TPi July 2009

Handl ing Mater ials

Rare earth magnetic welding angles

for extreme holding power, or allow the user to reverse the magnets for welding inside or outside angles. The device holds on flat or pipe and has a locking knob for added safety. Industrial Magnetics, Inc – USA imi@magnetics.com www.magnetics.com New concept Rotolift, from Sideros Engineering, is a hydraulic positioner and handler used for welding and assembly operations. The ergonomic machine has the capability to perform workpiece lifting and lowering, in addition to inclination and rotation. The workpiece is securely fixed on the horizontal rotary table and handled according to the operator’s needs. The machine is designed to improve operator performance and efficiency, and to improve safety conditions. Sideros Engineering claims that production costs can be reduced by 60%, with a consequent production increase. Two versions of the machine are available, one with totally oleodynamic movement, and one with oleodynamic lifting and inclination and electromechanical rotation. Models are available catering to a range of loading capacity requirements. On request, the machine can be supplied with a bronze 600 or 1,500W rotary mass. positioner for welding

welding angles. A simple turn of a knob activates and deactivates its holding power, which allows precise placement and control and a non-marring release. The adjustable welding angle works on flat or pipe surfaces and easily allows debris to fall away when the magnet is turned off. The on/off, 90º magnetic welding angle is suitable for 90º, heavy weld jobs and allows precise placement and strong holding power. Its versatile design includes pre-drilled holes that allow for the addition of magnetic bases

Industrial Magnetics, Inc (IMI) provides permanent magnet and electromagnetic devices for use in material handling, work holding and automated or robotic applications. The company’s two new switchable, rare earth magnetic welding angles allow welders to set up, weld, and quickly move on to their next job with fast, easy on/off magnet control. The on/off adjustable welding angle has a versatile design with magnetic bases that rotate on its frame for virtually unlimited

Protection for components during handling

Stockcap pipe and flange protection caps and plugs are available for threaded and non-threaded applications. The range includes threaded caps and plugs (BSP/NPT and JIC/UNF), flange covers, flexible vinyl caps and plugs, and non- threaded caps and tapered plugs. This variety of styles means Stockcap can

offer protection products for pipes from 1.6 to 170mm in diameter and flanges in sizes from 22 to 340mm. The company can also recommend the best material choice particular applications. For low-cost, short- term applications Stockcap has a large range of polyethylene styles. If the application is permanent or involves long-term protection, a range of stock or custom vinyl materials is available to meet exact storage, shipping or processing requirements.

Stockcap’s pipe and flange range covers S S threaded and non-threaded applications

StockcapalsoproducesNetguard – a low-cost way to reducedamage toprecision components during shipping, handling or storage. Netguard slips snugly over the product to prevent breakage, scratching, dents, nicks and abrasions, and

Sideros Engineering Srl – Italy estero@siderosonline.com www.siderosonline.com RFID tags

stretches to hug any surface with a non-slip grip, making it suitable for cylindrical or irregular-shaped parts. Because of its elasticity, one size fits a variety of diameters. An alternative to paper, cardboard or polystyrene, Netguard will protect valuable components, as well as products with machined, polished, plated, coated or threaded exterior surfaces. It is also non-conductive, UV resistant and will not deteriorate when in contact with solvents, oils or rust inhibitors.

Confidex, an expert in RFID design, manufacturing and engineering, has launched SteelWING, a passive UHF C1G2 special label that is able to function directly on metal surfaces. In applications such as metallic asset tracking, item level tagging, metal RTIs (returnable transport items) or plastic RTIs with high metal content, potential

Netguard is available in a range of bright S S colours to assist in size identification

Stockcap (Sinclair & Rush Pty Limited) – Australia info@sinclair-rush.com.au • www.sinclair-rush.com

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