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Rotary position sensor with 360° electrical angle
9 March 2005
A rotary sensor/control from Piher incorporates technology that makes it possible to give feedback across the full 360° rotational angle. The new A-15 not only offers full 360° electrical angle but also ...

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Snap-in modules for C14 inlets target medical, datacoms and industrial applications
9 March 2005, Retron
The FKH, FHI, FKHD and FKID snap-in modules from Schurter combine a C14 appliance inlet type according to IEC 60320-1 with a one- or two-pole fuse holder for fuse links of 5 x 20 mm plus a two-pole line ...

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Customised keypad markings
9 March 2005
EAO offers fully-customised keypads with function keys engraved to exact needs. Customers can specify the engraving that they need from a wide range of characters and symbols, including upper- and lower-case ...

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Stainless steel switches said to be tough
9 March 2005
EAO offers a range of rugged industrial switches protected by stainless steel. From the Series 04 and 14 ranges, customers can create illuminated pushbuttons, indicators and selector switches with stainless ...

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Resistant silicone rubber for keypads
9 March 2005
Tech Rubber's higher specification silicone rubber called 'Fluorosilicone rubber' (or FE), offers both superior electrical characteristics and resistance to heat, cold, acids and solvents than standard ...

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Flex-pushbutton switches
9 March 2005
In2Tec (C&K Unimax) has been utilising moulded elastomeric keymats as the actuator layer for membrane switch circuits on both flexi-circuit and PCB-based products for more than 10 years. This system allows ...

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Smooth touch anti-vandal keyboard with trackball
9 March 2005, IT in Manufacturing
A vandal-resistant metal keyboard and integrated trackball from EAO is claimed to be extremely tough without sacrificing the smooth key action of a normal PC keyboard. The integrated unit is built from ...

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Twin micro automotive power relay
23 February 2005
A new addition to American Zettler's automotive relay line is the dual AZ987 series. This twin micro PCB-mount relay incorporates two separate coils in a DPST or DPDT arrangement, capable of handling ...

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Multiple combinations with new switch series
23 February 2005
EAO's Series 71 range of pushbuttons, indicators, selector switches and keylock switches, have a unique PCB assembly system that guarantees ergonomic and user-friendly operation and maintenance. In situations ...

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Ergonomic safety solutions
9 February 2005
EAO offers machinery equipment engineers the option of added safeguards to their application designs, with a range of high quality keylock switches that provide protection against unauthorised access ...

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Small 70 kV gas-filled relay sealed for safety
9 February 2005, Denver Technical Products
Gigavac, an expert in high voltage relays, has revealed a new completely sealed single pole relay rated for 70 kV. The G71 is filled with SF6 gas for low leakage and high current capacitive discharge ...

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Innovative silent 10 A relay
26 January 2005
Nowadays, home appliances have become very sophisticated and offer consumers a multitude of functions. Power relays currently used in home appliance applications often generate a loud clicking noise when ...

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Back-lit keypads
26 January 2005, Sivan Electronic Supplies
Accord has released a new back-lit keypad. General specifications are: 20 mA, 24 V d.c. contact rating; 200 Ω max contact resistance; lifecycle of 1 million cycles per key; -20 to +60°C operatable temperature; ...

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4-directional SMT switch with centre push tact switch
17 November 2004
Alps Electric Europa has designed the 4-directional switch with centre push Tact switch. Its SKRH series are surface-mountable switches that are notable for their high durability of up to 200 000 or 500 ...

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Illuminated industrial switch range
3 November 2004
The Series 04 from EAO is a comprehensive range of sealed, illuminated switches which combine style and industrial durability. The range offers an extensive range choice of possible combinations, including ...

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Put the human back into HMI
20 October 2004
As people become more integrated with their machines by sight, sound and touch, the need for user-friendly control panels becomes crucial. New HMI innovations like wireless and voice-activated headsets ...

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New standards in Emergency-stop switches
20 October 2004
EAO has launched a new compact, illuminated Emergency-stop as part of its Series 84 range. Built to EAO's high standards, this switch has been designed for optimal functionality and usability throughout ...

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Power entry modules
20 October 2004, Retron
Schurter's power entry module combines a filtered AC inlet and circuit breaker, and includes a manual reset option for primary circuit protection. The model 5145 has a filter included while the 6145 comes ...

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16 mm industrial switches
20 October 2004, Mining (Industry)
For a wide choice of easy-installation industrial switches with an extensive range of options, EAO recommends its Series 61. These products are supplied in a choice of mounting sizes including the industry-standard ...

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Illuminated pushbuttons
20 October 2004, Altron Arrow, Logistics (Industry)
A right angle C&K ELUM illuminated pushbutton switch from ITT Cannon features an LED built into its actuator, removing the need for separate LED and light pipe on the PCB. This forms a robust design that ...

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