09.04.08
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Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of linear guide blocks and guide rails.
Garden City Park, NY (PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — Quality Bearings & Components - QBC announces a new line of linear guide blocks and guide rails. The rails, identified as the BBRAILMHSR Series, are made of AISI 1055 Steel and are available in lengths ranging from 160 mm to 3000 mm. They have predrilled mounting holes at spacing ranging from 60 mm to 150 mm. The linear guides, identified as the BBXBLKMHSR Series, are offered in heavy and ultraheavy load types.
While linear guide blocks and linear rails may all appear the same, there are significant performance differences due to the manufacturers’ selected standards, and the manufacturing processes used to achieve them. Quotes plus online orders are available at our new QBC eStore.
QBC has in stock: miniature bearings, plastic bearings, rod end bearings, spherical bearings, pillow blocks, sintered bronze bushings, radial ball bearings, thrust bearings & washers, sleeve bearings, needle bearings, inner races, roller clutches, guide wheels & rail systems, linear ball bearings, inner and outer ring spacers and shafting. QBC stocks both inch and metric sizes. New to the Web site is our eStore which allows you to check price and availability, place an order or request a quote anytime. QBC also provides custom-made bearings and shafting to the customer print. We also offer on-site relubing of bearings in a certified class 1000 clean room.
Detailed technical specifications are contained in catalog B620 which is available free upon request from Quality Bearings & Components - QBC, 125 Railroad Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040-5016. Phone: 1-888-276-4787 Fax: 1-516-616-0443.
Web: http://www.qbcbearings.com/Press/GuideBlocksRails.htm
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A unique ball hone “non-directional” finish eliminates braking noise and extends service life.
(PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — Brush Research is introducing a special line of ball hones to manufacturers, rebuilders and service shops for use on brake system rotors. The new ball hone accomplishes superior metal finishing, eliminating harmonic vibrations.
Imperfect metal finishing can make customers squeal worse than their brakes. Realizing this, Brush Research developed an ultra-smooth honing machine to help the auto industry make silence golden again.
A few years ago, when Miller Industrial Products (Jackson, MI) got an order to make brake drums for Cadillac stretch limousines, they knew from the start that quality and performance were critical issues. The big limos were the heavyweights of passenger cars, and required the support of much beefier axles.
“These stretch limos were not only much larger than standard models in overall size, but also featured bullet-proof windows and doors plus a heavy-duty undercarriage,” says owner Bill Miller. “Therefore, the brake system required the size of brake drums used on trucks. But at the same time, since these were ultra-luxury vehicles, the brakes had to be quiet - and that was a new challenge.”
Miller, a specialist in brake systems, explains that previously, drum-brake systems used asbestos-lined shoes that were inherently much quieter than new ones. Since asbestos has been outlawed, new brakes - whether drum or disk styles - tended to be noisy if the metal finishing was not perfectly smooth.
“That is more difficult to accomplish than many people thought at the time,” Miller explains. “Any irregularities in the surface of the drums would cause a squeal, hum or slapping noise that was unacceptable to the OEM, which was very understandable.”
Miller says what was needed was a unique honing process to give the brake drums an ultra-smooth finish. To accomplish this, he turned to Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM) in Los Angeles, a manufacturer of power brushes, honing machines and other finishing tools.
“BRM has a history of solving finishing problems, and makes a ball-style honing tool, the Flex-Hone that allows you to achieve a very smooth finish,” says Miller. So we looked at this honing tool and developed a special process to machine the brake drums and then hone them in such a way that they were completely silent. It worked so well that the engineers at Cadillac were amazed.”
Miller adds that the ball-style hone has led to increased business with BRM’s help with customized solutions that increase efficiency. “We’re in a very competitive industry and it’s always 9-1-1 on turnaround. A lot of customers come to us because they hear we’ve got the ability to turn a project around quickly.”
The Flex-Hone is a versatile honing machine used throughout industry where metal finishing is involved. Known widely as a tool used for de-burring, plateau honing and deglazing, this is an inexpensive yet sophisticated device. A precision-quality ball hone not only de-burrs bored metal, but can easily remove even microscopic metal shards and fragments.
Established in 1958, Brush Research Manufacturing has been solving difficult metal finishing problems with brushing technology in the sophisticated environments of nuclear energy, aerospace and computer technology as well as automotive and industrial applications.
Contact Info:
Heather Fowlie
Brush Research Mfg. Co., Inc.,
4642 East Floral Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90022;
Phone: (323) 261-2193;
Fax: (323) 268-6587;
email: info(at)brushresearch.com
web site: www.brushresearch.com
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Layton Truck Equipment, a member of the Auto Truck Group, becomes distributor of Pro-Tech Sno Pushers.
Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — Layton Truck Equipment is now the distributor of Pro-Tech Sno Pushers for Colorado. “We’re really excited about this line. The Sno Pusher fits in really well with our other product lines”, said Kurt Unrein, Layton Truck Inside Sales Manager.
Pro Tech Sno Pusher on Skidsteer
Pro-Tech is the industry leader in commercial sized containment plows. Sno Pusher models fit on all sizes of loaders, backhoes, skidsteers, tractors, forklifts and telehandlers and come in 48″, 36″ or 28″ heights and sides. All Sno Pushers come standard with either a rubber cutting edge, steel trip edge or both.
A Sno Pusher can expand snow removal volume by as much as 500% over conventional blades or buckets. Conventional snow plowing either moves the snow to the left or the right (still on the property). The Sno Pusher will take several yards of snow, that are contained in front of the plow, and move it off the property. When using just a bucket, the capacity of the bucket becomes the limiting factor. Bucket capacities range in general from 1yd. to 4yd. Sno Pushers push 5yds to 38yds of snow (depending on equipment horsepower and weight) in one push.
Layton Truck Equipment, member of the Auto Truck Group, which has been Making Trucks into Tools since 1918. They offer extensive experience, knowledge, excellent service, competitive prices, and tremendous value to their customers. Auto Truck Group’s five locations provide convenient access for up-fitting in the work truck industry. For more information please visit, www.laytontruck.com.
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MetoKote Corporation, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent addition of Roger Cook as Strategic Account Manager representing their Deere and Company Business.
Lima, OH (PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — MetoKote Corporation, Inc., the industry leader in metal finishing processes, including electrocoating (e-coat), powder coating and liquid paint, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Roger Cook as Strategic Account Manager representing MetoKote’s Deere and Company Business. Roger will be based in Lansing, Michigan.
Mr. Cook earned his BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
Prior to joining MetoKote, Mr. Cook spent 9 years in an Account Manager role with Lord Corporation located in Lansing, Michigan. One of his key responsibilities with Lord was management of the company’s Deere business with regards to vibration isolation products. Throughout his career, he has worked with Caterpillar as an Analysis Engineer and at General Motors as a Product Engineer.
MetoKote Corporation, headquartered in Lima, Ohio, serves over 1,000 customers in 40 facilities throughout the United States and the world. MetoKote provides environmentally sound and cost-effective coating solutions to a wide variety of industries such as: agriculture, appliance, automotive, computer, construction equipment, electrical, furniture, industrial equipment, recreational, and truck and bus.
Meeting the demands of such a diverse group of industries requires an equally diverse range of custom coating services and technologies. MetoKote offers a full range of high technology custom coating services, including electrocoating (e-coat), powder coating, liquid paint and other custom coatings. MetoKote is constantly researching and developing new protective coating applications to meet your needs.
The MetoKote “Continuous Customer Focus” is their commitment to customers. It is the ability to direct a custom coating project from the initial opportunity stage throughout the entire project cycle. Their start-to-finish capability allows complete project management of protective coating applications including: evaluation, design conception, solution recommendation, implementation, quality production and process management. Their dedication to continuous improvement in protective coating applications results in additional customer benefits and opportunities, providing expertise and leadership to meet your needs.
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RVers are now able to purchase a private lot in South Florida’s Newest RV Resort.
Okeechobee, FL (PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — Construction is now well under way on the premiere RV resort known as the Silver Palms RV Village, located in Okeechobee, FL. The resort will consist of 512 sites, a 9,000 sq ft. Grand Old Florida style Clubhouse, and recreational amenities for the RV community.
Aerial view of construction on location.
“We offer oversized lots to accommodate the needs of our distinguished RV buyers. Some of our lots have beautiful views of our lakes and nature preserve areas. Everyone will have tremendous access to all of the luxury resort amenities,” says Bill Harvey, the developer of Silver Palms. Silver Palms RV Village is located less than ¼ of a mile from Lake Okeechobee, the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the United States.
The Silver Palms RV community offers five-star amenities, including professional landscaping, a large, heated resort-style swimming pool and Jacuzzi, four pristine lakes, and private RV lots. RV enthusiasts can purchase a private RV lot and enjoy the beauty and warmth of South Florida and the company of fellow RV enthusiasts. Silver Palms has everything amenity imaginable, including a fully equipped fitness center, a billiards room, and a private, Members-only lounge. A full time activities director will keep the place hopping year round.
“With five RVs for every available RV lot in the US, more and more RV owners are considering the purchase of their own RV lot in a quality setting,” explains Harvey. “An ownership RV resort offers a sensible alternative to other second home options for travelers who wish to own a home in a northern climate but also escape the winter season in a secluded, gated community in Florida.”
Silver Palms will be unveiling several RV tools and resources for RV hobbyists. While traveling, RVers will be able to calculate the cost difference between renting and buying an RV lot. Silver Palms will also host a “Rate your RV” contest for RV owners later this fall. Participants are invited to share photos of their RV’s on what will be the first online community for RV hobbyists.
To learn more about Silver Palms RV resort ownership, visit www.SilverPalmsRV.com.
About Silver Palms
Silver Palms offers resort-style five-star amenities that you can enjoy every day. We invite you to indulge in the beauty of your surroundings and enjoy the luxurious clubhouse and private member’s lounge. Silver Palms is part of Harvey Resorts, which was founded on the principle that all RV owners should have the opportunity to own a site in a first-class, resort style setting. Harvey Resorts projects are large, to allow for the development of a full array of recreational opportunities. Not only does Silver Palms offer spacious lots for today’s 45′ Motor Homes, we welcome Class B’s, C’s, Travel Trailers and 5th Wheels, as well as Park Model Homes (some restrictions apply). This Harvey Resorts property is being developed in the beautiful South Florida climate and the first phase should be open in the winter of 2008.
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09.03.08
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Purple Diamond Testing Services provides product and package testing, validation, engineering services. We service the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods & electronics industries.
Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) September 3, 2008 — Purple Diamond Testing Services opens a new Testing and Engineering Center.
Purple Diamond Testing Services provides product and package testing, validation, engineering services. We service the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods & electronics industries.
Packaged products can be tested to reproduce the dynamics of a shipment via small parcel (think Fed-ex, UPS, DHL or the Postal service). Pallet loads of product can experience over the road dynamics (18 wheelers) Product fragility is evaluated to ensure robustness (How about making sure that when you drop your digital camera it still works after you pick it up!). Through temperature and humidity testing, products & packages can be frozen, thawed, sent to the tropics or into the desert. All these tests are conducted in our facility utilizing specialized equipment without ever leaving our building.
The Innovation Center concept allows clients to test and evaluate their products and packaging in a laboratory setting. Utilizing vibration, shock, drop and other instruments, products are made more robust, packaging is minimized and materials are optimized.
Our Engineering and design group specializes in package design. We try to design packaging while utilizing sustainable materials that limit our clients’ carbon footprint. From model design, AutoCAD and dimensional drawings to art and copy work. Purple Diamond Testing Services can validate medical devices, assist in master files for pharmaceutical packaging and design Consumer packaged goods.
View our website at www.Purple-Diamond.com
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CSX Corporation to utilize WebEOC® ST in its emergency and crisis management
Encino, CA (PRWEB) September 3, 2008 — In a world where the safety and security of the nation’s transportation systems is at the top of everyone’s minds, Business Contingency Group (BCG), the leader in disaster recovery and emergency management planning services, is proud to announce that CSX Corporation, one of the nation’s leading Class I railroads, will be utilizing WebEOC ST to further improve emergency response and security of its freight rail lines.
“We’re very excited to have CSX as one of our valued clients,” said Lee Goldstein, BCG president. “We strongly believe that WebEOC ST will be an invaluable resource for CSX’s emergency and crisis management team. The software is designed to provide transportation agencies with innovative and effective strategies to plan for and deal with emergency situations and incidents. WebEOC ST will definitely play a critical role in aiding CSX’s efforts to further improve emergency response and security.”
WebEOC ST is a Crisis Information Management Software (CIMS) providing real-time information to facilitate coordination and decision-making for planning, training and emergency response, recovery and continuity of government and business operations. It builds upon the features of WebEOC developed by ESi Acquisition, Inc., the industry-leading CIMS platform.
BCG is a Services Associate and an Authorized VAR of WebEOC software products. In addition, BCG is the Developer of the Surface Transportation solution (WebEOC ST) and Exclusive Provider of WebEOC products to the Surface Transportation Sector. BCG also provides Disaster Recovery, Business Contingency, and Emergency Management Planning and Consulting Services to companies and public sector agencies.
WebEOC® is a registered trademark of ESi Acquisition, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information:
Lee Goldstein
818-784-3736
www.businesscontingencygroup.com
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The leader in online RV classifieds for private sellers, and new and used RV Dealers announces its shorter, faster, easier to remember name: RVT.com
Winfield, BC (PRWEB) September 3, 2008 — RV Trader.com, the leader in online RV classifieds, is proud to announce it has changed its name to RVT.com. Senior Managing Director, Rodney Friesen, says the company will still be offering the same extensive listings of new and used motor homes, travel trailers and campers, but with the new name, it will be easier for buyers and sellers to find the service.
“We understand the online advertising business, and know the importance of staying ahead of our competition,” says Friesen. “In the ever challenging world of online classifieds, RV Trader.com has chosen to follow the national move to a shorter, faster, easier to remember name. RVT.com will set us apart in the RV classifieds trade.”
Since 1999, RV Trader.com’s online classified business has become a leader in the industry. Its combined online classified listings, including RVTowables.com and RVMotorized.com now exceed 100,000 private and dealer listings, with more than 30,000 site visitors daily.
As part of the business plan, RVT.com intends to grow its national presence, but more importantly will be providing its customers the ability to advertise and search its inventory at a local level. “We believe that by providing this marketing capability, we will truly distinguish ourselves from the competition and provide our customers with the best platform for placing their classified ads,” says Friesen.
RVT.com is committed to evolving and improving its site to keep up with the constantly changing internet market place. For more, please visit www.rvt.com.
About RV Trader.com, now RVT.com
Leader in RV classifieds online, since 1999, RV Trader.com has specialized in offering new and used motor homes for sale, along with trailers, fifth wheels, camper vans, truck campers, trucks, tow cars, and more. RV Trader.com is very popular with private sellers and new and used RV Dealers. Built on a platform of “Bringing MORE Buyers and Sellers together”, its online trading websites are a popular choice for visitors from coast to coast in the United States and Canada.
Contact:
Rodney Friesen
Senior Managing Director
RVT.com
250.861.0508
rod@rvt.com
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KWJ Engineering introduces the third generation of its popular Pocket CO, the Model 300, a portable monitor to protect against the silent killer, Carbon Monoxide. This key fob sized carbon monoxide detector with digital readout weighs under one ounce, making it the most portable protection available from dangerous low and high levels of CO. Pocket CO is ideal for professionals and recreational users alike, including pilots, boaters, truckers, campers, building inspectors, firefighters and first responders. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that sends tens of thousands to the emergency room and causes an untold number of fatalities each year.
Newark, CA (PRWEB) September 3, 2008 — The latest generation portable carbon monoxide detector has just been released by KWJ Engineering. The new Pocket CO Model 300 is a key-fob sized carbon monoxide detector weighing less than one ounce. The nanotechnology-enabled instrument protects from low-level and high-level exposure to CO, and gives Time Weighted Average, Maximum, and Total Exposure readings. Carbon Monoxide, the silent killer, is a colorless, odorless toxic gas found in everyday environments that causes nearly 40,000 emergency room visits and an untold number of deaths every year. Many people assume they are protected by inexpensive wall-mounted detectors, which are often ineffective and do not protect against small but harmful concentrations of carbon monoxide.
“The small size and affordability of the Pocket CO finally gives consumers the ability to protect themselves from CO wherever they are,” says company President Dr. Joseph Stetter. “It’s easy enough for the average person to use, while delivering the accuracy and durability of an industrial strength monitor.”
Pocket CO is already used worldwide by pilots, boaters, truckers, campers, divers (SCUBA) and many others for personal and family protection. Pocket CO is also ideal for commercial users including building inspectors, firefighters, police, and other first responders. Pocket CO runs on an easily replaceable ordinary watch battery, and provides durable, low maintenance, portable carbon monoxide detection.
KWJ Engineering has been an industry leading provider of cutting edge sensor and instrument solutions for gas detection needs since 1993. Founded by Ken Johnson, an industry pioneer for over 60 years, and headed by Dr. Joseph Stetter, a world recognized sensor expert, KWJ Engineering offers products that meet most any industrial or consumer application. The Pocket CO Model 300 is the third generation of this popular carbon monoxide detector, and bridges the gap between industrial users and every-day consumers. Ordering information can be found at www.detectcarbonmonoxide.com.
Contact:
Edward Stetter
KWJ Engineering Inc.
510-794-4296
efs@kwjengineering.com
www.detectcarbonmonoxide.com
Oliver Seth
510-794-4296
KWJ Engineering Inc.
oliver@kwjengineering.com
www.kwjengineering.com
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Others’ missteps give clues to choosing best financial path, Ewing says.
San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) September 3, 2008 — In this age of foreclosures, bank failures and debt-ridden consumers, Ethan Ewing, president of free online consumer portal Bills.com, advises those who are concerned with their financial futures to watch the mistakes others are making — and plot a new course to avoid following in their footsteps.
Ewing and Bills.com have compiled 10 of the worst financial choices people make, along with motivation to avoid these missteps.
1. Casually using a credit card: People who pay for their food with a credit card spend 30 percent more on average than people who pay with cash, according to a Visa study of 100,000 restaurant transactions. Those who want to avoid overspending should pay with cash when shopping or dining.
2. Buying too much house: “The bigger the house, the bigger the headaches,” Ewing said. A mini-mansion comes with mansion-sized tax payments, insurance, maintenance, upkeep, repairs and yard work, and owners of more luxurious homes are more likely to feel pressure to upgrade everything from appliances to furnishings to the cars that go in the garage. Realtors sometimes encourage buyers to purchase as much house as they can “stretch” to, but Ewing said, “Take a realistic look at your needs and your budget to choose the house that is the right size for both. Ideally, all home costs — including insurance, taxes and maintenance - should amount to less than 35 percent of your budget.”
3. Trading in a car too early. New-car ads can be tempting, but before making the leap to a new car, evaluate the costs. If the old car is not yet paid off, odds are the dealer will just add the remaining loan payments to the cost of the new car. Repeat, and loans could piggyback until the payment is monster-truck sized. Instead, Ewing suggested, strive to keep vehicles for five to 10 years — or at a minimum, until the previous loan is paid off.
4. Paying too much for appliances and furnishings. Renting to own could be defined as “paying way too much for something you will wear out,” Ewing noted. With interest charges that can sometimes be extremely high, what looks like a small monthly payment might actually be a very expensive way to acquire a sofa or TV. Far better is to purchase quality used goods that can last a few years while you save up for a pricier item. Along the way, smart consumers might find they would rather use that cash for retirement savings or to pay a mortgage.
5. Borrowing from payday lenders. Payday lenders typically loan a few hundred dollars at a time, with an average interest fee of about $15 on a $100 advance. Most loans must be repaid within two weeks. In many cases, payday lenders can roll over loans again and again, resulting in effective interest rates that are exorbitant Far better: Save up an emergency fund — even $100 to $500 can make a difference. If you must use the savings, then repay the fund as soon as possible.
6. Not saving for retirement or raiding retirement funds. Social Security can be expected to cover only a portion of most people’s retirement expenses. Therefore, saving for retirement should be thought of as a requirement, like paying taxes. Do not cash in a retirement fund except in a crisis.
7. Not paying taxes. “There’s no hiding from the IRS,” Ewing said. “They will track you down eventually if you have not paid taxes, and the penalties can be harsh, from penalties and interest to garnished wages and even jail time. Seek help and immediately rectify the situation.”
8. Co-signing a loan. Loans require a co-signer when the borrower has no credit or has bad credit. Parents who have thought it through — and laid out ground rules — might co-sign a child’s first lease. But take a big pause before co-signing on a loan for a relative and friend with shaky credit history. You might be stuck with the bill
– and a relative’s trouble can turn into your own problems.
9. Investing on a tip. Never invest life savings in a stock your neighbor, colleague or buddy recommends. “People who think these investments might be their ticket to riches need to understand that they also could be a one-way ticket to financial ruin,” Ewing cautioned. Diversification is a key component of any investing strategy. Never put too much of your money in any one investment, regardless of how much hype it is generating.
10. Do not skip the small stuff. Pay everything on time, including bills whose creditors might not start calling right away — like child support, parking tickets and library fines. All of these bills can and do come back to haunt those who do not take them seriously.
“These 10 mistakes can cost your monetary well-being,” Ewing said. “Knowing enough to avoid them can set you on the right path for financial life.”
About Bills.com (www.bills.com)
Based in San Mateo, Calif., Bills.com is a free one-stop portal where consumers can educate themselves about complex personal finance issues and comparison shop for products and services including credit cards, debt relief assistance, insurance, mortgages and other loans. As the online portal to Freedom Financial Network, LLC, the company has served more than 40,000 customers nationwide since 2002 while managing more than $1 billion in consumer debt. Its RSS feed is available at http://www.bills.com/news_releases/.
Bills.com holds the No. 257 spot on the Inc. 500 list for 2008, and the No. 3 spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Hot 100 list of the fastest-growing U.S. companies. Bills.com also was named a finalist as “most innovative company” in the American Business Awards in 2008. Company co-founders and co-CEOs Andrew Housser and Brad Stroh were named to the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal’s “40 Under 40″ list in 2008, and are recipients of the Northern California Ernst & Young 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
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