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The Top Four Features of a Perfect Control Panel
Your control panel plays a huge role in the productivity and efficiency of your operation.Even in rugged environments, your panel should be elegant in its simplicity, clear in its labeling, and compact in space. Here’s how to make sure your control panel doesn’t hinder your efficiency but will maximize your performance… There are some features that all control panels must include. For instance, the incoming power switch should almost always be at the top right corner, which is exactly where your high-voltage components should be as well.
Ask the Expert: Selecting the Right Switching & Protection Components for the Modern Industrial Control Panel
Allied’s “Ask The Expert” series taps into the experience and expertise of key thought leaders and subject matter experts from the more than 500 global suppliers they work with to bring customers the right solutions for their most challenging problems (and the daily ones, too). This edition complements an Ask the Expert video with DesignSpark’s Greig Cameron with John Burns. target market manager and lead application consultant for the Electrical Products Group at Siemens.
How is it Possible to Check Thermal Stress in an Electrical Conductor?
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Why More Manufacturers Are Looking to Bring Panel Modification In-House
In the last couple of years, doing more with less has become something of a credo for those in modern manufacturing. But with the addition of new complexities like supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, manufacturers across all industries are looking for ways to optimize efficiency, boost productivity, and remove as much uncertainty as possible from production programs. This includes bringing panel modification in-house.
An Alternative Solution for LM6000 Fuel Controls
A Turbine Fuel Regulator’s (TFR) primary function is to provide an output signal for modulating fuel supply in response to the load demand placed on a gas turbine. Secondary control and monitoring functions include actuation of variable geometry end devices such as inlet guide vanes, bleed valves and stator vanes, as well as protection functions such as stall, over speed and temperature monitoring.
Network Infrastructure Featured Product Spotlight
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.
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Siemens: SIMOVAC Non-Arc-Resistant and SIMOVAC-AR Arc-Resistant Motor Controllers
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.
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Grace Technologies and Modular Power & Data Deliver Smarter, Safer Remote Power Panels for Mission-Critical Facilities
Grace Technologies has announced its collaboration with Modular Power & Data (MPD) on the newly launched Remote Power Panels (RPPs) — a next-generation solution for data centers and industrial facilities seeking enhanced safety, scalability, and predictive maintenance. These RPPs go beyond traditional power distribution by integrating Grace Technologies’ safety and condition monitoring solutions, designed to prevent downtime, reduce electrical hazards,… Read More…
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Altech Corp: Alsense Energy Monitor for Advanced Industrial Energy Management
Altech Corporation has announced the release of its Alsense Energy Monitor (AMR-ES3M480V5A2M), a high-precision monitoring system that provides industrial facilities with real-time energy data to optimize energy usage, reduce costs and enhance sustainability initiatives. The Alsense Energy Monitor supports both 1-phase and 3-phase systems with voltages up to 277 VAC (L – N)/ 480 VAC… Read More…