Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermal heads and corresponding test systems for independently controlling a one or more components while testing one or more devices under test. In some embodiments, a thermal head comprises a plurality of adapters, one or more heaters, and one or more thermal controllers for independently controlling temperatures of the components. The thermal controllers may control the temperatures of at least some of the components independently such that thermal control of one component does not affect the thermal control of the other component. In some embodiments, the thermal control is by way of one or more cold plates, and the thermal head comprises one or more cold plates. Embodiments of the disclosure further include independent control of one or more forces using one or more force mechanisms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermal heads and corresponding test systems for independently controlling a one or more components while testing one or more devices under test. In some embodiments, a thermal head comprises a plurality of adapters, one or more heaters, and one or more thermal controllers for independently controlling temperatures of the components. The thermal controllers may control the temperatures of at least some of the components independently such that thermal control of one component does not affect the thermal control of the other component. In some embodiments, the thermal control is by way of one or more cold plates, and the thermal head comprises one or more cold plates. Embodiments of the disclosure further include independent control of one or more forces using one or more force mechanisms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermal heads and corresponding test systems for independently controlling a one or more components while testing one or more devices under test. In some embodiments, a thermal head comprises a plurality of adapters, one or more heaters, and one or more thermal controllers for independently controlling temperatures of the components. The thermal controllers may control the temperatures of at least some of the components independently such that thermal control of one component does not affect the thermal control of the other component. In some embodiments, the thermal control is by way of one or more cold plates, and the thermal head comprises one or more cold plates. Embodiments of the disclosure further include independent control of one or more forces using one or more force mechanisms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermal heads and corresponding test systems for independently controlling a one or more components while testing one or more devices under test. In some embodiments, a thermal head comprises a plurality of adapters, one or more heaters, and one or more thermal controllers for independently controlling temperatures of the components. The thermal controllers may control the temperatures of at least some of the components independently such that thermal control of one component does not affect the thermal control of the other component. In some embodiments, the thermal control is by way of one or more cold plates, and the thermal head comprises one or more cold plates. Embodiments of the disclosure further include independent control of one or more forces using one or more force mechanisms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermal heads and corresponding test systems for independently controlling a one or more components while testing one or more devices under test. In some embodiments, a thermal head comprises a plurality of adapters, one or more heaters, and one or more thermal controllers for independently controlling temperatures of the components. The thermal controllers may control the temperatures of at least some of the components independently such that thermal control of one component does not affect the thermal control of the other component. In some embodiments, the thermal control is by way of one or more cold plates, and the thermal head comprises one or more cold plates. Embodiments of the disclosure further include independent control of one or more forces using one or more force mechanisms.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a mixer body, a head extending from the mixer body and including a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool and a bowl support mounted to the mixer body and positioned below the head. A slideway system is configured to enable vertical movement of the bowl support along the mixer body between a lowered position away from the head and a raised position toward the head. The slideway system includes a first metal surface, a second metal surface opposed to and facing the first metal surface, wherein a relative sliding movement between the first metal surface and the second metal surface occurs during vertical movement of the bowl support, and an ultra-high-molecular-weight plastic insert disposed between the first metal surface and the second metal surface to limit friction during the relative sliding movement.

Abstract: A food processing machine includes a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including an output shaft driven in a planetary manner. At least a first food processing tool and a second food processing tool can be changed in and out of the machine to be driven by the output shaft. A controller and associated tool detection system is configured to identify whether the first food processing tool or the second food processing tool is mounted on the machine and to select a stored load profile that is linked to the identified food processing tool.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a mixer body, a head extending from the mixer body and including a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool and a bowl support mounted to the mixer body and positioned below the head. A slideway system is configured to enable vertical movement of the bowl support along the mixer body between a lowered position away from the head and a raised position toward the head. The slideway system includes a first metal surface, a second metal surface opposed to and facing the first metal surface, wherein a relative sliding movement between the first metal surface and the second metal surface occurs during vertical movement of the bowl support, and an ultra-high-molecular-weight plastic insert disposed between the first metal surface and the second metal surface to limit friction during the relative sliding movement.

Abstract: A de-mating apparatus includes a first component, a second component and a pair of parallel linear bearings. The first component includes a first pair of arms, each of the first pair of arms including a first lift surface. The second component includes a second pair of arms, each of the second pair of arms including a second lift surface. The second lift surfaces are parallel to the first lift surfaces. The linear bearings connect the first component to the second component such that the first pair of arms may move perpendicularly to the first lift surfaces between at least a first position adjacent to the second pair of arms and a second position apart from the second pair of arms to de-mate an electrical connector assembly. A bearing plane defined by the pair of linear bearings does not intersect the first pair of arms.

Abstract: A food processing machine includes a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including an output shaft driven in a planetary manner. At least a first food processing tool and a second food processing tool can be changed in and out of the machine to be driven by the output shaft. A controller and associated tool detection system is configured to identify whether the first food processing tool or the second food processing tool is mounted on the machine and to select a stored load profile that is linked to the identified food processing tool.

Abstract: A de-mating apparatus includes a first component, a second component and a pair of parallel linear bearings. The first component includes a first pair of arms, each of the first pair of arms including a first lift surface. The second component includes a second pair of arms, each of the second pair of arms including a second lift surface. The second lift surfaces are parallel to the first lift surfaces. The linear bearings connect the first component to the second component such that the first pair of arms may move perpendicularly to the first lift surfaces between at least a first position adjacent to the second pair of arms and a second position apart from the second pair of arms to de-mate an electrical connector assembly. A bearing plane defined by the pair of linear bearings does not intersect the first pair of arms.

Abstract: A method is provided of recycling and cleaning up oil-based waste drilling mud and cuttings contaminated with oil-based waste drilling mud. A facility for performing the method is also provided. The method includes removing the coarse solids from the mud, breaking the emulsion, separating the hydrophobic phase from the water phase and the solid phase, vaporizing all residual oil and water from the solids, and burning off the vaporized oil. The method produces a solid “soil” product that is free from oil contamination, an oil product that is fit for reuse, and clean air emissions. A thermal desorber can be used to efficiently vaporize the oil at low temperature. Optionally the water fraction of the mud can be vaporized, solutes and salts can be captured as evaporite and then be mixed with the soil product. The method has the unique advantage of producing no persistent hazardous waste.

Abstract: A method is provided of recycling and decontaminating oil-based waste drilling mud and cuttings contaminated with oil-based waste drilling mud. A facility for performing the method is also provided. The method includes removing the coarse solids from the mud, breaking the emulsion, and separating the hydrophobic phase from the water phase and the solid phase. The solids may then be treated by either or both of two approaches. One approach involves vaporizing all residual oil and water from the solids, and burning off the vaporized oil. Another approach involves at least partially vaporizing the residual oil from the solids and recondensing the oil. The method produces a solid “soil” product that is free from oil contamination (or is sufficiently decontaminated to allow reuse), an oil product that is fit for reuse, and clean air emissions. A thermal desorber or a soil dryer can be used to efficiently vaporize the oil at low temperature.

Abstract: A method is provided of recycling and decontaminating oil-based waste drilling mud and cuttings contaminated with oil-based waste drilling mud. A facility for performing the method is also provided. The method includes vaporizing all residual oil and water from mud solids, and recondensing the oil. The mud may be the subject of additional treatment steps before or after the vaporization step (or both before and after the vaporization step). The method produces a solid “soil” product that is free from oil contamination (or is sufficiently decontaminated to allow reuse), an oil product that is fit for reuse, and clean air emissions. A thermal desorber or a soil dryer can be used to efficiently vaporize the oil at low temperature. Optionally the water fraction of the mud can be vaporized, solutes and salts can be captured as evaporite and then be mixed with the soil product. The method has the unique advantage of producing no persistent hazardous waste.

Abstract: A method is provided of recycling and decontaminating oil-based waste drilling mud and cuttings contaminated with oil-based waste drilling mud. A facility for performing the method is also provided. The method includes removing the coarse solids from the mud, breaking the emulsion, and separating the hydrophobic phase from the water phase and the solid phase. The solids may then be treated by either or both of two approaches. One approach involves vaporizing all residual oil and water from the solids, and burning off the vaporized oil. Another approach involves at least partially vaporizing the residual oil from the solids and recondensing the oil. The method produces a solid “soil” product that is free from oil contamination (or is sufficiently decontaminated to allow reuse), an oil product that is fit for reuse, and clean air emissions. A thermal desorber or a soil dryer can be used to efficiently vaporize the oil at low temperature.

Abstract: A method is provided of recycling and cleaning up oil-based waste drilling mud and cuttings contaminated with oil-based waste drilling mud. A facility for performing the method is also provided. The method includes removing the coarse solids from the mud, breaking the emulsion, separating the hydrophobic phase from the water phase and the solid phase, vaporizing all residual oil and water from the solids, and burning off the vaporized oil. The method produces a solid “soil” product that is free from oil contamination, an oil product that is fit for reuse, and clean air emissions. A thermal desorber can be used to efficiently vaporize the oil at low temperature. Optionally the water fraction of the mud can be vaporized, solutes and salts can be captured as evaporite and then be mixed with the soil product. The method has the unique advantage of producing no persistent hazardous waste.

Abstract: A package wrapping machine includes a wrapping station where film is to be manipulated during a packaging operation. A support is provided for holding rolled film, the support located to permit film to be drawn into the wrapping station. A sensor arrangement detects package size data that is used to set one or more wrap parameters.

Abstract: A package wrapping machine includes a wrapping station where film is to be manipulated during a packaging operation. A support is provided for holding rolled film, the support located to permit film to be drawn into the wrapping station. A film grip assembly is used for gripping at least one edge of film during at least part of a wrapping operation. A plurality of sealed components are configured to inhibit infiltration of liquid into the components during a spray cleaning operation.

Abstract: A simple-to-use apparatus install around a pipe which passes through or under a building partition and maintains the structural integrity of the pipe in accordance with a typical building codes. More specifically, the apparatus preferably includes an inner sleeve composed of an elastomer (e.g. synthetic or natural rubber) or a foam-like material that surrounds the entirety of the portion of a pipe or conduit that passes through the building partition. The inner sleeve is entirely surrounded by an outer sleeve composed of a harder material than the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve and the outer sleeve can each be formed by extrusion, molding, or any other conventional manner. The inner sleeve maintains a circumferential spacing between a pipe passing through the apparatus at the outer sleeve thereby isolating the pipe from forces exerted by the building partition.

Abstract: An active temperature control system for a DUT utilizes a heat sink containing HFE7100 liquid and an electric heater. The liquid is cooled below the set point and the heater is used to bring the DUT up to the set point. Set points in the range of ?10 degrees C. to +110 degrees C. can be achieved. The heat sink utilizes only a single coolant for all of the set points, allowing set points to be changed within a few minutes. At a given set point, the heater provides a quick response to offset the effect of self-heating and keep the set point deviation to within a few degrees C. Power following techniques can be utilized to achieve the quick response.