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54 Tube Products International July 2009
Protection for components
during handling
Stockcap pipe and flange protection caps and plugs are available for threaded
and non-threaded applications. The range includes threaded caps and plugs
(BSP/NPT and JIC/UNF), flange covers, flexible vinyl caps and plugs, and non-
threaded caps and tapered plugs. This variety of styles means Stockcap can
offer protection products for pipes
from 1.6 to 170mm in diameter and
flanges in sizes from 22 to 340mm.
The company can also recommend
the best material choice particular
applications. For low-cost, short-
term applications Stockcap has a
large range of polyethylene styles.
If the application is permanent or
involves long-term protection, a
range of stock or custom vinyl
materials is available to meet exact
storage, shipping or processing
requirements.
StockcapalsoproducesNetguard – a low-cost way to reducedamage toprecision
components during shipping, handling or storage. Netguard slips snugly over
the product to prevent breakage, scratching, dents, nicks and abrasions, and
stretches to hug any surface with
a non-slip grip, making it suitable
for cylindrical or irregular-shaped
parts. Because of its elasticity, one
size fits a variety of diameters. An
alternative to paper, cardboard or
polystyrene, Netguard will protect
valuable components, as well as
products with machined, polished,
plated, coated or threaded exterior
surfaces. It is also non-conductive,
UV resistant and will not deteriorate
when in contact with solvents, oils
or rust inhibitors.
Stockcap (Sinclair & Rush Pty Limited) – Australia
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Stockcap’s pipe and flange range covers S S
threaded and non-threaded applications
Netguard is available in a range of bright S S
colours to assist in size identification
Rare earth magnetic welding angles for extreme holding power, or allow the
user to reverse the magnets for welding
inside or outside angles. The device
holds on flat or pipe and has a locking
knob for added safety.
Industrial Magnetics, Inc – USA
New concept
positioner
for welding
Rotolift, from Sideros Engineering, is a
hydraulic positioner and handler used for
welding and assembly operations. The
ergonomic machine has the capability to
perform workpiece lifting and lowering,
in addition to inclination and rotation.
The workpiece is securely fixed on the
horizontal rotary table and handled
according to the operator’s needs.
The machine is designed to improve
operator performance and efficiency,
and to improve safety conditions.
Sideros Engineering claims that
production costs can be reduced by
60%, with a consequent production
increase. Two versions of the
machine are available, one with totally
oleodynamic movement, and one with
oleodynamic lifting and inclination and
electromechanical rotation. Models are
available catering to a range of loading
capacity requirements.
On request, the machine can be
supplied with a bronze 600 or 1,500W
rotary mass.
Sideros Engineering Srl – Italy
RFID tags
Confidex, an expert in RFID design,
manufacturing and engineering, has
launched SteelWING, a passive UHF
C1G2 special label that is able to
function directly on metal surfaces.
In applications such as metallic asset
tracking, item level tagging, metal RTIs
(returnable transport items) or plastic
RTIs with high metal content, potential
Industrial Magnetics, Inc (IMI) provides
permanent magnet and electromagnetic
devices for use in material handling,
work holding and automated or robotic
applications.
The company’s two new switchable, rare
earth magnetic welding angles allow
welders to set up, weld, and quickly
move on to their next job with fast,
easy on/off magnet control. The on/off
adjustable welding angle has a versatile
design with magnetic bases that rotate
on its frame for virtually unlimited
welding angles. A simple turn of a knob
activates and deactivates its holding
power, which allows precise placement
and control and a non-marring release.
The adjustable welding angle works on
flat or pipe surfaces and easily allows
debris to fall away when the magnet
is turned off. The on/off, 90º magnetic
welding angle is suitable for 90º, heavy
weld jobs and allows precise placement
and strong holding power. Its versatile
design includes pre-drilled holes that
allow for the addition of magnetic bases