Emerson has recently signed a joint commercialization agreement with Integra CMS, a specialty consulting company focusing on specification and implementation of continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, to provide comprehensive technologies and services for continuous processes. The two companies aim to quicken adoption of continuous manufacturing processes throughout the industry.
A sudden power outage can be a critical issue for businesses and organizations. If something happens to the power, then it’s important to get things up and running as soon as possible. For example, a construction company that is working in a remote or isolated location may be at risk for power outages. A back-up generator will minimize the risk of the operation losing power and the project getting significantly delayed.
New MBR diamond cut knurled control knobs from Elesa offer a safe and comfortable grip, even in difficult environments. The knurled knobs simplify control during rapid rotation or screwing without any unpleasant angular work for the user’s hand and wrist.
Thanks to RFID transponder technology, the coded safety switches PSENcode from Pilz combine maximum manipulation protection with the smallest space requirement
EXAIR’s new Dual 316 Stainless Steel Cabinet Cooler® System offers a low cost and reliable way to cool and purge electronic control panels. Electronic temperature control keeps electrical enclosures cool while maintaining the NEMA 4X rating of the enclosure.
With the SIPART PS100, Siemens is presenting a new positioner that is impressively easy to commission and highly robust. The SIPART PS100 offers fast and reliable positioning for standard applications.
Machine designers can use the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix CIP Safety I/O modules to reduce panel space and setup time in larger applications.
LYNX temperate control system from BriskHeat that provides individual proportional-integral-derivative (PID) temperature control for each heater in a system. The state-of-the-art PID temperature control system can control up to 1,024 zones.
The Hammond Power Solutions Titan X encapsulated transformers is optimized for hazardous and harsh locations. It complies with IEC standards and is certified for IECEx Equipment Scheme, also meeting the ATEX Equipment Directive.
Each component in an industrial control panel must be properly applied for safe and reliable operation. The application requirements for each component are often quite complex and unique to the component, resulting in erroneous interpretation, leading to improper use of the component. We will review some of the most common misapplications of components within the panel. UL 508 switches Listed as a “manual motor controller” are designed to be used for the on/off or manual motor controller function to meet NEC requirements in Article 430, Part VII.
B&R is among the first manufacturers to launch a comprehensive portfolio for communication using the open, real-time capable OPC UA over TSN protocol. With high-performance X20 PLCs, bus controllers, industrial PCs and a TSN machine switch, B&R enables fully standardized networks for modular, adaptive machines. Truly economical batch-size-one production is now a reality.
Watlow’s WATCONNECT® SERIES C1 Control Panels incorporate high-quality thermal components in a small and simple package. The SERIES C1 is a single-phase, non-hazardous location control panel that can be quickly configured for one or two loops.
nVent Electric has launched a program that helps ensure customers in the United States quckly get the solutions they need when their business demands. Customers can expect faster access to high-demand products like Concept, Watershed, Proline G2 packages, Syspend 281-Max HMI system, NEMA-12 Lay-In wireway, SpectraCool air conditioners and more.
TURCK has launched the ARGEE 3 programming environment for its I/O devices to improve the user experience. The enhanced ARGEE programming environment is used to program logic functions inside its multiprotocol I/O devices, making them field logic controllers (FLCs). The ARGEE environment is accessible via an HTML5-compatible web browser, which eliminates the need for complex third-party software or any licensing common with PLCs.
The PowerXL DA1 advanced variable frequency drive is ideal for demanding applications that are speed- and torque-dependent. Eaton’s PowerXL product family delivers outstanding performance regarding motor control and modularity.
