Allied Electronics & Automation and Schneider Electric team up to help engineers build better industrial control panels.
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RAFI Expands Illuminated Pushbutton Series with Stainless Steel Version
RAFI has enhanced its RAFIX 30 FS+ illuminated pushbutton offering with the introduction of a stainless steel version. The sleek, modern design is available with optional LED ring lighting for stylish indication. Commonly used in automation, automotive, industrial and off-road vehicle applications, the RAFIX 30 FS+ illuminated pushbutton delivers clear and distinct tactile feedback, even through gloves.
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Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan; led by President Michihiro Kitazawa) was ...
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has enhanced the Field Assistant software for the ...
The new monitor mounts GN 197, including VESA adapter plates and locking slide units GN 134.7 and ...
Bel Magnetic Solutions, a Bel group company, recently expanded the Vertical Mount MagJack ICM ...
The RAFIX 20 FS+ illuminated pushbutton switch is now available in stainless steel with ring ...
BittWare, a Molex company, recently unveiled the IA-840F, the company’s first Intel ...
Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its factory automation portfolio and has acquired the USi ...
Schneider Electric recently announced the expansion of its IP and NEMA rated ...
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Verifying Presence of Voltage with GracePESDs
By Nick Schiltz, Grace Technologies
It’s no secret that our Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) greatly assist with a more productive and safer Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure. But how and when each device is best suited for each step of the process may require some clarification. For starters, our GracePESDs voltage indicators are best suited for verifying the presence of voltage. This is visually represented by flashing or non-flashing LED lights from the device that is hardwired to the load side of an electrical feeder or disconnect switch.
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A short-circuit current rating (SCCR)1 is the maximum current a device or system can safely ...
Machines, their control panels, and other types of electrical equipment must be designed and ...
Electrical planning is one of the essential steps in the development of a new machine or production ...
As we inch closer to the upcoming Industrial Control Panel Symposium, an event that we are sure all ...
In this edition of Allied’s “Ask The Expert” series, the topic is industrial ...
Excessive inrush currents combined with harmonics triggered by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) in ...
When control equipment is used in the U.S., the UL standards have to be complied with in respect of ...
Texas Instruments recently introduced the industry’s first zero-drift Hall-effect current ...
Whether it is for hand sanitizer, shampoo ingredients, a medical additive, or any of a thousand ...
On February 15th, 2020, the Roberson Car Wash in Salem, Oregon went up in flames. The ...
Panel Building Tips
Siemens' Tips for Panel Builders Series - Part 6: Determining the Overall SCCR of an Industrial Control Panel for UL
Machines, their control panels, and other types of electrical equipment must be designed and sized in accordance with their location of installation. This ensures protection against the damaging effects of a short-circuit in the electrical equipment.
In the US there is a legal requirement to determine the short-circuit current rating (SCCR) of an industrial control panel.
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Launch of 7th-Generation X Series IGBT Module that Contributes to Energy Saving in Railway Transportation
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan; led by President Michihiro Kitazawa) was recently pleased to announce that it has started mass production of its HPnC, outfitted with a 7th-generation X Series IGBT module, targeting the railway market.
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Allied Electronics & Automation and Schneider Electric team up to help engineers build better ...
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Web-based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions deliver a new level of ...
B&R has made centralized, factory-level user management substantially easier. With the new ...
PC-based control technology from Beckhoff, which has already been used successfully for almost ...
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial ...
Everything from a single source, from the CCS charging inlet to a charging management solution: As ...
JM Electrical (JME) has recently announced the launch of a new division focused solely on ...
Emerson has recently been awarded a $14 million contract to provide automation technologies for the ...
Pepperl+Fuchs invites you to its second Online Summit. Register now free of ...
Adding Smart Condition Monitoring Sensors to Your PLC Control Systems Delivers Data in Real Time
Condition monitoring of critical components on machines delivers enormous benefits to productivity in a plant. Rather than have a motor, pump, or compressor unexpectedly fail and the machine be inoperable until a replacement part is installed, condition monitoring of those critical pieces on the machine can provide warning signs that something is about to go terribly wrong. Vibration measurements on rotating equipment can detect when there is imbalance or degrade on rolling bearing elements.
How the Industrial Internet of Things Can Help Reduce Downtime
Unplanned downtime threatens productivity and profit across industrial and commercial sectors. In a recent survey of these customers, 20% rate reaching zero unplanned downtime as their top priority, and 70% consider it a “very high priority.”
Often, downtime comes as a surprise because facility operators lack visibility into their operations. Hardware failures and malfunctions account for 45% of downtime incidents – but 71% of field service decision makers aren’t fully aware of their assets’ maintenance schedule.
Mennekes - Hygienic Electrical Designs Facilitate FSMA Compliance
Those of you in the food industry are already familiar with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)—a law that focuses on preventing contamination, rather than reacting to the problem after the fact. A big part of FSMA compliance has to do with the design of plant equipment, which includes the electrical components that provide power to manufacturing lines.
Fortunately, MENNEKES offers a variety of electrical products that make FSMA compliance easier than ever. Let’s explore this topic in our new blog post.