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data capturing and precision. TheGi-100DT
is primarily used for sorting parts with a
greater than 2:1 (length to diameter) ratio
at up to 1,000 parts per minute (though
most parts average around 400 parts per
minute).
Multiple sensors can be added to the
Gi-100DT, including eddy current, multiple
vision stations with Gi specialty lenses, and
laser topography. Eddy current ensures
checking for metallurgical defects such
as cracks, missing plating or hardness
variations. Vision stations can detect
defects such as chips in the ID, missing
internal threads and even damaged
threads on deep threaded holes, nylon
ring presence, chips in grooves, cracks,
missing or damaged weld projections
and missing crimp. The latest sensor, laser
topography, shows a 3D profile of the parts
and can take measurements and detect
chips, dents and flatness.
Tangle-free cable
Philatron Wire and Cable has introduced
a new compact cable, FlexyTM, that will
extend over 20 times its original length,
retract to its original size, and never tangle
while in use.
Tangle-free from Philatron. Photo courtesy of Philatron
“We’ve had to pay very close attention
to the changing marketplace, listen to
challenges our industry is faced with, to not
only meet, but exceed the needs of our
customers,” said Phil Ramos Jr, founder and
CEO of Philatron Wire and Cable. The result
is the new Flexy extension cord, suitable for
construction equipment, automotive and
home use (vacuum cleaners, hair dryers,
curling irons, flat irons). Flexy can be used
indoors or out.
Hybrid fiber/power cable system for small
cell devices
TE Connectivity has revealed its latest
solution to simplify installation, powering,
and communication with small cells and
other networkaccessdevices. Bycombining
power and optical fiber communications
into one system, TE’s powered fiber cable
eliminates the complexity of small cell
installation and allows small cell devices
to be placed precisely where needed for
maximum 4G coverage.
The system incorporates everything needed
to power and communicate with a small
cell – including the power supply, a hybrid
cable, and a remote powering unit that
corrects for DC line loss to eliminate the
need for electrical design calculations.
“Our customers have told us that installing
small cells is complicated because power
isn’t often readily available where the small
cell is needed,” explainedMark Hesling, vice
president of global product management
at TE Connectivity.
“Coordinating electricians in and out of
buildings is expensive, and negotiating with
building owners is complex. TE’s powered
fiber cable systemswill speedupdeployment
and lower installation costs of small cells and
other network access devices.”