Industrial

EAO: Sealed Series 46 Emergency Stop Switches Meet Necessary Global Requirements of Harsh, Industrial Applications
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EAO: Sealed Series 46 Emergency Stop Switches Meet Necessary Global Requirements of Harsh, Industrial Applications

EAO has recently introduced a new push-pull emergency stop as part of its extensive Series 46 lineup. The primary objective of Series 46 emergency stop switches is to enhance user safety while protecting machinery, equipment, and control systems from potential harm during operational failures. These modular control devices feature a 40mm mushroom-style actuator designed for a standard 22.3mm mounting panel cut-out.

Pilz: Safety Gate System PSENsgate / PSENmgate
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Pilz: Safety Gate System PSENsgate / PSENmgate

The safety gate system PSENsgate / PSENmgate offers two functions integrated within one system: Safe guard locking combined with the appropriate control elements. Benefit from the high flexibility of the safety gate system. Various control elements are possible, such as pushbuttons, key switches, illuminated pushbuttons and section stop, as well as E-STOP and escape release. Suitable handles are also available. A versatile solution for your safety gates.

Same Sky: USB Type C Connectors Line Adds New Waterproof and Power-Only Models
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Same Sky: USB Type C Connectors Line Adds New Waterproof and Power-Only Models

Same Sky’s Interconnect Group recently announced the continued expansion of its USB Type C connectors line with a range of new waterproof and power-only models. The UJ family now offers waterproof USB receptacles with IPX5, IPX6, IPX7, or IPX8 ratings, making them ideal for applications where moisture is a concern. This expansion also includes new 90 W power-only USB Type C receptacles, including IPX5 rated options. By removing the data transfer pins, the UJC models are a more cost-effective solution for designs where charging or power is the sole function.

Iboco: Circuit Breaker ABS Enclosures
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Iboco: Circuit Breaker ABS Enclosures

Discover IBOCO’s Circuit Breaker ABS Enclosures line. IBOCO Circuit Breaker Enclosures come in 8 different sizes with different numbers of poles as well (choice from 4 to 72 poles). IBOCO Circuit Breaker and Control Enclosures are IP 65 rated – that is to say, they guarantee a complete protection against dust and against water sprayed from a hose from all directions. These Circuit Breaker Enclosures come in Grey RAL 7035.

Hammond Manufacturing: DTFK Series Thermostat-Controlled Fan Kit
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Hammond Manufacturing: DTFK Series Thermostat-Controlled Fan Kit

Introducing the DTFK series thermostat-controlled fan kit from Hammond Manufacturing. The DTFK1AC120E is a unique exhaust filter that includes a thermostat and power cord in one convenient package. While it is designed as an exhaust fan for the rear of the Type 12 Filtered version of Hammond Manufacturing’s NWC series, the DTFK1AC120E can be used as an exhaust fan on almost all of Hammond Manufacturing’s products with a standard 4.7″ fan pattern. Included is additional mounting hardware for when not mounting to filter fans.

Hammond Manufacturing: NWC Series Swing-Out Industrial Wall Mount Rack Cabinet
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Hammond Manufacturing: NWC Series Swing-Out Industrial Wall Mount Rack Cabinet

Introducing the NWC Series swing-out industrial wall-mounted rack cabinet from Hammond Manufacturing. The NWC Series rack cabinet allows dual access to equipment via the double hinge design for indoor industrial applications. The main body and door swing from right-to-left, although the entire cabinet can be flipped 180 degrees to mount and swing left-to-right. This rack cabinet series comes in three options: “N”, “F”, and “A” versions, each having different environmental designs.

Online Components: CTC Series – ITT Cannon Environmentally Sealed Cable-to-Cable Interconnects
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Online Components: CTC Series – ITT Cannon Environmentally Sealed Cable-to-Cable Interconnects

ITT Cannon’s CTC is an extremely simple to install and maintain connector series that requires no special contact insertion tools or the use of wedge locks or blind seals in order to deliver a sealing rating up to IP69K. Utilizing ITT Cannon’s proven Trident T2P and T3P contact technology, and available in 8-way to 24-way layouts, the CTC Series provides a highly engineered and cost effective harsh environment interconnect solution.

PULS Power: DIN Rail Power Supplies with EtherCAT
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PULS Power: DIN Rail Power Supplies with EtherCAT

PULS power supplies with integrated EtherCAT ports can be directly connected to EtherCAT controllers – without the need for additional gateways, providing easy and rapid access to all application data and power supply functions. The real-time capabilities and high-speed transmission of EtherCAT is ideal for condition monitoring, logging, maintenance and remote in large-scale systems. The power supply data can also be used within real-time control loops. Based on the data, drives or other high-energy users can be controlled in an optimal way to keep the dynamic power needs within the capabilities of the power supply system. This enables improved system efficiency as power supplies can be used at the optimal operating point.

Teledyne FLIR Expands Ex Pro-Series Thermography Cameras for Quick and Effective Inspections 
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Teledyne FLIR Expands Ex Pro-Series Thermography Cameras for Quick and Effective Inspections 

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has recently announced the focus-free FLIR E5 Pro and FLIR E6 Pro cameras, providing a larger 3.5-inch touchscreen display along with access to FLIR Ignite Cloud connectivity within the same point-and-shoot, pistol-grip form factor as legacy Ex-Series thermal cameras. The versatile cameras are designed primarily for close-up, professional-grade mechanical, building, and electrical thermal inspection scenarios. These include detecting water intrusion, air leaks, electrical connections, temperature differentials between equipment, and impending equipment failure.

OKW: IK/IP-Rated SOLID-BOX for Industrial Touch Screen and Display Electronics
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OKW: IK/IP-Rated SOLID-BOX for Industrial Touch Screen and Display Electronics

More electronics designers are specifying OKW’s tough SOLID-BOX to safeguard sensitive touch screens, control panels and displays in harsh industrial environments. IK 08 (impact) and IP 66/IP 67 (ingress) protection make SOLID-BOX ideal for plant and machine construction, HVAC, IoT/IIoT, Smart Factory/Industry 4.0, gateways, data loggers, ICT, electrical installations, measurement/control, agriculture/farming, sensor systems and safety engineering.

LOVATO Electric: New Double Contact Elements and Auto-Monitoring Contact Element
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LOVATO Electric: New Double Contact Elements and Auto-Monitoring Contact Element

LOVATO Electric enriches the range of pushbutton and selectors Platinum series with the new double contact elements and auto-monitoring contact element. The double contact elements provide the flexibility of two contacts (1NO+1NC, 2NO or 2NC) within the same dimensions as a single contact (LPXC10 or LPXC01). The new auto–monitoring contact is replacing the previous auto-monitoring contact versions (LPXC01SM and LPXC02SM) with a new, more compact design that maintains the same dimensions as a standard single contact.

Emerson: New NI mioDAQ USB Data Acquisition Technology Delivers Quality Insight to More Engineers
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Emerson: New NI mioDAQ USB Data Acquisition Technology Delivers Quality Insight to More Engineers

Emerson has recently expanded its NI USB data acquisition (DAQ) product line with the new NI mioDAQ device. To help engineers meet the increasing demand to improve quality and reduce time-to-market when developing advanced electronic technologies, the NI mioDAQ solution offers improved measurement performance, more powerful software and an easier setup experience.

Rockwell Automation: Stratix 4300 Brings New Wireless Interfaces and a New Edge
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Rockwell Automation: Stratix 4300 Brings New Wireless Interfaces and a New Edge

The Stratix 4300 Remote Access Router solution now has both Wi-Fi and LTE (cellular) wireless options available. These options include Ethernet only (existing product with 2 or 5 ports), Ethernet and Wi-Fi (2 or 5 ports), Ethernet and LTE (2 or 5 ports), and Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and LTE (2 or 5 ports). The addition of these wireless interfaces for Wi-Fi and LTE (cellular) allows customers to use the Stratix 4300 in applications where a physical Ethernet connection may be difficult or not desired. Wireless options on the Stratix 4300 router help users reduce downtime, maintain business continuity, and enable a productive workforce.

RS PRO Planned Maintenance Solutions Keep Production Lines up and Costs Down
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RS PRO Planned Maintenance Solutions Keep Production Lines up and Costs Down

RS offers an extensive selection of RS PRO brand products essential for planned maintenance processes. Planned maintenance, a basic form of preventative maintenance also referred to as scheduled maintenance, is an inescapable element of every industrial production process. Organizations in virtually every sector of the industrial market — ranging from process and discrete manufacturers to energy and utility and facility and intralogistics companies — must engage in regular maintenance, like lubricating and tightening moving parts and replacing worn out components, to ensure machines operate at peak performance and meet production and service goals.

Phoenix Contact: clipx Engineer – Worker Assistance Software for Terminal Strip Assembly in Control Cabinet Building
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Phoenix Contact: clipx Engineer – Worker Assistance Software for Terminal Strip Assembly in Control Cabinet Building

The clipx Engineer engineering software from Phoenix Contact optimizes data consistency from the circuit diagram to the finished control cabinet. The new clipx Engineer assemble worker assistance software is designed for the assembly process of terminal strips. It can be integrated into the engineering software as a paid add-on and provides all the necessary data from the engineering process for assembly. This enables seamless integration into existing workflows. With direct data transmission from engineering and the consistent provision of all necessary production data, users benefit from significant time savings.

Phoenix Contact: PT 2.5-4L Four-Level Terminal Block Series with Push-in Technology – Clever Circuit Design That Requires Minimal Space in the Control Cabinet
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Phoenix Contact: PT 2.5-4L Four-Level Terminal Block Series with Push-in Technology – Clever Circuit Design That Requires Minimal Space in the Control Cabinet

The use of multi-level terminal blocks offers huge potential savings when it comes to the space required in the control cabinet. The new and particularly compact PT 2,5-4L four-level terminal block series with Push-in Technology from Phoenix Contact is a space-saving solution for mounting terminal strips. With a width of just 5.2 mm, the product family includes feed-through, disconnect, and knife-disconnect terminal blocks as well as various function versions that enable the compact integration of function plugs and components. With a nominal cross-section of 2.5 mm² and a nominal current of 24 A at a nominal voltage of 800 V, the terminal blocks cover a wide range of applications.