‘Membrane Switch’
A Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Festo releases fieldbus-controlled valve regulator from
Festo, which we summarised at the time by saying "Festo has launched a fieldbus-controlled proportional valve regulator that mounts directly on to a valve manifold. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Auto-lockdown for smart switches from
Emerson Process Management: "Emerson has added auto-lockdown security capabilities into its DeltaV smart switches to allow a DeltaV user to automatically lock and unlock the port access of all the switches in the network. ".
In November 2008, we covered the news from Jokab Safety UK
- take a look at IP69K specification for Eden E safety switches
which says: "Jokab Safety has been awarded an IP69K specification for Eden E safety switches. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Moeller Electric, Moeller Electric releases two-speed joysticks,
as well as Cross unveils in-line automatic backwashing filter from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938),
and Algor upgrades finite element analysis software from Algor.
Latest stories...
Universal controller for vehicle hydraulics (November 2008)
The STW ESX is a freely programmable universal controller that is ideal for vehicle hydraulic systems.
Axium rolls out mobile membrane filtration plants (November 2008)
Axium Process's range of mobile membrane filtration plants together with its process database is now available for customers wishing to evaluate membrane technology.
Amplified load cells offer added versatility (November 2008)
A variety of functions have been enabled by including an integrated converter in Megatron Elektronik AG's latest series of miniature load cells.
PVL has Honsberg HD2K flow switch (November 2008)
Pressure Vacuum Level is offering the Honsberg HD2K flow switch for oil or water-based applications in a wide variety of temperatures and viscosity conditions.
Tolomatic improves bagging system at Thiele (November 2008)
Thiele Technologies has turned to Tolomatic to solve the problem of how to compensate for inconsistent bag dimensions on its modular bag filling and sealing system.
Bracket secures cables in 6KQ switches (November 2008)
Garrettcom Europe has introduced a low-cost, retrofittable device for its 6KQ range of Ethernet switches, to eliminate the possibility of cables coming loose in high-vibration environments.
Maxxeon releases six-inch flashlight (November 2008)
Maxxeon has introduced the Workstar 220, a pocket-sized penlight with the performance of a full-size professional flashlight.
ABB adds to passive infra-red sensor range (November 2008)
ABB has expanded its range of passive infra-red (PIR) sensors with the cable-free Busch Watchdog 220 Waveline, providing a true anytime, anywhere movement detector.
Further reading
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Membrane switches aid flow control system
Automatic rate control system uses membrane switches to enable operator adjustment of flow rate settings and start-stop functions helped by its large and clear three-digit flow LCD.
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Victrex Peek film protects membrane switches
Golden Valley Products has chosen Victrex Peek film for use in its speciality membrane switches, to provide an effective barrier against moisture, chemicals and high temperatures.
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