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RS Helps Food and Beverage Manufacturers Overcome Safety and Compliance Challenges
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RS Helps Food and Beverage Manufacturers Overcome Safety and Compliance Challenges

RS offers an extensive portfolio of electrical and electronic products engineered to help organizations in the food and beverage manufacturing industry overcome challenges related to the expansive and evolving slate of safety and compliance regulations designed to keep consumers and workers safe. In 2022, the U.S. food and beverage industry was worth about $1.4 trillion, a roughly 5.5% share of the national GDP, largely due to contributions from the food and beverage manufacturing industry, which is consistently the second-largest contributor to overall industry value behind food service. This segment employed around 1.7 million people in 2021 across market segments ranging from meat and dairy processing to baked goods, prepared foods, and beverage manufacturing.

Hammond Manufacturing: 1590ZGRPBK Series Type 4, 4X Glass Reinforced Polyester Enclosures
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Hammond Manufacturing: 1590ZGRPBK Series Type 4, 4X Glass Reinforced Polyester Enclosures

Hammond Manufacturing introduces the 1590ZGRPBK Series of Type 4 and 4X glass reinforced polyester enclosure. These enclosures are molded from a black, glass reinforced polyester with a smooth finish, and include a gasketed lid with two piece “tongue and groove” construction, as well as a heavy duty, thick wall design. These enclosures have the North American Mark of Safety – they are C UL & UL listed, and they are certified to NEMA 4, 4X standards (UL 508A), and are File #E65324 and IP66 rated.

VMP: New ERWEN-F22E Fixed Wall Rack Enclosure
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VMP: New ERWEN-F22E Fixed Wall Rack Enclosure

Video Mount Products, a provider of mounting solutions for the electrical, commercial, CI, residential, security, and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce the launch of the new 9-inch, 22U ERWEN-F22E wall rack enclosure for its popular ERWEN Series. The ERWEN-F22E is now available with an MSRP of $599.95. “Durable and appealing, the ERWEN-F22E is the workhorse wall mounted rack enclosure that our customers have been asking for,” said Keith Fulmer, president of VMP.

Brady: M211 Portable Bluetooth Label Printer
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Brady: M211 Portable Bluetooth Label Printer

Design. Preview. Print. All from your phone. The M211 portable Bluetooth label printer is a tough, compact labeler that belongs on any jobsite. Seamlessly design, preview and print labels right from Brady’s Express Labels Mobile app for iOS and Android. Create custom labels from your phone’s familiar keyboard via ultra strong BLE Bluetooth technology. Maximize on-site efficiency — import data, save and share files with ease. Plus, get more done with 22 barcode/QR code types, 85 fonts and over 1400 symbols.

Pfannenberg USA Unveils Green Series DTI 6000 Cooling Units
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Pfannenberg USA Unveils Green Series DTI 6000 Cooling Units

Pfannenberg has recently announced its new Green Series DTI 6000 Cooling Units. These cooling solutions represent a transformative leap in enclosure cooling technology, protecting vulnerable electronics while protecting the environment. By employing a closed-loop design, these units effectively seal out ambient air, ensuring the recirculation of clean, cool air throughout the enclosure. This innovative approach provides comprehensive protection for enclosure electronics, safeguarding them against both heat and contaminated ambient air. This system further benefits from the expanded distance between air inlet and outlet, optimizing the air flow within the enclosure to prevent hotspots.

Emerson: New DeltaV Automation Platform Empowers Decisive Action from Plant to Enterprise
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Emerson: New DeltaV Automation Platform Empowers Decisive Action from Plant to Enterprise

As part of its Boundless Automation vision for helping organizations deliver more seamless operations, Emerson is evolving its DeltaV brand into the DeltaV Automation Platform. The newly expanded automation platform will include supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES) and operations management software alongside the distributed control (DCS) and safety systems (SIS) and other technologies that have been part of the brand for decades. The evolution builds a more comprehensive automation platform to make it easier for users to deliver smarter, safer, more optimized and more sustainable operations.

Rockwell Automation: Enhanced ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link Master Blocks Advance Automation Efficiency
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Rockwell Automation: Enhanced ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link Master Blocks Advance Automation Efficiency

Manufacturers can further streamline operation processes and reduce deployment time with the release of an enhanced firmware and Add-on Profile (AOP) update in the Allen‑Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link master blocks. The newly added features, coupled with the On-Machine capability, provide a significant boost in functionality and performance for applications within demanding industrial environments.

WAGO: 756 Series M8 and M12 Interconnecting Cables Now Available in Many Cable Lengths
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WAGO: 756 Series M8 and M12 Interconnecting Cables Now Available in Many Cable Lengths

WAGO is expanding its portfolio of sensor and actuator cables for I/O systems. The 756 Series M8 and M12 interconnecting cables are now available in pre-assembled form in many lengths between 0.3 and 20 meters. Custom cable lengths are also available upon request. The M8 and M12 cables are A-coded and available with pole numbers of 3, 4 and 5, so the right cable of the required length is now available for any I/O system for wiring sensors/actuators.

Carlo Gavazzi: DCT1, the DC Energy Transducer for Measurements in Fast Chargers
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Carlo Gavazzi: DCT1, the DC Energy Transducer for Measurements in Fast Chargers

The near future for EV charging applications is mainly based on fast, ultra-fast, and hyper-fast chargers. Therefore, there is an increasing need for reliable and accurate metering systems to avoid the outdated “charge-by-time method” or the upstream AC meters which can make the end user also pay for the system power losses. The DCT1 is Carlo Gavazzi’s first and most suitable response to this need. A very flexible, simple, compact, and easy-to-integrate solution for energy measurement in fast chargers.

METCASE: Compact MINIMET Instrument Enclosures Can Be Specified in Custom Versions
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METCASE: Compact MINIMET Instrument Enclosures Can Be Specified in Custom Versions

METCASE’s stylish MINIMET aluminum enclosures for compact desktop and portable electronics are now available in custom widths and depths, as well as with all the additional modifications the customer may need. Versatile MINIMET is ideal for applications including medical and wellness devices, test and measurement, industrial control, peripherals and interfaces, switchboxes, communications and laboratory equipment. These cost-effective instrument enclosures offer swift access to components thanks to their simple assembly.

3 Ways Blue e+ Simplifies Climate Control
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3 Ways the Blue e+ Filter Fan Simplifies Industrial Enclosure Climate Control

Simplified industrial enclosure cooling systems are rapidly rising up the ranks of priority for manufacturers as production environments continue to become more varied or diverse. While industrial filter fan cooling units can help manufacturers cut through the complexity of modern manufacturing via more streamlined, simplified design and operation, manufacturers still don’t fully realize the capacity of filter fan units to provide targeted cooling outputs that can keep pace with the speed and around-the-clock nature of today’s manufacturing landscape. However, Rittal’s new Blue e+ Filter Fan EC industrial cooling unit combines powerful, strategic cooling capabilities with the ability to both optimize productivity, reduce cooling costs, and decrease the chance of unplanned downtime.

Banner Engineering: R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub
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Banner Engineering: R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub

Controls engineers can more efficiently design remote I/O systems by connecting analog and discrete I/O to a single IO-Link hub. The R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub reduces cost, wiring, and installation time in applications with a variety of I/O types in one area by offering four analog ports and four discrete ports. Analog signals can be mirrored to other ports for retrofitting existing analog sensors or to add visual indication for efficiency. Up to 4 amps can be shared and passed through ports to power devices, such as lighting, without needing to inject extra power via splitter cables. Convenient side ports help reduce cable damage by minimizing cable bend.

SWZ Series
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SCHURTER: SWZ Series Heritage 6-Position Voltage Selector Gets Upgrade

SCHURTER is pleased to announce an enhancement to its well-known voltage selector series SWZ. By upgrading the plating of the terminals from tin to silver, the six-position selector now features elevated mechanical and electrical performance. Known primarily for use as voltage selectors, the SWZ series is ideal for use in applications with other types of circuit switching to attain varying modes of operation. The desired function of each position is determined by wiring options in series-parallel, enabling multi-faceted adaptation of the selectors for widespread application.

Schneider Electric: EvoPacT ANSI, the Next Generation of Digital MV Circuit Breakers
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Schneider Electric: EvoPacT ANSI, the Next Generation of Digital MV Circuit Breakers

March 18, 2024 The next generation, natively digital CB for panel builders and users of MV switchgear in Primary Distribution applications. Includes scalable connectivity, with integrated sensors, IoT and a HMI that enables remote digital operation from outside of the arc flash zone. Anticipate and detect abnormal conditions with 24/7 condition monitoring and best-in class…

OKW: HAND-TERMINAL Plastic Enclosures, Now In Two Versions
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OKW: HAND-TERMINAL Plastic Enclosures, Now In Two Versions

OKW’s HAND-TERMINAL industrial electronic enclosures are now available in two versions, offering the choice of a closed or open top. These sealed plastic enclosures (IP 65 optional) are designed specifically for heavy-duty handheld devices. Applications include machine control, mobile terminals, measurement, programmers and data collection. Ergonomic HAND-TERMINAL offers plenty of space for operating elements, displays, pushbuttons and large switches. Optimum weight distribution and a contoured hand grip on the underside make the enclosures comfortable to hold.

AutomationDirect: More Attabox Heartland Enclosures and Accessories
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AutomationDirect: More Attabox Heartland Enclosures and Accessories

AutomationDirect has added additional AttaBox Heartland and Heartland SL (shallow-depth) series polycarbonate wall-mount single-door enclosures.  These enclosures are available in various sizes with an opaque or smoked transparent door, and either polycarbonate or stainless-steel latches. The new AttaBox enclosures include models with a built-in shelf and are available with NEMA 1/3R/4/4X/12 ratings.