Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Control Panel",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Valve offers reliable fuel selection in boats from
Parker Fluid Control Division, which we summarised at the time by saying "The two-way, normally closed valves, rated for fuel safety shut-off, feature integral solenoids and a manual override in a one-piece construction".
The day before,
we featured the news release Control panel design made easy online from
Rittal: "Online design tool enables configuration of HMI prototypes using a simple selection process".
In January 2008, we covered the news from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors)
concerning its ABB industrial drive
- take a look at Drive helps keep football pitch healthy
which says: "An ABB motor used powers a fan that provides air to an under-pitch aeration system Arsenal Football Club that promotes healthy turf and helps drain the soil".
Take a look also at the news release from Block UK, Electrical system helps handle frozen foods,
as well as Air compressor avoids wasted energy from CompAir UK,
and Valve terminal cuts component count for designers from Festo.
See also:
More power for machine builders
(December 2007)
The ABB general machinery drive's advanced functionality includes, unpowered drive configuration, sequence programming and simple installation and integration
Motor starters run up to 90kW
(December 2007)
The benefits of Moeller Electric's groundbreaking xStart system are not confined to simple unidirectional DOL starters
Lock switch puts security on the panel
(December 2007)
Miniature key operated lock switch has a barrel diameter of just 12mm and is only 30mm deep, making it ideal for small control panel applications
Panel PC fits in tight spaces
(November 2007)
Aaeon's AOP-8060XT panel PC is designed for entertainment, kiosk, vending machine and machine control panel or factory automation applications
News on the CP79xx Economy control panel from Hayes Control Systems
(November 2007)
The CP79xx Economy control panel series is designed for mounting arm installation
Micro drives can run without external control
(November 2007)
Low-horsepower constant-torque micro drives are IP20 rated, modular in design and have flexible extension option cards and built in PLC functions
Compact control panel suits industrial use
(October 2007)
The centrepiece of the CP6608 is a Beckhoff motherboard with a 266MHz Intel IXP420 processor with XScale technology
Panel PC provides machine control
(October 2007)
The CP72xx panel PCs have an integrated, rotating and swivelling mounting arm adapter that enables suspended mounting or installation on a stand
Pushbutton controls contact blocks
(October 2007)
The HW1R operator has a selector outer ring which when positioned left or right enables the contact blocks on that side of the unit only
PC suits control panel mounting
(October 2007)
The Lenze CPC2700 suits control and visualisation tasks in industrial processes
Eight tips aid USB use
(October 2007)
Here are eight tips on successfully using a USB-Serial convertor for data acquisition on a Windows computer
IR oven attaches car spoiler
(September 2007)
Heraeus designed a 37.8kW fast-response, medium-wave oven for Jaguar's Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant to heat rear spoilers
Air and water chillers suit industrial processes
(September 2007)
Megatech's air-cooled chillers are designed to remove heat from a process and discharge it into the ambient air
Power alert improves electrical safety
(August 2007)
The UPA power alert is hard wired to the circuit breaker or other disconnect devices and pre-verifies from the outside of the control panel or enclosure that full electrical isolation exists
Switch catalogue covers mounting variations
(August 2007)
uk solenoid's technical department can talk customers through the intricacies of any switch design and provide a suitable solution
Centralised lubrication extends service life
(August 2007)
The MultiLube system offers complete control over the frequency and volume of the lubricants that are discharged, thereby extending the service life of equipment
Wire feeders suit welding power sources
(August 2007)
The Origo Feed 302, Origo Feed 304 and Origo Feed 484 can be used with welding wires up to 1.2, 1.6 or 2.4mm diameter
Control panel handles a range of welding positions
(August 2007)
The Aristo U8 is now prepared for a Compact Flash memory ,which the operator can use to transfer settings from one controller to the other
Motor controllers fit in small environments
(August 2007)
The 340, 680 and 1220 controllers' slim design saves space and allows placement adjacent to other control panel components
Sensor range suits varied environments
(August 2007)
Balluff's through-beam slot and angle sensors come with nine different housing dimensions to suit different applications
Panels incorporate Ethernet and USB
(July 2007)
The CP xxx HLC product line allows users to flexibly and cost-effectively program almost any kind of function in a high-level language
Pneumatic products improve vehicle washing
(July 2007)
Parker pneumatic cylinders in Smith Bros and Webb brush arms reduce bounce as the brushes come into contact with the vehicle and ensure effective cleaning
Fan ranges met panel-building demands
(July 2007)
Portfolio of of thermal control devices provides a one-stop shop for builders of control panels
Motor saves company GBP 16,000 a year
(July 2007)
An inverter drive package from Deritend has offered B Mason and Sons savings of around 20% on a 250kW motor
Bearing heaters ease mounting
(July 2007)
Schaeffler's Heater3000 system is suitable for heating ring-shaped metal work pieces with bore diameters of 285mm to a maximum temperature of 400C
Rail system aids transport of heavy equipment
(July 2007)
SCM Materials Handling system for transporting heavy, expensive equipment makes extensive use of the Rexroth 45mm wide ball rail system
Power sources and wire feeders handle 16-300A
(June 2007)
ESAB's new welding power sources and wire feeders can be used to weld mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, high-alloy or nickel-based materials
Welding power sources suit varied metals
(June 2007)
For AC Tig welding, the TA24 control panel allows the setting of the AC balance and the AC frequency so as to optimise the weld pool
Control system handles oil field conditions
(June 2007)
Midland-ACS' control system was chosen by gas turbine heat recovery specialist Citech to control its innovative adjustable cylindrical damper design
Traffic lights signal flexible approach to safety
(June 2007)
The Sirena range of industrial traffic lights is larger and more comprehensive than others on the market
Success for Hochiki at FireExpo
(June 2007)
Enthusiastic response to Hochiki's expanded product line-up
Compression catalogue released
(June 2007)
Thorite's new product CD includes hydraulic and pneumatic couplings and hoses, pneumatic filters, regulators and lubricators
Woodworking company seeks CNC solution
(May 2007)
Three existing Yaskawa Servopack servo drives were replaced a Ferrari CNC machine's panel
Servo drives trim salmon fillets
(May 2007)
Up to 12 axes of Lenze ECS servos position the knives on the Marel ITM fish trimming machine