S T O C K TA K E SILVERPLUS LINING A CUT ABOVE STOMPING INTO ACTION From HI-Q Components comes extended length 1590 die-cast enclosures developed to suit two very different requirements. The 1590 die-cast enclosures family from Hammond Manufacturers consists of 41 different sizes in the standard rectangular and stomp box painted variants. Stomp boxes, colour coded to provide visual quick identification on stage are the housings of choice for leading stomp box manufacturers. Also known as guitar effect pedals, they are the housings for footoperated equipment used by electric guitarists to produce preset effects such as distortion, wah-wah, delay, chorus and phaser. Two new sizes, the 1590 BX2, 254 x 70 x 35mm, and 1590 BX, 254 x 70 x 51mm, have been added to the range to allow multiple pedals to be mounted in a single enclosure. The two new sizes have also been specified in a completely different requirement, a radio antenna splitter, where multiple local feeds are broken out from the incoming aerial. In both applications, the intrinsic RFI shielding, the mechanical strength and the environmental sealing of the 1590 were important requirements. A lap joint seals the units to IP54, protecting against the ingress of dust and water, and the painted finish is only applied to the external surfaces, maintaining RFI integrity. The 1590 is available as standard in natural finish or with a satin black finish. HI-Q Components Phone 0800 766 709 Email sales@hiq.co.nz Hypertherm, a US based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is introducing a lower-amp SilverPlus electrode. This new electrode, for its HyPerformance family of plasma cutting systems, is designed for cutting at 80 amps. Like all SilverPlus electrodes, the new 80 amp electrode is proven in Hypertherm laboratory testing to last more than twice as long as a standard copper electrode. Instead of replacing the electrode at a pit depth of 0.040 of an inch as recommended with standard electrodes,SilverPlus electrodes are designed to last to a pit depth of 0.080 of an inch. In addition, the electrode delivers a very consistent range 4 and 5 cut quality throughout its life, allowing owners to lower their operating cost, with no impact on cut quality or speed. The electrodes, protected by patent, are created by fusing a completely solid silver tip on to a copper electrode base. A hafnium pin is then inserted into the tip. This serves to dramatically slow the wear rate for both the electrode and nozzle as silver disperses heat better than copper. Hypertherm’s electrodes are further differentiated from competitive and aftermarket consumables by a superior bond between the copper and silver. This results in more consistent wear rates, deeper pit depths, and more robustness to ramp down errors and hard failures. In addition to the new 80 amp electrode introduced today, Hypertherm also offers 130, 200, 260, and 400 amp versions with similar performance. Please contact Hypertherm or an authorised partner to request samples of SilverPlus electrodes. www.hypertherm.com THE GOOD OIL ON GREASE Schaeffler Australia is introducing to Australasia a leading range of rolling bearing grease for the food and beverage industry, its FAG Arcanol FOOD2 grease, which is designed to be softer, sturdier, more energy saving and produce less friction than other lubricants. FAG Arcanol FOOD2 grease is fully NSF H1 compliant, which means it has been certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The NSF a globally recognised public health protection agency based in the US, with its certifications recognised in America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. H1 accreditation indicates the specific lubricant is acceptable for incidental food contact and can be used in food processing areas. The latest FAG Arcanol FOOD2 grease not only meets strict sanitation standards, but also copes with high stresses and ambient conditions as well as being kosher and halal certified for food preparation areas that have these requirements, which extend beyond the food to include the machinery and environment where they are produced. www.schaeffler.com.au
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