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February 7, 2024 Key Features of the 1551 Series Key Features of the 1551 Series are that it is ideally suited for mounting small printed circuit boards or used as potting boxes, molded in a choice of black, gray, or translucent blue general purpose ABS plastic, has a satin texture finish, and comes complete with…
Synchronous drive belts and pulleys utilize teeth to prevent slippage and unwanted speed variations. AutomationDirect SureMotion® 5M and 8M (5mm and 8mm pitch) high torque synchronous drive/timing belts have a curvilinear HTD® (High Torque Drive) tooth profile which allows the belts to have a much larger pulley contact area for improved performance.
For more than a century, TECO-Westinghouse motors have been recognized as industry examples in dependability and quality. The Global TEFC motor continues to provide the high quality and reliability that you have come to expect from TECO-Westinghouse. The feature packed Global TEFC has been designed and built for the most demanding applications in the industry.
FLIR Systems recently announced the availability of the Extech DV690, its first non-contact high voltage detector with a detection range of up to 69,000 volts (69 kV). The industrial-grade DV690 provides early warning alerts of energized electrical components for utility lineworkers, telecommunications installers, first responders, search and rescue teams, and tree removal services.
Balluff’s newest I/O hubs deliver M8 quick connect to enable resilient distributed modular architecture for compact footprint machines and end effectors.
October 31, 2025 Ruland now offers MI-series single beam couplings, expanding its zero-backlash beam coupling line to include one, four, and six beam styles. Single beam couplings are ideal for light-duty applications with low torque requirements such as encoders, tachometers, and small analytical devices. Their single beam couplings feature a single helical cut that allows…

Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.

December 18, 2025 Questions created by Krystie Johnston, Managing Editor at Kerrwil Media Ltd. Answers to be attributed to Nick Rinaldi, Director of Business Development – Home Builders, Schneider Electric Canada Canada’s housing market is demanding smarter, more sustainable solutions, and Schneider Electric Canada is helping to lead this transformation. Their innovative residential technologies make homes more energy Read More…
December 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston There is something special about having a passion and putting it to work for a good reason. And that is exactly what STUDSON and HighBar are doing right now with the recent launch of their HighBar-equipped SHK-1 industrial helmet. A revolution in head safety, the concept version was introduced just last year Read More…