Announcing Alemite's lithium-ion 598/599 grease guns and 4 additional popular products
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Let’s talk tech. The manufacturing industry is evolving at an ever-increasing rate, and if you want to stay ahead of your competition, then you need to stay abreast of the latest products and solutions. Every day, innovative companies are bringing new tools to market, but searching the sea of new product announcements for the one that best fits your facility can be daunting. Here are a few cool tools, selected by the editors of Plant Services and New Equipment Digest, that are changing the game.
Conveyor Components Company's Mag-Neat-O magnetic motion controller
The Mag-Neat-O is a self-contained motion controller that magnetically couples to the end shaft of a tail pulley and indicates when a conveyor belt has slowed or quit moving altogether. The pulse output of the Mag-Neat-O can be wired into a PLC or DCS, which can easily determine under speed, overspeed or zero speed of the conveyor. The controller can shut down rotating equipment before severe damage is encountered and provides protection for interlocked conveyor belts, especially if one of the belts fails due to overloading or quits due to conveyor belt tearing/separation. Learn more about the product
Alemite's lithium-ion 598/599 grease guns
20V Lithium-ion Series 598/599 grease guns are designed to support all manual lubrication tasks in industrial settings.The Alemite Series 598/599 tool features a balanced, ergonomic design with a lower weight for less physical strain on the user. The 598 tool comes with a 2.5mAh battery, while the 599 tool comes with a 4.0mAh battery, Its two-speed, dual-output capability lets the user adjust for low- or high-volume lubrication points, all with one grease gun. It delivers 6 oz/min on high and 4 oz/min on low. A clear-tube option provides confidence the right grease is in use. Learn more about the product
Endress+Hauser's Micropilot 80 GHz radar level sensors
Micropilot 80 GHz radar sensors: FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, and FMR67B are suited for challenges when measuring points aren’t easily accessible, located in dusty areas and harsh environments with extreme process temperatures and process conditions. The sensors come with wizards which operate via multiple HMI formats, including the SmartBlue app, and make the sensors easier to use. The range of 80 GHz radar sensors for level measurement provides solutions for virtually any radar application. Learn more about the product
Endress+Hauser's Micropilot 80 GHz radar level sensors
Honeywell’s Manufacturing Excellence Platform (MXP) digitizes, orchestrates, and executes production putting actionable information in context across the production process. It provides real-time, end-to-end production visualization and dashboards for multiple user roles from operators to management, process unit timelines, detailed equipment status, and trends of critical process parameters. The platform also digitizes paper-based batch records, work instructions, and logbooks to ensure consistent compliance with standard operating procedures. Learn more about the product
CS Hyde Company's teflon (PTFE) tapes
Teflon PTFE is inherently super slippery and extremely temperature/chemical resistant, making it a highly suitable material for the most demanding applications. We supply Teflon Tapes with adhesive in several forms: Pure Skived Teflon PTFE Tape, PTFE Coated Fiberglass Fabric Tape, Copper Teflon Laminated Glass Tape, Black Anti-Static PTFE Coated Tape, Kevlar PTFE Tape, Optically Clear FEP Tape, plus many more versions. All tapes can be converted to special widths, we also have capabilities to produce die-cut parts or shapes. Learn more about the product
About the Author
Laura Davis
Laura Davis is the editor in chief of New Equipment Digest (NED), a brand part of the Manufacturing Group at Endeavor Business Media. NED covers all products, equipment, solutions, and technology related to the broad scope of manufacturing, from mops and buckets to robots and automation. Laura has been a manufacturing product writer for six years, knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the industry along with what readers are looking for when wanting to learn about the latest products on the market.
Alexis GajewskiAlexis Gajewski
Senior Content Strategist
Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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