Understanding Overloads: Protecting Your Motors and Equipment


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:55PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


What overload protection does, the three relay types, and what to gather before you call your electrician or Revco.


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Contactors vs. Relays


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:48PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


When to use a contactor versus a relay, what determines the right device for a motor or control circuit, and the NEC requirements a panel needs to meet.


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How to Choose the Right Pressure Control for Your System


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:46PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


Use this checklist to gather the application, part number, pressure requirements, electrical characteristics, connection details, environmental conditions, and required approvals before requesting a replacement pressure switch.


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Industrial Control Panels Everything You Need to Know Before Installation


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:46PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


If the SCCR misses the fault current, the inspector will park your job. Use this checklist to pass first time, keep your crew moving, and stop the rework.


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The Role of Limit Switches in Industrial Automation


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:45PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


Replacing or sourcing a limit switch? Collect the complete part number, actuator style, contact configuration, ratings, connection, environmental requirements, dimensions, approvals, and safety-function information before ordering.


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Motor Control Accessories: Enhancing Performance and Safety for Long Island Jobsites


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:45PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


Ordering motor control components requires more than a horsepower or voltage. Collect the complete motor and equipment information, existing part numbers, controller type, control voltage, environment, dimensions, approvals, and system documentation before requesting a replacement or quote.


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The Importance of Choosing the Right Control Station


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:44PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


A field guide to picking the right control station: environment, NEMA type, functions, and what to bring your electrician, without the wiring or code homework.


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A Complete Guide to Pushbuttons and Pilot Lights for Industrial Use


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:44PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


Learn the basic functions of industrial pushbuttons and pilot lights, common device styles, identification features, enclosure considerations, and the important distinction between ordinary control devices and components used in machine-safety systems.


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Relays and Timers: What to Identify Before Ordering


Posted on Wednesday Jan 22, 2025 at 06:44PM in Industrial Controls & Automation


Relays and timers are essential components in industrial automation, enabling seamless control over processes while improving efficiency and safety. Choosing the right ones can reduce downtime and optimize operations. Read on to learn how they enhance automation.


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