Industrial Factory Automation

Industrial Batteries UK (IBLUK) has produced a leaflet on the observations necessary to evaluate how long a battery can be expected to perform reliably. The document outlines the main factors involved and the type of change to look for, including: assessing whether the installed system is the best option to give optimum life; examining the maintenance procedures to ensure they obtain the best service from the installation; checking that the charging system is compatible with the complete installation, and whether modifications are required; carrying out an 'expected life' survey to establish the actual age of the battery, the health of the battery and the real expected life under the actual application conditions. The leaflet goes on to outline the items that are important in evaluating the application conditions, and what to look for in a battery inspection. In addition, IBLUK provides a number of related documents concerning battery maintenance, disposal and recycling, and g...

Meltric Corporation has announced the availability of its 2009 product catalogue featuring Decontactor Series switch rated plugs, receptacles and connectors. This 224-page catalogue also provides information about Meltric's other plug and receptacle product offerings including hazardous duty rated devices, PF high ampacity devices (up to 600A), and a wide variety of multi-pin devices (up to 37 contacts). Decontactor Series switch rated plugs and receptacles allow technicians to change-out motors, welders and other electrical equipment. They are an NEC approved 'line of sight' disconnect and are UL approved for both 'branch circuit' and 'motor circuit' disconnect switching up to 200A or 60 HP. Decontactors are also UL rated to make and withstand short circuits up to 100kA. A Decontactors integral switching capability ensures that the contacts are always de-energised before the plug can be withdrawn from the receptacle. Once the plug is removed, the recept...