July 2012

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    The d.Gen Teleios Grande is a direct-to-fabric printer with production-style speed. Best used on 100 percent polyester fabrics for digital imaging of display frame and roll-up systems, banners, wallpaper, light boxes, inflatables and pop-up displays. SOURCE Media One USA

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    How can I…Ditch the generator and cut my set-up costs in half? Here’s how: Up to five times faster than a hand welder, the Walkable Welder only requires a standard 110-volt power source, eliminating the need for an expensive generator. Designed to be compact and engineered for optimum airflow, the Walkable is capable of welding [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    How can I…Weld together tubes without using different tubing guides for every diameter? Here’s how: Equipped with an adjustable tubing guide, the T-300 Extreme Flex™ can be incorporated into a filter system, enabling the operator to feed nonwoven fabric through the machine and weld together filter tubes or bags without investing in extra guides. Especially [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    How can I…Weld and shrink plastic as effectively outdoors as indoors? Here’s how: The TRIAC AT combines ergonomic design with an e-Drive operating unit and display for intuitive and flexible welding and shrinking power. With easy-to-clean air filters and a protective tube and casement, the TRIAC AT is a clean, lightweight tool well-suited for both [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    How can I…Make quick, remote thermoplastic repairs in environments where 1600 W power is unavailable? Here’s how: Capable of reaching 968 F, the BAK RiOn 700W heat gun can be paired with a Honda EU 1000 inverter generator to make quick repairs and operate up to four hours on less than one gallon of fuel. [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    How can I…Use less energy to heat seal large products that can’t be easily moved? Here’s how: Hall Dielectric’s Continuous Rotary RF heat sealers use a patented combination of RF and continuous rotary movement to make seamless RF seals without stopping or overlapping. Staging the material to limit handling issues and defects, the continuous rotary [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    Astronomers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have stars in their eyes—and that starlight interferes with views of distant planets. This spring, NASA will test its first starshade, a disk-shaped screen that blocks light from the atmosphere to give scientists a better look. To lift the starshade to a sufficient height and allow [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    How can I…Easily create pockets and hems, join panel sections and weld clear vinyl to reinforced fabric? Here’s how: Using RF energy to create a seal, the 10 KW Deep Throat R.F. Bar Welder uses real-time power control for accuracy and repeatability. The programmable logic controller (PLC) notifies the operator if the process didn’t fall [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    How can I…Improve the stitching of heavy-weight fabrics with heavy thread tension? Here’s how: The AMS-210EN-HL1306/7300 sewing machine with a unique active tension mechanism and a slide-type takeup system increases the maximum tension by 50 percent, compared to standard models, for improved overall seam quality and sewing performance. Especially for: Sewing seat belts, container belts [...]

  • Published On: July 1, 2012

    How can I…Save energy and get the power I need in my machine? Here’s how: A CS1000 / CS2000 Con-Serv 3/4 HP brushless Servo Motor offers high-torque, easy-to-adjust speed and motor direction, belt guard, pulley and mounting hardware—and it’s lightweight, quiet and energy efficient. Especially for: Powering heavy-duty machines. Consew