The Tinker's Toolbox - Talking with Matt Williams of Tyco about Reflowable SMT Protection Devices
March 24, 2011 11:16 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox we talk to Matt Williams of TE Circuit Protection about their latest circuit protection devices based upon Hybrid PPTC (MHP) and Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) technology.
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Manual braking system enhances user ability of UtiliTrak product line
March 24, 2011 6:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsBishop-Wisecarver Corporation announced today the addition of compact carriage brakes to its popular UtiliTrak linear guide product line. This new option offers a simple two-component assembly solution for manually securing a carriage to rail in confined spaces.
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Motor Controller Switches Loads Up to 100 A
March 15, 2011 8:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsTrombetta's reversible Intelligent Motor Controller can be customized to meet DC motor application requirements. The controller is capable of switching loads up to 100 A and providing
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Four-axis Drive for Motion Controllers Provides 750 W
March 11, 2011 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsGalil Motion Control announced the AMP-43240, the newest member of its multi-axis drive family. The AMP-43240 is a four-axis servo drive which provides up to 750 W per axis. It resides inside the company’s DMC-4040 or DMC-4143 four-axis motion controller enclosure.
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Harmonic Linear Belt Drive Actuators Tout Robust Design
March 11, 2011 10:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsOEMDynamics announced enhanced features on the HLD 60-H3 actuator. No gearhead is required, and no brake is required in many vertical applications. Due to its harmonic principle, the H3 belt achieves
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Wide Lens LED rocker Switch Touts High Visibility, Durability
March 11, 2011 10:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsCole Hersee Company introduced its engineered LED Rocker Switch for electrical applications. Engineered with safety as a top priority, this low current input membrane switch is compatible with
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Illuminated Rotary Encoders Include Matching Translucent Control Knobs
March 11, 2011 10:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsCliff Electronics introduced a new range of LED illuminated rotary encoders with a matching range of translucent control knobs. The company’s rotary encoder range features LED illuminated spindles to provide
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PCB Toggle Switch Touts Miniature Size
March 11, 2011 6:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsE-Switch’s 200U series ultra-miniature toggle switch offers a variety of functions in a tiny size. With right or vertical PCB mounting, it also has angle mounting options. Sealed to IP67 ratings, specifications include
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Hall Effect Switches Suit Rugged and Harsh Environments
March 11, 2011 6:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsAPEM has introduced two Hall effect switches, designed to work in rugged and harsh environments. The new IH Series of switches are low maintenance, contact less, sealed pushbuttons that come in two versions
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical DevicesCursor and Switch Function Control for Instrumentation Panels is Waterproof
March 11, 2011 6:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsCTI Electronics compliments its line of rugged industrial pointing devices with a Switch Function Control device. These three devices have similar form, the exact same cutout fit of 1.50” x 1.62”, but offer
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Miniature Rocker and Toggle Switches Feature Self-cleaning Contacts
March 11, 2011 6:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsNKK Switches announced the availability of the G Series process sealed, ultra-miniature rocker and toggle switches with self-cleaning contacts. The small size and durable construction of these devices make them
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Subminiature Slide Switch Provides Momentary Action, Long Life
March 11, 2011 6:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components’ JSM0001 sub-miniature slide switch measures 2.6 mm x 7.6 mm in size with a board-mounted profile of 1.2 mm. The surface-mount switch provides
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Mini-Blower is Multidirectional
March 11, 2011 6:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsJARO's new JRB2235 Series blower rotates at 8500 rpm and produces 1.2 cfm of super-cooled air (with a static pressure of .122" of H2O). Operating voltage is 4.0 V to 5.5 VDC. The availability of single or dual unit configurations provides
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Detect Switches Offer A Postive, Snap-Acting Mechanism
March 11, 2011 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components expanded its snap-acting switch line to include subminiature versions that can be used as detect switches. Designated the ZMA Series, the detect switches feature a
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World’s Most Compact Drive with an Integrated Motion Controller
March 1, 2011 9:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsMICROMO is pleased to announce a new 22mm innovation that extends the portfolio of the BX4 range of four pole brushless DC servomotors from FAULHABER. The series 2232 / 2250…BX4 CSD/CCD is the world’s most compact drive with an integrated motion controller.
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