Electrical and Electronic Equipment

When you consider how much time we all spend enclosed by four walls, calculated to be as much as 90%, the need for a high level of comfort within those surroundings is crucial to our well-being. This is where Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) comes into its own as a solution of choice. Here Rupert Kazlauciunas, Technical Product Manager, MVHR, Zehnder UK, tells us more. 

System availability, cost efficiency and scheduled maintenance are the key criteria for most industrial and building automation system designers and installers, says PULS. During the system design process the company works closely with its customers to provide detailed advice on selecting the optimum power supply for their specific applications.

Top brand DEWALT is the latest addition to Conrad’s 2019 product initiative bringing more than 150 industrial power tools, tool attachments and universal, machine-related accessories.

The binder 720 Series features a simple, all-plastic, modular design which is lightweight and, at only 16mm diameter, highly compact.  binder designed the 720 Series for use in applications where a simple waterproof connection is needed in harsh environments. The use of internal seals mean the range is dust and waterproof to IP67 with excellent electrical characteristics up to 7A and 250V. 

Lane Electronics has announced a rugged RJ45 connector system designed to satisfy those applications where totally reliable Ethernet communications are needed in harsh environments. According to Lane, the new RJ45 connector system is designed to meet the requirements of VG95234 and is a cost effective solution compared to D38999 versions and more rugged than those developed to meet MIL-DTL-26482.

With the PTFIX L-BOXX, Conrad has added a logistically and ergonomically efficient, time- and space-saving tool set into its assortment offer for electricians. The PTFIX L-BOXX from Phoenix Contact contains 130 distributor blocks with cross-sections of 0.14 to 4 mm², 60 mounting rail adapters, 20 screw flanges and jumpers.

A career as an electrical contractor, consultant or panel builder can be lucrative, as well as professionally and emotionally rewarding. However, while you won’t find these roles on the most stressful jobs list, they  can also be uniquely challenging. The industry is competitive, and margins are often tight. It can be a dream job but it’s also a difficult one.

The latest addition to its family of nitrogen generators, Atlas Copco’s new NGMs 1–3 membrane technology units offer an efficient, compact and simple low-cost on-site solution for low-flow N2 requirements with the added benefits of minimal maintenance and operational costs.

Three different types of oil-free vacuum pumps from Atlas Copco have been measured and certified with zero risk of oil contamination by the safety and quality organisation TÜV Rheinland. The oil-free claw vacuum pump DZS, oil-free screw vacuum pump DHS VSD+ and the latest oil-free liquid ring pumps LRP VSD+ have all been awarded ‘Class 0’ status. This assures users of their safety in sensitive industry sectors such as food processing and packaging, electronics, pharmaceuticals and paper. 

An innovative frequency converter from Rexroth that delivers potential energy savings of up to 80% across industrial and automation applications has been introduced by RS Components. The EFC5610 intelligent variable-frequency drive enables manufacturers and other industrial businesses to tackle rising energy costs and increased demand for environmentally friendly production.