Save yourself time and money by following these easy guidelines By Debby McDowell, APEM Components Membrane switches are known for standing up to tough environmental conditions. Flexible and durable, the membrane switch can be customized with embossing, backlighting, sealing, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) shielding. Membrane switches can be made with either tactile or non-tactile feedback […]
Murata Power Solutions Announces: Eighth-brick 240 Watt DC-DC Converter
Murata Power Solutions announced the RBE series of fully isolated DC-DC converters, designed for a broad range of applications including 12 VDC intermediate bus architectures or distributed power-based applications used in servers, wireless base-stations, data storage, telecom switches and networking equipment. The RBE-12/20-D48 model will deliver a regulated 12V output @ 240 Watts from a […]
2” x 4” 150W AC/DC Power Supply from Power Partners
The Power Partners PPWA150B Series of AC/DC power supplies provide up to 150W of output power in a compact 2” x 4” footprint, achieving a power density of 18.75W/in3. They are RoHS compliant, meet EN60950-1 and FCC Class B emissions limits, and are approved to UL, CSA, and European safety standards. The PPWA150B Series feature […]
PMP105 Series of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power meet safety standards
The PMP105 Series of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power offer 105 watts of performance packed design and are compliant to IEC60601-1 3rd Edition medical safety standards. Units are also RoHS compliant and meet the requirements of CEC and Energy Star Level V. This Series is ideal for a variety of medical or ITE applications, including patient […]
PMP105 Series of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power meet safety standards
The PMP105 Series of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power offer 105 watts of performance packed design and are compliant to IEC60601-1 3rd Edition medical safety standards. Units are also RoHS compliant and meet the requirements of CEC and Energy Star Level V. This Series is ideal for a variety of medical or ITE applications, including patient […]
Wilkerson’s Soft Start/Dump Valves ensures safe introduction of pressure
Wilkerson has developed the E09 Series Combined Soft Start Dump Valve and Remote Operated Dump Valve. These Soft Start/Dump Valves ensure the safe introduction of pressure into systems or machines. When installed, the valves allow pressure to slowly build up and set point before they fully open to deliver full flow at line pressure. The […]
Henkel Products For LED Lighting Device Design And Assembly
Rocky Hill, Conn. —Henkel offers a comprehensive line of Loctite® adhesives, sealants, potting materials and thread lockers that improve the reliability and help lower the manufacturing costs of LED lighting devices. Henkel LED products are engineered for use in lighting devices found in roadway/parking lot, industrial/commercial, consumer/residential and architectural applications. Henkel products can help improve…
Larson Electronics Announces the Addition of a Portable Infrared LED Light
Larson Electronics Magnalight.com has just announced the availability of a explosion proof portable infrared LED light for low voltage power requirements. The EPL-21-IRLED low voltage design is suitable for use in hazardous areas with an area classification from UL Class I & II, Division 1 & 2 and can be operated in wet environments as…
Transducer-switch makes high-current loads easy to monitor
The ATS Current Sensing Switch and Transducer is a one piece solution that combines a limit alarm with an analog output signal transducer to monitor produced or consumed ac current up to 1,200A, while magnetically isolating outputs and inputs to maximize safety. The innovative and patent-pending rotary switch makes it easy for users to set […]
Industry Shapeable LED Backlight From Lumex Provides Unprecedented Design Flexibility
PALATINE, IL – Lumex announces the global launch of its QuantumBrite Shapeable LED Backlight. With the shapeable LED backlight, holes can be cut into the backlight in virtually any shape (for example, to allow space for a switch or other component on the circuit board). This combination of flexible and shapeable LED backlight technology is…
Unilux LED-Series 2000 Stroboscopic Inspection Lights Combine Green Tech and Traditional Power
Unilux introduced the LED-Series 2000 family. The lights combine the operational and environmental benefits of LED lights with the power of traditional xenon-based strobes. The LED-Series 2000 family comes with a product-naming convention that corresponds to the coverage area (in millimeters) 50cm (20in.) from the light to the inspection area. The lens designs for the…
Highly Flexible LGS Series Light Grids from Pepperl+Fuchs
The LGS series from Pepperl+Fuchs features 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 result the LGS series is an easy-to-install, commission and operate sensing solution ideally suited for warehousing, material handling, packaging and general automation applications. Advanced functions…
Later stage award draws record 200 nominations
In its second year, the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) Later Stage Awards received a record 200 nominations for its 10 Best-in-Class categories. The 200 innovative mid- to later-stage companies have been nominated in a variety of cleantech areas including solar and lighting energy efficiency, waste, and water. Each nomination came from the GCCA’s 40-member […]
PolyOne Therma-Tech™ Solutions Replace Metal in New LED Lighting Applications
PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) announced that Finland-based Kruunutekniikka Oy has adopted Therma-Tech™ thermal management solutions to replace aluminum in its recently patented Coolics™ LED (www.coolics.fi) light fixtures. The PolyOne solution helps Kruunutekniikka Oy optimize its manufacturing processes and improve overall productivity. “These metal-replacementsolutions manage heat while also providing the design flexibility, reduced weight and processing…
WAGO Corporation’s 2060 Series push-button SMD-Terminal Block gains a 600V/9A 2-pole unit
WAGO Corporation’s 2060 Series push-button SMD-Terminal Block gains a 600V/9A 2-pole unit. WAGO’s high-voltage 2-pole unit simplifies design and expedites manufacturing — specify and automatically place only one component for high-output LED devices such as roadway lights. The high-voltage 2-pole unit replaces the center port with a spacer.This enables it to match the industry-leading 600V…
Low energy consumption fans provide power saving
Orion Fans has developed a series of thermally-controlled AC and DC fans for cooling solid state lighting. The smart fans deliver high airflow to help prevent premature LED component failure due to excessive heat. The smart fans’ thermal controller increases or decreases the speed of the fans in response to the air temperature, significantly reducing…
Pepperl+Fuchs – Build Better Safety Systems with G10 Safety Modules
Pepperl+Fuchs’ G10 safety module is the world’s smallest AS-Interface safety module with IP67 protection. Applying a strict “less is better” design philosophy, G10 safety modules are a Safety at Work solution that reduces the complexity and cost of any safety installation. Additionally, the design supports high modularity enabling OEMs to transform any conventional safety device…
Casters Help Prevent Injuries in Dangerous Work Environments
When Lifline, a company specializing in portable fall arresting systems for all kinds of uses, began to have issues in some systems with the wheels, engineers worked with Caster Concepts to develop a custom-designed wheel. Rugged and fail-proof wheels are critical because if a component fails it could be the difference between life and death.…
Simpler Current Load Monitoring
In many applications adjusting the trip point of a current monitoring sensor can be frustrating. The control cabinet must be open while power is on so that the load being monitored is energized and the tight space makes getting a small screwdriver in the right position challenging. The ASM Self Calibrating Smart-Switch solves this problem…
Magnalight’s Low Voltage Explosion Proof LED Light
The HAL-48-33W-LED, low voltage, explosion proof LED light designed for hazardous locations where high output, a low profile and durability are critical issues. Constructed of high-grade aluminum and fitted with CREE LEDs, the HAL-48-33W-LED Explosion Proof LED Light provides operators with a rugged light source that can be mounted in tight spaces without sacrificing output […]
Double block and bleed valve from NOSHOK
The 3070 Series Double Block & Bleed Valve from NOSHOK has redundant isolation valves and a dedicated vent valve for additional safety in hazardous media applications. NOSHOK 3070 Series Double Block & Bleed Valves have a 10,000 psi hard seat pressure rating @ 200 °F. The block valve isolates the downstream process fluids, while the […]
New proportional hydraulic relief valves
The release of Continental’s expanded line of Proportional Pressure Relief Valves delivers smarter, more energy efficient, simplified and compact hydraulics systems. “Every hydraulic system needs to have pressure control,” said Vonn Bonnema, Continental Director of Sales. “Now, we can help your customers control force and pressure elegantly.” Some features of the VER03M: • It has […]
Festo pneumatic safety valves designed with safe exhaust function
The certified and tested pneumatic safety valves from Festo (www.festo.com) not only stand alone or are easily fitted in an air preparation module — they can also be integrated into existing as well as new circuits. Following the growing demand for safety products in the field of pneumatics, the company has provided the perfect solution […]
S18L General-purpose Indicators from Banner Engineering
With industry-recognized EZ-LIGHT® technology and highly-visible LEDs, Banner Engineering’s new S18L general-purpose indicators provide a simple and cost-effective indication solution. The indicator is capable for stand-alone use on a machine or enclosed in a panel, with no enclosure required, making it ideal for a variety of applications in diverse manufacturing and factory automation industries. The…
Festo’s DHxS pneumatic grippers set new industry standard
Festo’s (www.festo.com) three-point, parallel, angle and pneumatic grippers, DHxS, set new standard in performance as they offer optimized overload protection and gripping force retention. Designed with integrated sensor slots, the compact grippers offer various forward-looking features to ensure precision and reliability. The integrated fixed restrictor serves as a safety buffer, preventing damage caused by excessive […]