Ultrafiltration cartridge for chemistry analyzers

BioPak C disposable ultrafiltration cartridges minimize alkaline phosphatase (ALP) released by bacteria that may be present in immunoassay and clinical analyzer feed water. CLSI Clinical Laboratory Reagent Water can degrade quickly when standing in tubing and reservoirs during downtime, increasing bacterial counts and releasing ALP. This can interfere with some biochemical assays, resulting in inconsistent blanks or the need for more frequent decontamination and calibration. When attached to any Millipore AFS or Elix Clinical water purification system as a final purification step, the Millipore BioPak C filter will deliver ALP-free water with bacteria levels lower than 10 cfu/mL (typically less than 1 cfu/mL).

Millipore Corp., 290 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA 01821, (800) 548-7853, info.ims.ca/6948-255
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Lithium battery powers hand-helds

The TLM-1550HP is a high-voltage, high-rate AA-sized lithium battery for portable medical applications. Packing 2Wh of energy at 4.0 V into an AA-size cell, the battery suits devices needing high power, long life, reduced size and weight and extended storage. The battery has an open circuit voltage of 4.1 V, and handles pulses up to 15A, with 5A maximum continuous load. The TLM-1550HP offers up to 20 years of storage life due to low self-discharge, in temps from -40 to 85°C.

The battery's solvents are non-toxic and non-pressurized, and its anode material is less reactive than that found in other lithium cells. The battery has performed well in a variety of safety tests, including nail penetration, crush tests, high temperature chambers, short circuit and charge tests.

Tadiran, 2 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050, (800) 537-1368, info.ims.ca/6948-256
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Power strips also control

IPV42/70 series Intelligent Power Controllers are available in 42 and 70-in. vertical power strips. The power distribution series provides individual on-off-reboot control to 24 ac power receptacles. This device allows remote power monitoring of both voltage and current. The current is also displayed on a local two digit current meter. The optional environmental sensor kit lets the device read temperature and humidity. Additional inputs allow connecting switches to sense door closures, airflow, and many other closure-based monitoring devices. Control and monitoring is accomplished via Ethernet (TCP/IP) or Serial (RS232) connections.

The network interface is accessed with a Web browser, telnet, or with SNMP management software. The software interface is customizable allowing for unit naming, outlet naming, sensor naming, and multiple user logins.

Pulizzi Engineering Inc., 3200 S. Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704, (800) 870-2248, info.ims.ca/6948-257
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Foam bonding for applications that need Shhh!

A wide range of custom foam-bonding adhesive tapes are aimed at sound attenuation and vibration dampening in markets such as medical electronics, automotive, aerospace, and appliances. The manufacturer has developed acrylic and rubber adhesive systems and acrylic-rubber hybrid products. Viscoelastic properties of adhesive tapes create structural-born-wave interference and refraction when placed between two sheets of material.

Adchem Corp., 1852 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901, (631) 727-6000, info.ims.ca/6948-258
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Brushless dc micromotors

A family of Pittman brushless dc servomotors combines patented coil-winding geometry in a slotless motor design to deliver more power using less energy. These “micromotors” are well suited to medical instruments, dental drills, and hand power tools. All models in the product line benefit from patented Parallex winding geometry for maximum high efficiency. High-energy NdFeB rare earth magnets enhance performance, and stainless-steel housings resist corrosion. Precision ABEC bearings and balanced rotors give smooth and quiet operation.

There are five series: Size 05, 08, 11, 14, and 18. The smallest (Size 05 Series) performs with no vibration at the highest speeds and the heavy-duty motor can be engineered for application-specific performance and efficiency. Sizes range from 0.500 to 1.750-in., speeds to 44,525 rpm, and continuous torque to 42.6 oz-in. depending on model.

Ametek Technical & Industrial Products, 343 Godshall Dr, Harleysville, PA 19438, (877) 748-8626, info.ims.ca/6948-259
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Electrical metallic tubing conduit

Stainless steel electrical metallic tubing (EMT) conduit is one of several new product releases in the Calbrite line of UL-listed and compliant stainless steel conduit, fittings, and accessories. The thinner walled EMT conduit is used in applications subject to less danger from wear and tear and environmental hazards such as forklift traffic, hand trucks, and carts. Stainless steel EMT conduit is less costly than rigid conduit but still offers the benefits of stainless steel, including superior performance in corrosive environments and applications subject to harsh chemical treatments or washdowns. EMT stainless steel also bends easily for fabrication and installation.

Cal Conduit Products, 9650 Washburn Rd., Downey, CA 90241, (800) 225-7473, info.ims.ca/6948-260
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Stainless-steel pressure sensor works in foul places

A wet-wet differential pressure sensor, the DP86, can reduce measurement errors in fluid flow. The DP86 is a double-sided, media compatible, piezoresistive silicon pressure sensor packaged in 316L stainless steel, which makes it suitable for use in liquids and corrosive environments. The advantage of using a differential pressure sensor instead of two-gage sensors for measuring fluid flow is that accuracy is always specified as a percentage of the sensor's full-scale reading. A differential-pressure sensor reading can be smaller, thereby reducing measurement error. The unit has an O-ring mounting, with silicone oil transferring pressure from the stainless-steel diaphragm to the sensing element. It comes in a low-pressure model (0 to 5 psid) and six ranges from 0 to 15, up to 0 to 500 psid.

Measurement Specialties Inc, 1000 Lucas Way, Hampton, VA 23666, (757) 766-1500, info.ims.ca/6948-261
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Stopping heavy weights at low speeds

Three industrial shock absorber models have twice the effective weight range of current H2 models and work well handling heavier weights moving at slower speeds. Industrial shock absorbers decelerate loads, prevent impact damage, improve product performance, increase cycle speeds and dampen noise. Weight ratings are MC 150H3: 400 to 900 lbs, MC 225H3: 1,800 to 4,000 lbs, and MC 600H3: 4,800 to 10,000 lbs.

Ace Controls Inc, 23435 Industrial Pk Dr., Farmington, MI 48335, (800) 521-3320, info.ims.ca/6948-262
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Catalog on control valves

SC-Master2 catalog from Rexroth has technical and ordering information for 28 directional control-valve lines, and electro-pneumatic pressure control valves. The directional control valves are divided into sections such as plug-in valve manifolds, traditional valve manifolds, inline valves, and manual/mechanical valves. A section in the 600-page catalog (also available on CD) details serial-link options, electro-pneumatic pressure-control valves, and a part-present sensing device. An accessories section includes solenoid connectors and cables, common fittings, and silencers.

Bosch Rexroth Inc, c/o MarketSense, 681 Commerce Street, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 654-0170, info.ims.ca/6948-263
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Motion-control cable

The Motion Series line of cables are flat and encapsulated in glass-clear silicone. They are twice as flexible as other cables with a bend radius as little as 1.5-in. Three versions are available for one, two, or three axes of servomotion that can be further sized for 1, 2, and 3-kW servomotors. Each configuration has four shielded power cables and eight signal cables for each axis of motion. The silicone encapsulation provides one-piece construction that will not break, deform or wear during its 10 million-cycle lifetime. Temperature range is -65 to 260°C. The cables are impervious to water, steam, and chemicals.

Cicoil Corp., 24960 Avenue Tibbitts, Valencia, CA 91355, (661) 295-1295, info.ims.ca/6948-264
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Software for motion engineers

V3.04 for the Motion Programming Interface (MPI) is an object-oriented C library for motion engineers. Several features include a C library for high-performance controls, and drive/motors and I/O. Its low latency command-to-motion execution suits it well for combining real-time motion with vision or high-speed I/O. And a deterministic network master has redundant fault tolerance and event management.

Danaher Motion, 1500 Mittel Blvd., Wood Dale, IL 60191 (866) 993-2624, info.ims.ca/6948-265
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Software manipulates sliced RP models

The RP Slice Module in Mimics software calculates support structures necessary to produce an RP model image. The module converts pictures to file formats, such as SLI and SLC for 3D Systems, and CLI for Eos. High-order interpolation algorithms produce good surface reproductions from scan to model. RP Slice supports color stereolithography and allows choosing a layer thickness, slice resolution, and scale factor for the sliced files. Sliced data can be saved in different formats. A quick and accurate transfer of the segmentation directly to an RP machine lets users work with large files and maintain high resolution.

Materialise Inc, 6111 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, (734) 846-4127, info.ims.ca/6948-266
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3D printer makes stronger models, finer detail

The Dimension Elite 3D printer builds strong, functional models with fine detail, and better surface finishes. The Elite has a 8 × 8 × 12-in. build envelope and uses ABSplus, a material about 40% stronger than standard ABS, making it well suited for testing form, fit, and function of inherently fragile, fine-featured models. Dimension products include the Dimension 1200 and Dimension 768 Series. These networked modeling systems provide CAD users with a fast, office-friendly, low-cost alternative for building functional 3D prints.

Dimension 3D Printing Group, 14950 Martin Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, (952) 937-3000, info.ims.ca/6948-267
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Safety switch tolerates 10-mm misalignment

The MA16 Series Safety Interlock Switches are magnetically actuated and available in a large selection of contact configurations. They feature a NEMA 6 enclosure for a minimum of one million actuations and with guard door misalignment of up to 10 mm. The switches also work in dirty and water washdown environments. Users can select from various cable lengths or terminal strip termination for easy installation.

Scientific Technologies Inc., 6550 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555; (510) 608-3400, info.ims.ca/6948-268
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Rotary micromotor system

The Handy 700 system boasts an advanced controller and a 50,000 rpm, 230W brushless rotary handpiece. The unit provides ample torque at all times to ensure fast and controlled metal removal. It is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including grinding, finishing, and polishing. The system features an auto-cruise function for fixed-speed operation with foot rheostat, easy-to-read digital speed display for precise speed and torque settings, maximum handpiece torque mode, and forward-reverse rotation. The system includes an error-checking and troubleshooting mode with digital display and overload protection.

Gesswein, 255 Hancock Ave., P.O. Box 3998, Bridgeport, CT 06605, 800-544-2043, info.ims.ca/6948-269
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Customized spring does more

Heli-Cal Flexure technology lets users specify end attachments such as tangs, clamps, flanges, or threaded ends on multifunctional springs. The developer machines springs that require extremely close tolerances and superior performance. Springs with special ends make assembly jobs easier, reduce maintenance costs, and perform predictably and repeatably.

Helical Products Co., 901 W. McCoy Lane, Box 1069, Santa Maria, CA 93456, (805) 928-3851, info.ims.ca/6948-270
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Portable CMM for hard-to-reach details

The Stinger Iii lightweight CMM comes with the developer's Infinite Rotation technology which allows unrestricted rotation of the arm for inspecting hard-to-reach part areas. A counterbalance system offsets the arm's weight to reduce operator fatigue. And quick-change probes eliminate tools or re-calibration by recognizing and compensating for the type of probe installed. The CMM comes in 8, 10, and 12-ft configurations.

Romar Inc., Portable Metrology Group, 51170 Grand River Ave., Wixom, MI, 48393, (800) 218-7125, info.ims.ca/6948-271
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Stacking connectors don't need backplanes

PC/104+ board stacking connectors use the Hypertac contact system. It improves performance by providing immunity to shock and vibration fretting and allowing for matched impedance and better signal integrity. The PC/104+'s traditional stackable design eliminates backplanes or metal card cages. It is interchangeable with other PC/104+ commercial off-the-shelf products and is said to improve performance and reliability of all current PC/104 bus architectures in existing applications.

Hypertronics Corp., 16 Brent Dr., Hudson, MA 01749, (800) 225-9228, info.ims.ca/6948-272
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Clip holds tubes and conduit

Sturdy injection-molded mounting clips prevent movement or vibration of nylon corrugated conduit Flexicon FPAS and FPI liquid tight, flexible nylon corrugated conduit. The mounting clips provide a swift, simple, and secure means of mounting fine or coarse-pitch conduit, or tubing, into vertical or horizontal indoor and outdoor configurations. They meet all conduit and tubing requirements. The clips tolerate salt water, weak acids, gasoline, oil, grease, and common solvents. The devices are rigid, two-piece mechanisms with attached locking closure. They come in sizes to accommodate 0.25 to 2-in. conduit and tubing.

Heyco Products Inc, 1800 Industrial Way North, Box 517, Toms River, NJ 08754, (800) 526-4182, info.ims.ca/6948-273
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Gold wire for chip dies

A new gold wire, Formax, is for all types of stacked-die and multi-tier applications. This bonding wire has highly accurate and consistent loop profiles, for higher wire bond yields. The wire improves linearity and stability, while achieving higher molding results. Customer data shows the wire delivering higher, accurate, and more consistent loop profiles in a wide range of packages with higher yields. Additionally, this wire has loop heights of less than 3 mil to over 16 mil, with wire span up to 320 mil using a 1-mil wire diameter wire.

Kulicke & Soffa Ind., 1005 Virginia Dr., Ft. Washington, PA 19034, (215) 784-6000, info.ims.ca/6948-274
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Light for exams and minor surgeries

The TriStar lamp provides durable, precise, and reliable illumination for exams and minor surgeries. One model of the lamp features a mobile stand and a telescoping pole, for quick, one-handed height adjustment from 27 to 80-in. The light works well where space is limited or multiple procedures are performed. A second model mounts on a wall and features an extension arm with a 55-in. reach. Both models use three 20-W bulbs that provide more than 4,000 hours of use. The lamp comes in 115 or 230 V versions.

Sunnex Inc., 3 Huron Dr., Natick, MA 01760, (800) 445-7869, info.ims.ca/6948-275 Circle 275

450-pages of testing accessories

Instron, a manufacturer of equipment that evaluates mechanical properties of materials and components, has updated its accessories catalog. This 450-page catalog has detailed product information on hundreds of grips, extensometers, fixtures, environmental chambers, load cells, furnaces, and other materials testing devices. Many items can be adapted to suit test equipment from other manufacturers.

Instron, 825 University Ave. Norwood, MA 02062, (800) 564-8378, info.ims.ca/6948-276
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Vision-inspection system in a box

The AdeptSight 2.0 vision guidance and inspection system provides the necessary lens, camera, software, and accessories. A color option in the software acquires and calibrates color images, provides a color-matching tool, and performs color processing for advanced part inspection. And calibration wizards support additional camera positions, such as upward facing and arm or tool-mounted, for applications that inspect-while-moving or vision-on-the-fly. The system works with the company's Scara, six-axis, linear robots, or alone.

Adept Technology, Inc. 3011 Triad Dr., Livermore, CA 94551, (925) 245-3400, info.ims.ca/6948-277
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Scara robot for tabletop manufacturing

The RS20, one of a series of Scara robots, works well in tabletop manufacturing. The robot features four degrees-of-freedom, a hardened AB plastic external housing, and electric servo-driven motors. All cables run internally in the arm, including electric and pneumatic user lines. The RS20 uses a PC-based control for complex processes. The controller includes Fieldbus, Ethernet, and ModBus connectivity. The RS20 suits a wide variety of high speed and precise applications including dispensing, soldering, material handling, packaging, and assembly.

Stäubli Robotics, 201 Pkwy. West, Duncan, SC 29334, (864) 433-1980, info.ims.ca/6948-278
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Let any machine phone home

Build wireless networking into almost any electronic device with a MatchPort b/g serial interface. It is the first in a family of wireless and wired pin-compatible embedded networking modules. This full-featured, turnkey embedded device-server module (45 × 45-mm with 40-pin 2-mm header) makes products wirelessly accessible and controllable over the Internet. A few features include embedded 802.11 b/g wireless networking, and common platform form factor for a family of wired and wireless modules. Security comes from following IEEE 802.11i-PSK, WPA-PSK, TKIP, and optional 256-bit AES end-to-end encryption. The devices run at up to 230 Kbps data rate and are RoHS compliant.

Lantronix Corp., 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618, (800) 526-8766, info.ims.ca/6948-279Circle 279

Resolver feedback for servo drive

A resolver feedback option is available in the Aries family of low-cost, all-digital servo drives. A resolver-feedback device is essentially made out of the same materials as the motor and contains no electronics. Thus, a resolver-equipped motor is less susceptible to the effects of temperature, humidity, dust, vibration, and shock. The drive comes with resolver feedback in addition to smart encoders, quadrature encoders, and Heidenhain's EnDat absolute encoders. Seven power levels range from 100 to 3,000 W of continuous motor shaft power.

Parker Motion, 5500 Business Park Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, (707) 584-2493, info.ims.ca/6948-280
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Cover stops accidental footswitch activation

The line of Awareness covers for footswitches are rugged molded, highly visible, impact resistant, and easy to clean. The cover prevents footswitches from being accidently engaged. Applications include the medical industry, some in food service, photographic equipment, and communications. The Awareness covers can be used in footswitch applications that do not require a heavy gage steel guard but would benefit from the added visibility and lightweight protection it offers.

Linemaster Switch Corp., 29 Plaine Hill Road, Box 238, Woodstock, CT 06281-0238, (860) 974-1000, info.ims.ca/6948-281
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Manage projects over the Web

Project Insight R6.2, Web-based project management software, helps teams collaborate on project schedules, share assets, allocate resources, and run real-time reports with just a browser. The software-as-a-service project manager now includes Web service APIs and a software development kit for linking programs and writing custom features. The software service, certified by Microsoft, is available in a hosted Workgroup Edition, and Enterprise installed and hosted versions. APIs facilitate communication between applications using a standard language. It is flexible and easy for .NET developers to use and can chop up to 90% off the time needed to create and manage integrations. Common integration points are with CRM and accounting programs.

Metafuse Inc, 17320 Red Hill Ave, Suite 270, Irvine, CA 92614, (949) 476-6499, info.ims.ca/6948-282
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Automatic inspection system for 8-in. wafers

The precision linear stage model KDT450-205-SM-L features a sleek low profile design with an overall height of only 55 mm and a standard travel of 205 × 245 mm, repeatability of 1 micron, and standard resolution of 20 nm. Included inside this compact design are the drive mechanisms, an encapsulated Steinmeyer precision ball screw, and a stepper motor with incremental linear encoder. Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum the table weighs less than 10 kg and allows speeds to 100 mm/sec with accelerations to 500 mm/sec². The unit is also suitable for a class 10 clean room.

Steinmeyer Inc., 217 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803, (781) 273-6220, info.ims.ca/6948-283
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Linear motion guide is nonmagnetic

A line of ceramic linear motion devices uses ceramic rails, blocks, and in most cases, ceramic balls. These contribute to non-magnetic characteristics and increase the range of applications. Ceramic components, titanium stoppers, and resin circulation parts produce a lightweight overall product and eliminate the possibility of corrosion. Ceramic products are strong enough for chemical environments and suitable for high-temperature applications. Ceramic LM guides and ball splines works well in medical equipment and semi-conductor manufacturing equipment.

THK America Inc., 200 E. Commerce Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 310-1111, info.ims.ca/6948-285
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Circuit tray clips

Antistatic integrated circuit tray clips eliminate the need for operators to manually mark Jedec trays with drawing lines, writing dates or instructions, and pasting papers. Suitable for use and reuse of IC trays, the color-coded clips are durable and easily identify single or stacked trays. The devices are compatible with rebaking processes used with moisture sensitive devices and withstand temperatures to 300°F. The clips are manufactured of high-strength PBT and polyether.

Keystone Electronics Corp. 31-07 20th Rd., Astoria, NY 11105, (718) 956-8900, info.ims.ca/6948-284
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Limit control and power switching in one package

The EZ-Zone PM controller extends the integrated control loop functions first introduced in the EZ-Zone ST integrated controller to 1/32nd and 1/16th DIN panel mount package sizes. The limit control and power switching functions are integrated into a single panel-mount package resulting in reductions in thermal loop installation costs. Having a less crowded panel, fewer wiring connections, fewer discrete components and better thermal loop monitoring with error reporting are all benefits. The EZ-Zone PM controller decreases design and assembly time, requires less panel space, and minimizes system complexity.

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co., 12001 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, (800) WATLOW2, info.ims.ca/6948-286
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Longest lasting rodless band cylinder

The MX rodless band cylinder may outlast all others. The life claim comes from a range of features such as three bearing options. The Profiled Rail design uses THK Caged Ball technology to reduce friction and extend actuator life. It reduces stress concentrations by 59% for best performance. A permanently lubed internal bearing works well in vertical applications. Durable stainless-steel bands, another feature, withstand effects of high-speed impacts but will not expand as nonmetallic bands do, providing a reliable seal over the actuator's life. A bearing isolates the piston from applied loads and remains isolated even when the carrier deflects, which extends piston seal life. The piston bracket and carrier are single piece extrusions to reduce failure points. Other features include durable polyurethane seals, clear anodized-aluminum extrusions, adjustable cushions, mounted shocks, double or single-end porting, drop-in and easy to locate switches, and tube clamps. All models, inch and metric versions, are built-to-order and shipped in five days or less.

Tolomatic Inc, 3800 County Rd 116, Hamel, MN 55340 (800) 328-2174, info.ims.ca/6948-287
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A valve for dispensing UV resins

The DV509-UV-LF diaphragm action valve is intended for dispensing UV resins and adhesives. The wetted chamber is compatible for low to medium viscosity UV materials. The valve is rated at 200 cycles/min. A diaphragm seal attached to a solenoid opens on an air signal from an I&J Fisnar valve controller. The diaphragm flexes to allow fluid to exit for the duration that the seal is opened. A return spring snaps the diaphragm shut after the air signal is removed. Natural sunlight radiates UV rays, so the resin must be protected in the valve. Some UV resins are also anaerobic and are sensitive to metal contact, not sufficient to polymerize but enough to gel.

I&J Fisnar Inc., 2-07 Banta Place, Fair Lawn, N.J. 07410, (201) 796-1477, info.ims.ca/6948-288
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