The HS1T interlock switch with solenoid delivers 5,000 N of locking force. Many features are included to maximize protection in machine and equipment guarding applications. The amount of locking force delivered in a small size is due to a metal head integrating the locking and mounting functions, an improvement over older designs where the head…
IDEC Introduces Safety Interlock Switch
IDEC Corporation announces the release of its new HS1T interlock switch with solenoid. This interlock switch delivers an industry-leading 5,000N of locking force, with many features included to maximize protection in machine and equipment guarding applications. Compact and Adaptable Interlock switches are incorporated into machinery and equipment to both monitor and lock gates, doors and…
Sager Electronics awarded distributor of the year by OTTO
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced it’s been named OTTO’s 2018 Distributor of the Year. Sager was presented the award by OTTO at the 2019 EDS Leadership Summit held May 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “OTTO is delighted to recognize Sager Electronics…
E-Switch announces pre-wired assembles for ULV anti-vandal series
E-Switch announces a new option for its ULV anti-vandal series switches. The ULV4, ULV7 and ULV8 are now available with 300mm long wire leads. Order any of the ULV series switches pre-wired off the shelf, ready for installation. This new option eliminates second sourcing which reduces cost and lead-time. The wire leads are color coded…
Pre-wired switch assemblies with 300-mm long wire leads
E-Switch announces a new option for its ULV anti-vandal series switches. The ULV4, ULV7 and ULV8 are now available with 300-mm long wire leads. Order any of the ULV series switches pre-wired off the shelf, ready for installation. This new option eliminates second sourcing, reducing cost and lead-time. The wire leads are color coded and…
PCB-mount tact switches offer 10,000,000 cycle life
E-Switch introduces the TL6300 Series PCB mount tact switches that offer 10,000,000 cycle life expectancy. Measuring 12 x 12 x 7.30 mm profile from base, the TL6300 series tact switch provides a SPST contact arrangement, 50 mA @ 12 Vdc contact rating, an actuation force of 260 gf and 0.3-mm travel. Providing a sharp tactile…
LED indicator switches get RGB illumination option
New options for the widely used Q Series LED Indicator line include an RGB illumination lens option, allowing the Q series to now be customized to offer a vast assortment of tones and colors, including cyan, magenta, yellow and white. The LED lens is available in flush or prominent and fits the Q10, Q14, Q16,…
Sealed emergency stop switch simplifies installation with M12 connectors
RAFI has expanded its RAMO series product offering to include emergency stop switches (E-Stop) for rugged applications, complementing the previously released RAMO pushbuttons and signal Indicators. The RAMO Series pushbutton control components feature fully enclosed mono-housings with ingress protections of IP65, IP67 and IP69K, and standard M12 plug and play connectors. This ensures that the…
C&K sealed pushbutton switches key on industrial and off-road transportation applications
The new PNP3 series of sealed pushbutton switches has an additional no-cap option. The new switches are intended for rugged applications such as control grip, off-road panels, industrial instruments, lifts, and conveyor controls. Constructed in a black PBT/PC thermoplastic housing, the switches include an internal silicone rubber seal and are rated to IP68, making them…
Safety switches offer increased locking force, plug & play connectivity
Balluff’s newest family of mechanical safety switches boast an impressive locking force of 2,500 N and latching force of 10 N, making the guardlock insensitive to vibration even when unlocked. The line, which is “plug & play” thanks to the use of M12 connectors (5- or 8-pin), includes variants with and without mechanical guard locking…
UL 1008 rated manual transfer disconnect switches
Socomec SIRCOVER UL 1008 rated manual transfer switches provide safe transfer and are extremely durable, tested and approved for use in the most demanding applications such as resistive load or total system applications. The switches provide reliable operation with a double breaking per pole sliding bar contacts system. SIRCOVER manual transfer switches have three stable,…
RAFI delivers complete modular control component offering with expanded ring illumination and tactile versions
RAFI USA, a company in human-machine interface controls and components, has expanded its low-profile, modular control component family that sets the industry standard for design flexibility, modularity and aesthetics. The advanced RAFIX 22 FS+ control component series offers a modern and variable design concept that enables designers to individually adapt control components to customize a control panel. The…
Designed for handheld or remote controlled devices, RAFI expands Emergency Stop Switch offering with Active/Inactive lighted options
RAFI USA, a company in human-machine interface controls and components, has increased its industry-leading offering of Emergency Stop switches (E-Stop) with its new Active/Inactive lighted options. Designed to meet the needs of handheld device manufacturers, the E-Stop switches visually show operators when an E-Stop is in the active state. The expanded E-stop offering now includes…
RAFI’s compact, low-profile, single-piece switch family simplifies assembly and customization
RAFI USA, a company in human-machine interface controls and components, has developed a compact pushbutton and E-Stop switch family with a rugged one-piece design that simplifies and reduces installation time. With a mounting depth of only 18.2 mm, the Lumotast 16 Series switch space-saving design enables our customers to design slim, more compact housings for their end products. Available…
CIT Relay & Switch offers VM3 & SM3 Series snap action switches
CIT Relay & Switch offers the miniature VM3 Series and sub-miniature SM3 Series snap-action switches in a choice of SPST or SPDT circuit. With UL/cUL recognition, these switches are available in 0.110” and 0.250” quick connect, solder lug, PC pin and right angle PC pin termination. Ratings are up to 16amps at 125VAC / 250VAC.…
CIT Relay & Switch offers two types of coded rotary DIP switches
CIT Relay & Switch offers Coded Rotary DIP switches in two sizes. The RD07 Series is a 7 mm sub-miniature D I P offering a flush arrow, 4.9 mm knurled slot or 4.2 mm flat slotactuator style. The RD07 is available with three different position options, (4, 10, &16). The RD10 Seriesis a 10 mm…
CIT Relay & Switch offers short lead times
CIT Relay & Switch offers two automotive relays with shorter than industrystandard lead time and better than industry standard pricing. The A6 Series automotive relay for sale is small in size and light weight. Offering low coil power consumption, switching current is up to 30 A with contact arrangement choices of 1 A or 1…
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,…
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…
IP69K safety-rated limit switches
STEUTE’s Series ES 98 / EM 98 safety-rated limit switches feature positive-break NC contacts to provide an ideal means for monitoring the opening of a machine guard/access door. Available with a variety of actuator styles for application versatility. Its corrosion-resistant metal housing and IP69K rating assure reliable operation in challenging environments. Features: Switching System: Positive-break…
RAFI’s compact, low-profile, single-piece switch family simplifies assembly and customization
RAFI USA has developed a compact pushbutton and E-Stop switch family with a rugged one-piece design that simplifies and reduces installation time. With a mounting depth of only 18.2 mm, the Lumotast 16 Series switch space-saving design enables our customers to design slim, more compact housings for their end products. Available in pushbutton, illuminated pushbutton and E-stop versions, the Lumotast…
Reflowable Thermal Switch now shipping from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, is now stocking Schurter’s Reflowable Thermal Switch (RTS). Power semiconductors such as MOSFETs, ICs, IGBTs, TRIACs, and SCRs can overheat and lead to thermal runaway, due to their inherent self-reinforcing heat-producing behavior. Schurter’s new Reflowable Thermal Switch (RTS), in…
IP 69K Rated emergency pull-wire safety switch
STEUTE’s Series ZS 71 emergency pull wire switch is equipped with snap-action, NC positive-break contacts, providing a safe, reliable means for initiating an emergency stop along the length of the installed pull-wire. Switching function occurs if actuating wire is pulled or breaks. Its’ 35 meter reach, integral pushbutton reset; rugged, die-cast aluminum, powder-coated housing; and…
RAFI switch, signaling products now available through Master Electronics
Master Electronics, an electronics distributor, is now handling products from Rafi-USA. Rafi’s products include pressure-operated switches and key lock switches, control and signaling components, tactile switches, and full-travel key switches, signal lamps and emergency stop actuators. “We’re excited to be working with Rafi,” said Riad Nizam, President of Master Electronics. “Rafi’s unique exposure in the…
Anti-vandal switches are UL approved
New UL approved Anti-Vandal Pushbutton switches called the DHU Series come in 25, 28 or 30 mm diameterss. All sizes offer both ring and dot illumination and non-illuminated options. Choices of body and actuator colors include stainless steel and anodized aluminum in black, green, red, blue or yellow. Bi-color illumination and multiple actuator styles offer…