Surface treater improves surface adhesion

The Dyne-A-Mite IT is a surface treater that cleans surfaces and raises surface energy to help it adhere and bond to a wide variety of materials. It removes grease, oil, oxides, and silicone as a pre-treatment and preparation for bonding, soldering, or gluing. It can also pretreat surfaces for finishing metals since it can be used on conductive and non-conductive surfaces.

The unit sends a high-velocity stream of charged ions onto an object's surface. Through direct contact, these particles positively charge the object's surface, thereby increasing its surface energy and making it more receptive to inks and coatings.

Enercon Industries Corp., PO Box 773, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052, (262) 255-6070, info.ims.ca/6177-253
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Cable-marking machines use UV lasers

The ULYS line-marking machines are now equipped with multi-spool cabinets with automatic feeding as well as automatic re-reelers. The multi-spool cabinets hold 4 to 24 spools. Cable feed can be manual or automatic, and spools are automatically changed in seconds. The manufacturer develops its own laser, which lets it maintain and service its machines.

Laselec Inc., 2012 E. Randol Mill Rd., Suite 210, Arlington, TX 76011, (817) 460-7830, info.ims.ca/6177-254Circle 254

Padless digital printers

The XD-400-1, an industrial printer uses no pads or screens, thus reducing down time. In analog set-ups, changing from one job to the next can take up to six hours. The XD-400-1 will do it on the fly. The machine uses a process that electrically charges a piezo crystal. The resulting charge in the crystal lets it act like a pump to force a drop of UV ink out of a nozzle and onto the surface. The inks cure in seconds.

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont, 201 Tennis Way, PO Box 720, East Dorset, VT 05253, (800) 272-7764, info.ims.ca/6177-255
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Deep-engraving laser system

The FOBA G5 is an entry level system that introduces laser technology to the deep-engraving market. It offers users a flexible deep-engraving platform with a full range of laser and motion options. It can 3D deep engrave molds, mold inserts, stamping and printing dies, and electrodes for EDM. The G5 can also be used for decorative engraving. The system includes an automated 500-mm Z travel and FOBA 3D and FOBA EMC deep-engraving software for preparing files and running deep engraving jobs. In addition, the G5 is available with a full range of deep-engraving options and accessories such as a those for 4th and 5th axis and measurements.

Virtek Vision International Inc., 785 Bridge St., Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2K1, (519) 746-7190, info.ims.ca/6177-256Circle 256

Battery-operated thermal printers

The S1500T Series battery-operated thermal printer is lightweight, compact, and durable, making it ideal for desktop and in-vehicle use. It provides wireless connectivity with a specially designed IrDA interface. DC and battery-power options are available. With automatic thermal print contrast, the S1500T produces high speed, high-resolution prints, and significantly reduces print time. A clamshell-style loading system and push-button release for the paper door make changing paper rolls easy and convenient. Built-in detectors monitor temperature, voltage, and the presence of paper.

The S1500T contains a microprocessor with a flash-based CPU memory to add logos, bar codes, and other graphics to documents. Built-in Flash and SRAM memory manage all features. Multiple communication interfaces are available and Bluetooth is an option.

Extech Data Systems, 285 Bear Hill Rd., Waltham, MA 02451, (781) 890-7440, info.ims.ca/6177-257Circle 257