Industrial

Schneider Electric: EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex Empowers Businesses to Achieve Resilience and a Path to Net Zero
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Schneider Electric: EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex Empowers Businesses to Achieve Resilience and a Path to Net Zero

Schneider Electric has recently announced EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex, an industry-first, innovative standardized microgrid solution designed to significantly reduce project timeline across the journey, delivering a greater return on investment for the system. With distributed energy resources projected to account for 40% of US electricity generation by 2050, the demand for microgrids is growing to meet these needs. Microgrid systems currently require a sizeable sum of engineering hours and intense attention to the configuration, planning and deployment of the system.

Weco: 302-FBG Plug-in Terminal Strip
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Weco: 302-FBG Plug-in Terminal Strip

The plug-in terminal strip 302-FBG is equipped with a solder pin and designed for the use on PCBs. Due to the small 8 mm pitch, this design is well suited for applications where space is limited. Used in combination with a plug-in terminal strip 302-SV, the contact pressure is applied by a stainless-steel spring. In plugged condition, all metal components are protected against accidental contact, except for the solder pins. The screws are captive, vibration-proof and secured against self-loosening.

Siemens: New Twin Arc Fault and Plug on Neutral Breakers
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Siemens: New Twin Arc Fault and Plug on Neutral Breakers

Siemens new Tandem AFCI circuit technology feeds two separate circuits from one breaker position. Twin AFCI circuit technology fits in new or existing construction and saves space in a loadcentre.  Available in Pig Tail or Plug on Neutral versions. Tandem AFCI breakers provide flexibility where traditional breakers can’t, making them suited for new construction and renovation projects.

ROLEC: ‘Round’ technoDISC Plastic Enclosures For Industrial Electronics Now In Four Sizes
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ROLEC: ‘Round’ technoDISC Plastic Enclosures For Industrial Electronics Now In Four Sizes

ROLEC’s ‘round’ technoDISC plastic enclosures for IIoT and Industry 4.0 electronics are now available in four sizes. Robust technoDISC is ideal for a wide range of industrial electronics. Its ‘round’ design is perfect for applications such as industrial sensors, modern machine building, automation systems, IIoT control nodes and shipboard monitoring equipment. These ‘go anywhere’ enclosures can be installed on walls, bulkheads and machines. The lid can remain closed during installation in challenging environments – safeguarding the electronics with IP 66 (IP 67 optional) ingress protection.

AutomationDirect: New IronHorse Motor Controls
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AutomationDirect: New IronHorse Motor Controls

AutomationDirect has recently added new IronHorse manual motor protectors, contactors, thermal overload relays, and a wide variety of supported accessories to their growing lineup of motor control products. The IronHorse HMC series contactors are a very economical solution and feature an advanced design with a sealed structure to prevent arc flash exposure; electronic coils are available on select models. These 3-pole contactors have built-in auxiliary contacts and are available in a variety of coil voltages and in seven frame sizes, with ratings from 5 to 300 hp (400A) at 480 VAC.

RS Adds 3 New Suppliers With Solutions for the Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation Markets
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RS Adds 3 New Suppliers With Solutions for the Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation Markets

RS is proud to announce three new suppliers: Niryo, HELUKABEL, and MGM Transformer Company. Niryo is a French startup company that specializes in affordable, easily deployable, and user-friendly desktop collaborative robotics (cobots) designed to democratize access to these essential Industry 4.0 technologies. HELUKABEL is a trusted supplier of innovative, high-quality, and reliable cable, wire, and accessories engineered for industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, transportation, traffic, media, building, and event applications. MGM Transformer Company is a large independent transformer manufacturer west of the Mississippi.

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.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation: New IQ-F Series Compact FX5S PLC – Powerful, Affordable, and Easy-to-Use
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation: New IQ-F Series Compact FX5S PLC – Powerful, Affordable, and Easy-to-Use

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. expands its line of MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to now offer a basic model providing OEMs with an all-in-one controller for small machines up to 60 I/O with integrated Ethernet connectivity. The FX5S PLC is a solution for simple automation applications at a more affordable price than the original FX5U high-performance model and FX5UJ mid-range model.

NSI Industries: LYNN HyperDropFOSC Fiber Management Enclosure Series
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NSI Industries: LYNN HyperDropFOSC Fiber Management Enclosure Series

Now available and designed for aerial, pedestal, and underground (handhole, manhole) environments, the new line includes three enclosures (144-, 288-, and 576-fiber) and two splice trays (24- and 72-fiber). “Designed for the outside plant network, the HyperDropFOSC series is a proven fiber management enclosure with a reliable sealing system,” explained Charles Hoskins, V.P. of Product Development. “Cable seals employ heat-shrink sleeves and hot-melt adhesive installed with a hot-air gun.”

HMS Networks: Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device
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HMS Networks: Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device

HMS has recently launched the Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device, a high-performance gateway that provides an easy and reliable way to connect EtherCAT subordinate devices to different industrial networks and control systems. In recent years, EtherCAT has rapidly gained popularity and is now the third most widely installed industrial network in factory automation globally, and the preferred choice in the semiconductor industry.

Phoenix Contact: THERMOMARK E SERIES Automated Identification
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Phoenix Contact: THERMOMARK E SERIES Automated Identification

The new THERMOMARK E SERIES from Phoenix Contact makes industrial identification simpler and more efficient. The system is the first on the market to combine printing and application into a single step, reducing marking time by up to 60 percent. The modular system consists of standard thermal transfer roll printers that can be combined with four different applicators. The three applicators for conductor and cable marking and one for terminal marking provide flexible marking options to meet specific needs.

Littelfuse: New LTKAK2-L Series High Power TVS Diodes in Surface Mount Package
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Littelfuse: New LTKAK2-L Series High Power TVS Diodes in Surface Mount Package

Littelfuse, Inc. recently announced the release of its latest product, the LTKAK2-L Series High Power TVS Diodes. This surface mount solution addresses the market demand for automated PCB assembly process-compatible TVS diodes with a high surge rating. The LTKAK2-L Series TVS Diodes offer a compact, surface mount package compatible with automated PCB assembly processes. The smaller solution in a modified SMTO-218 package allows designers to achieve robust circuit protection with less PCB space than the available axial leaded solutions.

ROLEC: More Options for taraSMART Modular Suspension Arm System
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ROLEC: More Options for taraSMART Modular Suspension Arm System

ROLEC has added more components to its taraSMART (IP 54) range of modular suspension arms. Users can now configure their perfect support arm from a choice of 22 different components. Tough, stylish taraSMART supports displays, panel PCs and HMI enclosures weighing up to 100 lbs (45 kg). The range offers advanced technical features but at an attractive price point. Applications include smart factory automation, modern machine control systems, robotics, process automation, medical/laboratory technology and information stations.

AutomationDirect: C-more CM5 HMIs
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AutomationDirect: C-more CM5 HMIs

AutomationDirect has recently added the next generation of the popular C-more HMI product line. The CM5 HMI series offers lower cost, high-performance HMIs in sizes from 4 inches to an impressive 22 inches. These HMIs have an amazing 1.6 GHz processor in the larger units (10” and above), 43 Mbytes of memory, and provide much better trending, extra data storage, faster communication, and improved file types including jpegs.

Hammond Manufacturing: Flame-Retardant ABS 1556 Family
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Hammond Manufacturing: Flame-Retardant ABS 1556 Family

The new 14-strong flame-retardant ABS IP54 1556 family, rated UL94-V0, is inspired by Hammond Manufacturing’s recently launched IP68 polycarbonate 1557 series. It follows the same modern rounded corners and top face styling and introduces rectangular versions to complement the square format versions derived from the 1557 series. IP54 sealed for general purpose indoor use, the ABS material gives a lower price point than the polycarbonate used in the 1557, which is designed for installation outdoors and in aggressive environments.