ABB Successfully Commissions World's Largest Aluminum Smelter Potline

ABB Successfully Commissions World's Largest Aluminum Smelter Potline

Sohar Aluminum Company potline now operating with 1650 V DC, with an annual output of 350,000 tons of aluminum Baden, Switzerland, January 28, 2009 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced the successful completion of the commissioning of Sohar Aluminum Company's (SAC) aluminum smelter potline in Oman. With an annual capacity of 350,000 tons, the SAC potline is the...

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Software audits and analyzes router/firewall configuration.

Firewall Risk Assessment provides corporate security managers with detailed report of threats to corporate security, ranking and prioritizing dangers to business critical assets based on system vulnerabilities. It also exposes complex firewall configurations leading to security risks hidden within firewall rules, and highlights duplicated, disabled, unused, or expired rules to increase...

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Safety Switch prevents small machines from restarting.

Safety Switch prevents small machines from restarting.

SENSING-SAF-STARTÂ-® replaces power cord on small machines, such as table saws and drill presses, so they will conform to O.S.H.A. safety standards. Switch disconnects machine's power during power loss and prevents it from resetting until after machine switch has been turned off. Available in three 120-volt styles and one 240-volt single phase style, all SENSING-SAF-STARTSÂ-® are...

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Slip-Resistant Mats are offered in PVC, thermoplastic rubber.

Slip-Resistant Mats are offered in PVC, thermoplastic rubber.

Available in PVC (R-200) and textured thermoplastic rubber (T-200), Pres-On line of adhesive-backed matting provides slip-resistance on floors, step stools, ladders, lockers, and running boards. They resist wear in heavy commercial or industrial environments, and do not absorb oils, chemicals or grease. PVC matting is 3/32 in. thick and comes in length of 75 ft, while thermoplastic rubber mat is...

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Control Communicator offers expandable zone capacity.

Control panel GEM-P1664 features 8 hybrid zones, including two 2-wire fire zones, in 12.5 x 14 x 3.75 in. locking enclosure. On-board multiplexing technology accommodates up to 64 EOL zones from alpha keypads or multiplex modules. System also grants programmable partitioning for 4 areas and uses standard Gemini crystal-control wireless technology. Supporting up to 64 user codes and 16 relays,...

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R&M Materials Handling and Drivecon Introduce the LoadMate-® PWRMicro Radio Combo

R&M Materials Handling and Drivecon Introduce the LoadMate-® PWRMicro Radio Combo

Combo Package Delivers Maximum Productivity, Safety, and Control SPRINGFIELD, OH (January 27, 2009)-R&M Materials Handling, Inc., and Drivecon, Inc., have combined two of their hallmark products in a single high-performance package-the LoadMateÂ-® Electric Chain Hoist - PWRMicro Radio Combo. This feature-packed combination incorporates the LoadMateÂ-® Electric Chain Hoist from R&M with...

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Digital Indicator is designed for concrete testing.

Digital Indicator is designed for concrete testing.

Gauge Buster 2 integrates 2-line x 16-character display and 24-key tactile keypad in 8.6 x 9.4 x 3 in. enclosure. Signal conditioning optimizes accuracy, and USB port may be used for data transfer, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. Optional PC-based program, GageSafe, is used for exchanging data such as tabular test results, XY graphs, test methods, and calibration data. Solution is available as...

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Optical Domes provide visibility and protection.

Optical Domes provide visibility and protection.

Made of spinel, in sizes up to 8 in. OD with hardness of Moh 8, Optical Domes provide protective cover for electronic sensors and detectors from moving sand, dirt and water. Domes can transmit from UV to IR and provide up to 85% transmission uncoated and less than 0.25% reflectance per surface with A/R coatings. Featuring 160Â-

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Sliding Curtain Walls optimize interior space utilization.

Sliding Curtain Walls optimize interior space utilization.

Customized to match installation requirements, SCL Series lets users create new environmental zones and/or alter existing space of industrial or commercial facilities to better meet needs of operation and/or building occupants. Curtain is constructed of VinylÂ-®, fire-retardant fabric that meets NFPA-701 standards, and weighted bottom firmly holds curtain in position at floor level. Wall...

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Point Level Switch offers SIL-certified overfill protection.

Safety IntelliPoint RF(TM) Switch, used in above-ground bulk storage tanks, meets American Petroleum Institute's 2350 Recommended Practice for overfill/spill protection. Specifically, it comes standard with SIL1 certification; SIL2 is optional, and SIL3 is possible with redundant switch. Integral software continuously monitors application for changes and maintains repeatable trip point on probe....

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