Electrical system breakdowns are a leading cause of equipment and business interruption losses. It’s a growing problem and the losses can be substantial. A common factor in determining the reliability and uptime of an electrical system is the condition and the availability of the power distribution equipment such as medium voltage and low voltage switchgear, transfer switches and MCCs used in the downstream.
AutomationDirect has added new Dold timer relays, which provide timed control for industrial controls and building automation applications. The MK series timer relays are ideal for applications such as process, machine tool, and safety control. These timers are available as cyclic, off-delay, on-delay, and multi-function types, with models that include up to 8 functions in one unit.
These lockout/tagout kits from Uline protect workers from serious injury. – Large deep carrying cases with reinforced latch. – Electrical Lockout / Tagout Kit – Lock out circuit – Breakers and wall switches. – Valve Lockout / Tagout Kit – Lock out water pipes that have gate and ball valves. – Kit Refills available.
Designed to house electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and instruments, the Type 4 two-door freestanding enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing provides protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications.
Get smart with the fully programmable IDEC SmartRelay, a compact, expandable CPU that can replace multiple timers, relays and counters. Each CPU houses a real-time clock and calendar, and supports optional expansion I/O modules to enhance your control and monitoring applications. Program and edit using either the on-board selection buttons and display interface, or our programming software, WindLGC.
The Rockwell Automation Kinetix 5100 servo drive and Kinetix TLP servo motor standalone motion solution is now available in 480V for use in a wider range of OEM applications for packaging, converting, print and web, machine and assembly, and life sciences. The Kinetix 5100 servo system meets growing consumer demand for more product variety by providing a market-competitive motion-control offering for flexible, standalone machines.
PTFIX distribution blocks with Push-in connection technology come ready to connect with different numbers of positions, mounting options, and colors. The new PTFIX distribution blocks are now available with a 4 mm2 Push-in connection and with various terminal points and mounting types. They are connection-ready and can be configured individually. The 2.5 mm2 terminal block range has been expanded by adding versions with just two terminal points.
The 1551V miniature ventilated sensor enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing are designed to house sensors and small sub-systems installed in the manufacturing environment as part of IoT systems. While there is no relevant international standard, the 1551V enclosures are designed around the PCB sizes selected by leading sensor manufacturers for their latest generations of their products.
Recently, Datalogic was pleased to announce the Skorpio X5, a new ultra-fast, high-performing key-based mobile computer featuring the largest multi-touch display in the Portable Data Terminal (PDT) market. Maintaining rapid, accurate and seamless data capture to provide real-time visibility is essential in applications like warehousing, fulfillment, inventory, store operations, shipping & receiving.
B&K Precision recently announced the 9140 Series Triple Output Multi-Range DC Power Supplies. With three isolated and individually controllable outputs, the 9140 (32 V, 8 A) and 9141 (60 V, 4 A) provide up to 300 W of clean power with low ripple and noise or 100 W per channel in a compact 2U half-rack form factor. The front panel features a 4.3-inch LCD and unique output terminals that support sheathed banana plugs or spade lug type connectors.
Industrial companies can help protect personnel and equipment with new presence-sensing safety light curtains from Rockwell Automation. The Allen-Bradley 450L GuardShield safety light curtains are designed to improve productivity and increase efficiency while helping provide personnel safety. This light curtain is the first product of its kind to provide CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP.
ABR Series barcode readers can now be used to solve even more track and trace applications. New to the series are 2 MP ABR 7000 models offering increased resolution to read smaller codes, over a larger target area, and at greater distances. Polarization is now available in both 1.3 MP and 2 MP ABR 7000 models for improved performance on targets with reflective surfaces or where glare is present.
In line with our commitment to provide products with innovative design, superior quality and exceptional value, Bourns Sensors and Controls Product Line announces the release of the Model HES38U-RS485 Hybrid Position Sensor. Bourns Model HES38U-RS485 is designed to meet the specifications of heavy-duty applications requiring long cycle life and high reliability.
Excelitas Technologies Corp. has recently released the latest version of its popular Qioptiq imaging lens selection software – MachVis 5.2 Lens Configurator. Designed to simplify the tasks of vision system designers and engineers, MachVis 5.2 features an intuitive user interface for fast, comprehensive information on product data, new lens series and accessories (including access to 3D files), and improved lens selection algorithms for all of the Excelitas LINOS Machine Vision Lenses, Optem FUSION Micro-Imaging and Qioptiq mag.x Microscopy Systems.
nVent Electric plc has recently introduced its Universal Free-Stand enclosure portfolio. Specially designed to reduce overall project lead time while providing safety and reliability during end-use applications, the new portfolio enables panel shop builders and systems integrators to do more business faster. Designed for flexibility, the Universal Free-Stand portfolio enables panel builders and integrators to start with simplified base enclosures and customize with accessories and modifications as needed.
Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools and accessories, was recently proud to announce the world’s first compact industrial 4-1/2” / 5” angle grinders with non-removable guards (models GA4553R and GA5053R). Compact grinders are widely used in commercial construction applications, and these grinders are an alternative to standard grinders.
