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Packaging-equipment manufacturers continue to push the engineering envelope to add more features to their machines and run them at higher speeds. Case in point is the recently introduced SD-900 from Glue Dots International based in New Berlin, Wis. The SD-900 is a fully automated adhesive applicator designed to quickly and cleanly apply the company's proprietary pressure-sensitive adhesives. It's suited for general packaging applications, as well as for specialized use in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and printing industries....More

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Most of us don’t assemble components into systems and subsystems while hundreds of feet under water. So if an assembly will be used at the bottom of the ocean, it must accommodate hydrostatic pressures measured in hundreds or thousands of psi....More

The transfer and jacking of oil platforms, drilling mud tanks, and other large, heavy loads demand compact and robust engineering solutions that can fit into tight spaces and tolerate extreme ambient conditions. Add to this the precise positioning and motion control of loads with variable centers of gravity, and the task seems daunting....More

Depending on the attachment mounted to the end of its boom, the telescopic handler (telehandler) is used as an all-terrain forklift, crane, aerial work platform, or even an excavator. Its strength and agility have made it essential for most large construction projects. More recently, it has gained a foothold in materials handling. A pair of pallet forks is the most common attachment for a telehandler, and the most common application is moving loads to and from places inaccessible to a conventional forklift....More

If you ever read the ingredients of packaged food, you’ve likely found palm oil on the list for potato chips, candy, and many other foods. Palm oil has also long been used in shampoo, and more recently has emerged as a candidate for environmentally friendly lubricants and biofuel....More

Rudder Isolation valves are manual rotary valves for aerospace hydraulic systems rated for operating pressure to 5076 psig, with 7.92 gpm flow at 7.25 psid maximum. They feature dual or multiple ports; titanium housing results in overall unit dry weight of 1.050 lb. When in use, they isolate the rudder actuator from the main hydraulic system during aircraft ground maintenance, thereby preventing movement of the aircraft rudder. Canyon Engineering Products, subsidiary of The Lee Co., (661) 294-0084, bit.ly/hp612canyon...More

Railroad cars carry huge loads, typically 250,000 lb. That capacity makes them very economical for long-distance freight transfer. But until the 1950s, moving rail cars very short distances — such as from one track or train to another — was costly and time consuming. The procedure required a conventional switching locomotive, an engineer to operate it, and a switchman to assist. Trackmobile takes advantage of electrohydraulic cartridge valve manifolds and controls to provide stable transfer for railroad car movers....More

Menzi Muck AG, Widnau, Switzerland, makes all-terrain excavators that allow each leg or wheel to be raised, lowered, extended, retracted, or moved in or spread out so the operator can adjust the working base of the machine to conform to the terrain. This control provides extreme maneuverability and remarkable flexibility, stability, and safe operation....More