Building Controls

SCHURTER: MSM II – High-Grade Stainless Steel Submicrominiature Pushbutton Switch
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SCHURTER: MSM II – High-Grade Stainless Steel Submicrominiature Pushbutton Switch

September 4, 2023 SCHURTER has extended its popular MSM momentary pushbutton switch series to include a high-grade stainless steel version. The MSM II Metal Line switch builds upon previous generations of MSM products to offer a subminiature microswitch with unrivaled haptic and optical feedback quality. Available in 16, 19, 22 & 30 mm mounting diameters,…

Soft-Touch Lacquers
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OKW: New Transparent Soft-Touch Lacquer Offers Huge Range Of Color Options

OKW has launched a new transparent soft-touch lacquer – enabling designers to specify a ‘velvet’ finish for its plastic enclosures and tuning knobs in any color. The new lacquer is ideal for a wide range of OKW enclosures and potentiometer knobs, notably those used for handheld and wearable electronics. OKW’s soft-touch lacquer was originally available only in a black finish that can be applied directly to the primer. But the new transparent lacquer allows any color beneath it to shine through – offering electronics designers a huge choice of options.

8 Factors for Panel Builders to Consider When Choosing a Thermal Management Supplier
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8 Factors for Panel Builders to Consider When Choosing a Thermal Management Supplier

By: Kooltronic August 18, 2023 Building electrical enclosures presents many challenges. Considerations such as ingress protection, mechanical strength, component costs, National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance, and thermal management are equally important when building safe, reliable, cost-effective control cabinets. Panel builders may also face challenges related to the availability of materials, the complexity of the design,…

Fibox Partners with Jameco Electronics to Introduce High-Quality Indoor and Outdoor Enclosures
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Fibox Partners with Jameco Electronics to Introduce High-Quality Indoor and Outdoor Enclosures

July 28, 2023 Fibox is excited to announce its collaboration with Jameco Electronics, a trusted source of electronic components and tools. As part of this partnership, Fibox’s superior-quality enclosures will now be available in Jameco Electronics’ line card, offering customers a comprehensive range of top-notch solutions for their electronic equipment protection needs. Designed for a…

Will Industrial HMIs go touchless?
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Will Industrial HMIs go touchless?

July 17, 2023 Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are a crucial component of industrial control systems, as they allow operators to interact with and monitor the performance of industrial equipment. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in touchless technology, which eliminates the need for physical contact between the operator and the interface. This technology…

WAGO: 2773 Series PUSH WIRE Inline Splicing Connector
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WAGO: 2773 Series PUSH WIRE Inline Splicing Connector

Need to repair broken cables or extend lines easily? The 2773 Series PUSH WIRE Inline Splicing Connector helps you achieve this. It can connect conductors from 0.75 to 4 mm² in very tight spaces – no tools necessary. Simply strip the conductor and push it into the unit without tools – the clamping point is quickly and securely connected. Modern building technology places high demands on electrical connections – particularly for convenient operation, safety, reliability and flexibility.

Leviton: GREENPACK Bulk Packs
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Leviton: GREENPACK Bulk Packs

Leviton recently announced their Cat 6A High Flex Patch Cords are now available in a convenient and sustainable GREENPACK bulk pack, featuring new Sustainably Smart Packaging. The new GREENPACK packaging option reduces installation time and cost, while also eliminating single-use plastic jobsite waste. “We introduced GREENPACK Bulk Packs for copper jacks more than 10 years ago,” said Kirk Krahn, senior product manager at Leviton Network Solutions.

Schneider Electric: Square D Surgelogic EMA Series Surge Protective Devices
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Schneider Electric: Square D Surgelogic EMA Series Surge Protective Devices

Square D brand Surgelogic EMA Series SPDs products feature a design based on individual phase modules for a flexible, cost effective way to achieve superior surge suppression at every level of the electrical distribution system. Modularity results in lower life cycle costs and fast, easy service or replacement.

SCHURTER: New Touchless Hidden Switch (THS) is Concealed Behind Surface
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SCHURTER: New Touchless Hidden Switch (THS) is Concealed Behind Surface

SCHURTER introduces the innovative THS switch series with optical sensor technology that can be concealed behind any surface without the need for mounting holes. A small opening in the user interface is all that is needed to allow the ToF sensor to actuate. Equipment and appliances used in public areas has created demand for non-contact switches to replace conventional touch-activated switches. The THS is a touchless switch that provides an excellent hygienic solution to prevent the spread of pathogens.

Icotek: TE Thread Extension for Cable Glands and Cable Entry Plates, M32 / M50
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Icotek: TE Thread Extension for Cable Glands and Cable Entry Plates, M32 / M50

The icotek cable glands and cable entry plates with metric thread are screwed with a locknut during assembly. If the thread lengths are not sufficient, for example when mounting on sandwich panels or thick concrete walls, icotek offers a practical solution: the icotek TE thread extension. The icotek TE thread extension is available in two sizes (M32, M50) and in three lengths (35 mm, 60 mm, 120 mm) and represents a real innovation in the field of cable management. The different lengths can be flexibly combined or shortened at the designated points.

IoT-Based Innovations
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IoT-Based Innovations From Siemens Transform Buildings Into Smart Ecosystems

At this year’s ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Siemens will showcase its cloud-based platforms, IoT-enabled products and solutions that make buildings smarter, leveraging the potential that digitalization offers. Exhibiting under the motto “Your fast lane to smart buildings”, the company is focusing on turning buildings into smart ecosystems that respond to the business goals of building owners and operators for improved building performance, as well as to tenants’ needs for comfortable and healthy buildings.

Finder OPTA: The Unique New Programmable Logic Relay
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Finder OPTA: The Unique New Programmable Logic Relay

The 2022 edition of SPS Smart Production Solutions trade show in Nuremberg (Germany) opened up with a new product launch from Finder. The company unveiled its first ever OPTA PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC RELAY (PLR), a new and innovative option for engineers, designers and whoever wishes to add smart logic to a control cabinet, machine or any other industrial automation or building automation project.

OKW: Updated RAILTEC SUPPORT Modular DIN Rail PCB Holders
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OKW: Updated RAILTEC SUPPORT Modular DIN Rail PCB Holders

OKW’s RAILTEC SUPPORT open PCB holders for TH35, TH15 and G32 DIN rails are now available in light gray as standard. They are part of OKW’s RAILTEC C range of DIN rail enclosures for automation, Industry 4.0/Smart Factory, building and safety technology, and HVAC systems. Applications also include automatic timers, sensors, relays, signal distribution, lighting controls, subrack interfaces, electronics modules, amplifiers and transformers.

OKW: Pioneering FLAT-PACK CASE Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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OKW: Pioneering FLAT-PACK CASE Celebrates 50th Anniversary

OKW is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its award-winning FLAT-PACK CASE – the world’s first standard plastic enclosure for electronic and electrical installations. FLAT-PACK CASE is perfect for a wide range of desktop and wall-mount electronics. Applications include medical and wellness, measurement and control, laboratory equipment and computer peripherals. Over the last half-century, FLAT-PACK CASE has become the enclosure for thousands of different devices.