Relays

Master Electronics, a leading global distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, returns to our roots with the newly improved 2018 Relay Guide. When it comes to Relays, no one knows them better than Master Electronics. In 1967, Founder, Ike Nizam, established his distribution network on the Relay. Ike realized the ability of relays to…

AutomationDirect has added more thermal overload relays to its motor controls lineup. The new Fuji TK26E Series Thermal Overload Relays for 9 to 25 A contactors protect motor windings from burning due to overloads, locked rotor current, or open-phases. Maintenance and inspection safety has been improved by employing a finger protection mechanism to cover exposed…

CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the launch of two new Earth Leakage Monitoring Relays, the DEA71 and DEB71. When used in conjunction with a CTG Series Core Balance Current Transformer and appropriate circuit breaker, they provide machine protection against fault currents, and help to reduce fire hazards. These earth leakage relays react to small…

Sensata Technologies (ST) now sells Crydom DR45 Series solid state relays (SSRs) as part of its NOVA22 family for use in industrial machinery, HVAC, and railway-vehicle applications. This DIN rail mount SSR has high power density — to 60 Amps at 40° C — from a 45-mm package. In fact, it’s the only solid state…

CIT Relay & Switch offers the J097 Series UL approved relay with switching capacity up to 10A in a small and light weight package. Measuring 18 x 10 x 15 mm, the J097 Series has 1C contact arrangement with coil voltage options from 3 VDC up to 48 VDC with coil resistance of .45W. PC…

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…

Sager Electronics is now stocking Omron’s G3VM MOSFET Relay on S-VSON package. Omron’s G3VM Series MOSFET Relays, in stock at Sager, offer the world’s smallest class new S-VSON package and a high ambient operating temperature at 110°C. Its super small size allows for high density mounting while providing size reduction in the end product. The…

AutomationDirect has extended its offering of safety products to include Viper Safety Relays from IDEM. Viper Safety Relays are designed with enhanced LED diagnostics and simplified wiring. These DIN rail mount units have screw and pluggable connection options and can be used in conjunction with guard switches, E-Stop switches and non-contact switches. Six new configurations…

OKW has launched a new larger size of its SNAPTEC fast assembly IP 65 sealed plastic enclosures. SNAPTEC offers a rapid solution for medical or home automation systems and small devices with low voltage electro-technical components (potentiometers, time controllers, coded control units) or electro-mechanical components (relays, fuses). These modern low cost sealed enclosures feature snap-on…

CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the launch of their new two pole solid state relays, the RK Series. Reducing the size of components is becoming a necessity for equipment manufacturers who want to stay competitive. Carlo Gavazzi has developed the RK Series with this idea in mind, as it provides solutions that minimize space…

Wieland Electric Inc., a global manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has introduced a series of general-purpose industrial power relays with transparent “ice cube” housings and integrated LED indicators. Ideal for use in industrial equipment, construction machinery, commercial applications that require reliable power connections, and instrumentation, automation, and control systems, the new flare Move HC…

OKW has extended its RAILTEC C DIN rail enclosures range with a new CV version that features four integrated terminal blocks. New RAILTEC CV can be specified for a wide range of applications including automation, building technology, safety systems and HVAC – notably time controllers, sensors, relays, signal distributors and lighting controls. It can be…

14mm-wide interface relay saves up to 40% of the space required by standard ice-cube relays.  IDEC Corporation announces the addition of the 14mm-wide RV8H compact relay family to its existing interface relay line. These electromechanical relays are ideal for panels with limited room as they provide up to a 40% reduction in required DIN rail…

IDEC Corporation announces the addition of the RL family of high current electromagnetic relays to its existing R relay product line. There are forty different variations of the RL relay to fit a wide variety of applications. The single-pole version can switch up to 30A, and the two-pole version can switch up to 25A. Both…

AutomationDirect has expanded their offering of safety products to include additional Dold safety relay modules designed to be positively driven and assure a reliable opening and closing for safety applications. Relays are controlled by a built-in monitoring function, making them ideal for applications with e-stops, safety gates and light curtains. The Dold safety relay mat…

Wieland Electric Inc., a manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has expanded its flare CONTROL Series of measuring relays with new devices that monitor a selectable voltage or current setpoint. The flare CONTROL Series measure voltage in three different ranges up to 300V; or single-phase current in three ranges up to 10A. Both series feature a wide supply voltage…

IDEC Corporation announces the addition of the RV8S solid state interface relays to its existing RV8 DIN rail product line. The RV8S features 100mA to 3A switching capability in a compact 6mm wide space. Other leading RV8S features include high switching cycles, extended operating life and high-speed load switching. A common application is as an…

Options for safe monitoring of brakes on vertical axes can include a pure brake test to take control of high-performance holding and safety brakes through to redundant fall protection in accordance with Cat. 3, EN ISO 13849-1. The safe motion system PMCprotego DS combines a servo amplifier and safety card, for a high level of…

The door controls, motors and gear drives of the Superbay Maintenance Hangar at the San Francisco International Airport needed a retrofit. The previous control system was built in 1969 and consisted of multiple relays, contactors, timers, antiquated power track systems and miles of wiring requiring continuous maintenance. The massive hangar boasts two 130 x 90…

In conjunction with the popular IDEC RF1V series of 4- and 6-pole relays, RF2 force-guided relays from IDEC give users even more choices by offering a new 2-pole option ideal for users only needing two contacts or wanting to add multiple relays in a series. These compact and slim relays provide added safety, while saving…

Phoenix Contact now offers compact monitoring relays for single-function monitoring, making simple monitoring applications more affordable. The new EMD-BL (basic line) monitoring relays are available with optional push-in technology for easier installation. The EMD-BL is available for single-phase current monitoring, single-phase voltage monitoring, three-phase voltage monitoring and phase monitoring. Unlike the existing EMD-FL and EMD-SL…

IDEC is expanding our relay selection by introducing the new 6mm RV8H interface relays with a UL listed Class I Division 2 rating, designed specifically for use in hazardous locations. These interface relays are suited for controls used in applications such as oil and gas equipment, panel building, refineries, painting and mixing chambers, mining, waste…

Red Lion Controls announced Watchdog Relay, the industry’s only rugged, hardware-based solution that reliably monitors and provides fail-safe shutdown of processes controlled by RTUs, PLCs and other automation devices. This industrial automation solution helps to proactively protect unmanned processes on a 24/7 basis. Red Lion’s Watchdog Relay monitors the pulsing output heartbeat of a connected…

Via internal system voltage, WAGO Corporation’s new 2-Channel Relay Output Module directly activates Intrinsically Safe circuits, powering actuators in hazardous locations. Unlike traditional solid-state hazardous location relays, the unique 750-538 carries two changeover contacts for activating Zone 0/20 and 1/21 devices, e.g., relays, solenoid valves, contactors or optical/acoustic signal generators. This supports diverse hazardous location…

WAGO Corporation’s Triggered Timer Relay supports E-stop circuitry within space-restricted panels. Upon E-Stop activation, the falling edge of a trigger signal initiates the 859-477’s off-delay timer for sequential shutdown. The device’s four highly adjustable time delay ranges enable a PLC to log the stopped position of all components. This helps provide smooth and efficient restart…