Thermal Management

Pfannenberg Highlights Range of Thermostat Products – Perfect the Right Temperature and Keep Electrical Enclosures Dry with the Right Thermostat
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Pfannenberg Highlights Range of Thermostat Products – Perfect the Right Temperature and Keep Electrical Enclosures Dry with the Right Thermostat

Pfannenberg, Inc. highlights its thermostat products, including the tried and true FLZ 510-530 Series and FLZ 541-543 Series, now featuring universal temperature control dials with both Fahrenheit and Celsius ranges. Pfannenberg thermostats provide an essential temperature control solution to maintain optimal conditions for control cabinets, reducing maintenance, saving time, and cutting costs.

Kooltronic: New DSP28 3,000 BTU/H Slim-Depth Access Series High Capacity Cooling Unit
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Kooltronic: New DSP28 3,000 BTU/H Slim-Depth Access Series High Capacity Cooling Unit

Kooltronic, Inc. of Pennington, NJ has added a new 3,000 BTU/H model to its Access Series line of slim-depth electrical enclosure air conditioners – the DSP28 AC unit. Kooltronic has expanded its Access Series line of slim-depth air conditioners with a higher-capacity model. The new 3,000 BTU/H Access Series DSP28 AC unit rounds out the lineup of low-profile cooling units which also includes the 1,000 BTU/H DSP17 and 2,000 BTU/H DSP23 models. Access Series Air Conditioners feature an ultra-slim depth and compact footprint for inconspicuous mounting onto NEMA 12 and NEMA 3R enclosure panels or doors.

RS Partners With Omega Engineering to Expand Product Portfolio
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RS Partners With Omega Engineering to Expand Product Portfolio

RS is proud to announce its newest supplier, Omega Engineering. Omega Engineering, Inc., part of the DwyerOmega family of brands, is an international, integrated, single-source supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions for industrial process measurement and control applications, including sensing, control, and monitoring technologies. The company was founded in Norwalk, Connecticut, in 1962 by Betty Ruth Hollander, a 32-year-old mother of four who began making ultra-fine-gauge thermocouples, which weren’t commercially available at the time, at her kitchen table by night and making and mailing flyers, conducting sales calls, and shipping the products by day.

Rittal Enables AI With Modular Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) Capable of 1 Megawatt (MW) Cooling
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Rittal Enables AI With Modular Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) Capable of 1 Megawatt (MW) Cooling

In close cooperation with hyperscalers and server OEMs, Rittal has developed a modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) that delivers a cooling capacity of over 1 MW. It was the centerpiece exhibit at Rittal’s booth A24 at the 2024 OCP Global Summit on October 15-17. The CDU uses direct liquid cooling based on water – and is thus an example for new IT infrastructure technologies that are enablers for AI applications.

Pfannenberg Highlights Compact Packaged CCE Chillers for Efficient and Reliable Cooling
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Pfannenberg Highlights Compact Packaged CCE Chillers for Efficient and Reliable Cooling

Pfannenberg, Inc. highlights its line of high-efficiency Compact Packaged (CCE) Chillers for a range of commercial and industrial applications. These compact chillers are an ideal centralized and cost-effective solution for use in machine tools, lasers, process control systems, and other applications where precise temperature control and reliability are critical.

Hammond Manufacturing: DTFK Series Thermostat-Controlled Fan Kit
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Hammond Manufacturing: DTFK Series Thermostat-Controlled Fan Kit

Introducing the DTFK series thermostat-controlled fan kit from Hammond Manufacturing. The DTFK1AC120E is a unique exhaust filter that includes a thermostat and power cord in one convenient package. While it is designed as an exhaust fan for the rear of the Type 12 Filtered version of Hammond Manufacturing’s NWC series, the DTFK1AC120E can be used as an exhaust fan on almost all of Hammond Manufacturing’s products with a standard 4.7″ fan pattern. Included is additional mounting hardware for when not mounting to filter fans.

Molex: Versatile VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules Enabling Thermal Management Innovations to Address AI-Driven Data Center Growth
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Molex: Versatile VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules Enabling Thermal Management Innovations to Address AI-Driven Data Center Growth

Molex has recently introduced a thermal management solution that reduces the time and cost of deploying and upgrading high-performance data centers to meet unrelenting demand for generative AI and machine learning workflows. Molex VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules for two-phase immersion cooling address constant increases in data center speed and capacity by leveraging a unique, cassette-based design that bolts directly onto immersion tanks and enables optical transceivers and network cabling infrastructure to be swapped out without changing mechanical interfaces or impacting immersion tank architecture.

Beyond Liquid Cooling: Boyd Acquires Durbin Group, Strengthening AI Cooling Innovation Capabilities
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Beyond Liquid Cooling: Boyd Acquires Durbin Group, Strengthening AI Cooling Innovation Capabilities

Boyd’s latest acquisition, the Durbin Group, strengthens Boyd’s innovation capabilities in liquid cooling system technologies critical for high-performance compute, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data centers. Boyd has solved thermal challenges in data centers since the advent of microprocessors. Boyd’s latest thermal innovations in liquid cooling have helped its customers accelerate their rapid transition from traditional air cooled to liquid cooled racks.

Pfannenberg USA: New X-Series Cooling Units
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Pfannenberg USA: New X-Series Cooling Units

Pfannenberg, Inc. has recently announced its new X-Series cooling units. The innovative X-Series marks a focus in energy efficiency and operational effectiveness for industrial cooling applications. Designed to meet the demanding needs of modern industries, the X-Series units feature an optimized control algorithm using inverter technology, developed from years of expertise. This allows for the precise adjustment of cooling power required to maintain the temperature within the enclosure. This reduces the start and stop cycle present in other cooling units, significantly reducing energy consumption.

RS PRO Industrial Control and Communication Products Provide an Unparalleled Combination of Quality, Choice, and Value
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RS PRO Industrial Control and Communication Products Provide an Unparalleled Combination of Quality, Choice, and Value

RS offers an extensive selection of RS PRO brand industrial control and communication products engineered to deliver an optimal combination of quality, choice, and value and proven in a wide range of industrial environments. Industrial control and communication solutions — including wire and cable, power management products, test and measurement devices, proximity sensors, axial fans, and Ethernet switches — are essential for achieving the reliable and resilient power delivery and data communication that industrial automation systems require.

EXAIR: New ATEX Cabinet Cooler Systems for Explosive Environments
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EXAIR: New ATEX Cabinet Cooler Systems for Explosive Environments

EXAIR’s new 316 Stainless Steel ATEX Cabinet Cooler Systems are the latest solution for protecting sensitive electronics in ATEX classified areas. This low cost and reliable product is UL tested, CE compliant, and meets the stringent requirements for use upon classified purged and pressurized electrical enclosures within Zones 2 and 22. With cooling capacities up to 5,600 Btu/Hr., it’s an ideal answer for protecting electrical enclosures with problematic overheating in areas with explosive atmospheres, both indoors and outdoors.

AutomationDirect: More Stego Enclosure Heater Options
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AutomationDirect: More Stego Enclosure Heater Options

AutomationDirect had added more Stego enclosure heaters to their Enclosure Thermal Management lineup. These new 120-240 VAC/VDC enclosure heaters include small, flat versions that distribute heat evenly within compact enclosures and are available with 8W or 10W heating capacities. Also added are compact loop heaters that feature a patented loop body design for increased natural convection airflow, reduced thermal stress on the heater, and better heat transfer.

Pfannenberg USA: PTF 1200 High CFM Top-Mounted Filter Fan
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Pfannenberg USA: PTF 1200 High CFM Top-Mounted Filter Fan

Pfannenberg, Inc. proudly introduces the PTF 1200, a high CFM top-mounted filter fan designed to redefine cooling solutions for various industries. This compact yet powerful innovation boasts an unimpeded airflow rate of up to 589 CFM, making it a game-changer in the realm of cooling solutions. The PTF 1200’s exceptionally high heat removal capacity is matched by its durability, featuring a robust full metal housing enclosure that ensures longevity, even in challenging environments.

Pfannenberg USA Unveils Green Series DTI 6000 Cooling Units
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Pfannenberg USA Unveils Green Series DTI 6000 Cooling Units

Pfannenberg has recently announced its new Green Series DTI 6000 Cooling Units. These cooling solutions represent a transformative leap in enclosure cooling technology, protecting vulnerable electronics while protecting the environment. By employing a closed-loop design, these units effectively seal out ambient air, ensuring the recirculation of clean, cool air throughout the enclosure. This innovative approach provides comprehensive protection for enclosure electronics, safeguarding them against both heat and contaminated ambient air. This system further benefits from the expanded distance between air inlet and outlet, optimizing the air flow within the enclosure to prevent hotspots.

3 Ways Blue e+ Simplifies Climate Control
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3 Ways the Blue e+ Filter Fan Simplifies Industrial Enclosure Climate Control

Simplified industrial enclosure cooling systems are rapidly rising up the ranks of priority for manufacturers as production environments continue to become more varied or diverse. While industrial filter fan cooling units can help manufacturers cut through the complexity of modern manufacturing via more streamlined, simplified design and operation, manufacturers still don’t fully realize the capacity of filter fan units to provide targeted cooling outputs that can keep pace with the speed and around-the-clock nature of today’s manufacturing landscape. However, Rittal’s new Blue e+ Filter Fan EC industrial cooling unit combines powerful, strategic cooling capabilities with the ability to both optimize productivity, reduce cooling costs, and decrease the chance of unplanned downtime.

AutomationDirect: New Seifert SoliTherm 120 and 230 VAC Thermoelectric Coolers
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AutomationDirect: New Seifert SoliTherm 120 and 230 VAC Thermoelectric Coolers

AutomationDirect has added new high-quality and efficient stainless steel Seifert SoliTherm 340 BTU/H thermoelectric coolers with 120- and 230-volt power options. Thermoelectric coolers from Seifert use the Peltier Effect to create a temperature difference between the internal and ambient heat sinks, making internal air cooler while dissipating heat into the external environment.