeps working the wrong field!
TM Books & Video will release “All About John Deere for Kids, Part 2” in the fall. For more information, visit www.tmbooks-video.com, or to order products please call toll free 1-800-892-2822. For more information about John Deere products, visit www.deere.com
About TM Books & Video
TM Books & Video is the largest producer of books and video on the hobby of toy trains. The best-selling video I Love Toy Trains, produced in 1993, has won several awards and gained national exposure in People, USA Today and numerous library journals. The company has released over 45 titles, including the I Love Toy Trains series, the All About Cowboys series (winner of Parents’ Choice and Parenting Magazine awards) and the Celebrity series featuring the toy train layouts of Frank Sinatra, Tom Snyder and Mandy Patinkin. Producer Tom McComas’ appearance on the Tom Snyder Show generated the largest viewer response in the show’s history. McComas has been featured in numerous national publications including People, New York Magazine, USA Today and the Chicago Tribune. He is co-author of the definitive work on Lionel trains and, along with co-producer Joe Stachler, produced Lionel’s 100th Anniversary special for PBS.
About John Deere
In 1837, John Deere founded the company that would come to bear his name. Incorporated as Deere & Company in 1868, it has grown from a one-man blacksmith shop into a worldwide corporation that today does business in more than 160 countries and employs approximately 46,000 people worldwide. It is one of the oldest industrial companies in the United States.
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March 06, 2005
Load Cells - A Discussion Sponsored by Lebow
A discussion about General Purpose and Fatigue Rated load cells. How to select The Proper Load Cell. Safety Considerations, and different applications
(PRWEB) March 6, 2005 -- General purpose load cells can be divided up into several distinct categories. Designed to be utilitarian, the broad categories of General purpose load cells are: precision weigh scale, universal, and special application.
Precision Weigh Scale load cells must be designed in a rugged manner to withstand the normal abuses of daily operation in sometimes less than desirable situations, while maintaining a high degree of reliability and conformance to strict specifications. Normally, load cells falling into this category must adhere to performance criteria determined by the U.S. Weights and Measures and the OIML.
Universal Load Cells are the most common in industry, and can be found working in industrial environments ranging from the laboratory to harsh production line application. Universal load cells are designed to tolerate extremes of temperature, off-axis loading and dirty environments that often occur during the working lifetime of the transducer. Their force capacities range from a few pounds in the smallest to a few million pounds measuring force in the largest. As with any transducer, the most important criteria for proper usage and to guarantee the longest possible working life, proper attention must be given to working capacity and loading.
A good rule of practice to determine proper working capacity is to predetermine the maximum expected force that the load cell will be subjected to, including all vibration induced spikes and keep that total force within the published working capacity of the load cell. Any electrical overload capability of the load cell should be reserved as protection against those excess forces acting upon the load cell that were initially unforeseen.
Proper loading is important not only to the life of the load cell, but also to the integrity of the measurement. Structural crosstalk of varying degrees of severity is the normal result of improper loading. As with any mechanical arrangement, there should never be more or never less, than 2 planes of axial freedom in measuring plane.
With load cells this is easily accomplished by the use of self-aligning swivel bearing for tension applications and load buttons or expansion plates in compression applications. Because of the relative stiffness a strain gage load cell has, consideration must also be made for inadvertent loading due to the thermal expansion of the surrounding loading fixtures. Once again, proper coupling procedure can eliminate this problem.
Fatigue Rated Load Cell
The fatigue rated load cell is a special structure designed to withstand millions of cycles while maintaining its integrity and accuracy. The structural design typically consists of a shear beam or columnar design. A fatigue rated load cell is also extremely resistant to extraneous bending and side loading forces.
These structures virtually eliminate bending strains at the strain gage, minimizing the primary cause of load cell failure. A wide range of capacities can be handled by the Fatigue Rated load cell family and have now become the standard in the high frequency load testing industry.
Since these load cells are often used in long term Fatigue tests, they also are available with Dual Bridges as a backup or used as a second primary bridge.
Selecting The Proper Load Cell
A) To determine the proper capacity:
1) What is the maximum force value
2) What are the dynamics of the system, i.e., frequency response
3) What effect will placing the transducer in the force path have
4) What are the maximum extraneous loads that the load cell will see
B) Evaluate the system in which the load cell is to be placed:
1)Will the load cell be in the primary load path or will the load cell see the forces indirectly
2) Are there physical constraints that should be met for size and mounting
C) What accuracy is required to meet the goals of the test
D) What is the environment the load cell will be in and will this cause special problems? Keeping in mind the above suggestions, choosing the proper load cell should be made easier. All Load Cells are calibrated at Lebow and are traceable to the National Bureau of Standards. This calibration is accomplished in two manners:
1) Deadweight, all deadweight calibrations are performed in English force units to 5000 lbs.
2) Computer Calibration, all computer calibrations are done in conjunction with a reference load cell. Most calibrations are done in English force units; however, Metric Ton calibrations are available on selected Load Cells upon request.
Output At Rated Capacity Considerations
Load cell output is specified in millivolts per volt at rated capacity. A typical Lebow load cell will have an output specification of 2 millivolts per volt nominal. Certain model load cells have full scale output trimmed to within a specified tolerance limit, for example: 2 +/- 0.25% Mv/V. This tolerance applies to the output in the primary direction of the load cell.
For Universal Load cells listed in this catalog, tension will be considered the primary axis. A specified output tolerance in a non-primary direction can be met on individual request. Safety Considerations It would be unsafe to operate Lebow Torque Sensors and Load Cells beyond Static Overload or Ultimate Extraneous Load limits as defined in the Glossary of Terms or when applicable, higher than maximum speed. When in doubt consult the factory. Lebow Products is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury which may result because of the misapplication of the Lebow Transducers.
Dimensions And Specifications Metric dimensions and specifications are purely mathematical calculations from standard english dimension control drawings. Request certified drawings before designing mountings or fixtures. Dimensions and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Types And Applications For Weighing
Checkweigh, parts counting, and other platform type weigh scales demand precision measurements with reliable daily performance. Typical problems solved include moisture, shock or impact loading, off-axis loading and repeated static overloads in tension or compression. Lebow designs precision weigh scale load cells to meet the rugged requirements of Handbook 44 and OIML.
Tank weighing can easily be performed with simple-to-maintain electronic instrumentation and precision load cells. Large tanks may be weighed in either tension or compression modes and, depending upon the application, 1, 2, 3, or 4 load cells can be used for precise weigh information. Load cells used in parallel multiples can be calibrated and summed as a single load cell thereby requiring only a single signal conditioning instrument.
Conversions of existing mechanical scales are easily and inexpensively made with Lebow precision load cells. Steelyard rod mechanical scales, often found in factory shipping and receiving docks, can be upgraded to meet the requirements of Handbook 44 and OIML without interfering with the mechanical weighing components of the scale.
For Industry
Among the most common industrial testing applications is the load cell placed in series with a standard hydraulic actuator. The work performed by the actuator can then be monitored and controlled by a closed-loop servo system using precise force measurement output from the load cell.
Fatigue testing material specimens in a precise, controlled manner is an often cited application for load cells. The Lebow complete line of fatigue rated transducers assures the integrity of the test information from the first cycle to the last. True fatigue application demands full tension/compression operation, thru zero, with full signal outputs and high reliability against costly breakage during the test cycle.
Components testing is a must with today’s emphasis on quality control and product safety. Lebow load cells, with over 30 years of design and application history, can be utilized in an almost endless variety of configurations and capacities. Our standard off-the-shelf model probably will fit your special, one-of-a-kind application.
For Special Purpose
Life cycle testing of mechanical systems can be precisely controlled with the use of load cells. Mechanically integrated into the stress path, a Lebow fatigue rated transducer will enable the user to control and document the forces involved in the life cycle test of a product or mechanism.
Special applications comprise a significant portion of Lebow transducer files. Cutting tool forces involving up to 3 components are just one area where the solution to your special measurement problem may have already been designed and can be tailored to meet your criteria.
Load cells mounted between ground and the casing of a trunnion bearing motoring/absorbing dynamometer have been a fundamental measurement technique for years. Lebow manufactures a complete line of general purpose/fatigue load cells to suit the adverse conditions inherent in dyno lab testing. Most load cells can also be fitted with a patented overload protector for added safety and load cell overranging protection.
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March 04, 2005
Compact Portable Drill Solving Remote Water Well Problems
A & D Drilling Supply Corporation announced today of major success that has come from promoting its compact portable drill that has been used world wide for remote location well drilling in drought suffering regions and war stricken nations. A & D Drilling Supply Corporation developed by the inventor of the Portadrillmini® Drill features many water well drilling tools and accessories available to well drillers and the drilling industry.
(PRWEB) March 4, 2005 -- Drilling Problems - A & D Drilling Supply Corporation announced today of major success that has come from promoting its compact portable drill that has been used world wide for remote location well drilling in drought suffering regions and war stricken nations . The patented “Portadrillmini® Drill” is a highly compact, portable water well drilling machine capable of drilling water wells to a depth of over 200 feet.
A & D Drilling Supply Corporation developed by the inventor of the Portadrillmini® Drill features many water well drilling tools and accessories available to well drillers and the drilling industry. Features such as drill bits, water pumps, solar powered water pumps, hand pumps, 12 volt water pumps, water level meters, drilling related tools and materials.
Announcement of the Portadrillmini Drill has generated worldwide interest! Water is becoming an increasingly major world wide issue. Water! A business that is always in an increasingly demand! Over half of all inquiries are coming from overseas. Distributors have already given reports of a depth of 83 meters in Romania…, Geothermal drilling in Italy…, A Canadian Distributor writes of his customers success…. “Church group success in Rwanda of 210 ft with a 6” diameter for humanitarian aid”. ATM INC. writes … “ Good Day Allan, 12-2-2004 Just for your information, I just talk to my contact in Kigali, Rwanda (Samuel Moshi) He just finish drilling a well today, took him 2 days with water only, approx. 125' and got lots of water, he did get confirmation for another 40 wells, in that same area and tomorrow will be going to meet the people that are working with the World Bank organization for another 125 wells. He indicated he was very happy with the drill and looking forward to get a second unit.”
“ Good Day Allan, 12-06-2004 Here the up-date on the drilling in Kigali, Rwanda. As indicated Samuel did drill yesterday on a big cattle farm out side of Kigali, Samuel was able to find lots of water where 3 previous drilling company was not able to find any. ( 2 from Africa and 1 from Germany ). Samuel told me he use the instruction manual to locate and find the perfect place where he should drill, the farmer ask him to drill at a specific location but Samuel told the farmer it was not the best place, so after reading the instructions from your manual he was able to determine the best possible location for Water which he did find the farmer was so happy. he drill approx. 40' then hit some rocks drill for 75 minutes and just when he was about to give up, he manage to hit soft material and finally lots of water. He is presently using the Commercial Super Heavy Duty Portadrillmini with a gas eng. with a Air compressor and a 6" Drag Bit. I suggest him to use a 6" Tri-Cone for drilling in rock formation. So he drill this 120' well in 8 hrs. He was drilling in a mountain range. So far he as successfully drill 3 wells and will be drilling another 8 wells before he comes back to Canada for Christmas. “
“The wars of the next century will be about water.”
— The World Bank
“According to the World Resources Institute, droughts are now becoming more frequent and more severe in drylands, while floods have also increased in intensity and frequency, particularly in flood prone regions throughout the world.” There are 3 basic models of the Portadrillmini® Drill . A Heavy Duty Unit, a Commercial Super Heavy Duty Drill unit, and the 2004 model Diesel powered unit. The Portadrillmini® Drill was developed and patented by Allan Geldean a veteran of 16 years in the drilling industry.
Allan Geldean -President/Inventor of the Portadrillmini Drill Unit
A & D Drilling Supply Corporation/Portadrillmini
6401 S.W. 87th Ave. Suite 207
Miami, Florida . 33173 U. S. A.
305-345-7068 Fax. 305-271-4990
www.aandddrillingsupply.myipsites.com
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Research and Markets: The Chinese Plastic Processing Machinery Market Analyzed
(PRWEB) March 4, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13489) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Plastic Processing Machinery to their offering.
China's demand for plastic processing machinery has increased at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow.
With the reform and open-up, China’s high economic growth has spurred a rapid rising on consumption of plastic processing machinery because they are very important and widely used in packaging, agricultural, construction, automobiles, and consumer products industry.
This report examines China's macroeconomic trends, investment environment, plastic processing machinery industry structure and capacity, production and demand, market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for plastic processing machinery production and demand are included. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese plastic processing machinery producers are listed in the producer directory section.
Historical data (1990, 1995 and 2000) and long-term forecasts through 2005 and 2010 are presented. Major producers in China are also profiled.
The following areas were discussed:
- Business Environment
- Economic Outlook
- Financial and Tax Regulations
- Plastic Processing Machinery Industry Assessments
- Plastic Processing Machinery Production And Demand
- Plastic Processing Machinery Market Outlook
- Marketing Strategies
- Plastic Processing Machinery Producer Directory
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13489
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
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