Featured: Editorial
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NOARK M-Series MCCBs Deliver Seamless Integration with Rittal RiLineX Busbar Systems
NOARK Electric has announced the compatibility of its M-Series molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) with Rittal’s RiLineX 60 mm busbar system through specialized component adapters designed for modern panel-building applications. The integration combines NOARK’s high-performance circuit protection technology with RiLineX’s innovative “Universal” mounting platform to deliver faster assembly, enhanced flexibility, and simplified system design for panel builders and OEMs.
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PBUS@C-level: An Interview with Michael Knight, Corporate Senior Vice President of Strategy at TTI
Michael Knight, Corporate Senior Vice President of Strategy for TTI Inc., recently spoke with PBUS contributing editor Barb Jorgensen about the drivers behind skyrocketing electronics component demand.
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Purging and Pressurizing an Enclosure: System Designs for Hazardous Areas
Many industrial processes require operation in locations where there may be hazardous gases, dust or fibers present in the atmosphere. Providing protection against this type of disaster can be accomplished by the design of specialized electrical equipment using proven design techniques or providing protection for the equipment by creating an environment void of these combustibles.
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AutomationDirect adds PSR Series Spring Clamp Power Supplies
Rhino PSR power supplies with tool-free spring clamp terminals provide secure, vibration-resistant connections that never need retorquing, delivering long-term reliability in an ultra-slim design with rugged metal or aluminum housings. Ideal for space-constrained control cabinets. With high efficiency, high power density, and constant current overcurrent protection, the PSR series is well suited for charging and other demanding loads. Single phase and three phase models offer a wide input range and adjustable 24 VDC outputs from 120 to 480 W. Their IP20 finger safe protection rating prevents accidental contact with live components during installation and maintenance.
Featured: In the Panel Products
Products for Panel Builders
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RS and Banner Engineering Deliver Plug-And-Play Industry 4.0 Sensors Engineered for Problem-Solving
RS offers Banner Engineering’s extensive portfolio of sensor solutions, including its broad and growing line of advanced non-contact sensors natively optimized for Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 technologies, like industrial automation systems and IIoT networks, are proven to enhance personnel and equipment safety, improve process efficiency, consistency, reliability, and profitability improvements, and minimize downtime and maintenance costs.… Read More…
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AutomationDirect: More METEcon Multi-Wire Connector Housings and Inserts
METEcon multi-wire connectors simplify complex industrial wiring while improving long-term reliability. This expanded offering includes more inserts, housing components (including new 32B size), and configuration options without increasing complexity. With pole configurations from 2 poles plus ground up to 108 poles plus ground, screw or crimp terminations, and support for 26–6 AWG conductors rated 10–80… Read More…
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RS PRO, the own brand of RS, makes automation easier
The control panel — the difference between systems that run and systems that perform. They connect, protect, and organize vital components, directing signal and power flow across complex operations to prevent downtime and protect assets.
Panel building with RS PRO pays off in reliability, cost savings, and convenience. These parts come together to optimize system uptime, safety, maintenance, and longevity.
Featured: Enclosure Products
Products for Enclosure Products
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AutomationDirect: Saginaw NEMA 1 and Sanitary Enclosures with Various Accessories
New Saginaw NEMA 1 wall‑mount enclosures are designed for indoor use where economical, reliable protection is essential. Available in a wide range of sizes, these enclosures feature sturdy carbon steel construction, convenient knockouts on all sides for streamlined wiring, 180‑degree door opening for easy access, and compatibility with common subpanels and accessories. For hygienic and… Read More…
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OKW Enclosures: Pole/Mast Mounting Bracket For Enclosures – Indoors/Outdoors
A pole/mast mounting bracket is now available in the accessory range for the secure and stable mounting of IP rated electronic enclosures to poles and masts of various diameters. Thanks to its special design, the new mounting bracket offers flexible application: it is suitable for smaller pole diameters (minimum 1.18″) as well as for masts… Read More…
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Electrical Enclosure Cooling: How to Choose and Size
Selecting the right cooling solution for an electrical enclosure is more than a technical detail — it directly impacts reliability, efficiency, and operating costs. This article explores the correct sizing method, compares available cooling technologies, and shows how tools like Cosmotec WebSelect help panel builders make faster, smarter, and more accurate decisions.
Featured Articles
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The NEMA 1 Enclosure Rating Explained
Like a deadbolt on your front door, a NEMA 1 enclosure isn’t designed to stop every threat imaginable, but it’s the fundamental layer of security you’d never leave out. For engineers specifying indoor enclosures, NEMA 1 is the baseline rating that keeps people safe from live components and keeps falling debris away from sensitive electronics.… Read More…
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Why Hammond Continues to Invest in Traditional Rack Infrastructure
Over the past several years, the data center industry has experienced a dramatic shift. Conversations that once centered around servers, networking, storage, and enterprise IT have increasingly become dominated by artificial intelligence, hyperscale computing, and next-generation data center architectures. As a result, much of the industry’s attention has shifted toward AI-ready cabinets, Open Compute Project… Read More…
News for Panel Builders
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RS and Banner Engineering Deliver Plug-And-Play Industry 4.0 Sensors Engineered for Problem-Solving
RS offers Banner Engineering’s extensive portfolio of sensor solutions, including its broad and growing line of advanced non-contact sensors natively optimized for Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 technologies, like industrial automation systems and IIoT networks, are proven to enhance personnel and equipment safety, improve process efficiency, consistency, reliability, and profitability improvements, and minimize downtime and maintenance costs.… Read More…
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NOARK M-Series MCCBs Deliver Seamless Integration with Rittal RiLineX Busbar Systems
NOARK Electric has announced the compatibility of its M-Series molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) with Rittal’s RiLineX 60 mm busbar system through specialized component adapters designed for modern panel-building applications. The integration combines NOARK’s high-performance circuit protection technology with RiLineX’s innovative “Universal” mounting platform to deliver faster assembly, enhanced flexibility, and simplified system design for panel builders and OEMs. Read More…
Featured: Videos
The World’s first AI-Generated Control Cabinet. Impossible? Watch This:
99% faster control cabinet design. Impossible? Watch this. 👇
WS CAD recently joined forces with their partners ABB, Phoenix Contact, and häwa to reveal the world’s first AI-generated control cabinet. This isn’t just a concept; it’s a fully functional, production-ready reality. In this video, they showcase the world’s first AI-generated control cabinet workflow using WSCAD ELECTRIX AI. Witness how their AI Copilot automates technical tasks and enables a continuous data flow directly to the workshop floor, featuring hardware solutions from their partner, Phoenix Contact.