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Phoenix Contact: MUTTB Terminal Blocks – Space-Saving Wiring With Mini Multi-Level Terminal Blocks
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Phoenix Contact: MUTTB Terminal Blocks – Space-Saving Wiring With Mini Multi-Level Terminal Blocks

Mini terminal blocks are particularly suitable for mounting in small control boxes, connection boxes, and control panels. Phoenix Contact is introducing the new MUTTB mini double-level terminal blocks, which enable extremely space-saving wiring. The screw connection technology also enables multi-conductor connections. The MUTTB terminal blocks feature function shafts on both levels, despite their compact design, meaning that they are very flexible in application.

Littelfuse Launches the AF0025 Series Compact Arc-Flash Relay for Tight Spaces
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Littelfuse Launches the AF0025 Series Compact Arc-Flash Relay for Tight Spaces

Littelfuse, Inc. has recently launched its AF0025 series, a cost-effective arc-flash protection solution in our most compact package for OEM applications. The arc-flash relay significantly reduces arc-fault damage in AC and DC compartments by detecting the light from an arc-flash and rapidly providing a trip signal. With a depth of only 1.82” (46.23 mm), the compact design can be surface or DIN-rail mounted in the smallest places.

Banner Engineering: Modular TL70 70 mm Stack Light Provides Equipment Status Visibility
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Banner Engineering: Modular TL70 70 mm Stack Light Provides Equipment Status Visibility

The TL70 Basic Tower Light is an industrial tower (stack) light that provides cost-effective status indication for those who need to improve visibility of machine and equipment status to drive response speed and increase productivity. Its modular construction with up to five total segments makes it easy to install and offers configuration flexibility including segment flash control. The TL70 Basic features a loud adjustable audible alarm segment at up to 104dB.

Icotek: KEL-ER-BL Split Cable Entry Frames for the Food Industry
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Icotek: KEL-ER-BL Split Cable Entry Frames for the Food Industry

The KEL-ER-BL is a split cable entry system for cables with and without connectors. Depending on the size, cables with a diameter of 1 to 16 mm (single grommets KT-BL 1 to KT-BL 15) or 16 to 35 mm (single grommets KT-BL 16 to 34) can be routed, sealed with IP65 and strain-relieved according to EN 62444. The cable grommets are placed into compartments and are securely fixed to the frame during assembly.

Hammond Manufacturing: PCJ Series Type 4X Polycarbonate Junction Box (Solid and Clear Cover)
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Hammond Manufacturing: PCJ Series Type 4X Polycarbonate Junction Box (Solid and Clear Cover)

Introducing the PCJ series Type 4X polycarbonate junction box with both solid and clear non-metallic latch covers, designed to insulate and protect controls and components in both indoor and outdoor conditions. These enclosures are ideal for industrial pump controls, waste water, and irrigation control along with solar/wind power and chemical plants.

E-T-A: UL 1077 & UL 489 4230-T Miniature Circuit Breakers
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E-T-A: UL 1077 & UL 489 4230-T Miniature Circuit Breakers

The 4230 is a thermal-magnetic Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) in an industry standard footprint in accordance with DIN 43880. Its conformity with the relevant standards IEC 60947-2 and UL1077 makes the 4230-T ideally suitable for worldwide use. Due to its high rupture capacity of 63 A, the 4230-T is suitable for use as a supplementary protector. Later product extensions by add-on modules such as an auxiliary contact module or a working current module offer high flexibility for the user.

Carling Technologies: New R-Series DIN Rail Mount Circuit Breaker
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Carling Technologies: New R-Series DIN Rail Mount Circuit Breaker

Carling Technologies, a Littelfuse, Inc. brand, has recently announced the introduction of the new R-Series configurable 13 mm DIN rail mount hydraulic-magnetic circuit breaker. Available with up to four poles, the R-Series circuit breaker features no hardware or front panel cutout requirements, an optional rail button, and a choice of 45 mm or 57 mm mounting panels, making DIN rail mounting simple.

HAR/MTW Wire
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AutomationDirect: New LUTZE Type HAR/MTW Wire

AutomationDirect has added 300V to 750V rated LUTZE Type HAR/MTW (Harmonized European Standard / Machine Tool Wire) wire that meets National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA Standard 79 requirements and is commonly used for appliance wiring, control cabinets, and machine tool applications in Europe. These wires consist of a tinned copper single conductor covered with a color-coded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) outer jacket and are available in sizes ranging from 0.75 mm2 (19AWG) to 4.0 mm2 (12 AWG).

AVH-Series
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Littelfuse: Carling Technologies Improves AVH-Series Sealed Anti-Vandal Pushbutton Switches

Carling Technologies, a Littelfuse, Inc. brand, has recently announced improvements to its AVH-Series sealed anti-vandal pushbutton switches. Available with dependent LED illumination, the feature can now be configured in one of two ways. The first is to have the ring-style LED on whenever the specified output is on. The second is to have the LED on whenever the mechanical latching switch is on.

Siemens: SIMATIC ET 200pro Motor Starters
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Siemens: SIMATIC ET 200pro Motor Starters

SIMATIC ET 200pro motor starters start and protect motors up to 7.3 hp. Thanks to their high IP65/67 degree of protection they are especially rugged and can be installed without a cabinet. This makes them the ideal choice for distributed drive solutions and implementation in harsh industrial environments such as in conveyor technology.

Eaton Collaborates With FMX to Enable Smart Predictive Electrical Maintenance for Commercial, Industrial Customers
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Eaton Collaborates With FMX to Enable Smart Predictive Electrical Maintenance for Commercial, Industrial Customers

Intelligent power management company Eaton is collaborating with facilities and maintenance management solutions provider FMX to help industrial customers implement preventive maintenance programs in their facilities. The Eaton and FMX smart maintenance solution enables customers to automatically react to predictive maintenance data from electrical equipment to simplify maintenance and boost productivity.

AutomationDirect: Gladiator GECP Series Modular Circuit Protectors
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AutomationDirect: Gladiator GECP Series Modular Circuit Protectors

AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GECP series modular 12/24 VDC circuit protectors to their selection of electronic circuit protection devices. The GECP series offers both fixed trip current versions and a version with an adjustable trip current range and adjustable trip characteristics. LED signaling with output alarms allows real-time status monitoring. This series is compact, lightweight, and available at a very low cost per channel. 

CUI Devices Expands Tactile Switches Line with New Illuminated Models
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CUI Devices Expands Tactile Switches Line with New Illuminated Models

CUI Devices’ Switches Group has recently announced the addition of illuminated models to its line of tactile switches. Housed in compact packages as small as 3.4 x 3.4 x 1.5 mm, these illuminated tactile switches offer a variety of illumination colors, including blue, green, red, red/blue, red/green, white, and yellow. The models feature actuator heights from 0.35 to 6.3 mm, operating forces from 160 up to 300 gf, and life cycle ratings up to 100,000 cycles.

Iboco: Wire Duct Series
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Iboco: Wire Duct Series

Standard fingered and thin, high density wire duct includes cover, and provides a recessed hole in the base in order to add labor, and time saving accessories. IBOCO wire duct is often used as an alternative to cable ties, wire duct guides and is mainly utilized to organize short runs of wire and cable in electrical enclosures, machines, control panels, etc.

Weidmüller: u-remote Meets the Requirements of the Largest Classification Societies for Use in Maritime and Offshore Applications
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Weidmüller: u-remote Meets the Requirements of the Largest Classification Societies for Use in Maritime and Offshore Applications

Make ship automation more reliable and efficient with the remote I/O system u-remote – Modern ship technology is inconceivable without automation systems. In many cases, the requirements are similar to those in the industry: recording, evaluating and monitoring a constantly growing number of signals; then converting the results into control commands within a defined time. On a ship, automation faces additional, very specific requirements: Space is usually even more limited than on land.

RS: New DiaForce 120mm Diagonal Compact Fan From ebm-papst
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RS: New DiaForce 120mm Diagonal Compact Fan From ebm-papst

RS is now stocking the revolutionary new DiaForce 120mm diagonal compact fans from ebm-papst. The new DiaForce fans feature an innovative design that combines the high airflow volume of an axial fan with the high static pressure capabilities of a centrifugal fan. This inventive combination delivers the high performance of counter-rotating axial fans with less noise and significant power efficiency improvements to satisfy the challenging cooling demands of evolving digital connectivity applications.