Schaffner, the international leader in combining electromagnetic compatibility and power quality, launches the new compact single-phase EMC/EMI filter FN 2450. The low-leakage filter FN 2450 expands the Schaffner product offering of suppression components in plastic housings, which optimally combine innovative lightweight designs with a high level of functionality, safety and ergonomics.

The innovative use of plastic materials and the elimination of potting compound allow a significant weight reduction, in comparison to conventional EMC/EMI component designs. The EMC-compatible HF contact to ground is ensured by a metal base plate.

Integrated terminals in the housing enable reliable contact from the top with the automatic torque wrench. Built-in safety covers, which for the purpose of installation can be easily folded forwards and backwards using a captive swivel mechanism, are provided as standard for protection against unintended contact with live clamping elements.

The low-leakage EMC/EMI filters FN 2450 are designed for rated currents from 6 to 20A (at 55°C) and for single-phase networks ≤250VAC. All versions are distinguished by minimal filter leakage current and are particularly suited for use with sensitive residual current protective devices, as well as for strict requirements with regard to operator and fire protection. The compact filters are UL, CSA and ENEC approved and comply with the requirements of the RoHS directive.

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Schurter’s USF 1206 surface mount fuse has an interrupt rating of 50 Amperes at 63V DC across the entire range. The thin-film, chip fuse also touts low voltage drop and power dissipation ratings, providing exceptional performance in dense circuits. The 1206’s super quick-acting tripping time is especially suited for sensitive electronic devices that require extremely reliable over current protection.

A legend marking provides visible indication of the fuse’s ampere rating, making it easy to identify and track inventories. The USF 1206 is an industry standard 1.60 mm in length and 3.20 mm in width with a low height of 0.60 mm. It is built according to UL 248-1/248-14 and is cURus approved. The fuse is lead-free, including the fusing element. Resistance to soldering heat is 260ºC/10 seconds according to IEC 60068-2-58 and 260ºC/30, respectively IEC 60127-4. Operating temperature is –55 to +90ºC.

The USF 1206 is ideal for small hand held devices such as computer peripherals, PC cards, disc-drives, modems, fax machines, play stations, laptops and other portable electronic devices. Available taped in 1,000, 5,000 and 15,000 piece reels.

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Cherry Electrical Products UK has announced that its general purpose GP and E ranges of precision, long life snap action switches cost up to 20 per cent less than other devices commonly available, yet retain all the performance of their more expensive competitors’ products. GP heavy duty switches can handle up to 15A and have a mechanical life of one million actuations; E Series devices are available in single and double-pole configurations with five current ratings from 0.1 to 30.1A.

Featuring an ultra small travel differential and a wide variety of actuators, GP series snap switches are also optionally available with low operating force. Screw or solder terminations can be specified. Internally, the switches have a high quality of build, featuring insert moulded terminal pins, gold over silver plated contacts and a high-strength titanium copper alloy spring. The housing comprises a rugged phenolic case and cover. E series devices feature a similarly high build quality and are optionally available with operating temperatures up to 200degC.

Applications include pressure switches, commercial hand dryers, garage door sensors, fork lift truck motor stops, lift control, x-ray equipment and a wide range of other industrial machinery.
  
Comments Mark Mills (Switches & Controls Sales Manager) at Cherry Electrical Products UK: “GP and E series general purpose devices will give Cherry the opportunity to grow our share of both the commercial and industrial markets, where a more heavy duty micro switch is required.  We will not only save customers money but also, as an established player in the switch market, we wil bring our service culture to these new opportunities.”

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Idem Safety Switches has introduced the GLS-SS Line range of fully Stainless Steel Safety ‘Grab Wire’ Rope switches as an addition to the existing Guardian Line range, the world’s most comprehensive range of Grab Wire Safety switches covering all applications and industry sectors.

The Stainless Steel 316 GLS-SS switch is designed to cope with the rigorous demands of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical environments as well as satisfying the oil, gas and petro-chemical industries by offering an Explosion proof version.

To fully support stainless steel applications Idem have also added a fully Stainless steel rope (without pvc covering) which along with a stainless steel version of the patented tensioner gripper system provides fast and reliable rope connectivity  and requires no frequent re-tensioning.

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Patent-pending, compact, high-functional density
design meets off-road vehicle requirements

Honeywell has introduced a new line of handlebar controls to meet off-road vehicle manufacturers’ desire for controls that are easily customized, incur low upfront tooling costs, enhance safety,and increase design flexibility.

Honeywell Sensing and Control’s new 1080HD Series Handlebar Controls provide off-the-shelf, SAE spec-qualified handlebar controls that provide a greater number of functions per package volume and are easily configured in different ways. With little up-front investment for the OEM, Honeywell’s platform approach creates a customized right or left-hand control in a cost-efficient, qualified handlebar control to support short OEM product design cycles.

The 1080HD Series offers enhanced safety through an optional runaway prevention switch, and through a smaller form factor that enables easier user access to critical vehicle functions.

To meet additional requirements for design flexibility and aesthetic differentiation, Honeywell developed three patent-pending designs that can be applied to the new handlebar controls. Common components and inserted tooling reduce
tooling investment and minimize procurement complexity while also improving manufacturability. The product’s smaller size and easy configurability increases OEM design flexibility in both functions and in attachment and accessory options. Standard
circuitry and components shorten OEM product development times, and the unique design specification meets most North American off-road and European on-road requirements.

These customized controls may be designed for use on appropriate vehicles with handlebars, including ATVs, snowmobiles, electric vehicles, Segway® mobile platforms, motorcycles, or standing, handle bar-maneuvered machines (i.e. industrial
sweepers, grocery/luggage cart collectors, etc.)

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The HS series feature DIN rail and Panel mounted Heat Sinks
rated from 5.0 to 0.5 °C/watt, accepting 1, 2 or 3 industry
standard, single, dual or 3 phase Solid State Relays, and
corresponding SSR Assemblies rated from 10 to 82.5 Amps

Crydom, an operation of Custom Sensors and Technologies (CST) and global expert in Solid State Relay Technology, introduces a new line of Heat Sinks, Solid State Relay/Heat Sink Assemblies and Accessories. Designed with “state of the art” thermal analysis software tools, the Crydom HS series includes heat sinks accepting 1, 2 or 3 industry standard, single, dual or 3 phase SSRs. Designed for DIN rail or panel mounting, models are available with thermal impedance ratings from 5.0 to 0.5 degrees C per watt.

Combining proven Crydom Solid State Relays with the new HS series heat sinks allows Crydom to offer a variety of standard and adapted “ready to use” Solid State Relay/Heat Sink Assemblies. Ratings from 10 to 82.5 amps are available at either 280 or 600 VAC. Standard features include 3 to 32 VDC input control voltage, zero voltage turn on, and output RC snubber networks. Single, Dual and 3 phase SSR Assemblies are suitable for controlling most heating, motion or lighting loads.

Additional features of the HS series include RoHS compliance, UL/CSA/TUV or VDE approved CE compliant Solid State Relays, accessories including clear plastic touch safe SSR covers for single and 3 phase SSRs, thermal interface pads for single and 3 phase SSR packages, DIN rail mounting kits, and SSR hardware mounting kits.

Crydom also welcomes SSR and Heat Sink adaptations combining not only any standard Crydom Heat Sink and SSR products, but Customer Specific modifications to Heat Sinks, SSRs or Assemblies.

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Metal Switches with High Resistance to Destructive
Elements, Fully Illuminated Actuating Surface

The new MSM CS metal switch from SCHURTER is equipped with an actuator made of highly durable ceramic. Ceramic is a new technology employed in the production of an electro-mechanical switch.  The new switch provides novel features that open up entirely new areas of application. The actuator material of the MSM CS is resistant to scratches, abrasion, impact and chemicals.

The non-illuminated version has a translucent white actuating surface. Lettering is black and is applied directly onto the ceramic material. Due to the base material and the lettering process, the lettering is resistant to scratches and to common cleaning agents. In the case of switches designed with illumination, the actuator surface fully illuminates uniformly across the entire surface. Lettering and symbols can also be applied. The standard black lettering provides a positive effect against the illuminated actuator, while negative lettering provides an inverse effect.

The MSM CS is extremely robust and meets vandal-proof demands due to the low profile of the front structure (1.7 mm), the IP 69K protection class and the high level of impact resistance. The switch is available in 19 mm and 22 mm mounting diameters. Different contact configurations are offered over a range of 30 VDC to 250 VAC for the admissible switching voltage; switching currents are permissible from 0.1 to 10 Amperes. The MSM CS is equipped with quick connect terminals to allow for fast connections. The wires are connected to the switching element which is subsequently snapped onto the switch housing.

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IP56 Rated Against Damp and Dust: Long Product Life

Cherry Electrical Products has launched three new families of waterproof rocker switches which are available rated for various AC and DC voltages, including high current 20A versions.  Typical product applications include outdoor power equipment, such as sprayers and power tools; garden vehicles such as lawn mowers; automotive products like dashboards and window controls; other types of non-road transport, including boats and snowmobiles, and medical equipment, for example, oxygen concentrators.

Three families of rocker switches are available:  the KG, KM and KT series, which cover a wide variety of pole, throw and switch function options to support such a diverse range of customer applications.   All three families are rated to IP56 against water ingress or dust and are approved under UL and VDE.

The KG series includes one single pole, single throw (SPST) switch, (on-off), two SPDT (on-on and on-off-on) and one DPDT version (on-off-on), all with black actuators and frames, designed with snap-in mountings to fit panel cut-outs of 1.449in x 0.835in (36.80mm x 21.20mm).   Electrical ratings are: 21A 14VDC and two UL1054 rated versions: 20A 125VAC and 10A 250VAC.   Temperature rated from -20degC to +85degC, and with a mechanical life of 100,000 cycles, these switches are robust enough to withstand repeated use in tough environments.

The KM family of waterproof rocker switches is available as single pole, single throw or single pole, double throw and two double pole versions with single or double throw, and is available lighted and non-lighted.  The actuator and housing are both black, with red or green lenses for lighted versions.  Electrical ratings are 20A 125VAC, 10A 250VAC and 21A 14VDC, with a dielectric strength of 1500 VAC for 1 minute.

KT series SPST and SPDT switches are oblong with black oblong actuators and are designed for easy snap-in mounting on panel cut-outs of 1.454in x 0.602in (36.80mm x 15.20mm).  Both lighted and non-lighted versions are available.   Electrical ratings are: 21A 14VDC; an EN61058-rated 10(4)A 250V version; and two UL1054 rated switches -  20A 125VAC, 1/3HP and 10A 250VAC, 3/4HP.

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Wide sensing distances plus the resistance to high temperatures and fluids have become mandatory features in the selection of IDEM Non-Contact Safety Switches for guarding applications. Idem Safety Switches has launched a compact fully enclosed high grade plastic non contact interlock switch to cope with the rigorous demands of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical environments. 

Available with up to 2 circuits switching high power up to 2A at 230V.ac.  The Idemag CPR range offers a compact slimline fitting and provides environmental protection up to 80C. and is suitable for high pressure hosing (IP66/67).

The housing is finished and sealed with a fitted back plate for extra mechanical and environmental durability. In addition to the high specification enclosure the switch offers a wide 14mm sensing distance, a high tolerance to misalignment and can be actuated from either the side or front switch face.

They will connect to most popular Safety Monitoring relays to provide up to Cat. 4 EN 954-1.

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Schurter announces the USF 0402 surface mount fuse, making it the smallest new member to its USF family.  This tiny new addition performs with a Super Quick Acting (FF) characteristic at rated currents ranging from 0.375 - 4A at 32 VDC, 5A at 24 VDC.

 
The USF 0402 is ideally suited for secondary circuits where space is critical, such as those found in consumer electronics. Compared to like products on the market, it provides increased reliability because of its ability to dissipate less heat. Typical applications are battery operated handheld and portable electronic devices, like laptops, cell phones, GPS systems, PDA’s and many other devices that have demand for increasingly smaller components. 

The Schurter USF range of chip fuses includes the 0402, 0603 and 1206. The size of the 0402 measures a fractional 1.05 mm x .55mm x 0.475 and is 2-3 times smaller than the 0603. A letter marking on each fuse indicates its current rating to ensure tracking of the proper fuse through the production process.  The fuse is UL 248-14 approved and carries cURus approval. It also holds a Free of CCC certificate from China. Terminals are gold-plated copper alloy. The USF 0402 comes packaged in tapes of 1K, 5K or 15K pieces on reels.

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