Food & Beverage

Omron: MY-GS-R Relay Empowers Users with Enhanced Operational Visibility and Efficiency
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Omron: MY-GS-R Relay Empowers Users with Enhanced Operational Visibility and Efficiency

Omron Automation Americas adds advancements to its’ panel solutions with the new MY-GS-R relay. This addition allows users to verify the operational state accurately, while encompassing the other key features such as vibration resistance, reduced wiring times, and unified component dimensions. This relay can be integrated in broad industries with a variety of different applications, including food processing, packaging machinery, palletizing/de-palletizing, assembling, and material handling.

Pilz: PSENmlock mini and PSENslock 2
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Pilz: PSENmlock mini and PSENslock 2

When protecting guards, there are various factors to consider, depending on the application. For example, the type of safety gate, the respective installation situation and how it is used. With this in mind, Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications and PSENslock 2 with optimised hygienic design, as well as new versions with stainless steel components.

EAO: Series 82 with Cable Connection
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EAO: Series 82 with Cable Connection

EAO has extended the robust Series 82 with a new product variant with vibration-resistant cable connections. It is common to expose pushbuttons and indicators to extremely harsh operating conditions. For example in the food and beverage industry, where alkaline cleaning agents and corrosion severely affect HMIs. In addition, external factors in the form of hard-to-remove dirt, fine dust, along with severe vibrations and blunt impacts also require HMIs to offer a very high level of resistance.

Belden: LEMUR – Lite Managed Switches
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Belden: LEMUR – Lite Managed Switches

The new LEMUR lite managed switch family offers the most advanced data rates for the price point, up to 11 ports, PoE/PoE+ options, IP30 protection and an extended temperature range of -40°C to +60°C. As automation expands, powerful, ruggedized and cost-effective switches are a necessity. The LEMUR lite managed switch family provides sought-after features –full Gigabit Ethernet and PoE/PoE+ options – for a reasonable price point.

Icotek: KEL-ER-BL Split Cable Entry Frames for the Food Industry
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Icotek: KEL-ER-BL Split Cable Entry Frames for the Food Industry

The KEL-ER-BL is a split cable entry system for cables with and without connectors. Depending on the size, cables with a diameter of 1 to 16 mm (single grommets KT-BL 1 to KT-BL 15) or 16 to 35 mm (single grommets KT-BL 16 to 34) can be routed, sealed with IP65 and strain-relieved according to EN 62444. The cable grommets are placed into compartments and are securely fixed to the frame during assembly.

Emerson: G3 IO-Link Master Reduces Hardware Costs, Future-Proofs Pneumatic Valve Systems with IIoT Integration
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Emerson: G3 IO-Link Master Reduces Hardware Costs, Future-Proofs Pneumatic Valve Systems with IIoT Integration

Emerson has recently introduced a new Class A, IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analog sensor connectivity on the AVENTICS™ Series G3 Fieldbus platform. The G3 IO-Link Master is suitable for machine architectures with many sensors and pneumatic valves, and where it’s important to have reliable digital data communication between field devices, such as sensors and the machine controller. Application areas include automotive, tire manufacturing, food and beverage, packaging and metalworking.

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,…

Omron: H5CC Digital Timer – Revolutionizing Time Control with Effortless Programming and Predictive Maintenance Algorithms
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Omron: H5CC Digital Timer – Revolutionizing Time Control with Effortless Programming and Predictive Maintenance Algorithms

Omron Automation Americas has recently released the H5CC, a new digital timer that combines the functions of a variety of timers into one. This new timer features a user-friendly LED screen, offering instant insights into production processes across diverse sectors such as food processing, packaging, assembly lines, and material handling. Downtime increases the cost of production through WIP loss, excess labor costs, and maintenance. The H5CC timer comes with predictive maintenance functionality that benefits manufacturers by notifying them of impending equipment failure, enabling scheduled maintenance at their convenience and eliminating the risk of costly unscheduled downtime.

Hammond Manufacturing: HYJ Series Hygienic Type 4X Stainless Steel Junction Box
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Hammond Manufacturing: HYJ Series Hygienic Type 4X Stainless Steel Junction Box

Introducing the HYJ series hygienic type 4X stainless steel junction box from Hammond Manufacturing, which is designed to enclose electrical and/or electronic equipment and protect against harsh, hygienic environments for junction box and wallmount applications. The junction box is sloped on 4 sides prevent water from resting on top regardless of enclosure orientation, with hex head design screws and door-edge mounted silicone gasket to allow for easy cleaning in hose-down environments.

binder: 696 Series Harsh Environment Connector (HEC) – Power for Outdoors
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binder: 696 Series Harsh Environment Connector (HEC) – Power for Outdoors

binder presents the 696-series Harsh-Environment Connector (HEC) for outdoor use in extreme weather, dust, humidity, contact with liquids, extreme temperatures, or vibrations. The power connector was engineered for versatile power supply in both the low- and high-voltage segments under particularly harsh conditions. Its compact design supports the supply of equipment or assemblies, such as drive units, in confined spaces.

WAGO: 207 Series Gelbox Connectors for Moisture Protection
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WAGO: 207 Series Gelbox Connectors for Moisture Protection

When moisture meets electricity, a short circuit can happen quickly. Encapsulation is a proven solution. But now reliable moisture protection for splicing connectors can be achieved even more quickly and easily with the WAGO Gelbox. It is ready for immediate use in a wide range of low- and extra-low voltage applications.

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…

Pilz: PNOZ m C0 Standalone Base Unit – Smallest Safety Controller PNOZmulti 2
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Pilz: PNOZ m C0 Standalone Base Unit – Smallest Safety Controller PNOZmulti 2

The standalone base unit is extremely compact at just 22.5 mm width. With eight freely configurable safe inputs and four safe semiconductor outputs, it monitors up to four safety functions on machines. Depending on the application, it can be used to implement safety requirements up to PL e of EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL CL 3 of EN IEC 62061. PNOZ m C0 is safe, high-performance and highly economical for small machines in a range of industries and application areas, such as packaging, on robot cells or in the food and beverage sector.

Weidmuller Launches Extended Lines for TB Enclosures & NPT Cable Glands
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Weidmuller Launches Extended Lines for TB Enclosures & NPT Cable Glands

Weidmuller USA has recently announced a significant expansion to the company’s family of Klippon TB stainless steel enclosures and also introduces a robust new line of NPT cable glands and accessories for North American (USA) customers. Weidmuller Assembly Services provides value added services that combine the company’s Klippon TB enclosures, along with cable glands, conduit hubs and other fittings, and Weidmuller connectivity products such as terminals, relays, surge suppression modules, power supplies, u-remote and other components in pre-populated enclosures, ready-to-wire for general industrial as well as hazardous location applications.

Littelfuse: NEMA-Style Surge Protective Device (SPDN) Series
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Littelfuse: NEMA-Style Surge Protective Device (SPDN) Series

Littelfuse, Inc. has recently launched its NEMA-style Surge Protective Device (SPDN) series to safeguard equipment from transient overvoltage events lasting micro-seconds and help mitigate costly damage and downtime. Its small package, with more direct modes of protection, makes it ideal for places with limited space. The external panel mount is available for 120V to 480V nominal voltage sub-distribution board applications in construction, food and beverage, HVAC/R, oil and gas, light industrial and water/wastewater industries.

RS: Red Lion’s New N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches
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RS: Red Lion’s New N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches

Red Lion’s N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switches are engineered for ease of use, security, and durability and ideally suited for use in the factory automation, robotics, food and beverage, oil and gas, alternative energy, water and wastewater, marine, and rail industries. A configuration wizard and graphical dashboard make installation and setup a breeze; security features help administrators protect networks from unauthorized access; and a rugged design ensures years of reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.