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.
Spartan Scientific's Series 6700 2-way solenoid valve
Manufactured in an all-brass form, the Series 6700 solenoid valve provides a superior flow rate for typical applications of two-way control of inert gasses, water, and compatible fluids. The Series 6700 diaphragm valve provides an indestructible build when using clean media and a proper environment. The valve comes in both 0.75 in. and 1-in. NPT port configuration to meet your system requirements. Learn more about the product
Smart Vision Lights' Lightgistics Series machine vision ring lights
Where built-in machine vision illumination is not enough, the Lightgistics series is available in ring and linear formats, offering direct connection and control through a camera's trigger output. The JWL150-DO, JWL225-DO, and RHI200-DO lights feature an integrated cable that connects to the camera, light, and controller reaches up to 49 ft (15 m), and can work with almost any camera. The series aims to improve logistics and track-and-trace through machine vision lighting that offers greater than 10x brighter light pulses than its standard continuous mode. Learn more about the product
Delta Electronics' BreezAirMover AMR1200
The BreezAirMover AMR1200 is a powerful, quiet, and energy-saving air mover that keeps your spaces dry, comfortable, and well-ventilated. It features a patented dual-blade design coupled with a brushless DC motor offering greater efficiency and performance. With a high-efficiency brushless DC motor, the fan can deliver up to 1,200 cfm of airflow while using only 97 W and 1.4 Amps. Its low sound of 55dB-A at high speed means it has up to 12dB-A lower noise output than similar models. Learn more about the product
Hyster's H40-70A Series IC forklifts
Hyster Company releases the first models built on its all-new A Series platform, the Hyster H40-70A series. These 4,000 to 7,000-lb. (1,814 to 3,175 kg) capacity lift trucks offer ergonomics, low TCO, and safety features designed to bolster confidence and productivity, including the innovative Dynamic Stability System (DSS). The A Series is a line of forklift trucks manufactured using the company's A+ Logic design philosophy. A+ Logic is a scalable approach that begins with the strong base of the A Series truck platform and allows customers to choose the options they need. Learn more about the product
Finish Thompson's drum pump kits
Twelve new drum pump kits, designed based on specific classes of chemicals, container types, and flow ranges, are available for applications ranging from non-corrosive to mildly corrosive liquids, corrosive liquids, extremely corrosive liquids, water treatment chemicals, mineral oil, flammable liquid, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)/AdBlue, and FDA-compliant materials. They’re available in both high and medium-volume options for various types of fluids and containers. Learn more about the product