AMS Technologies has released new Cynergy3 stainless-steel float switches with two liquid-level switching positions or continuous output of 4–20 mA. The devices come in lengths from 10 cm to 3.5 m. The continuous-output devices span from 50 cm to 5 m and the output varies with the level in 10 steps within the span. For more details, tel +49 89 89 5770; e-mail salesinfo@ams.de; or see www.ams.de.
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation has announced the 1035 areaSam for remote monitoring of radiation levels with isotopic identification of radionuclides. It provides simple identification data backed up by spectroscopic data and isotope-specific dose rates in real time. Firmware upgrades allow users to set up multiple e-mail addresses to receive ANSI N42.42-compliant reports. For more details contact Robert Coresetti, tel +1 800 234 7858 ext. 250; e-mail robert.corsetti@berkeleynucleonics.com; or see www.berkeleynucleonics.com.
Donaldson Advanced Filtration offers Tetratex ePTFE membrane to protect crystals in a wide range of scintillator applications. The membrane can play a significant role in the reflectance of crystals by decreasing voids as it is pushed on to the surface. It acts as a functional barrier and protective layer for sodium iodide, caesium iodide, alkali-halide and other hygroscopic crystal materials. For more details, tel +44 1942 711711; fax +44 1942 711571; e-mail advanced-filtration@donaldson.com or see www.donaldson.com.
Heason Technology has launched its new open frame X–Y table range with high- resolution ceramic motors from Nanomotion and super-compact optical encoders from Renishaw. The result is a large working aperture with positioning at better than 1 μm repeatability and 200 mm/s scanning. The first phase covers new models with X and Y travel of 50 mm, 100 mm and 200 mm. For more details contact Jon Howard, tel +44 1403 755800; fax +44 1403 755810; e-mail jhoward@heason.com; or see www.heason.com.
HiTek Power has introduced the OLS10K family of 10 kW high-voltage power supplies for use in a range of ion and electron beam systems and other applications. The series has 40% lower volume than previous supplies, leading to lower weight and cost. Housed within a single 6U 19 inch rack-mounted chassis, the units are mains powered and provide a range of output voltages from 1 kV to 8 kV. Full remote control and monitoring is available. For more information contact Michelle Quiggan, tel +44 1903 712400; e-mail sales@hitekpower.com; or see www.hitekpower.com.
LG Motion Ltd has announced a new range of manual and motorized rotary stages with accuracy up to 0.1° and for loads up to 500 kg. The LGR range covers five models with outside diameter of 82–250 mm. The smaller stages include fine handwheel-driven adjustment with a vernier scale for positioning to within 6 arc-min and loads of up to 5 kg. For more details contact Gary Livingstone, tel +44 126 365600; fax +44 1256 365645; e-mail g.livingstone@lg-motion.co.uk; or see www.lg-motion.co.uk.
Maxon Motor AG has launched the EPOS2 Module 36/2, an OEM addition to the EPOS family of digital positioning controllers. The miniaturized plug-in module can operate in various modes within a CANopen network with USB or RS232 interfaces. The company has also unveiled the MILE encoder with a diameter of 6 mm. It delivers 64 pulses at up to 120,000 rpm and is suited to harsh environments. For more details tel +41 41 666 1500; fax +41 41 666 1650; or see www.maxonmotor.com.
Southern Scientific has introduced the FM 6150K, a new floor monitor for radioactive contamination, which is compact and easily manoeuvred. With a sealed proportional counting tube, it provides high efficiency for 90Sr/90Y and other alpha and beta emitters such as 241Am, 60Co and 137Cs. A new decontamination gel is also available. DeconGel 1101 is a water-based, peelable hydrogel that can be applied to many surfaces. For more information see www.ssl.gb.com.