Manufacturers seeking to avoid downtime and work-in-process loss due to heater failure in industrial ovens, kils, and metal heat treatment applications can gain peace of mind from a new Omron solution that monitors heater condition with high accuracy on a 27/7 basis. Omron Automation Americas recently launched a new heater condition monitor that supports predictive maintenance by preventing heater failure.
Designed for industrial environments, the Stainless Steel Touch Panel PC is the ideal HMI solution for extremely demanding applications. w
Panel Extension PX3 protects and prevents costly downtime and equipment failure. PX3 features an externally mounted surge solution that can be physically attached to the top or bottom of any panelboard providing a reduced profile surge solution. Moreover, PX3 offers an internal disconnect option, allowing safer and easier repairs without having to cut power to the distribution panel.
SCHURTER announces the IEC C14 Connector series 6080 with mating C13 V-Lock power cords for protection against dust and water ingress.
Recently, Mencom was very pleased to announce that most of their circular connector product lines are now IP69 rated. The products include cordsets, receptacles and accessories for MIN size I, II and III (Brad Mini-Change Connectors), MDC (M12 with A-code), MEC (M12 with B-code), MAC (1/2”-20 with C-code), Ethernet (M12 with D-code), and Network Bus series.
Food safety is always a concern for manufacturers and processors of food related items. Even though in the United States sickness from food borne illnesses is at an all time low, manufacturers are always striving to keep their customers healthy and provide quality products. This does not only mean they are concerned with just the raw materials that are going into your favorite foods, but they are diligently upgrading machinery to enhance cleanliness and efficiency.
The new Allen-Bradley 42EA RightSight S18 and 42JA VisiSight M20A photoelectric sensors are economical and easy-to-apply sensing solutions that offer a wide range of sensing modes, mounting options and unique features, making them optimal solutions for global operations. All models have a visible red-light source to ease alignment, while multiple connection options and adjustment knobs for light or dark operation help ease installation, setup and maintenance.
Yaskawa America, Inc., Drives and Motion Division, announces the newest addition to the industrial AC drive family, the FP605 Industrial Fan and Pump Drive.
The DF62WP Series wire-to-wire connector from Hirose delivers superior protection for indoor and outdoor applications that experience harsh environmental conditions.
STI announces the new vacuum formed LED Display Cover that can take hard knocks in stride while offering physical protection to LED displays and more.
Antimicrobial coatings inhibit the growth of microorganisms and even kill them. Perfectly suited for medical technology, sanitation areas, and the food service industry.
EAO has extended the robust Series 82 vandal-resistant pushbutton switch to include an overmoulded option and M12 connector.
The hygienic type 4X stainless steel junction box by Hammond Manufacturing is part of the HYJ Series with sloped sides and a silicone gasket, designed to enclose electrical and/or electronic equipment and protect against harsh, hygienic environments.
AutomationDirect has added LUTZE SILFLEX® FBP control cables, specifically designed to meet all UL and FDA requirements for cabling used in Food and Beverage facilities. The patent-pending food-safe design of these cables has been evaluated by third-party tester Ecolab for resistance to commonly used cleaning agents and reduction of contamination risk.
AutomationDirect has added BPA series split-frame and BRM series solid-frame cable entry systems and cable glands from Bimed. Cable entry systems provide safe installation into enclosures or electrical equipment, securing cables and providing strain relief while maintaining enclosure sealing requirements. The BPA series cable entry system allows cables to be installed through an enclosure or other bulkhead surface.
New CTM series transponder-coded safety switch from Euchner can control guard locking via IO-Link communication.
