Zero Surge Inc. introduces surge suppression units specially engineered for emergency management centers or for any rack-mounted application requiring superior surge protection, safety, and reliability. These power quality solutions (Model 8R-1U-20W-I) integrate eight “always on” receptacles to deliver 24/7 failure-free service and continuously shield equipment and sensitive electronics from potentially damaging surges. They have been […]
TDK-Lambda Unveils ITE Certified 10 to 30-watt Switchers
TDK Corporation announces the release of TDK-Lambda’s new ZWS10-30B Series of open-frame, 2-inch wide power supplies, with output power ratings of 10, 15, and 30-watts. These high-density, high efficiency, low profile power supplies are designed for a wide variety of applications including: Industrial, Test & Measurement, Communications, and Point-of-Sale Terminals/Displays. Using innovative design techniques to […]
ASL Switches from NK Technologies
NK Technologies introduces ASL Series AC Current Operated Switches. The ASL series features a patent pending and user-selectable linear setpoint adjustment, enabling users to reliably monitor current, simply, in a wide range of applications. The ASL series is available in a panel mounted solid- or split-core enclosure to simplify installation. An easily established contact actuation…
Gore® Protective Vent Improves Reliability of Electronic Displays
W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of adhesive vents with a new product specifically engineered for small enclosures, such as displays for electric bikes, mobility aids, and heavy-duty equipment. With the smallest footprint in the GORE® Protective Vent line, the VE80205 vent improves the integrity, reliability and safety of electronic components in…
BF Rated 400 Watt Medical Power Supplies
The PM400 Series’ of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power offer 400 watts of performance packed design and are approved to 3rd Edition UL60601-1 and EN60601-1 Type BF medical safety standards. Units are also RoHS compliant. This low profile 400W Series is ideal for a variety of medical and dental applications, including patient contact medical devices. […]
Banner Releases Online Tower Light Configurator
Banner Engineering recently released a new tower light configurator, an online tool that allows users to customize tower light selections and view related information. The new tool was designed for a variety of operating systems including iPad and Android tablets. Over the past several years, Banner’s Lighting and Indication (L&I) product offerings have grown at an increasingly…
Dual Function SUV Backup Light Assembly
A dual function backup light assembly from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics magnifies and disperses a 50-watt halogen light with 1,000,0000 measured candlepower. The product’s design enhances performance and ease of use while eliminating the need for fasteners and welding in the manufacturing process. Minnesota Rubber and Plastics provided product design and materials engineering in the…
A Helping Hand for Hospital Staff
by Steve Meyer, Contributing Editor Mechatronic challenges come in some interesting packages. One such test, within the field of medicine, is finding an easier way to move hospital patients who cannot move themselves. In the past, patient transfer, as it is referred to in the healthcare industry, has been a mix of back boards, lifts,…
D4SL-N Safety Interlock Switch from Omron
Omron Automation and Safety introduces D4SL-N Safety Interlock Switches. Available with 4-, 5- or 6-contacts to satisfy varied application needs, the IP67-rated D4SL-N can be mounted in four different directions without needing to rotate the head. Two wiring methods minimize wiring time and make possible one-touch attachment and removal. Easy to view LED indicators allow…
Banner EZ-LIGHT K80FL and K80FDL Indicator Lights
Banner Engineering introduces the EZ-LIGHTK80FL and K80FDL to its comprehensive line of indicator lights. The K80FL and K80FDL feature a large, flat face to deliver clear, easy-to-discern status indication both up close and at long distances. The K80FL delivers distinct, even lighting and is available in nine different colors; while the K80FDL provides extremely bright,…
Newly Revamped Blowoff Guide by EXAIR
EXAIR’s updated Blowoff Guide helps you pick out the proper Air Nozzle and Safety Air Gun to get your job done right. Did you know that a single typical open pipe blowoff on your production line could be costing you more than USD $1,800 per year? Did you know that that same open pipe could […]
IDEC HE2G 3-position Grip Switch
IDEC’s HE2G grip switches offer a higher level of safety by providing dual enabling contacts with a separate actuator for each contact. By using these switches in conjunction with an IDEC safety relay module or safety controller, users can achieve Category 4 safety levels. Grip switches, often referred to as “Dead man” switches, are a…
Yokogawa Introduces Dual Bent Tube Coriolis Meter
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of the RotaMASS LR, the world’s smallest dual bent tube Coriolis mass flow meter. The new RotaMASS LR employs a proven dual bent tube design and represents a significant advance to Yokogawa’s RotaMASS Low Flow Line product family for gas and liquid flow measurement. Designed to be self-draining and […]
Welding safety presented in interactive guide
Welders of all skill levels can access the safety information they need anywhere, anytime thanks to Welding Safety Interactive Guide. It converts Lincoln Electric’s Welding Safety Interactive DVD into an easily accessible online format viewable on computers, tablets, and mobile phones. Intended to educate arc welders about potential arc-welding safety hazards and the safe practices they […]
Threadlockers for LEDs
A comprehensive line of Loctite® adhesives, sealants, potting materials and threadlockers improves the reliability and helps lower the manufacturing costs of LED lighting devices. The material have a long life, even when used on components exposed to harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures, dust/dirt, vibration and underwater submersion. In addition, there is an automated dispensing…
AutomationDirect Adds Non-Contact safety Switches
AutomationDirect’s safety product offering now includes IDEM safety switches in non-contact magnetic and non-contact coded magnetic styles. These non-contact magnetic safety switches are interlocking devices designed to protect both people and machines. The MPR series light-duty safety switches are simple magnetic reed switches designed for all small guard applications. Constructed of polyester, the sensor and…
Reliably detect and identify different objects
The LGS Series light grids are an example of some of the trends in safety and sensors. These devices have features typically found only on significantly more expensive sensing devices. They feature a slim IP67 enclosure housing with the control unit integrated into the receiver module, uncomplicated plug-and-play mounting plus software-free, and PC-free programming. As a…
Safety systems for food and packaging
Innovatively designed safety systems respond to the increasing demand from the food manufacturing and packaging industry for highly effective, failsafe safety measures. “While the food industry is rightfully calling for the highest levels of machine safety, they also seek increased diagnostics and flexible systems that are easy to operate,” said Lloyd Sinnott, business development manager…
ANSI B11.3-2012 Standard for Machine Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes Now Available
The revised standard, “ANSI B11.3-2012 American National Standard for Machines – Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes,” is published and now available from Omron Automation and Safety. Topics included in this revision are the ‘close proximity point of operation AOPD’ safeguarding devices, and a means of safeguarding referred to as ‘Safe Speed.’ In addition, this…
Designing Superior Weighing Systems to Improve Safety and Control Costs
In industries from mining and manufacturing to construction, transportation, and agriculture, the need to weigh or measure inputs, outputs, and applied force has grown in recent decades to improve production safety and control costs. What follows is a quick primer on what design engineers need to know about measuring weight or force with load cells, […]
330W AC/DC Power Supply Saves Space, Cuts Energy Costs, and Increases System Reliability
Power Sources Unlimited, Inc. announces the new XL330-54 AC/DC power supply with unrivaled power density and ultra-high efficiency all within a very small footprint. This unit is the ideal solution in Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications. The 1.35³ (34.3mm) high open-frame XL330-54 has a 3.0³ x 5.3³ (76 x 135mm) footprint that delivers a power density of […]
Website opens for flame-resistant clothing
Every year, thousands of workers are involved in electrical arc accidents, molten metal splashes, flash fires, and combustible dust explosions on the job. To educate companies about these risks, as well as what they can do to comply with new industry standards, Cintas has launched a new website dedicated to its Flame Resistant Clothing line. […]
LED Ring Lights Shine with Quadrant Driver
Orled announced the debut of their new line of high intensity ring lights, the Model RL16Q and Model RL28Q with Quadrant Driver. Designed to be mounted on a wide variety of microscopes and other optical systems, they are suitable for use in forensics, dental laboratories, medical and industrial manufacturing. The ring light with external control…
New Hinges with Built-in Safety Switch
The new CFSW hinge from Elesa USA features a built-in multiple switch (Elesa patent) for safety-critical applications. When opened, the hinge automatically breaks off the power supply. The new hinge can be used on doors on machines, safety doors or production equipment openings. The CFSW, coupled with its complementary mechanical hinge, the CFMW, represents a…
SL Power’s Medical-Grade High-Efficiency Triple Output 110 Watt Power Supply Reduces Cooling
SL Power Electronics announces the addition of the triple output MINT3110 to its high density, open frame AC/DC medical-grade power supply family. The MINT3110 family is ideal for medical applications in surgical and laboratory instruments requiring low leakage, multiple outputs and small footprint. Surpassing the strict requirements of IEC 60601-1 3rd edition, the MINT3110 models […]