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For each part number, Balluff offers a technical drawing and photo. It also includes sensor selection guides in each section.
The catalog is available in printed and electronic formats.
Balluff Inc.: 800/543-8390; www.balluff.com
Clinch Studs Resist Torsional Load
Rifast Systems LLC, Lincolnwood, IL, has launched a new line of clinch studs. Dubbed Torqex (Torque Extreme), the studs, when installed in sheetmetal
2.75 mm thick or greater, cre- ate a connection between the fastener and sheet- metal that cannot be bro-
ken by torsional loads. The firm offers sam- ples of M8 x 32-mm studs at grade 10.9 steel and A286 stain- less steel. The studs have been successfully test- ed in 3-mm steel exhaust flanges, Grade 50 HSLA and 3.5-mm hot-rolled
steel.
Order the studs as a complete pack-
age for in-die installation or as studs only for stand-alone secondary operations. Rifast: 847/933-8341; www.rifastllc.com
Replacement Vacuum Cups for Ergonomic Lifters
Vi-Cas Manufacturing, Cincinnati, OH, introduces an online catalog loaded with a variety of vacuum cups for ergonomic lifters of all types and sizes. Round, rec- tangular or oval cups are available from stock several lift manufacturers, includ- ing Cynergy Ergonomics and Indutrol. Sizes and types of cups fit virtually any type of vacuum equipment used for lift- ing, manipulating, or pick-and-place
applications.
Also peruse the catalog for
accessories including vacuum valves, swivel joints and level compensators. Search for products by cup attributes such as diame- ter, height and width.
Vi-Cas: 513/791-7741; www.vi-cas.com
Tooling Update
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