Littelfuse: Short Circuit Current Ratings
From an e-commerce explosion to the rapidly expanding adoption of robotics, 2021 has brought a variety of trends to the material handling and logistics industries. And what can companies expect from the second half of the year? Here, we discuss emerging trends that impact the way the industry does business. As more logistics companies upgrade to the latest technology, one top industrial automation trend is the adoption of human-like robotics.
Infinity Panel Solutions’ Project on a PalletTM is a new approach to delivering fully integrated UL508A control panel assemblies directly to a job site designed with contractors engineers and facility owners in mind project on a palette streamlines the entire installation process saving time reducing risk and ensuring quality. Benefits How it Works Applications More…
Littelfuse, Inc. has recently announced the completion of its acquisition of C&K Switches. C&K is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical switches and interconnect solutions with a strong global presence across a broad range of end markets, including industrial, transportation, aerospace, and datacom.
To maintain compliance with OSHA lockout/tagout standard 1910.147, it is required to perform annual inspections of both the procedures and employee competency in lockout/tagout practices. Annual audits are an important part of a lockout/tagout program because audits can reveal inconsistencies and problems. When it comes to annual audits, there are three main steps to complete. If you follow these three key components, your lockout/tagout program will stay up-to-date and compliant.
Whether you control a process with a computer, a process control system, a PLC, or a field device, a surge protector can eliminate or reduce the risk of damage to sensitive electronics caused by transient overvoltage. This article will outline three surge protection solutions—for signal lines, for supply lines, as well as for Fieldbus and Ethernet-APL applications.
Recently, Allied Electronics & Automation was named one of the 2022 Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in North America by Inspiring Workplaces. Inspiring Workplaces annually recognizes 50 organizations that exemplify the elements of culture & purpose, leadership, well-being, inclusion, communication and experience. The 2022 Inspiring Workplaces Awards recognized companies in the EMEA region for the second consecutive year and marked the first annual awards in North America.

This webinar presented by Beth Lessard and Keith Cordero will be highlighting three Panduit solutions that will optimize network equipment and cabling to ensure that your spaces are efficiently and properly managed to support ever-evolving business needs of today and beyond. Products that will be featured include PanZone TrueEdge Wall Mount Enclsoure, Cable Managers, and Adjustable Depth 4-Post Rack.

The Siemens SIMOVAC medium-voltage non-arc-resistant and SIMOVAC-AR arc-resistant controllers have a modular design incorporating up to two 12SVC400 (400 A) controllers, housed in a freestanding sheet steel enclosure. Each controller is UL 347 class E2, equipped with three current-limiting fuses, a non-load-break isolating switch, and a fixed-mounted vacuum contactor (plug-in type optional for 12SVC400). The enclosure is designed for front access, allowing the equipment to be located with the rear of the equipment close to a non-combustible wall.

Power is vital to production, and well-designed control cabinets are key. Allied Electronics & Automation offers a comprehensive collection of control cabinet solutions including PLCs, HMIs, contactors, miniature circuit breakers, terminal block connectors, DIN-rail power supplies, pushbutton switches, motor starters, overloads, power relays, industrial Ethernet switches and AC drives engineered to keep your operations running safely, reliably and efficiently.
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N-Tron by HMS Networks’ NT112-FX2, NT113-FX3 and NT112-FX4 unmanaged switches were recognized in the I/O, Networking & Edge Connectivity category for providing unmatched performance and reliability in harsh industrial environments. The unmanaged Ethernet switch platform includes the NT110-FX2 with 2 fiber ports, the NT111-FX3 with 3 fiber ports, and the NT112- FX4 with 4 fiber… Read More…

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the VersaPower connectors from Molex. Featuring a fine 0.30 mm pitch and a compact mated height of just 0.6 0mm, VersaPower is a next-generation embedded connector system for modern electronic solutions. The VersaPower connectors help maintain stable performance in high-current applications, including automotive systems, appliances and white goods, industrial automation, medical technology, mobile devices, and networking. Read More…