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Leviton recently announced the launch of its new Powerswitch Safety Disconnect Switch with Inform Technology. The launch includes 30/32 Amp non-metallic safety disconnect switches with industry-exclusive remote monitoring capabilities. Leveraging its award-winning Inform technology, Leviton has developed a version of its Powerswitch Safety Disconnect Switches that includes condition monitoring sensors and communications, providing real-time data to the end-user.
AutomationDirect’s safety product offering now includes IDEM hazardous area safety devices. These safety devices provide similar functionality to their general-purpose counterparts but offer explosion-proof switching in hazardous locations. All of these devices are manufactured with ATEX Exd IIC T6 certified explosion-proof contact blocks, which are encapsulated to contain explosions and prevent the ignition of hazardous materials.
For applications that require an unmanaged switch with a rugged housing, the IP67-protected FL SWITCH 1608/1708 switches give you flexible mounting options and fast installation by using M12 PUSH-PULL technology. The Gigabit switch FL SWITCH 1708 also gives you high-speed field connectivity for cameras and applications that use machine vision.
Moxa Inc., a major provider of industrial communications and networking with a focus on securing industrial networks, has introduced the new EDR-G9010 Series.
AutomationDirect has added Gefran WPG and WPP series magnetostrictive linear position transducers. These transducers work like other linear position sensors by translating a linear position to an electrical signal. However, they are contactless, which provides a longer life because there is no mechanical wear; since they use magnetostrictive technology, they are also immune to electromagnetic interferences.
Stahlin Enclosures announces the availability of new Safety Yellow PushButton Enclosures available in one and two hole configurations with either 22mm or 30mm diameter holes.
The new TruONE is the world’s first true all-in-one automatic transfer switch (ATS), which incorporates switch and controller in one seamless unit. TruONE stands ready to ensure the steady delivery of critical power at all times due to rigorous performance testing. TruONE ATS is a self-contained design that reduces the number of wires and connections, helping to decrease installation time by 80%.
The Schmersal Group have expanded their existing range of switches for heavy industry to include explosion-proof variants that are suitable for use in areas at risk of explosion. The pull-wire emergency switches in the EX-I-ZQ900 and EX-I-RS655 series as well as the belt misalignment switches in the EX-I-BS655 and EX-T. 454 series can be used in dusty environments in Zone 21 in ignition protection class Ex tb ‘Protection by enclosure’ or in gas atmospheres in Zone 1 in ignition protection class Ex ib ‘Intrinsic safety’.
A new generation of switches for touchless switching has been developed for switching without touching. Switching without contaminating the surface with potentially harmful germs, viruses or bacteria. How do these switches work and what are they capable of?
C&K, a major manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, has recently developed a versatile sealed tactile switch which will fit a wide variety of applications across markets. The EL tactile switch combines common heights and actuation forces, to target similar products in the marketplace, while providing a longer lifecycle than competitors at 200,000 cycles.
Electrical control panels are an integral part of any automated manufacturing process. While control systems are a fundamental aspect of electrical engineering, many people aren’t aware of the key control panel components required to function safely and reliably.
TTI, Inc., a specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking the ED Series from Sensata. Crydom’s LifePlus ED Series of DC Output Pluggable Solid State Relays offer electromechanical relay users the opportunity to directly replace traditional 12 x 29mm EMRs with Crydom’s proven solid state relay technology. Solid state relays offer substantial performance advantages over traditional EMR switching solutions.
With the 3RQ1 coupling relays fail-safe controls can be reliably coupled. They are available in widths of 17.5 or 22.5 mm. Because the relays are force-guided in accordance with IEC 60947-5-1 (IEC 61810-3), the mechanical connection between the contacts ensures the NO and NC contacts are never closed simultaneously. This means failures to open can be reliably recognized in order to ensure maximum safety.
The SAMXD Series navigation switches from C&K directly drive electric motors, removing the need for relays and allowing for space and cost savings in automotive applications.
