OKW has added optional side bags to its CARRYTEC portable instrument enclosures – making sensors, probes and scanners readily available on the move. Robust CARRYTEC enclosures are ideal for a wide range of applications including medical and wellness, communications, data recording, agriculture and forest management. The new zip-opening side bags are available as accessories in…
KOA Speer introduces new power rating of 1.5 W and T.C.R. of ±75ppm/°C to WU73 series wide terminal resistor
KOA Speer Electronics introduces the WU732B15 wide terminal low ohm chip resistor available in a 0612 package with a 1.5Watt power rating. This resistor also has added a new T.C.R. of ±75 ppm/°C in a resistance range of 13mΩ ~ 27mΩ. The WU73 series also includes the WU732B resistor with a 1Watt power rating in a 0612…
Hybrid active optical cable assembly from Hirose supports up to 12.5GBPS and 3.3V
Hirose has designed an intrafacility fiber cable (IFC) assembly system that supports bidirection optical transmission of 6.25Gbps and unidirection up to 12.5Gbps (6.25Gbps x 2ch). The high-speed BF4-IFC Series cable assembly integrates the BF4M Series active optical connector into a rugged circular shell with a superior push-pull design for quick and easy mating/unmating operation. The…
Fuji Electric 30mm pilot devices from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Fuji AR30 series pilot devices to its pushbuttons, switches and indicators product line. The Fuji Electric AR30 series includes a selection of 30mm pushbuttons, non-illuminated as well as illuminated models, with flush round heads, extended round heads, and mushroom style heads. Other Fuji 30mm pilot devices include emergency stop pushbuttons, selector switches,…
New 30ECT Ultra EC brushless motor – Ultra high torque in a compact package
Portescap is proud to announce the expansion of the Ultra ECTM range of brushless DC slotless motors with the introduction of the new 30ECT motor. This 4 pole motor offers ultra high torque and power (up to 245W, max continuous) without compromising on the smooth operation and long life you expect from Portescap’s brushless slotless…
New pipe and valve support helps thermoplastic piping achieve maximum service lIfe
Mechanical stress on plastic piping systems is one of the leading causes of premature leaks. Typical pipe clamp products often create unintended fixed points throughout piping systems that permanently lock in stress. To address this challenge, GF Piping Systems (GF) has introduced a new pipe guide and valve support system specifically designed toeliminate stress transfer to plastic pipe…
General Motors recognizes Laird for performance, quality, and innovation
Laird was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony Friday, April 20, in Orlando, Florida. GM recognized 132 of its best suppliers from 17 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value, or brought new innovations to the company. The…
Stackpole’s RV series radial leaded MOV’s for general purpose overvoltage protection
Stackpole‘s RV Series of radial leaded metal oxide varistors is available in a wide range of disk sizes and working voltages designed for general purpose overvoltage protection. The RV Series is UL1449 certified and offers disk sizes from 5mm up to 20mm with peak current ratings up to 18,000 amps and energy handling up to…
Tactile switch series from RAFI offers advanced haptic features and a superior user experience for a variety of applications
RAFI USA has developed a compact switch that combines an innovative tactile and acoustic response with a long operating life and secure contact connections. Designed for a wide range of applications including automotive, instrumentation, medical, test & measurement and more, the miniature MICON 5 tactile switch is available with a wide range of operating forces to…
TEAs from Laird deliver compact cooling performance for analytical and medical instrumentation
Global technology leader Laird has expanded its thermoelectric assembly (TEA) product offering to better support heating and cooling of analytical and medical instrumentation. The trend to miniaturize analytical and medical instruments to free up precious lab space has led engineers to pack more functionality into a smaller footprint. This increases the heat flux density and…
TS Series now available with LED backlighting style actuator.
APEM, Inc. will expand its TS series Thumbstick range to include an LED backlighting option. The TS series is a miniature joystick featuring contactless Hall effect technology to provide long life proportional control. With a total current draw no greater than 16 mA, the new LED Thumbstick option is ideally suited for wireless remote control applications…
Analog & digital pressure sensors
All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced a new line of digital pressure sensors: the ELVR Series. The new device series offers OEM customers increased design flexibility for pressure ranges from 2.5 to 75 mbar (1 to 30 inch H2O). The ELVR Series is a direct replacement to First Sensors’ HCLA product line.…
TECHSPEC Divergent Adjustable Broadband Beam Expanders with 2µm design wavelength
Edmund Optics® (EO) introduces TECHSPEC® DA (Divergent Adjustable) Fixed Broadband Beam Expanders. These compact beam expanders are optimized at a wide range of wavelengths for maximum flexibility, making them ideal for use with demanding tunable laser sources. They feature a 1940 nm design wavelength to compliment lasers with wavelengths from 1900-2100 nm, which are ideal for…
KOA Speer’s new SG73G Surge Resistor offers high pulse resistance with ultra precision
KOA Speer Electronics, Inc. introduces the SG73G Series of Precision Surge Thick Film Chip Resistors featuring a high pulse resistance and ultra precision with tolerances of ±0.25% and ±0.5% and a T.C.R. of ±50ppm/°C. SG73G resistors are available with resistance values ranging from 10Ω ~ 1MΩ, power ratings from 0.2W to 0.5W and in sizes 0603, 0805…
Rugged relay designed for harsh inductive loads offers higher resistive load rating
TE Connectivity (TE) is pleased to announce the release of its new CII FC-335 series relay. Designed to manage harsh inductive, motor and lamp loads, this high-performance relay offers a rugged means of power switching in a range of aerospace, defense and marine applications. TE’s new relays are built to handle higher capacity loads than most…
SCHURTER presents new “ultra slim-fit” DIN-Rail filter with overcurrent and overvoltage protection
The FPBB RAIL filter from SCHURTER is an extraordinarily slim double-stage, single-phase filter, measuring only 25 mm in width. The attractive space-saving design integrates an optional fuseholder or circuit breaker. Additionally, an overvoltage varistor is available in all three variations. FPBB RAIL: three functions in one ultra-slim housing. Space can be a scarce commodity on…
HCSK high current four terminal shunts for high sensing efficiency
The HCSK Series from Stackpole is a surface mount metal element high current shunt with four terminals. Four terminal Kelvin sense resistors provide the most accurate sensing as it removes the effect of lead resistance in the sensing function. The HCSK2725 rated at 5W at an ambient temperature of 100C utilizes unique materials and a…
New industry forum at www.clutchbrakeforum.com
Ogura Industrial is helping the industry by providing assistance for questions that arise on clutches and brakes on www.clutchbrakeforum.com. Besides, electromagnetic clutches and brakes, the site also has categories for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and others. If you have a question or interest regarding clutches and brakes, this site an outstanding location to both gain and share knowledge with…
New options for ROLEC’s aluCASE diecast enclosures
ROLEC has added new options to its aluCASE range of diecast aluminum enclosures: transparent lids, integrated hinges and a console adapter for desktop use. Smart modern aluCASE is ROLEC’s premier ‘go anywhere’ enclosure for industrial electronics. It can be mounted on walls, machines, bulkheads and desks. All aluCASE enclosures can be installed ‘lid closed’ to…
Advantech launches control cabinet PC with TPM 2.0
Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group is pleased to announce the UNO-1372, a low-cost control cabinet PC powered by Intel® Celeron® J1900 quad-core processor with four GB DDR3L memory, dual display interfaces (HDMI and DisplayPort), two GbE LAN, two mPCIe/mSATA, four COM, four USB, and eight digital I/O for convenient connectivity and data transfers. The aluminum housing…
Solar atmospheres of Western PA adds milling center
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA recently installed a second machining center to support its newest service for customers – tensile testing. By adding a brand new fully programmable 8100 RPM Haas VF2 milling center, Solar is now able to support the machining of flat tensile specimens. This machining ability fully complements the function of the…
OKW’s new smaller EVOTEC designer instrument enclosures
OKW’s EVOTEC designer desktop plastic enclosures are now available in a new smaller 150 size – increasing the range to three plan sizes. EVOTEC is designed for tough working environments. Applications include measurement and control engineering, IT, medical, laboratory and environmental technology. EVOTEC can also be wall mounted for access control. These robust enclosures feature…
Rohde & Schwarz R&S PACE 2 DPI engine reduces cost and risk for network security vendors
ipoque, a Rohde & Schwarz company provides an easy-to-integrate, scalable, and customizable turnkey DPI solution to ensure network security and protect organizations against cyberattacks. For network security vendors, the R&S PACE 2 DPI engine from Rohde & Schwarz delivers comprehensive network visibility. Incorporating DPI adds IP traffic analytics capabilities to network security devices and provides…
Edmund Optics recognized as a top workplace
Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, has earned a 2018 “Top Workplaces” honor for a mid-size company in the greater Philadelphia region for the 9th year in a row. Almost 37,000 employees from 189 companies from the Philadelphia area were invited to participate in an anonymous survey conducted by WorkplaceDynamics. Participants were asked to…
New low-profile EMI/RFI shielding gasket with clip-on mounting provides high attenuation
Tech-Etch has introduced a new EMI/RFI shielding low-profile, clip-on gasket with part number 125G23C040. The gasket profile has a free height of just .030″ to close very small gaps and is available in any full-finger length up to 16.00″ and all plating finishes. Beryllium copper’s mechanical and electrical properties make it the ideal material for…