Streamlining Barcode Inventory Systems
Barcoding has many benefits including, reducing human error, improving inventory tracking and expediting receiving and shipping processes. Once a bar coding system has been implemented the biggest challenge is ensuring that all products are labeled and labeled correctly. Accomplishing this can create bottlenecks in your receiving and warehousing departments. However, choosing the right supply partners can go a long way in eliminating these bottlenecks.
What if every product you received, regardless of manufacturer, already had your barcode label?
That’s exactly the type of time and money saving benefit that bisco industries offers.
How we do it:
- Our diverse supplier network means we can procure nearly any part from any manufacturer
- Our 7 stocking warehouses create barcoding labels to your specifications for all outgoing products.
bisco offers many other services including custom packaging and dedicated inventory. Learn more about bisco’s value added services by contacting a local bisco representative today.
Extend System Life Using Thermal Cooling Solutions
Installing a thermal cooling system within an enclosure can lengthen system life and increase control line reliability. Heat build-up in an enclosure is potentially damaging to electrical and electronic devices. Overheating results in decreased life expectancy of costly electrical components and can even lead to catastrophic system failure.
SF Side-Mount Fans from Hoffman
Hoffman (a division of Pentair) offers a variety of cooling solutions, with one of the most popular being the SF side-mount filter fans. Applications for side-mount cooling fans include robotics, automotive assembly, package handling equipment, food and beverage process controls, and wind energy systems. Hoffman’s side-mount filter fans are typically used in relatively clean, Type 1 and Type 3R environments where the temperature inside the enclosure will always be greater than outside the enclosure. The SF series of filter fans come in a variety of sizes and free airflow cooling capacities.
Features
- Click-fit design quickly installs into enclosure wall; no tools or screws required
- Simple snap-open grille for easy filter replacement
- Enclosure side wall mounting
- Reverse airflow option on SF13 models available to push/pull air through higher static pressure
- Standard foam-in-place gasket
- Similar cut-out sizes as other filter fan manufacturers
- Terminal wire connections
- Optional thermostat available to save energy and extend service life
Specifications
- Size range from 4 in. (102 mm) to 13 in. (325 mm)
- Free air flow from 16 CFM (28 m3/hr.) to 571 CFM (920 m3/hr.)
- Service life hours from 40000 to 70000 hours
- Operating temperature range fo -4 F/-20 C to 149 F/65 C
- Additional specifications
Online Ordering + Local Service
bisco industries is your local authorized distributor for Hoffman filter fans. In fact, we have recently updated our website with product specifications, pricing, and availability for hundreds of Hoffman items. Avoid the hassle of waiting for a quote; find pricing, availability, and place orders at the click of a button at biscoind.com.
Molex Announces Innovative Seal Technology for Commercial Vehicles
Molex ML-XT Sealed Connection System
Molex Incorporated recently announced the launch of their ML-XT™ Sealed Connection System, a state-of-the-art, securely sealed solution that minimizes electrical failures in grueling commercial vehicle applications while providing assembly cost savings to OEMs and harness makers. Rated IP68 and J2030 power-wash capable, the ML-XT system features a one-piece plug housing and seal design, which is permanently bonded using cutting-edge, two-shot LSR (liquid silicone rubber) molding technology. This ensures definitive and repeatable retention of the plug seal and prevents the seal from rolling during un-mating and mating to guarantee correct seal positioning. It also eliminates the risk of a lost or forgotten seal during installation and maintenance.
The ML-XT system is currently offered in 2, 4, 6 and 18 circuit options, providing design flexibility for a vast range of sensor technologies and low circuit-count applications. The proven Molex XRC™ terminals deliver current ratings up to 13.0A while the nine color-coded housings enable easy visual mating of harnesses to prevent mis-mating.
Molex delivers complete interconnect solutions for a number of markets including: data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defense, medical, and lighting. bisco industries’ website is now updated with complete specs and part building info for Molex connectors. Visit our Molex microsite today!
Understanding RAF Part Numbers Helps Buyers Find Stock
RAF Electronic Hardware (a division of MW Industries) is one of the leading manufacturers of electronic hardware in the world. RAF spacers, standoffs, captive panel screws, and shoulder screws can be found in everything from personal computers to industrial control systems. With such widespread use in electronic applications chances are your project is using RAF electronic hardware or equivalents.
In many cases buyers only have the RAF part number and a short description of the item. However, understanding more about the product can help buyers locate similar and equivalent items quickly. For example, a buyer is looking for a stainless steel standoff with no finish. There is no stock on the plain finish standoff but it is in stock with a passivated finish. In this case a buyer educated on the difference between a plain finish and a passivated finish will know that the parts are functionally the same and be confident purchasing the available stock.
Understanding RAF Part Numbers
Learning about RAF products starts by understanding the part numbering system. RAF part numbers indicate important information such as dimensions, material, and finish. Take for example the following RAF standoff:
- 2112 = Length “1 inch”
- 440 = Thread “4-40”
- SS = Material “Stainless Steel”
- 0 = Finish “Plain”
Learn more
View RAF’s online catalog or contact authorized RAF distributor, bisco industries.
Keystone Electronics – Helping Keep Your Lawn Green
Optimizing Water Usage
What keeps your front lawn that beautiful green during long, hot summer months? Water! Water, that more often than not travels through sprinkler systems to reach its final destination. Sprinkler systems not only help keep lawns green but also provide much needed water to flower gardens and food crops. Typical sprinkler designs include a hosepipe that supplies water to a metal arm; this metal arm is placed on a rotating base enabling water to be thinly spread over a large area. Today’s sprinklers are often used in conjunction with electronic systems, such as digital timers and controllers, weather sensors, and even remote controls. These electronic systems help to conserve water by optimizing the timing of irrigation and shutting off water flow when irrigation is complete.
Electronic sprinkler systems depend on a variety of components from Keystone Electronics including mounting brackets, fuse clips, fuse holders, and screws and panel hardware. With the support of Keystone agriculturalists, homeowners, and gardening enthusiasts can keep their plants and lawns healthy and green while still conserving water.
Your Local Keystone Distributor
bisco industries is a proud to be an authorized Keystone distributor. Whether you’re an engineer looking to design in components or a buyer looking to get parts on order, bisco is here to make your life easier. We offer a complete catalog of Keystone products on our website as well as online pricing and ordering. bisco also has 46 facilities throughout North America staffed with knowledgeable sales people ready to serve you. Visit biscoind.com or contact our customer service team today!
bisco industries Opens 7th North American Distribution Center Near Atlanta, GA
bisco industries will be opening the doors of their brand new distribution center in Duluth, GA. This new sales facility and stocking warehouse is another example of bisco’s commitment to provide the best local support to their customer base. The sales office in Norcross, GA will also be moving to the new facility. The new sales office and warehouse will be located at 2625 North Berkeley Lake Road, Suite# 450, Duluth, GA 30096. The Duluth, GA bisco facility will be bisco’s seventh stocking warehouse. The new warehouse will stock inventory to service bisco’s customers in the Southeast as well as across the nation.
bisco’s sales team is also looking forward to a larger office with over 1,000 more square feet of office space. Eastern Region Sales Manager, Nicholas Zech, stated that the sales team is
extremely excited about the opening of our distribution center in Georgia because it will give us the ability to utilize our value added services in a greater capacity. We are going to be able to locally house a much larger amount of inventory that our customers need and have a team to deliver product with all of the packaging, labeling, kitting, and other services that we offer. Our efficiencies all along the supply chain will improve with a distribution center in the southeast.
The new Georgia warehouse will be the first time bisco has added a new distribution center in nearly a decade. bisco’s local stocking warehouse have been strategically located to support bisco’s initiative to have all ground shipments take 2 days or less to reach customers.
bisco industries is a premiers source for electronic components, specialty hardware and fasteners. With 47 sales offices and now 7 stocking warehouses through North America, bisco is strategically positioned to provide customers with premier service. To stay up to date on the latest news from bisco industries subscribe to press.biscoind.com.
bisco industries Now Offering Online Pricing & Ordering for Essentra Components
Authorized Essentra Components distributor, bisco industries, has recently updated their website to include pricing and ordering for nearly all of Essentra’s 100,000 catalog items. bisco’s new online pricing makes buyers and engineers’ lives easier by reducing the time spent finding product information and waiting for quotes.
Essentra Components (formerly Richco) is a leading manufacturer of small essential hardware and fasteners. Essentra serves a “wide range of industries including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics and construction”.
Essentra’s Product Offering:
- Abrasives & Grinding
- Access Hardware
- Adhesives, Sealants & Tapes
- Bearings & Power Transmission
- Cutting & Machining
- Fasteners
- Feet, Casters & Glides
- Fibre, Wire & Cable Management
- Knobs, Handles & Grips
- PCB & Electronics Hardware
- Caps & Plugs
- Clamps & Workholding
- Extensions & Structural Systems
- Flange Protection
- Tooling & Positioning Components
bisco industries strives to be the “one stop shop” for Essentra products in addition to hundreds of thousands of items from other manufacturers. Visit biscoind.com today to find pricing and availability on Essentra products.
Supersonic Jet Could Fly People From NYC to London in 3 Hours
A new luxury jet could get you (and 17 of your closest friends) from New York to London in just 3 hours.
Spike Aerospace’s S-512 Supersonic Jet was introduced in 2013, but the Boston based company recently announced a few exciting updates to the plane’s design that could make it safer for jetsetters. The updated design could also make the superfast plane even speedier, company representatives said.
Spike Aerospace‘s engineers claim the S-512 could reach a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 (1,370 mph, or 2,205 km/h), which is 1.8 times the speed of sound. For comparison, the fastest Boeing 747 commercial “jumbo jet” can reach a maximum speed of Mach 0.92 (700 mph, or 1,126 km/h). If the S-512 really is built to reach these supersonic speeds, it would be as fast as an F-18 Hornet, a military fighter jet with a max speed of Mach 1.8. This would also make the supersonic jet about 450 mph (724 km/h) faster than the fastest civilian jet.
This superfast travel is facilitated by the plane’s newly designed “delta” wings. According to senior engineer, Anutosh Moitra, “The new delta wing of the S-512 delivers high aerodynamic efficiency and improved flight performance in both low-speed flight and supersonic cruise”. Both the shape of the jet’s wings and its newly modified tail help reduce drag improve speed and fuel efficiency.
Supply Chains Are Critical to Aircraft Safety
Exciting developments in air travel like the Supersonic Jet reiterate the need for supply chain partners that understand how to meet extreme quality requirements. The safety of both passengers and crew depend on the supply chain meeting quality standards even on the smallest rivet.
Looking for a supply partner that understands the extreme requirements of aerospace design?
Look no further than bisco industries. bisco is ISO9001/AS9100 certified and has over 40 years of experience working with aerospace clients. Locate your local sales rep today to learn more about bisco’s services.
Applications, Features & Benefits of Pomona Cable Assemblies & Breakouts
Coaxial cable assemblies and breakouts are used for all types of applications including oscilloscopes, function generators, transmitters, antennae, and test fixtures. Whether you’re a design engineer, manufacturing technician, computer hardware engineer, or aerospace engineer chances are you’ve used coaxial cable assemblies and breakouts. Pomona (a division of Fluke) offers a huge selection of cable assemblies and breakouts with almost every connector and clip combination making it easy to find a solution for your application! Learn more about a few of Pomona’s top products below.
BNC Cable Assemblies
Application: Used to interconnect electronic systems, test equipment, subsystems up to 1 GHz.
Feature: BNC plugs installed on cables with long strain reliefs.
Benefit: Time savings with ready-to-use cables. Durability – longer life than the competition.
SMA & N Cable Assemblies
Application: Carry higher frequencies to 10 GHz for radio, radar and microwave.
Feature: Coax cables come with SMA and N connectors.
Benefit: Time savings with ready-to-use cables.
Breakouts
Application: Carry higher frequencies to 10 GHz for radio, radar and microwave.
Feature: Coax cables come with SMA and N connectors.
Benefit: Time savings with ready-to-use cables.
Coaxial Cable with Banana Plugs
Application: Used to connect instruments or test fixtures with different inputs to each other.
Feature: Banana plugs come installed on coax cables.
Benefit: Convenience and improved ease of testing – equipment with BNCs connecting to DMMs.
Interested in learning more? Contact bisco’s e-commerce team for any inquiries or search by your Pomona part number on biscoind.com!
Built to Survive – Hoffman Flameproof Enclosures
Whether you need an explosion proof enclosure or a junction box that can withstand a chemically corrosive environment Hoffman has you covered. Hoffman (a division of Pentair) offers a variety of enclosures and other products specifically designed to withstand hazardous environments. Hoffman’s EJBX series junction boxes are a prime example of the type of extreme products that Hoffman manufacturers.
Hoffman EJBX junction boxes are flameproof enclosures designed to house electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, remote switches, and transformers. EJBX enclosures are applicable for Zone 1, 2, 21 or 22 with ATEX and IECEx certifications.
EJBX Junction Box Features:
- AISI 316L stainless steel enclosure with stainless steel bolts and screws for superior corrosion resistance
- High temperature-resistant silicone gasket provides IP66 / 67 rating
- Welded mounting brackets for easy installation
- Internal mounting panel
- Body and cover can be drilled and threaded according to customers’ specifications
- Internal and external earth screws
Online Ordering + Local Service
Whether you’re looking for the EJBX series junction boxes or another hazardous location enclosure, bisco industries is your local authorized distributor for Hoffman. In fact, we have recently updated our e-commerce store with product specifications, pricing, and availability for hundreds of Hoffman items. Avoid the hassle of waiting for a quote; find pricing, availability, and place orders at the click of a button at biscoind.com.