New Electrical Equipment & Systems Products

New Fixture Shallow/Fixture Deep Boxes Offer Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum Alloy Material

Memphis, Tenn. (January 29, 2009) - The industry's first corrosion-resistant Fixture Shallow/Fixture Deep (FS/FD) box is now available from Thomas & Betts. Created with a Corrostall(TM) Aluminum Alloy, FS/FD boxes are ideal for harsh environments that can contain salt, moisture, harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures. Corrostall Aluminum Alloy goes beyond any other product to create a...

Welder Extension Cords are available in 25 ft length.

Providing safe method to extend range of welding equipment Welder Extension Cords are available in 25 ft lengths and deliver 40 A at 250 V (10,000 W). They feature STW jacket with molded ends for heavy-duty performance and lighted receptacle for convenience and safety. Cords are suited for new commercial construction, MRO industrial and general welding applications.

RS-232 Transceivers deliver data rates up to 3 Mbps.

Integrating logic-level translation, MAX13234E-MAX13237E RS-232 transceivers feature transmitter outputs and receiver inputs protected to Ã-

Emergency Stop Switches are only 19.5 mm deep behind panel.

Unibody XA E-stop switches are available with 29 and 40 mm mushroom operators, and offer up to 4 contacts with safe-break technology, which uses spring-pressure to assure that NC contacts will open if switch is damaged or if contact blocks break off due to excessive force. IP65 and IP40 rated, switches are available with engraved EMO markings, in 1NC and 2NC contact configurations, as well as...

Pressure Sensor Selection Guide

This white paper provides information and a guideline for pressure sensor selection.

Hot-Plug Switch suits 12 V powered backplane applications.

Fully integrated, self-protected, resettable hot-plug switch DS4560 integrates 25 mW n-channel power MOSFET capable of powering load from 9-13.2 V source with up to 4.0 A continuous current. Adjustable power-up timer causes device to wait for predetermined delay time before starting to apply power to load. Available in lead-free, 8-pin SO package, unit also features temperature sensor with...

Video Filter/Buffers target SD and HD applications.

By integrating 3 complete filter/buffers into single chip, Models TSH345 and TSH346 eliminate multiple discrete components used to transmit RGB signals or component video. Requiring single 5 V supply, Model TSH345 can drive either high-definition signals at up to 30 MHz or standard definition video in progressive or interlaced formats, while Model TSH346 is optimized for HD equipment. ICs are...

Anglo Platinum Completes Deal with GE Transportation for Emergency Power

GE generators will ensure continuity and safety for South African mining company Johannesburg (South Africa), February 3, 2009. GE Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced that it has been awarded a contract by Anglo Platinum to provide 26 emergency diesel generators for its mining operations. The widespread power outages in South Africa in early 2008 led to...

GE Energy Signs Contract for Nearly $1 Billion to Support New Power Plant Project in Saudi Arabia

GE Gas Turbine Technology to Add 2,000 Megawatts of Power to Help Meet Kingdom's Energy Needs RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--11 February 2009-- GE Energy has signed a contract for nearly $1 billion to supply more than 30 Frame 7EA gas turbines for the Saudi Electricity Company's (SEC) Riyadh Power Plant 10 (PP10). This project, the latest in a series of GE contracts for SEC power projects, will add 2,000...

AC-DC Power Supplies are medically approved.

With up to 88% efficiency, PMK/PMMK family of high-density, switching AC-DC power supplies are capable of delivering 450 W with active power factor correction (PFC). They provide 5, 12, 24, 36, and 48 V outputs, and come in 2 styles; one with enclosed fan and second version supplied with U-Channel in 5 x 8 x 1.57 in. enclosure. DIN rail-mountable units also feature single line current share,...

Interface Converter converts data at up to 921,600 bps.

Model 4163/4164 Ethernet-to-RS485/422/232 interface converter converts Ethernet 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 compliant data from standard LAN/WAN connection to serial asynchronous data interface over RS232 or RS485/422 networks. Featuring ESD protection circuitry, RoHS compliant product suits application in building automation, industrial manufacturing, and utilities. Converter allows remote monitoring...

Basalt America Announces Stronger, Lighter, and Corrosion-Free FRP's (Fiber Reinforced Polymers)

Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP), represents a truly groundbreaking advancement in structural reinforcement. Lightweight, strong, and green, they are changing the way the construction industry thinks about rebar. Unlike steel, FRPs don't rust and are far stronger than standard rebar. To learn why Fiber Reinforced Polymers are poised to change the way the world builds, see our video.