For many industrial plants, connectivity of control system components can be difficult and expensive. Wireless EtherNet/IP provides an easy way to overcome obstacles and extend your network to remote devices. Consider this example: Plant operators at a large Southeastern steel mill needed a low-cost way to control the roll-up doors in the mill’s cooling area.…

Motor protective relaying has evolved in utility power and industrial systems since protection was introduced more than 100 years ago. Many large industrial plants today still rely on thermal motor protection commonly based on bimetallic relays. While these relays work to shut down motors in dire situations, they aren’t effective at diagnosing and predicting future…

Vibration monitoring has been around for a while and is widely accepted as a ‘first-line’ diagnostic tool to assess the health of critical motors. The usual method for collecting vibration data has been to use portable equipment or hard-wired, networked monitoring solutions, both of which have their advantages and limitations. Collect data too often using portable equipment and you…

Circuit Lock VFD Electrical Disconnect Safety Switch VFD disconnect switches for variable frequency drives ensure electrical circuits are powered-down and de-energized for maintenance. Hubbell’s Circuit Lock electrical motor VFD disconnect switch combines a motor controller and disconnect into one compact, mountable VFD safety wiring device. Because the motor controller doubles as an electrical disconnect, Hubbell’s VFD disconnect can…

Sensors can be challenging to specify, install and program, causing extra work for engineering and maintenance. Two new laser sensors from Banner Engineering address some of the most common issues we have encountered over the years, offering advantages that no other laser sensor range provides.  1.  Sensors are often limited to just one function There are plenty of…

SPECTRACOOL: Filter-less air conditioner, remote access climate control Hoffman SPECTRACOOL Air Conditioners offer energy efficient air cooling technology featuring RoHS compliant filter-less air conditioning. Filter-less air conditioners reduce clogging, corrosion and overheating in industrial cooling system enclosures.   Prevent AC Condensation and Clogging Hoffman SPECTRACOOL automated cooling features an R134a Rotary Compressor for handling air…

The K90 indicators are rugged, large 90 mm indicator lights that provide extremely bright and uniform illumination from all directions and longer distances. These multicolor lights can withstand high levels of impact as well as wash-down with an IP67 enclosure rating. Which indicator is right for your application?  The key differences between the K90L and…

T&B Ty Duct is a premium-quality duct for point-to-point wiring and ideal for electrical enclosures, machine building and data/communications panels and closets. With a unique, two-point, flush-cover design, Ty Duct covers are easily installed in the right place, with less force, and hold a greater capacity. Ty-Duct’s universal mounting clip can be used as a…

Hoffman Vortex Coolers for hazardous locations keep enclosures cool, clean and protected even in hazardous environments. These systems are ideal for applications where compressed air is available in Hazardous Locations. With almost no moving parts, these systems are highly reliable and virtually maintenance free. They’re approved for a 175 F (80 C) maximum ambient temperature…

SPECTRACOOL™ Air Conditioners deliver vital, reliable enclosure cooling in demanding environments, including industrial automation, telecommunications, waste water treatment, material handling, security, defense systems and more. With its energy-efficient compressor and new earth-friendly refrigerant, SPECTRACOOL Air Conditioners are available in Standard, Narrow and Compact configurations that offer a broad range of cooling capacities, power input and…