Industrial

CPG Family Pogo Pins Product Line Expansion
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Same Sky: New CPG Family Pogo Pins Product Line Expansion

Same Sky’s Interconnect Group has recently announced the expansion of its pogo pins product line with the introduction of 40 new models. The CPG family of pogo pins offers gold plated contacts for high reliability with mating cycle ratings now up to 20,000 cycles. Housed in surface mount, wire mount, and through hole packages, the CPG models feature initial operating forces from 10 up to 125 gf, mid compression operating forces from 15 up to 165 gf, and recommended working heights from 0.5 up to 14.9 mm. These spring loaded pogo pins carry multiple pad layouts and stroke configurations as well as operating temperature ranges from -40 up to 85°C.

ROLEC: technoBOX (IP 66) Plastic Enclosures – Now With More Accessories
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ROLEC: technoBOX (IP 66) Plastic Enclosures – Now With More Accessories

ROLEC’s technoBOX plastic enclosures can now be specified with accessories including front plates, hinges, case feet, mounting plates, supporting rails, cable glands, and external mounting brackets (that can be rotated by 90°). Smart, robust technoBOX (IP 66) is ROLEC’s most cost-effective plastic enclosure. It is ideal for a wide range of industrial electronics applications, offering dependable protection at an attractive price point. The housings can be mounted on walls, bulkheads, machines and desks.

Banner Engineering: DXMR90-X1E Controller – Ethernet Pass-Through Delivers Critical Data via a Single Network
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Banner Engineering: DXMR90-X1E Controller – Ethernet Pass-Through Delivers Critical Data via a Single Network

A central component of Banner’s Snap Signal portfolio, the DXMR90-X1E Industrial Controller receives signals from sensors and other connected devices through four dedicated Modbus ports. The onboard processor combines these signals into a unified stream of insightful device data, which can be exported through industrial Ethernet protocols. The DXMR90-X1E also has both power and Ethernet pass-through, allowing multiple devices to be networked together and connected to a controller using one Ethernet connection.

Emerson: New AVENTICS DS1 Dewpoint Sensor Monitors Humidity and Air Quality in Real Time for Enhanced Reliability of Gas Processes
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Emerson: New AVENTICS DS1 Dewpoint Sensor Monitors Humidity and Air Quality in Real Time for Enhanced Reliability of Gas Processes

Recently, Emerson launched its new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor, an industrial sensor able to monitor dew point, temperature, humidity levels and quality of compressed air and other non-corrosive gases in real time from one device. The DS1 can help operators detect and mitigate excess moisture in its early stages and prevent moisture-related equipment damage. By optimizing air quality in this way, operators can better control processes, extend pneumatic component life, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce maintenance and unplanned downtime.

RS Offers Plug-and-Play Power With Integrated Protection
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RS Offers Plug-and-Play Power With Integrated Protection

RS offers the new Phoenix Contact TRIO3 Power Supplies — the world’s first power supplies with integrated circuit breakers. Designed to help machine builders overcome common challenges, these compact, plug-and-play power supplies offer space, energy, and cost savings, easy handling, and smart diagnostics, like the rest of the TRIO POWER range, and add integrated multi-channel circuit breakers for superior device protection and system performance.

IDEC: FS1B Safety Controller Simplifies Designs
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IDEC: FS1B Safety Controller Simplifies Designs

IDEC Corporation is launching the FS1B Safety Controller—an upgrade of the popular FS1A device—providing additional features. The FS1B lets designers create streamlined machine safety systems with multiple safety channels by using any of 24 preset safety logic strategies selected with DIP switch configuration—with no programming required.

Weidmuller: u-control M3000/M4000 High-Performance Series IT & OT PAC Controllers Achieve True Convergence
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Weidmuller: u-control M3000/M4000 High-Performance Series IT & OT PAC Controllers Achieve True Convergence

Weidmuller USA has recently unveiled the innovative M3000 and M4000 series of PAC Controllers for the perfect pairing of IT and OT for a wide array of industrial settings. This highly advanced Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) series integrates the functionality of a PLC and a PC with a control and edge system – in one device. “With multi-core technology, faster processing and more memory, these PAC Controllers significantly boost the speed of a company’s operations, from the factory floor to edge devices,” said Ken Crawford, Senior Director of Automation at Weidmuller USA.

nVent: Extreme Environments Enclosure
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nVent: Extreme Environments Enclosure

nVent’s Extreme Environments Enclosure includes a padlocking handle, and a lift off, lockable door. The enclosure is available standard in 304SS and White Painted 304SS with zinc plated internal components and EPDM replacement gasket. 316LSS models have stainless steel internal components and silicone replacement gasket. The gasket is removable, replaceable, and available for sale as a UL Listed field install kit. Gaskets are interchangeable among the Extreme Environments Enclosures of the same size.

Pfannenberg Highlights Range of Thermostat Products – Perfect the Right Temperature and Keep Electrical Enclosures Dry with the Right Thermostat
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Pfannenberg Highlights Range of Thermostat Products – Perfect the Right Temperature and Keep Electrical Enclosures Dry with the Right Thermostat

Pfannenberg, Inc. highlights its thermostat products, including the tried and true FLZ 510-530 Series and FLZ 541-543 Series, now featuring universal temperature control dials with both Fahrenheit and Celsius ranges. Pfannenberg thermostats provide an essential temperature control solution to maintain optimal conditions for control cabinets, reducing maintenance, saving time, and cutting costs.

Leviton Introduces Two New Steel Tape Armored ADVENTUM Fiber Optic Cables for EMEA, LAC, and APAC – Available in North America
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Leviton Introduces Two New Steel Tape Armored ADVENTUM Fiber Optic Cables for EMEA, LAC, and APAC – Available in North America

Leviton is excited to announce the launch of two ADVENTUM Central Dry Tube cables: Fire Survival and RailSafe Steel Tape Armor. These cables prioritize safety, delivering exceptional fire performance, top-tier efficiency, and a robust return on infrastructure investment for where low smoke or CPR requirements are specified. ADVENTUM Fire Survival is an indoor cable, engineered to ensure critical data transmission during fire emergencies. Meanwhile, ADVENTUM RailSafe cables adhere to comprehensive standards, including the London Underground’s LUL S-1085 specification.

RS Makes Automation Accessible to All
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RS Makes Automation Accessible to All

RS makes automation accessible to all with its extensive line of affordable, industrial-grade RS PRO products. RS PRO products, the own brand of RS, are engineered to help customers overcome common challenges in every industrial market segment and meticulously designed to deliver an attractive combination of quality, choice, and value. They’re also backed by the RS PRO Seal of Approval — which is only awarded after a rigorous testing, inspection, and auditing process based on demanding international standards — and most are covered by a standard three-year warranty.

AutomationDirect: Captron CANEO Series Pushbuttons
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AutomationDirect: Captron CANEO Series Pushbuttons

AutomationDirect has added more Captron capacitive pushbuttons that utilize touch control and are activated without pressure when a hand or body part nears the device’s surface. They feature a robust IP69K design, wear-free operation, resistance to water, oil, and harsh environments, and are available in various mounting/operator sizes.

SCHURTER: Green Line – Portfolio Expanded
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SCHURTER: Green Line – Portfolio Expanded

SCHURTER significantly expands its portfolio of “Green Line” connectors. Because wherever you can reduce your CO₂ footprint without compromising on quality, you really should do so. As with the launch of the first series of Green Line products, SCHURTER remains true to its policy of offering a version with plant-based housings for products that are already established on the market. This approach offers customers of these products the great advantage that no redesigns or recertifications are necessary when replacing the old connectors based on fossil raw materials. The SCHURTER Green Line is therefore a 1:1 replacement with all certifications.

AutomationDirect: Teknokol Eco Series HMI Enclosures and Suspension Arm Systems
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AutomationDirect: Teknokol Eco Series HMI Enclosures and Suspension Arm Systems

AutomationDirect has added Teknokol Eco series HMI enclosures and suspension arm systems which are designed to work together to provide customized, adjustable HMI panels using a selection of components and cut-to-length arm profiles. These suspension systems allow the HMI to be relocated as needed for better HMI visibility and operator comfort.  The medium-duty TK060 series suspension arm system is designed for lighter loads while the TK120 series offers the same design flexibility but is a heavy-duty option for heavier enclosures. Both models use custom-ordered arm profiles that can be ordered precut to fit specific applications.

AutomationDirect: Murrelektronik EtherCAT IO-Link Line Master Modules and Additional IO-Link Hubs
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AutomationDirect: Murrelektronik EtherCAT IO-Link Line Master Modules and Additional IO-Link Hubs

AutomationDirect has added Murrelektronik Premium EtherCAT IO-Link master modules to their IO-Link product lineup. IO-Link masters provide standardized, point-to-point connections between smart devices and controllers. IO-Link functions similarly to traditional field I/O but adds the capability to collect diagnostic and operational data from IO-Link capable devices, helping pinpoint potential problems or improvements. Typical IO-Link systems consist of one IO-Link master (the interface between IO-Link and higher-level systems) and at least one IO-Link device.

Banner Engineering: JB Series Top Mount I/O Junction Blocks
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Banner Engineering: JB Series Top Mount I/O Junction Blocks

Simplify I/O distribution and wiring with Banner’s JB Series Top Mount I/O Junction Blocks. Both 4- and 8-port configurations are available for connecting many different types of field devices including sensors, lights, and valves. Each configuration has either M8 3-pin I/O connections with an M12 8-pin or 12-pin I/O homerun connector, or M12 5-pin I/O connections with an M23 12-pin or 19-pin I/O homerun connection. All models also have common power supply connections.