SmartParts for Flovent software

Flomerics has announced the availability of six new ‘SmartParts’ for Flovent software that save time and improve accuracy in simulating the performance of diffusers. In the past, modeling diffusers has required detailed information from manufacturers about physical tests, building a room model to simulate the tests, and adjusting the model to match the test results. The new SmartParts models, on the other hand, can simply be dropped into... 

New industrial S-Series cabinets

Optima EPS offers S-Series cabinets with flexible design options. The modular approach allows variation in sizes, depths, and options for customized solutions based upon a standard product base. The S-series offers a wide range of bezel styles and options for; frame size, mounting rails, base, top panel, bottom panel, side panel, doors, color and accessories. Cabinet heights are from 12U to 44U and widths in 19″, 23″ and 24″. The... 

New air duct model fire detector

Bosch Security Systems has added an air duct model to its wide range of intelligent fire detectors. The new detector provides early warning of the presence of smoke in a building’s heating, air conditioning or ventilation ducts. Such detection helps to prevent injury, panic and property or equipment damage by reducing the circulation of smoke resulting from a fire elsewhere in the building. The air duct smoke detector integrates the same, proven... 

RT500 tubing material with high wall bond strength

Norplex-Micarta introduces a new tubing material, RT500. RT500 is made with an epoxy resin and texturized woven fiberglass, which provides high wall bond strength and high resistance to delamination. These properties are especially advantageous when using tubes with a large diameter and thick walls. The material is also easily machined. RT500 can be manufactured in standard lengths of 36″ and 48″ with inside diameters ranging from 0.750″... 

Peter Chatel Named President of WMH Tool Group, Inc.

Peter Chatel has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of WMH Tool Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Switzerland-based WMH Walter Meier Holding AG. WMH Tool Group is a leading manufacturer and marketer of industrial metalworking and woodworking machinery, material handling equipment, work-holding tools, air tools and hand tools. Chatel most recently was Vice President and General Manager of North American Operations for Rothenberger LLC, a manufacturer... 

New Sonotube commercial concrete form

Sonoco announced the North American launch of Sonotube Commercial, the Company’s durable, water-resistant concrete form. New Sonotube Commercial brand form offers high tear resistance and its strength allows it to stand up to full liquid head pressures of up to 20 feet. The Sonotube Commercial form is water-resistant and able to withstand 72 hours or more of rainfall. The patent-pending, poly-woven design of the Sonotube Commercial form makes... 

Turning Center features automated gang tool.

Changing parts with a loading/unloading time of less than 5 seconds, Fuji’s new FS4-3500 compact automated gang tooled turning center is the fastest in its class. Ideal for large production runs, this machine allows loading and unloading of the workpiece during spindle rotation. Two separate loaders are included for loading and unloading, The time-tested FS4-3500 is the machine of choice where uptime and speed are critical. The FS4-3500 is as...