Key locking wing T and L handles in AISI 316 grade stainless steel

Specialist panel builders seem to love the modular EMKA product range so we expect their new key locking stainless steel handles will also be well received. These wing, T and L handles in AISI 316 grade stainless come at a high specification for material and sealing at IP65. Standard EMKA modular cylinders and keys complete the package for use in all sorts of arduous, wash-down, corrosive or otherwise very difficult environments.

EMKA M.D. Andy Billingham voiced the view that "these new stainless steel handles confirm our commitment to the UK's access control needs - whatever the situation. We have had a good range of keyless products for many years - now we can meet the requirement for keyed variants and fully expect additional stainless products to come through in the near future. This is another exciting development for us in responding to customer needs."

1000 series stainless handles in wing, T and L formats feature standard EK 333 key types and EMKA standard 20mm "rounded square" cut-out installation. They accept the extensive range of modular EMKA cams which allow for different depths of doors and frames in combination.

For further information, e-mail: emka@emka.co.uk or view website: www.emka.co.uk where it is possible to download  the EMKA product catalogue.   See page 59

A comprehensive range of stainless steel locks, hinges and handles

Enclosure hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to announce a comprehensive range of stainless steel locks, hinges and handles suited to petrochemical plants, hospitals, food processing establishments, medical environments, outdoor installations, marine and offshore industries.

The range includes piano hinges, integral recessed lock/handles, weld-on hinges, bolt-on hinges, grab handles, spanner locks, rod locks, concealed hinges, lever and T handles. Importantly for marine/offshore installation many are available in stainless grade 316 as well as the more common 303 and 304 with satin and electro polished finishes.

Stainless steel panel fittings are suited for control cabinets, electrical equipment and instrument housings, especially where exposed to the elements or frequent wash down processes.

This stainless range is designed to complement the standard range of die-cast and mid steel fittings and in many cases is interchangeable with them.

For further information, e-mail: info@fdb.co.uk or view website: www.fdb.co.uk   Refer to page 63

Stainless steel miter gears from QTC
are stocked in 10 sizes in modules 1~3

Precision 20° pressure angle stainless steel miter gears from Quality Transmission Components (QTC) are stocked in 10 sizes in modules 1~3 in both 20 and 25 tooth. These gears, identified as the SUM Series, are made of SUS303 and conform to precision grade JIS B 1704 grade 3 standards. They are stocked in sizes ranging from Module 1 to Module 3. Bore sizes range from 6 mm to 20 mm and hub diameters from 16 mm to 65 mm.

In addition to these stainless steel miter gears, QTC stocks a wide variety of miter gears in other materials including: steel, plastic, injection molded, sintered metal, and in specialized types including: carburized & hardened, angular, finished bore, and spiral miter gear types.
 
At the new QTC eStore you can get immediate quotes, download 3D models, and place online orders. Go to: http://www.qtcgears.com/RFQ/default2.asp. Other power transmission solutions provided by QTC include over 9,000 off-the-shelf timing belt pulleys, belts, belt and roller chain tensioners and other components for prototypes and production applications.
 
Complete technical specifications are contained in catalog Q420, which is available to users of metric gears free upon request from Quality Transmission Components (QTC), Division of Designatronics, Inc., 125 Railroad Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040-5016. Tel: 516-437-6700, Fax: 516-328-3343, Website: http://www.qtcgears.com/QTCPress/SSMiterGears.htm   Refer to page 96

First Design for Test (DfT) software to
combine electrical and mechanical analysis

ASTER Technologies,  the leading supplier in Board-Level Testability and Test Coverage analysis tools, will introduce the first Design for Test (DfT) software to combine electrical and mechanical analysis.

It has been developed to address a new vision of the DfT market that has to solve the many challenges that developers face today, such as: shrinking release cycles, budget compression and improvement in product quality.

TestWay, the world-wide reference coverage analysis tool that allows users to quantify and qualify the test coverage for a wide range of inspection and test equipments, has been enhanced to address the problem for companies that subcontract the manufacture and test of their products, but need to know how to optimize the physical test access in order to achieve maximum test coverage.
     
The "probe analyzer" is an interactive, rules-based routine specifically designed to assist the Layout engineer or Test developer to identify any possible probe location based on the copper surface, which is useable for a physical access. Access constraints, spacing checks, test points assignment, use of the largest probe size, pin offset and Agilent's bead probes are taken into account in accordance with company specific guidelines
     
Once the potential probe placement has been identified, TestWay can estimate the test coverage for ICT and FPT based on the measurement capabilities of the targeted test equipment. The "probe analyzer" also generates a comprehensive accessibility report that clearly states whether adequate probe locations were identified for each net, highlighting mechanical rules violation, so that this information can be fed back to design to support improvements. By reading the access report interactively with the layout viewer, colour coding is used to assist the design and test engineer to graphically browse the non-testable nets in the design.
     
TestWay provides a sophisticated level of coverage analysis by allowing users to define the test line and combine ICT or FPT with complementary test techniques such as AOI, AXI, BST, FPT, ICT, MDA and Functional Test. It estimates the theoretical coverage aligned to various test strategies, prior to test development, in order to identify areas where test coverage can be improved, so that electrical rules could be applied to identify DFT violations that limit the test efficiency.
     
The ability to estimate coverage that is aligned to the mechanical layout constraints of the PCB, allows users complete visibility of what can realistically be achieved, so that the effectiveness of the completed test programs can be realized.
     
Christophe Lotz, Managing Director of ASTER Technologies, said, "Within the new electronic world where the people who design is no longer the same as the people who produce, the market expects a new generation of tool that is useable by both groups. Now, design & test engineers can identify in a matter of minutes, a missing test point, and understand the consequences in terms of test coverage".
     
ASTER proposes a wide range of products that support electrical DfT and test coverage analysis. This allows users to select a configuration, which meets their immediate requirements. TestWay is a scalable product from TestWay Express for coverage estimation and measurement, up to TestWay-Classic that provides additional features such as a fully programmable environment capable of supporting customer's rules checking, test optimization criteria, advanced reporting and Boundary-Scan test generation.

ASTER is the leading supplier in Board-Level Testability analysis tools, capitalizing on proven expertise in board testability and strong customer relations. Founded in 1993, ASTER develops a wide range of products dealing with PCB Testability, Viewing and Quality Management. TestWay is a proven solution, used by many PCB design and manufacturing companies worldwide that provides a unique approach to identify electrical testability requirements, compute theoretical test coverage early in the design chain, and check the real test efficiency of running test programs.

For further information, view website: www.aster-technologies.com

New Techno Rotary Table RF replaces
many CAM driven Tables at half the price

Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems' Rotary Table RF, is a variable speed, infinite positioning rotary table that can be used in various industrial applications. Offered with optional accessories, magnetic brake, 3-Jaw Chuck and 490 mm diameter flat disk, the new RF provides customers the opportunity to complete their application without going to multiple vendors. The Rotary Table RF is available with stepper or servomotor and several different ratios, thus providing high-speed or high-torque options. (Refer to picture on the right).

Techno Linear Motion Sales Manager Joe Griffin exclaims "The New Rotary Table RF can be used in place of CAM driven tables with more versatility at half the price." The Rotary Table RF can take loads up to 170 lbs. It has a footprint of 410 x 275 mm and a height of 122 mm (stepper option) and 200 mm (servomotor option). Additionally, it can be mounted horizontally or vertically. This low backlash, rotary table is compact and sturdy, set in a rigid cast aluminum body.

Each Rotary Table RF is complete with a hardened, ground and flat milled steel rotary surface. Maximum output torque is 188 Nm and is available in 24:1, 52:1, and 100:1 ratios. Customers can choose between high-speed or high-torque options, based upon their application requirements. Techno's Rotary Table RF is recommended for use in pick and place, assembly, testing, inspection and dispensing applications.
 
For further information, view CAD Drawings and catalogue specifications on the new Rotary Table RF, view website: http://www.techno-isel.com/Tic/Catdas/rotaryRF htm or speak with an Application Engineer, Tel: 1-800-819-3366.  Refer to page 71