DAC's Piston Check Valve Cutaway (295-706) is a sectioned valve sample for training in the operation, construction, and maintenance of industrial piston-type check valves.
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Item Number:205-280DAC Worldwide's Planetary Gear Reducer Cutaway (205-280) is a sectioned industrial, mounted planetary gear reducer for use in classroom and laboratory training relating to mechanical drives. This example has been restored, cutaway, and refinished using durable coatings. -
Item Number:205-180The Planetary Gear Reducer Dissectible is a sturdy unit mounted on a 7-gauge, formed-steel baseplate with provision for bench-top, workstation, or storage rack mounting. -
Item Number:284DAC Worldwide’s Plate-Type Heat Exchanger Model (284) depicts a highly-detailed scale model of a common plate-type heat exchanger in a technically-accurate, professionally-crafted design. Based on a common make and model of a heat exchanger, the product is a complete to-scale replication of typical plate-type heat exchangers found in industry. -
Item Number:PLC HMIRockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) CompactLogix control panel electrical project kit -
Item Number:PLS 6.150DThe PLS6.150D is a free-standing platform with a materials processing envelope of 32" x 18" x 8.5" or 4,896 in³ that supports dual lasers. As a dual laser platform, the PLS6.150 can support up to two 10.6µm CO2 lasers with a power range of 10 watts to 150 watts. Additionally, it can support a single 9.3µm CO2 of 30, 50 or 75 watts. (if a 9.3µm CO2 laser is installed, only one 10.6µm CO2 of up to 75 watts may be installed at the same time.) -
Item Number:760CDAC Worldwide’s Pneumatic Component Cutaway Set (760) is a tabletop assortment of industrial pneumatic components that have been modified for classroom use as teaching aids for pneumatic component training. -
Item Number:295-713DAC Worldwide’s Pneumatic Level Controller Assembly Cutaway (295-713) is a sectioned, highlighted float-operated pneumatic level controller assembly that allows for realistic demonstration and training related to this common level control device used in oil and gas production operations. -
Item Number:295-722DAC Worldwide's Pneumatic Level Switch Cutaway, Oilfield-Type (295-722) is a realistic, sectioned example of a common industrial level switch, as used in oilfield production applications and other process systems. -
Item Number:295-719PDAC Worldwide’s Pneumatic Surface Safety Valve Cutaway (295-719P) depicts a sectioned full-size valve sample. A key component in ESD systems, these safety-related wellhead components ensure system shutdown in emergency circumstances.
