Industrial

AutomationDirect: Gladiator GPB1 and GPB2 Enclosed Style Terminal Blocks
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AutomationDirect: Gladiator GPB1 and GPB2 Enclosed Style Terminal Blocks

AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GPB1 and GPB2 series enclosed-style terminal blocks to provide a safe and reliable way to connect multiple electrical circuits to a single power source. The GPB1 series terminal blocks are ultra-compact, offering time-saving multiple wire connection options for a variety of control panel applications. The GPB2 series terminal blocks feature a space-saving modular design and an innovative interlocking system for easy multi-pole assembly.

OKW: STAR-KNOBS Now in Flush-Fit and Surface-Mount Versions
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OKW: STAR-KNOBS Now in Flush-Fit and Surface-Mount Versions

OKW’s advanced STAR-KNOBS for menu-driven electronics are now available in flush-fitting and surface-mount versions. These ergonomic collet knobs fit rotary potentiometers or rotary pulse generators with round shaft ends (DIN 41591). They are ideal for measuring and control, healthcare, HVAC, communications, building management and Smart Factory technology.

Amphenol TPC Wire & Cable: Chem-Gard 250 Multi-Conductor Cable
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Amphenol TPC Wire & Cable: Chem-Gard 250 Multi-Conductor Cable

Chem-Gard 250 Multi-Conductor is the latest cable from TPC WIre & Cable designed for control and instrumentation applications. This high-performance cable is engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh chemical environments, setting a new industry benchmark.  The Chem-Gard 250 Multi-Conductor Cable is approximately 40% smaller in diameter than typical SOOW cables, making it an excellent choice for use in areas with restricted space and in conduit.

Contec: FPD-V Series Industrial Touch Panel Displays for Use in a Wide Variety of Installations
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Contec: FPD-V Series Industrial Touch Panel Displays for Use in a Wide Variety of Installations

Contec Co., Ltd. has recently developed the FPD-V Series of new industrial touch panel displays with support for various installation methods. Sales of this new series will begin on January 28, 2025. The new FPD-V Series industrial touch panel displays boast a slim profile that allows for installation in a variety of ways. The series will be gradually expanded to include a wide range of sizes, from 10-inch compact models to 20-inch or larger models. The new design includes carefully selected components to meet the high-reliability, long-term supply requirements for industrial applications.

Molex: Innovative MMCX Power over Coax Solution Ensures Reliable RF Connections and Uninterrupted Power Delivery in Dynamic Environments
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Molex: Innovative MMCX Power over Coax Solution Ensures Reliable RF Connections and Uninterrupted Power Delivery in Dynamic Environments

Molex has recently announced the availability of its new compact MMCX Power over Coax (PoC) solution, which features a patent-pending mating technique to ensure secure and stable connections while maintaining electrical ground continuity. This product innovation is ideally suited for space-constrained applications where reliable RF connections and continuous power delivery are paramount, such as automotive liquid-crystal display (LCD) mirrors, driver monitoring systems or industrial sensors.

AutomtionDirect: Dold VARIMETER Series Voltage and Phase Monitoring Relays
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AutomtionDirect: Dold VARIMETER Series Voltage and Phase Monitoring Relays

AutomationDirect has added Dold VARIMETER series voltage and phase monitoring relays to safeguard electrical equipment and prevent costly downtime by evaluating voltage levels and phase sequences. These relays provide early detection and response to abnormalities such as undervoltage, overvoltage, phase loss, phase reversal, and phase imbalance. The VARIMETER series monitoring relays feature wide voltage measuring ranges, compact frame sizes, and integrated terminal bases.

AutomationDirect: Schmersal Configurable Safety Relays
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AutomationDirect: Schmersal Configurable Safety Relays

AutomationDirect has added configurable and programmable safety relays from Schmersal. Many safety systems require more than one specialty safety relay but do not justify the need for a safety controller. Schmersal PROTECT SRB-E configurable relays are easy to set up and reduce the number of safety relays required for a machine or system. These relays include up to 10 safety inputs and up to 5 safety outputs, support up to 16 different applications, and can monitor all conventional safety devices.

Schneider Electric: PanelSeT SFN
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Schneider Electric: PanelSeT SFN

Introducing the PanelSeT SFN panel enclosures, new modular cabinets made of decarbonized steel, enabling to form large electrical panels, for industrial automation and control, electrical power distribution, and electronic applications. The PanelSeT SFN floor-standing decarbonized-steel modular enclosures are crafted for a reduced carbon footprint, increased robustness, unparalleled flexibility and improved operational efficiency.

Eaton: B-Line Series Type 4 Panel Enclosures – Now Including NEMA Type 4 Freestanding Panel Enclosures
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Eaton: B-Line Series Type 4 Panel Enclosures – Now Including NEMA Type 4 Freestanding Panel Enclosures

Eaton’s B-Line series Type 4 panel enclosures are used to house electrical controls and instruments in indoor or outdoor applications to help protect against windblown dust and rain, splashing water and hose directed water. Eaton has also expanded its B-Line series enclosure line to include NEMA Type 4 freestanding panel enclosures.

Beckhoff: TwinCAT MC3 – The New Multi-Core and Multi-Task Solution for Motion Control
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Beckhoff: TwinCAT MC3 – The New Multi-Core and Multi-Task Solution for Motion Control

Motion control is firmly established as an essential component of TwinCAT and is successfully used in many projects across a wide range of industries. TwinCAT MC3 represents the next generation of motion control. All the highlights of the previous TwinCAT NC2 motion control solution can also be found in the latest generation of TwinCAT MC3.

Siemens: The New SINUMERIK ONE CNC Becomes Part of the Siemens TIA Portal
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Siemens: The New SINUMERIK ONE CNC Becomes Part of the Siemens TIA Portal

The new generation of machine tool control, SINUMERIK ONE, is at the heart of the digital transformation of CNC machines. As a digital native control, SINUMERIK ONE features not only a new hardware platform, but also versatile software for the creation of a digital twin. It closes the gap between the virtual and the real world while helping to reduce development and commissioning times considerably.

Banner Engineering: SD50 Status Display Provides More Status Information in the Most Helpful Locations
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Banner Engineering: SD50 Status Display Provides More Status Information in the Most Helpful Locations

Improve the accuracy and efficiency of many applications with Banner’s SD50 Status Display, which communicates sensor, machine, and other device information via both text and multicolor LEDs. A cost-efficient alternative to expensive HMIs, the SD50 offers easier mounting and more placement flexibility. It provides more detailed information about process and machine status and can work in tandem with traditional indicator lights, making it ideal for status feedback, process sequences, timing, counting, and measurement display applications. These abilities also simplify training and speed up onboarding by shortening the learning curve.

STOBER: cLEAN Drive – Easy to Install, Easy to Use
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STOBER: cLEAN Drive – Easy to Install, Easy to Use

STOBER’s cLEAN Drive is designed for optimal control of the cLEAN Motor using a permanent magnet sensorless vector control.  Easy to install and program, the cLEAN Drive comes with basic motor parameters already written on the drive.  With greater than 150% torque at 0 Hz and 100:1 speed control range, the cLEAN Drive is ideal for loaded conveyor applications.  It also features a removable keypad with four save slots for remote operation away from the drive, or for placing a new drive without requiring recommissioning.

Hammond: ST SS Series Type 4X Stainless Steel Wallmount Enclosure w/ Sloped Top
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Hammond: ST SS Series Type 4X Stainless Steel Wallmount Enclosure w/ Sloped Top

Introducing the ST SS Series Type 4X stainless steel wallmount enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing, designed to enclose electrical and/or electronic equipment and protect against harsh, industrial environments for wallmount applications, with a sloped top which prevents water from resting on top as well as providing potential for controls mounting.

Stahlin Enclosures: New SolarShield HMI Covers
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Stahlin Enclosures: New SolarShield HMI Covers

Stahlin’s patented SolarShield HMI Covers provide the ultimate Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen protection in the harshest environments. These are the industry’s most innovative and durable non-metallic HMI Covers for use with all enclosure material types.  They are ideal for protecting HMI Screens from UV and harsh environmental conditions and are now available in an expanded range of sizes – 10″ x 8″, 16″ x 11″, and 20″ x 14″- offering broad application flexibility.