Abstract: A step platform includes a mounting bar, an arm, an inner portion, and a platform. The arm is coupled to the mounting bar and extends vertically from the mounting bar. The arm is coupled to the mounting bar by a first joint. The inner portion is coupled to the arm and extends horizontally from the arm. The inner portion is coupled to the arm by a second joint. The platform extends horizontally above the inner portion. The platform is configured to support a user. The step platform is reconfigurable between a folded position and a mounted position by pivoting the mounting bar relative to the first joint and pivoting the arm relative to the second joint. The platform engages with a tractive element when the step platform is in the mounted position. The mounting bar is extendable or retractable to modify a length and a width of the mounting bar.

Abstract: A method for cooling a generator. The method includes drawing air into a first zone of a housing through a first air intake, drawing air through a controller air intake adjacent a generator controller, directing air from the first zone into a second zone past a separator, drawing air into the second zone from both the first zone and the controller air intake, and exhausting air from the second zone to the exterior of the generator.

Abstract: A method for cooling a generator. The method includes drawing air into a first zone of a housing through a first air intake, drawing air through a controller air intake adjacent a generator controller, directing air from the first zone into a second zone past a separator, drawing air into the second zone from both the first zone and the controller air intake, and exhausting air from the second zone to the exterior of the generator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically controlling the clutch torque of a mechanical press is utilized to lessen the impact of a die wreck condition. Press machine operation is continually monitored including slippage of the engaged clutch relative to the flywheel. The clutch is initially engaged at full engagement pressure. Clutch engagement pressure is then reduced until clutch slippage occurs. At the point at which clutch slippage occurs, clutch engagement pressure is increased until clutch slippage is eliminated. Clutch slippage continues to be monitored and if clutch slippage occurs again, a press fault is indicated. Since the operating tonnage of the mechanical press is kept to a minimum, press damage due to a die wreck is minimized.

Abstract: A tag for use in a press machine includes a reprogrammable storage area provided in the form of a read/write memory for storing reprogrammable die information associated with the die assembly. A communications device provided in the form of a transceiver transmits die data supplied by the read/write memory and receives data for storage in the read/write memory. The tag, which is integrally attached to one of the die members, establishes a wireless bi-directional communications link with a production monitoring system provided in the form of a reader module integrally associated with the press machine. The reader includes a transceiver arranged for RF communication with the tag transceiver. Die data received by the reader from the tag is supplied to a press controller, which may also provide the reader with information to transmit to the tag.