New Electrical Equipment & Systems Products

Outdoor Enclosure protects control panels.

Designed to house hard switches, elastomeric pads, touch screens, and infrared pickups, OWB-CP1 Outdoor Wall Box allows for either surface, flush, or pole/pipe mounting using optional brackets. Unit comes with lockable doors and meets NEMA 4 ratings, so control panels are secure and protected from dirt, dust, rain, sleet, or snow. Doors are available with or without windows, and plates are...

Rugged Pushbutton is suitable for public environments.

Along with mechanism to protect against harsh use and vandalism, Series 56 features snap-action switching system behind lens to protect itself from damage and ensure stable force is always applied to switch unit independent of that exerted on lens. Design eliminates no-actuation zones, producing tactile feedback even when pressed at edge of lens. At front, 34 mm dia aluminum lens is wide enough...

Integrated Stepper Motor/Drive operates at up to 1,500 rpm.

Model STM23 is size 23 motor and drive, contained in aluminum heatsink housing, with RS232/RS485 interfaces for programming drive using rich instruction set software. Motor operates in closed loop mode and coding can be downloaded to drive or unit can be controlled using commands from attached controller. With supply of 12-80 Vdc and 0.2-5 A peak output current, it is offered in single or double...

Snap-Acting Key Switches offer tactile feel.

Featuring silver- or gold-plated dome inserts for tactile feedback, K5 Series are suited for automotive, computing, and multi-function device applications. Measuring 8.2 x 8 x 6 mm, momentary action, SPST Model K5G features mean operating force of 3.7 N for first stroke, 6.5 N for second stroke, and operational life of 30,000 actuations. Momentary action, normally open Model K5A2, measuring 8.2 x...

Saving Energy with Efficient Belt Drives

By introducing energy efficient belts on electric motor drives, you can implement a simple, cost-effective solution to achieve energy savings in your facility.

Mounting Plates provide assembly of slides and tables.

Provided with through holes on 25, 50, or 100 mm grid, Right Angle Mounting Plates can be used in conjunction with Techno Slides to build XY or XYZ positioning systems. All mounting surfaces are milled flat to 0.05 mm while they are perpendicular to 0.1 mm. Available in 5 sizes with wall thicknesses from 12-15 mm, plates are made of die-cast aluminum, offering thermal conductivity and corrosion...

ABB Successfully Tests Ultrahigh-Voltage Transformer, Key for Power Superhighways

New transformer to be used on world's longest power transmission link in China Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 23, 2008 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has successfully tested a new type of transformer that is a key component of power superhighways, or power links that can deliver vast amounts of electricity over very long distances. ABB developed the 800-kilovolt transformer...

ABB Wins Offshore Contracts Worth $150 Million

Electrical systems will provide reliable power for new deepwater drilling rigs Houston, Texas, December 3, 2008 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently won six contracts collectively worth more than $150 million to supply main electrical systems for drilling rigs and drill-ships built in Asia. The orders were booked during the third quarter of 2008. Among the new orders...

QuadTech Launches New Power Source Product Line

The new power line includes AC and DC Programmable Sources and DC Modular Sources. Maynard, MA - January 20, 2009 - QuadTech, a leading provider of electrical safety test and passive component measurement solutions, today announced the launch of a new product line. QuadTech will now offer programmable AC and DC power sources and modular DC power supplies. QuadTech's power source line will consist...

B&K Precision Expands Its Line of Affordable Programmable DC Electronic Loads Ranging from 300 W - 5000 W

January 16, 2009 Yorba Linda, CA January, 2009 - B&K Precision continues to grow its line of affordable Programmable DC Electronic loads with the introduction of eight additional models. The ten models of the 8500 family of Programmable DC Electronic Loads offer a wide operating range, flexible operating modes, and excellent measurement accuracy, making the 8500 Series well suited for...

ABB Wins $22-Million Contract in Italy

Power and automation systems to increase the reliability of oil refinery Zurich, Switzerland, November 10, 2008 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today it has won, in first half of 2008, a contract worth over $22 million from Eni Raffineria di Gela SpA for the turnkey supply of a new high-voltage substation, integrated automation and electrical power systems and...

SRG Global Coatings Enhance Surface Durability, Efficiency, Design Flexibility

SRG Global's automotive coatings enhance the structural integrity of the finished part while also improving vehicle efficiency. Check out our video to learn more.