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Magnalight.comReleases Rail Mount LED Work Light with Dual Light Heads

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Norton Abrasives-

Launches Global Norton Brand Standards Hundreds Attend Okuma CNC Technology Showcase

CO2 Laser Mirrors-

Feature Enhanced Silver DMBR Coating New Work Gloves made with 3M Gripping Material Take Hold in Most Situations

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Precision Waterjet Concepts Installs Third Jet Edge Water Jet Cutting System ABRASIVE WHEELS SUITED FOR ROBOTIC DEBURRING VACUUM LIFTER HANDLES DOMES AND SPHERES

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Releases Rail Mount LED Work Light with Dual Light Heads
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Magnalight.com announced today the release of the WAL-JH-2XWP400 Rail Mount LED Work Light designed to allow fast temporary mounting to ladders, scaffolding and railings. This high output LED work light is designed to provide highly versatile mounting options for workers who frequently use ladders and scaffolds during work operations. This LED light features an adjustable scaffold mounting bracket and dual light heads that make it an ideal lighting solution for larger work spaces where operators must work from elevated locations. The Magnalight WAL-JH-2XWP400 rail mount LED work area light provides powerful and dependable LED illumination with dual LED light heads and versatile mounting options with an adjustable J-hook ladder mount bracket. This railing mounted work light produces 2,924 lumens of bright white light

distributes it in a wide flood pattern capable of illuminating 15,000 square feet of work space. The lamp assembly on this work light consists of two 40 watt LED light fixtures producing 1,462 lumens each mounted onto an aluminum J-hook bracket designed to be attached to ladders, scaffolds and railings without the need for tools. The J-hook bracket can be adjusted between 26 inches to 43 inches in length, allowing it to be quickly and easily fitted to a wide variety of railings and scaffolds of various sizes. Each LED lamp is independently adjustable and a an adjustable center post allows the operator to elevate the lamps up to three feet above the mounting bracket for better coverage. The lamps are IP68 rated waterproof to three

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meters, providing excellent protection against water and humidity, and the LED design is highly resistant to damage from shocks and vibrations. The lamps have a 50,000+ hour operational life, providing more than twice the longevity of HID lamps, and are designed to provide high output while running cooler, resulting in less heat in the work area and less chance of accidental burns should hands or fingers come into contact with the lamps while they are operating. These scaffold mounted work lights run with common 120277 VAC current in standard configuration, allowing them to be operated from most typical wall outlet power sources. Magnalight also offers optional 12/24 VDC configurations for applications where low voltage power sources are preferable or more convenient. These rail mount LED work area lights are ideal for workers who operate in large spaces where scaffolding and ladders are commonly used and allow them to position the lights in elevated locations, thus providing excellent overhead illumination of the work area below and around them.

Larson Electronics Magnalight offers a wide selection of LED work lights, LED light towers, explosion proof lights, LED flashlights, and intrinsically safe LED lights. The Larson Electronics family of brands can be found on Magnalight.com, LXFlashlights.com and Larsonelectronicsllc.com. You can also call 1-800-369-6671 to learn more about all of Larson Electronics lighting products or call 1-214-616-6180 for international inquires.

This rail mounting system is an extremely versatile way to utilize the two high powered LED light heads. said Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics. Being both lightweight and highly durable, the entire lighting configuration is ideal for sand blasting, construction, and anywhere portable lighting is needed.
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Norton Abrasives Launches Global Norton Brand Standards

Norton Abrasives, a brand of Saint-Gobain Abrasives, the worlds largest manufacturer of abrasives, has announced the introduction of a new global Norton brand standards program. The standards will unify branding efforts worldwide to facilitate a cohesive, impactful image for the Norton brand and Norton sub-brands, for quicker association to the brand assets and the best products for cutting, grinding, sanding and polishing applications. The new global identity program includes the Norton parallelogram logo that is now endorsed with the Saint-Gobain parent organization and a structure that ties the Norton brand with all of the technology-leading sub brands, including Norton Quantum, Norton Blaze and Norton Paradigm. (http://www. nortonabrasives.com/) With the changing face of communication, it is imperative that we ensure every touch point with our brand is consistent so as we reach people globally, the brand is uniformly identifiable, said Mr. David Long, Director of Marketing and Strategy 8 at Norton Abrasives. As the industry leader, it is important to maintain this cohesive strategy so that our customers immediately associate our brand with the high level of product performance and technical expertise they are familiar with, no matter where they are located. With our new brand standards, we have a clear strategy on how we visually present ourselves in our literature, web activities, media, advertising, packaging and all other marketing collateral, commented Long. In the new standards, Norton Abrasives is complementing their most valuable visual asset, the Norton brand logo, with the introduction of the Norton Mark. The Mark is an iconic element that ties the shape of the Norton logo parallelogram with a contemporary graphic treatment to provide a quick brand reference for packaging, promotional wear, and web sites/ apps. The Norton Mark will be used as an additional symbol of our guarantee to deliver leading innovation, engineering and service to the broad spectrum of end users of our abrasive products. This program

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will roll out globally throughout 2013 according to Long. Recently, Norton Abrasives debuted an Abrasives App that includes grinding and coolant calculators as well as product selection tools. The app, available through the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android), displays the Mark as the icon and welcome page; one example of how Norton Abrasives extends their technology reach not only via product development, but also through communications and digital mediums. About Norton Abrasives and Saint-Gobain Norton is a brand of Saint-Gobain. Norton Abrasives is the worlds leading manufacturer of a wide array of abrasive products. For applications

ranging from rapid stock removal to precision finishing in all industries, products are offered in Best, Better and Good performance/ price tiers for meeting the needs of all end users. (http:// www.nortonabrasives.com/) With more than 1,000 subsidiaries in 64 countries, Saint-Gobain is the worlds largest manufacturer and distributor of building materials, and a leader in the production of high performance materials, glass containers and abrasives. Founded in 1665 and headquartered in Paris, Saint-Gobain had worldwide sales of $58.6 billion in 2011 and employs approximately 195,000 people. In the United States and Canada, SaintGobain employs approximately 19,000 people, and had sales of $7.7 billion in 2011. The company has over 265 locations throughout North America.

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Hundreds Attend Okuma CNC Technology Showcase

Over 500 people attended the recent CNC Technology Showcase held at the American headquarters of machine tool builder Okuma America Corporation. The event featured 26 CNC machines, 38 members of Partners in THINC, five seminars, hands-on Try It stations for the THINC-OSP control, three racing showcars, two guest speakers and countless opportunities to learn how to improve productivity using CNC technology. Cutting demonstrations were held on most of the CNC machines, including the MCR-BIII double-column machining center performing heavy milling on A36 steel, the new MU-10000H 5-axis horizontal machining center cutting an aircraft part, a butterfly valve and a rotary engine block. The GENOS M-460 vertical machining center cut parts from titanium 6AL4V and composite materials and the MB-4000H horizontal machining center, connected to an AMPS flexible manufacturing system, cut a variety of parts, including Inconel (using a ceramic end mill), steel and aluminum. Other Okuma CNC machines on display included: Lathes GENOS L200M horizontal lathe 2-axis turning center with live tooling LB2000 EX and LB3000 EX horizontal lathes LT2000 EX and LT3000 EX 3-turret horizontal lathes with live tooling LU300-2M and LU3000-M 4-axis lathes with live tooling Multus B200 multi-function lathe featuring blisk cutting Multus B750 horizontal lathe VTM-80YB, VTM200YB & VTM-1200YB vertical turning lathes Machining Centers MA-600HII featuring Turn-Cut functionality Millac 33TU vertical lathe/5-axis machining center 5-Axis Machines Grinder GC-34 Cam Grinder Wheel Cell MB-56-W & LAW-V24 with robot Attendees had an opportunity to win one of three iPads by completing any of the user-friendly, self-directed Try It demonstrations of the new Okuma THINC-OSP-P300 control. Users could try a number of applications including the Collision Avoidance System, One-Touch IGF, 3D Virtual Monitor, Caron Engineerings TMAC and dataZens Mira. Thirty-eight members of Partners in THINC were on hand, representing tooling, gaging, software and other machine tool accessory equipment. The Partners also facilitated a session titled Bring Your Problems, Well Supply Solutions, where experts answered questions to solve attendees CNC technology challenges. Special guest speakers included Richard Childress Racing driver Jeff Burton and Director of Market Intelligence for Gardner Business Media, Steve Kline. Jeff Burton took the opportunity to meet customers, sign autographs and pose for pictures with the #31 CAT racing showcar. Kevin Harvicks #29 Okuma Chevy was also on display along with a cut-away Indy Car, painted in an Okuma paint scheme, provided by Target Chip Ganassi Racing. The event also featured behind-the-scenes tours of the Okuma America Corporation headquarters where visitors were able to see service areas, including the mechanical and electrical exchange departments, and talk with the Okuma service providers and customer service and call center representatives. Okumas senior management staff, including President and COO, Jim King and CEO, Tad Yamamoto, were on hand to talk and meet with customers. Next years Technology Showcase will be held December 3-5, 2013.To learn more about this event and others, visit the Okuma events page at www.okuma.com/events.

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CO2 LASER MIRRORS

-FEATURE ENHANCED SILVER DMBR COATINGA full line of CO2 laser mirrors that are optimized for use in both high- and low-power lasers is available for immediate delivery from Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island. Laser Research CO2 Laser Mirrors are offered in 3/4 to 3 dia. sizes, from 2 to 10 mm thick, with +0.000/-0.005 tolerances, and meet ISO-10110 and OEM specifications. Optimized for 10.6 m @45 AOI, they are made from silicon with an enhanced silver DMBR coating to provide up to 99.6% reflectivity. Suitable for OEMs and as field replacements for end-users, Laser Research 14 CO2 Laser Mirrors made from silicon exhibit <2% absorption and scatter losses. Total and partial phase shifting reflectors are also available. Laser Research CO2 Laser Mirrors are priced according to size and quantity. In-stock for 24-hour delivery, pricing is available upon request.
For more information contact: Laser Research Optics A Division of Meller Optics, Inc. Scott Rouillard, Sales Mgr. 120 Corliss St. Providence, RI 02904 (888) 239-5545 FAX (401) 331-4004 e-mail: scott@laserresearch.net www.laserresearch.net

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New Work Gloves made with 3M Gripping Material Take Hold in Most Situations
3M announced today the introduction of Work Gloves made with 3M Gripping Material that deliver greater productivity and performance with less effort. Work Gloves made with 3M Gripping Material can provide up to a 270 percent improvement in friction when used as a two-part system and are ideal for anyone from construction and industrial workers, to weekend warriors who need a better grip especially in wet or oily conditions. Comprised of thousands of micro fingers, the 3M Gripping Material, which is incorporated into the work gloves, enhances traction and hold on many tools and pieces of equipment. This means, reduced slippage, fewer dropped tools and improved productivity with less fatigue. The Work Gloves can be used alone, or as a two-part system, which mates the gloves with tools or piece of equipment wrapped with 3M Gripping Material tape. The two-part system significantly improves friction over traditional leather gloves and wraps. In addition, the Work Gloves are resistant to abrasion and punctures so they stand up to the demands of the factory and in the field. Not being able to properly grip tools because of wet or oily conditions can be frustrating, said Tanya Richert, global marketing development manager, 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division. Whether you are handling a jackhammer, hand-tightening an oil filter in your garage, shifting levers in a plant or cutting tree limbs in your 16

-Two-Part System Provides up to a 270 Percent Improvement in Frictionbackyard, grip performance is always a concern. Work Gloves made with 3M Gripping Material bring science and better grip performance to any job by allowing the users the ability to grip lighter, not tighter. In a 3M-sponsored study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that using 3M Gripping Material under dry conditions reduced required grip force by an average of 24 percent. Using 3M Gripping Material for twisting tasks, oil-saturated surfaces reduced the average grip force needed by 56 percent. 3M Gripping Material is available for a wide-range of applications. In addition to work gloves and tape, golf gloves and batting gloves are also available for situations where a strong grip offers a performance advantage. To purchase Work Gloves made with 3M Gripping Material, visit www.Shop3M.com/gripping. For more information about 3M Gripping Material, visit www.3M.com/gripping or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gripping.material.
About 3M 3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs 84,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.

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ABCs of Crane Classification

The world of crane classification can be a bit daunting for a first time buyer. If you have already purchased a crane, but youre having operating issues, it may be due to the classification of the crane. Its important to ensure that the crane that you have selected is being used appropriately and in accordance with its service duty classification. Cranes are classified with letters A through F as part of the Crane Manufacturers Association 18 of America (CMAA) #70 and #74 specifications. All of the cranes that we produce at SPANCO typically classify as Class C, Moderate Service cranes. But, if a customer says that they need a crane that can lift high capacities at frequent intervals, we customize our cranes to meet Class D and Class E service requirements. When discussing the service class of a crane, there are several important things that go into the definition of each cranes class. Service

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classification is established based upon the load spectrum of what the crane can handle. Load spectrum is defined as, A mean effective load, which is uniformly distributed over a probability scale and applied to the equipment at a specified frequency. These cranes are also presumed to be operating in normal ambient temperature ranges with normal atmospheric conditions. The ambient temperature range falls between 0 and 104F (-17.8 and 40C). Normal atmospheric conditions are defined as free of excessive dust, moisture, and corrosive fumes. In the simplest form, crane service duty classifications are established based upon how much weight they will need to lift, how high the weight will need to be lifted, and the frequency within an hour that the crane will need to perform those tasks. Crane classifications are established based upon a combination of the expectations that a company has for a crane. By working with mechanical engineers, a company can design a crane that will meet their needs.

light service functions. These cranes also need to move slowly. Their loads vary between no load to full-rated loads on occasion. Class B cranes should only perform 2 to 5 lifts per hour and they should not exceed heights of 10 feet. So lets say that a Class B crane has a rated capacity of 5,000 pounds. This crane can lift that load up to heights of 10 feet, 2-5 times each hour. During a standard 8 hour work day, this crane should only perform about 16 to 40 lifts during the day. But, if the crane is being used in a facility that is open 24 hours a day, the crane should be monitored closely to ensure that it is not exceeding its service requirements.

Class A cranes are seen as standby or infrequent service cranes. They are cranes that typically get used at slow speeds and long periods of idling are required between each lift. These cranes usually dont see a lot of activity in a factory and are really only used occasionally or infrequently in short blocks of time. Class A cranes are typically used for public utilities purposes where transformers or turbines are being moved or maintained. If a crane has a rated capacity of 2 tons, but will be lifting 2 tons infrequently and slowly, this crane will be rated as a Class A. Usually, Class A cranes are best for installations and periodic maintenance of large pieces of equipment.

Class A Service

All Spanco cranes offer a standard load rating for class C service. Class C cranes are capable of averaging 50% of the rated capacity for 5 to 10 lifts each hour. These cranes should average a lifting height of 15 feet. If the crane is lifting any weight on a regular basis during the work day, the crane will usually be designed with a high rated capacity to ensure that it can easily handle the weight that the company requires. If a facility is manufacturing cars and the crane that moves the engines all day has a rated capacity of 5,000 pounds, a Class C crane is wellsuited for this location. The crane can easily handle 2,500 pounds of lifting (50% of the rated capacity). And, because the crane can handle lifting higher weights, it can handle lifting less weight, but with more frequency.

Class C Service

Class B cranes are best for applications involving repairs, lightweight assembly, and other 20

Class B Service

Class D cranes are described as heavy service cranes. 50% of the cranes rated capacity will be handled constantly during working hours. The crane will need to perform lifts up to heights averaging 15 feet on a basis of 10 to 20 lifts per hour. Class D cranes are expected to move quickly while they are moving heavy loads. These types of cranes are usually installed in locations where heavy equipment needs to be moved constantly

Class D Service

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and at faster speeds. Because these cranes tend to handle higher weights at higher speeds, the bearings on the crane tend to be one of the first parts that will need to be replaced. Lets say that a Class D crane is installed in a paper production plant. Engineers would probably design the rated capacity to be about 2 tons. Even though the crane would only be moving materials that weigh about 1 ton, the crane would be moving the material so often that the crane would need to have a higher rated load capacity to ensure that it could handle the stress of constantly moving heavy materials.

F cranes are that they are handling high rated capacity loads with almost constant frequency. Class F cranes are typically designed for a very specific purpose. Although they are used in industrial settings, they are not commonly found. Due to the extreme working conditions that are required for Class F cranes, it can be difficult to properly design these devices. Tremendous amounts of planning and engineering go into the development of a Class F crane, and their production should not be taken lightly. If a company needs to have a Class F crane, it is important that all elements of planning are considered to ensure that the crane is installed and built properly for the specific needs of the facility. Class F cranes are extremely powerful machines and should only be designed and installed by professionals. Crane service classifications are very important when it comes to selecting and installing a crane that is appropriate for a company and its needs. If a company is experiencing crane failure, it may be due to the fact that the appropriate crane classification has not been selected. Its important to consider how much weight and how frequently the crane will be moving those materials when a company wants to install a material handling crane. A company should always hire a mechanical engineer to work out the logistics of a material handling crane. Once a company has determined what needs to be moved and how often that material needs to be moved, then, a crane can be selected. Crane classification is a very important part of the crane selection process. Ultimately, the crane classification will determine if the crane will be able to function for long periods of time or if the crane will fail. Always check with mechanical engineers to ensure that your company is installing a crane that is appropriate for the facility.

Class E cranes are expected to lift their rated load capacity over 20 lifts per hour. These cranes can operate at any height and do not have many limitations for how much work they can accomplish in an hours time. These cranes are typically installed in scrap yards or production mills. They are usually used when large and heavy items need to be hauled regularly during the work day. When a Class E crane is installed, it is expected that the crane will be required to continuously move its rated capacity load multiple times within an hour, throughout the day. These cranes have high requirements for how much and how often they are moving equipment and materials. The CMAA defines this as severe service due to the weight and frequency with which the cranes are moving the weight.

Class E Service

Simply put, these cranes take a beating. They are designed to continuously handle loads that are close to their rated capacity. Usually, they are custom-designed cranes that have a very specific function in their facility. They are also designed to have ultimate reliability regardless of how regularly they are being used and regardless of what extreme weight capacity they are required to handle. The most important factors for Class 22

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Precision Waterjet Concepts Installs Third Jet Edge Water Jet Cutting System

Minnesota Waterjet Shop Offers 5-Axis & 3-Axis Waterjet Cutting Services Jet Edge Inc. is pleased to announce that Precision Waterjet Concepts Inc. has installed a third Jet Edge waterjet cutting system at its fullservice 5-axis and 3-axis waterjet cutting facility in Northern Minnesota. The thriving water jet cutting service now features three 3-axis waterjet systems and three 5-axis waterjet systems. Precision Waterjet Concepts newest Jet Edge system is a 4x4 Jet Edge High Rail Gantry equipped with four abrasivejet cutting heads. 24 The system is powered by a 150hp Jet Edge waterjet intensifier pump. The company also has a Jet Edge Mid Rail Gantry capable of processing materials up to 8x13 and a Jet Edge High Rail Gantry capable of processing materials up to 9x13, as well as three 5-axis waterjets which process materials up to 144 x 96 x 36. An ISO9001:2008-certified company, Precision Waterjet Concepts serves a wide variety of customers nationwide and cuts virtually any

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material, specializing in AR Plating and titanium. Precision Waterjet Concepts has grown an average of 20-30% each year since opening in 2002 and has had to relocate three times to accommodate its growth, said Joe Quaal, company president. In 2008, the company built a state-of-the-art 19,000 square foot headquarters in Pequot Lakes, Minn., designing it especially for the waterjet cutting process and for future growth. Quaal attributes his companys success to an overall increase in awareness about waterjet technology as well as to his companys commitment to quality and its fullservice solutions approach that includes CNC programming, intricate 3D cutting, high-volume 2D cutting, CMM inspection, final machining and welding. The company even machines its own 5-axis fixtures on a vertical machining center to ensure parts are cut to customer specification. Precision Waterjet Concepts originally started as a 5-axis only shop, but added its first Jet Edge 3-axis waterjet system in 2006 after determining that many customers also needed high-volume parts cutting services that were impractical on a 5-axis system. We chose Jet Edge for our 3-axis systems because they are easier to run and maintain than the competitor systems that we looked at, plus 26

we were looking for a manufacturer in Minnesota that could get someone in here quick if there was a problem, Quaal said. Quaal also noted that his Jet Edge intensifier pumps have been much less expensive to maintain than a competitor pump that powers his 5-axis systems. Our Jet Edge pumps cost 20% less to maintain than our other pump because the Jet Edge seals are less expensive. The seal life is similar, but we save $8,000 to $9,000 a year. The Jet Edge iP60-150s are the best thing on the market. I will keep putting them in. In addition to its 3-axis waterjet systems, Jet Edge now offers its Mid Rail Gantry system with Permalign EDGE taper control and bevel cutting capabilities.
For more information about Precision Waterjet Concepts, visit www.waterjetconcepts.com or call 218568-5052. For more information about Jet Edge, visit www. jetedge.com, or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343).

More Information

Established in 1984, Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the worlds leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops. Jet Edge waterjet systems are proudly made in the U.S.A. For more information about Jet Edge, visit www.jetedge.com, e-mail sales@ jetedge.com or call 1-800-JET-EDGE (538-3343).

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ABRASIVE WHEELS SUITED FOR ROBOTIC DEBURRING

A line of Type 1 cotton-fiber abrasive wheels that are an effective alternative to unitized wheels for automated stainless steel deburring applications is available from Rex Cut Abrasives of Fall River, MA. Rex-Cut Smooth Touch Type 1 Deburring Wheels are made from cotton fiber, impregnated with abrasives and a proprietary bond, to create a dense yet flexible wheel that constantly reveals fresh abrasives as it works. Ideal for the robotic deburring and finishing of precision stainless steel parts, they last up to five times longer than unitized wheels, claims the firm. Comparable to conventional 5-9 density unitized wheels, Rex-Cut Smooth Touch Type 1 Deburring Wheels are designed for use at up to 30,000 RPM, depending upon diameter and thickness. Available in coarse, medium, and fine grits in 2, 3, 4, and 6 dia. sizes, 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 thick, they can be dressed and used for a wide variety of finishing applications. Rex-Cut Smooth Touch Type Deburring Wheels are priced according to grit, size, and quantity. Samples and pricing are provided upon request.

For more information contact:

Rex-Cut Abrasives Kate Ouellette, Marketing Manager 960 Airport Rd. Fall River, MA 02720 (800) 225-8182 FAX (800) 638-8501 e-mail: kateo@rexcut.com www.rexcut.com

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VACUUM LIFTER HANDLES DOMES AND SPHERES

A compact, ergonomic vacuum lifter featuring a custom designed interchange-able vacuum suction pad attachment that mirrors the contour of a spherical load is being introduced by Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts. The Anver VFP Series Vacuum Lifter features an interchangeable custom made concave-shaped suction pad with a soft sponge rubber sealing pad that is replaceable. Designed to let one person handle domes and spheres, this below-thehook vacuum lifter is powered by compressed air and includes vacuum gauges and an audio-visual alarm to signal fractional vacuum leakage. Suitable for handling stainless steel, composite materials, and glass domes and spheres, only rubber touches the load while using the Anver VFP Series Vacuum Lifter. Featuring an adjustable handlebar with built-in controls, this compact 30

ergonomic lifter has an all-welded steel frame, is available with up to 2,000 lbs. capacity, and requires only 8 of headroom. The Anver VFP Series Vacuum Lifter is priced from $1,495.00 depending upon the suction pad construction. Price quotations are available upon request.

For more information contact:

Anver Corporation Scott Dillon, Group Manager 36 Parmenter Rd. Hudson, MA 01749 654-3500 FAX (978) 568-1570 e-mail: sdillon@anver.com www.anver.com

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