NORD DRIVESYSTEMS continuously looks for opportunities to gain manufacturing efficiencies and implement practices that have less impact on the environment. In 2012, Fertigungstechnik NORD, a member of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group located in Gadebusch, Germany, developed a concept for heat recovery from machine tools in their production areas. To this day, the recovered energy has…
Mitsubishi launches FR-E800 series inverter for facilities with only a 120V source available
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the launch of FR-E810W, an expansion of the FR-E800 series inverter lineup providing 120V service solutions. FR-E810W offers the improved safety, energy savings, and operation reliability of FR-E800 inverters to an additional voltage class. Traditionally, customers using Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s 240V inverters, with 120V service, were required to purchase an…
WATCONNECT control panels maximize process uptime with a small footprint
Watlow introduces its new large and extra-large WATCONNECT control panels, which are suitable for large-scale applications and are designed to maximize reliability, accessibility, and safety. Uptime is critical for larger operations and having a system down for maintenance is costly, especially if there are multiple downstream applications affected. The advanced thermal design ensures the new…
Banner Engineering expands its EPLAN product portfolio
Industrial automation manufacturer, Banner Engineering, announced the expansion of its presence in the EPLAN Data Portal. The company has uploaded close to 2,000 parts for users to incorporate into their project designs efficiently. Banner Engineering’s safety products underpin this latest product portfolio expansion. Safety controllers, safety relays, and safety light curtains are a fast and…
AutomationDirect adds a line-up of motor controls from IronHorse
AutomationDirect has added new IronHorse manual motor protectors, contactors, thermal overload relays, and a wide variety of supported accessories to their growing lineup of motor control products. The IronHorse HMC series contactors are a very economical solution and feature an advanced design with a sealed structure to prevent arc flash exposure; electronic coils are available…
Weidmuller introduces Klippon Connect side entry terminal blocks
Weidmuller USA, a provider of Smart Industrial Connectivity products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, VA, brings new Klippon Connect Side Entry terminal blocks featuring lateral PUSH IN technology to market, showcasing the company’s ongoing commitment to developing innovative end-to-end safe and convenient connection solutions. Fast and reliable connections are essential in many industry sectors from…
ABB helps iconic Maid of the Mist boats go green
Anyone who’s visited Niagara Falls in the summer has surely watched the famed Maid of the Mist boats ply the waters of the Niagara Gorge. These sightseeing tour vessels, which appear tiny from above, seem to get perilously close to the thundering water from both the American and Canadian falls, crashing down roughly 180 feet.…
Heilind Electronics offers HVAC components for harsh environments and home applications
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for TE Connectivity, a maker of connectors and sensors, have the trusted TE HVAC components designed for harsh environments and connected home applications. HVAC systems are exposed to hot and freezing temperatures and dust, debris, shock, and corrosion. Extra locking mechanisms, IP ratings, and corrosion…
Ensuring a smooth end-of-life transition through understanding product lifecycles
Power equipment and instruments have long life cycles primarily because their functions are ubiquitous. The key to robust application management is understanding how the products used in your application contribute to the success of your test and measurement goals. In this white paper, learn about a product’s lifecycle, how that lifecycle can affect any end-of-life…
AMETEK Programmable Power: programmable AC sources
Programmable AC sources are evolving as their performance increases, and they add features. If you are in the market for an AC source for the first time in five or ten years, you will notice some significant differences. As described in the recent white paper “What to Look for When Choosing a Programmable AC Source…
AutomationDirect has added Stahlin enclosures
AutomationDirect has added Stahlin wall-mount enclosure selections to its extensive inventory of non-metallic industrial electrical enclosures. Diamond Shield, Classic, N, J, RJ, JW, RJW, and FatBoy versions are NEMA 1, 3, 3S, 12, 13, and 4X rated, and are constructed of fiberglass reinforced polyester. They are offered in a range of sizes, with various cover,…
AMETEK Programmable Power: Purchasing criteria for programmable DC supplies
If you are in the market for a programmable DC power supply for the first time in five or ten years, you will notice some significant improvements. Modern supplies offer higher power densities, helping you save rack space. In addition, modern supplies can provide considerable flexibility in power, current, and voltage ratings, helping you future-proof…
OKW’s SOLID-BOX plastic enclosures for industrial electronics
OKW has launched robust new SOLID-BOX plastic enclosures for desktop and wall-mount electronics in challenging industrial and outdoor locations. With IK 08 impact protection, these IP 66/IP 67 sealed enclosures are suitable for a wide range of applications including plant and machine construction, HVAC, IoT/IIoT, smart factory/Industry 4.0, gateways, data loggers, ICT, electrical installations, measurement…
AutomationDirect adds Endress+Hauser capacitance level switches to lineup
AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser Nivector FTI26 and Liquipoint FTW23 series point level capacitance switches to their growing lineup of level sensors. Capacitive level switches are contact sensors that detect presence by evaluating differences in dielectric values. They are useful for detecting the level of solids, such as plastic pellets, or water-based conductive liquids. The Nivector…
AMETEK Abaco Systems’ NETernity SWE450S and SWE550S 100GbE switches
AMETEK Abaco Systems’ new NETernity SWE450S and SWE550S are fully managed (Layer 2/3) rugged 3U and 6U VPX Ethernet switches designed with fast 25/100Gb Ethernet connectivity. Both SOSA-aligned Ethernet switches use a high-performance switch fabric, providing full wire-speed switching and data center-grade protocols. The innovative fabrics enable 2.5 times the bandwidth of similar 10/40GbE 3U…
Emerson launches IIoT-ready power supply solution
SolaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next-generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new SolaHD Communication Module (SCM) to an SDN-D…
The new Festo solution for DeltaV DCS expands integration options and productivity
Festo now offers CPX valve manifold configuration to Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for fast, simple, and effective programming, commissioning, and validation of Festo-based pneumatics for skids and machines. This first-of-its-kind third-party commissioning solution brings one of the world’s most versatile valve manifold control platforms, CPX, to the DeltaV DCS ecosystem. Fast commissioning enables system integrators…
EXAIR announces upgraded certification for NEMA 4 cabinet coolers
EXAIR products are engineered to improve efficiency while increasing facility safety in the process. This ongoing focus on standards and personnel safety has earned EXAIR NEMA 4 Cabinet Cooler Systems an upgraded CE certification under their latest safety directives. Performed by an independent laboratory, this new certification not only provides added utility in processes that…
New ultra HD push-pull connectors provide eight times bandwidth of standard HD-SDI
LEMO is thrilled to announce the expansion of its field-proven S Series push-pull connectors with the new 1S.275 Series for 12G-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) 4K Ultra High-Definition transmission. The new robust push-pull connectors are compliant with the SMPTE ST 2082-1 standard for signal/data transmission and enable a transmission rate of 12 Gbit/s meeting the 12G-SDI…
Littelfuse expands dc contactors for eMobility and industrial applications
Littelfuse announced a significant expansion of dc contactors developed specifically for eMobility and industrial applications. “With this latest expansion of dc contactors, we’re aiming to provide design engineers with more flexibility for developing the next generation of high-powered commercial electric vehicles,” said Todd Phillips, senior product manager for commercial vehicle products at Littelfuse. “Plus, we’re…
AutomationDirect ProSense frequency signal conditioners convert and isolate signals
AutomationDirect has added frequency signal conditioners from ProSense. These new signal conditioners are extremely versatile, affordable, and provide the flexibility to convert, transmit, scale, and isolate input signals from a wide variety of process sensors and controller I/O. The SCU-2200 universal analog-to-frequency converters accept milliamp, voltage, RTD, thermocouple, or potentiometer inputs and provide a scalable…
Two-hand safety control panels force operators to keep their hands out of harm’s way
AutomationDirect announces the addition of IDEM two-hand safety control panels to their safety products portfolio. Two-hand safety control panels, used with a special control monitoring relay, require an operator to use both hands simultaneously during a hazardous operation. This forces operators to keep their hands on the two-hand control actuator and out of harm’s way.…
Wire processing 10x faster with Rittal’s new Wire Terminal WT C
Rittal North America, a global manufacturer of industrial and IT enclosures, introduces the Wire Terminal WT C machine, a fully automated wire processing machine. It enables wires to be processed from bulk with individual wire printing (black, white, and light blue) and then ready for assembly. The core advantages of the new Wire Terminal WT…
Murrelektronik surge suppression devices provide protection to a variety of applications
AutomationDirect has added new Murrelektronik surge suppression devices that help protect and lengthen the life of motors, contactors, relays, solenoids, and PLC outputs. These new surge suppression devices support a variety of applications and provide protection from voltage spikes and electromagnetic noise caused by inductive loads. New additions include universal surge suppressors that reduce high…
Schmersal compact limit switches solve a variety of object detection puzzles
AutomationDirect has added new Schmersal compact limit switches that provide an affordable solution for a variety of object detection applications. Their small size allows easy installation in confined spaces. These rugged limit switches offer a 31-mm body width, with a 45° adjustable, die-cast zinc head, and thermoplastic housing. Several actuator styles are available, including plunger,…