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RF Matrix Switch Types and Functionality
From: JFW Industries, Inc.Description: This application note discusses the four different construction types for RF matrix switches with pros and cons for each type. Matrix switch types discussed: blocking matrix switches, non-blocking ...
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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in Slip Ring Design
From: JINPAT ElectronicsDescription: When designing an electrical slip ring, the way of anti-interference design is to cut out or attenuate the coupling paths between signals. ...
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CONVERTING DATA CENTERS FROM DIESEL TO GAS POWER GENERATION
Description: The energy needs of the data center (DC) industry continue to grow at a brisk pace. In the past, preferred DC locations were near inexpensive, reliable power sources. Today, such locations are more ...
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Smart Laptop Batteries Are Getting Smarter and Smarter
From: Critical Link, LLCDescription: As I'm sure that all of you engineers out there know, your engineering prowess is very likely to earn you the job of tech support for your family. In that role, I was recently called upon to come to ...
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Application Note: The Advantages of Broadband Ultrasonic Analysis During Leak Detection on Compressed Air Systems
From: IRISS, Inc.Description: Ultrasonic testing devices have long been established in the field of preventive maintenance to detect leaks on compressed air systems. These devices usually record a frequency range around 40 kHz. ...
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Can Human Error Be Eliminated or Only Minimized in Energized Electrical Inspections?
From: IRISS, Inc.Description: In our last blog titled Can You Explain the New Safety Regulations from NFPA 70E 2018 to Your Team?, we learned that, for the first time, NFPA states that human error must now be considered as part of ...
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Underground Leak Detection Survey Using Infrared and Ultrasound Technologies Saves Time and Repair Costs
From: IRISS, Inc.Description: The Five Towns Complex in Clearwater Florida was experiencing an observable leak around one of their swimming pools in the complex. The maintenance manager, Chad Moises, hired a pool leak detection ...
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Accelerated Life Test for Slip Rings
From: JINPAT ElectronicsDescription: As the increasingly innovated technology and processing technique improves the service life of electrical slip rings to a large degree, a normal life test fails to get the life information about the ...
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SUSTAINABLE APPLICATION OF RECIPROCATING GAS ENGINES OPERATING ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Description: The concern for the anthropogenic release of methane (CH4) into the environment and methane's potential for global warming - 21 times higher than that of carbon dioxide - continues to draw ...
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Monitoring a Remote Geothermal Steam Well for Power Generation
From: Acromag, Inc.Description: Operations at a remote geothermal steam well are monitored by a PLC from the power plant. C&I personnel need to transmit conditions from the wellsite to the control room 2km away. A wireless ...
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7 Steps to Choosing the Right Single-Phase or 3-Phase PDU
From: Tripp LiteDescription: 7 Steps to Choosing the Right Single-Phase or 3-Phase PDU ...
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How to Manually Synchronize Your IP KVM Mice
From: Tripp LiteDescription: Mouse synchronization problems and related issues can be attributed to a variety causes (server resolutions set too low, individual server mouse settings, etc.) - most of which are easily fixed. You ...
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How to Replace the Battery in a 1U UPS System
From: Tripp LiteDescription: Step by step instructions on how to replace the battery in a 1U UPS System Important Information Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit currents. Do not ...
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How to Spec Custom Cables for Medical Devices
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: companies with robust product development processes include interconnect considerations early in their product development. ...
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The Fight Against Rust and Germs
From: Lapp TannehillDescription: Cables and plug connections have to withstand a great deal, but this is especially true for the food and beverage industry, where the right choice of material is crucial. ...
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Top 5 SRCOOL12K Support Issues
From: Tripp LiteDescription: Top 5 SRCOOL12K Support Issues, including problems, causes and solutions. ...
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Economy Mode Explained
From: Tripp LiteDescription: SmartOnline UPS Systems operate in on-line mode by default. This means that they continuously convert AC input power to DC (battery) power, and then convert the DC power to regulated AC output power. ...
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Hot-Swap Explained
From: Tripp LiteDescription: Viewed from a lifecycle perspective, a standard online UPS system isn't truly uninterruptible. At some point it will be necessary to take the UPS off line for maintenance-and that means costly system ...
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Improving Cooling Efficiency
From: Tripp LiteDescription: Energy efficiency in the data center used to be an afterthought, if it was on the radar at all. "It made sense at the time," says Craig Watkins, product manager for rack and cooling solutions at Tripp ...
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NEMA & IEC Rack Enclosure Ratings Explained
From: Tripp LiteDescription: Rack enclosures are rated based on their suitability for certain applications and the degree to which they protect equipment. Each type of enclosure is given a number based on its ability to withstand ...
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Seismic Qualification of a 4 MW Emergency Power Generator Set
Description: Operation during and after a seismic event is the typical requirement for emergency equipment installed in a nuclear facility. Data from shake table testing of a large emergency generator set while ...
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How Well Does SO-DIMM Stand Up to Shock and Vibration?
From: Critical Link, LLCDescription: Critical Link's System on Modules use a SO-DIMM connector, and we sometimes get asked just how well this type of connection will stand up to shock and vibration for applications that really get a ...
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Effects of Temperature Change of Each Point on the Test Results of Thermocouple Slip Rings
From: JINPAT ElectronicsDescription: Thermocouple works based on thermoelectric effect. And the law of intermediate conductor is to connect an intermediate conductor (the third conductor) in the circuit, which has no effect on the ...
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How do I Get a Custom Copper or Fiber Optic Data Network Cable Assembly?
Description: * Q. How do I get the custom network cable assembly I need? * A. Call the company that has designed over 4,000 custom cables, Electro Standards Laboratories. Over 4,000 Custom Cable Designs In-House ...
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MC Cable Connector Comparisons and More!
From: Remke IndustriesDescription: Metal Clad Cable Connectors - What's Offered and What's the Best Choice? ...
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Whitepaper: Custom Stainless Steel Electrical Connectors
From: Remke IndustriesDescription: Electrical connectors may be small, but their role is critical. ...
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Benefits of Silver-Zinc Rechargeable Batteries Compared to Alternative Technologies
From: ZPower, LLCDescription: Design Engineers are continuing to innovate in the consumer electronics and medical device markets; developing smaller, yet more powerful devices. A primary challenge the designers face is how to ...
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Beyond the Owner's Manual: Getting the Most from Natural Gas-fueled Engine Generator Sets
Description: Your gas engine-generator sets' most valuable commodity is time - specifically uptime producing power and revenue. It follows that the goal of engine maintenance is to enable as much uptime as ...
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Sizing Generators for a Leading Power Factor
From: Kato Engineering, Inc.Description: Generators operating with a leading power factor may experience unstable voltage regulation and increased heating. The following paragraphs define power factor and describe various generator ...
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Slipring used in rotating LED light box
Description: Slipring used in rotating LED light box Slip rings of CENO,are widely used in many applications.The design principle of slip ring is to resolve the problem of advoid cable twisting when the prodeuct ...
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Moisture Analyzer Assists Liquid Metal Battery Maker
Description: Edgetech Instruments provides Ambri, a manufacturer of innovative liquid metal batteries located in Marlborough MA, with the PPM 1 Trace Moisture Analyzer from their facility in neighboring Hudson, ...
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FAILSAFE OPERATION FOR PARALLELED GENERATOR SETS
Description: In facilities with a high demand for power, such as a hospital or data center, communication among generator sets is crucial for maintaining power levels. In these types of applications, generator ...
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How to Determine the Quality of the Conductive Slip Ring
Description: How to determine the quality of the conductive slip ring? The conductive slip ring is a precision rotary joint component. Process and precision control of machining, even the raw material of ...
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XLB Series Power Supply Application Notes
From: Lumina Power, Inc.Description: This document is a guide to proper installation and operation of these power supplies and should be used to assess the viability of the power supply and igniter in both new and upgraded applications. ...
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From IoT to IoP - the Internet of Smart Piezos
Description: A discussion with leading piezo experts on ceramics, nanopositioning, intelligent piezo systems, and weather stations ...
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Helical 3D Tomography with Air Bearing Systems and Piezo Motors
Description: 3D Computerized Tomography (CT) and micro computed-tomography (micro-CT) systems are used to study the internal structures of a wide variety of material samples. ...
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How to clean the dust or dirt on the collector ring (slipring) surface ?
Description: How to clean the dust or dirt on the collector ring (slipring) surface ? There are many way to clean collector ring (slipring). Eg:when you find the dust on the surface of collector ring (slipring) ...
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Nanopositioning Metrology, Gödel, and Bootstraps
Description: What has become known as the "Incompleteness Theorem" asserts that no statement can prove its own truth. One of the well-known analogies is that no one can lift themselves up in the air by their own ...
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What is the Difference between a Piezo Actuator and a Programmable Piezo Shim?
Description: What is the Difference between a Piezo Actuator and a Programmable Piezo Shim? ...
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Don't Use Your Filter as the Fuse
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: How to select the right fuse / MCB to work with your filter ...
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EMC in EV-Charging
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: What's driving EMC in EV-Charging: It's not just plugging a connector in to your car ...
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EMC in Medical Applications
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: When every heartbeat counts. ...
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EMC Lighting Links
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: Electromagnetic compatibility of lighting equipment ...
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EMC/EMI In Product Development
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: How EMC/EMI filters can aid in the design and troubleshooting phases of product development ...
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EMI Filter Design
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: The engineer's guide to designing your EMI filter ...
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EMI Filtering in Medical Devices
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: The need for EMI filtering in medical devices ...
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Leveraging EMC/EMI Filters
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: How to Leverage EMC/EMI Filters During Consumer Electronics and Test Equipment Product Development ...
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Remke Customer Application Stories
From: Remke IndustriesDescription: Stories from actual customers about applications for Remke cord grips, cable glands and connectors. ...
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Schaffner IEC Inlet Filter Series
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: Ultra-compact and innovative - FN 9280 and FN 9290 ...
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Van Eck Phreaking
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: Big Brother is watching you - How to cancel out unwanted data-transmission ...
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How to Control the Interference of Transformer to Amplifier?
Description: The transformer can interfere with the amplifier through magnetic field, electromagnetic induction and circuit. It is the biggest interference source in the audio machine. Therefore, to deal with its ...
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Analysis of Black Powder in Slip Ring Resulting From Orthohonal Experience
From: JINPAT ElectronicsDescription: Orthogonal experiment design is to carry out an experiment and analyze its multiple factors. Representative level combination is selected from all combination of factor levels to be tested and find ...
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Precautions For the Installation of Explosion-proof Slip Ring
Description: The functional parts of the explosion-proof conductive slip ring are similar to those of conventional conductive sliding rings, so the installation can refer to the ordinary conductive slip ring, and ...
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AMBIENT CAPABILITY OF ENCLOSED GENERATOR SETS
Description: In order for generator sets to function as intended in hot climates, users must assess the ambient capability of the model prior to acquisition. The ambient capability, or ambient clearance of a ...
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Application Environment of High Temperature Slip Rings
Description: With slip ring is used in wildly application of equipment, the higher request for the slip ring. Now there are a lot equipment that often work under the condition of high temperature. It demands the ...
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Determinants Factor of Slip Ring Size
Description: From the study of the using process and production of the slip ring, the durability lifespan of the slip ring in industrial application is relevant with the slip ring size and the various ...
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High Speed Slip Ring - Detection Equipment
Description: In today's automation era, automated detection equipment is rapidly replacing labor for getting more efficiency, saving time. So every automation requires more and more on detection equipment, such as ...
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Operating Principle and Inner Structure of Slip Rings
Description: The first thing of knowing the operating principle and inner structure of slip ring is to know about what is slip ring. Slip ring is also called rotary joint, collecting ring, connector, swivel and so ...
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Precautions for the Installation of Explosion-proof Slip Ring
Description: The functional parts of the explosion-proof conductive slip ring are similar to those of conventional conductive sliding rings, so the installation can refer to the ordinary conductive slip ring, and ...
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Technical Parameters are Required to Customize the Conductive Slip Ring
Description: In modern industry, more and more industrial equipment need to be applied to the conductive slip ring, which can help the machine to operate better. In order to meet the needs of the real world, CENO ...
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The Aspects of Conductive Slip Ring Signal Interference
Description: Conductive slip ring mainly function is transmitting power and signal. Transmission of signals include switch signals, control signals, RS485/232, the common video signal, low frequency pulse signals, ...
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The Engineer's Guide to Designing your EMI Filter
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: To start at the very beginning, what is an electrical filter? An electrical filter can be passive, active, analog, or digital. ...
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The Installation Method Of Capsule Slip Ring
Description: The capsule slip ring, as the name suggests, is a slip ring that looks like a capsule. The cap type slip-ring flanges, mainly through a few holes in the flange to match the installation of the ...
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The Prospect of Conductive Slippage in the Military Field
Description: Military equipment is one of the high-end domain application equipment. Its characteristic is advanced degree, the stability coefficient and the practical level also formed a series of ...
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What Problem Can be Solved via Slip Ring?
Description: A slip ring provides solution for any 360 degree rotation device which require transmit power & signal during rotation period. It is widely used in automation industry, wind turbine, security camera, ...
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Power Plant Converts to Combined Cycle Operation with the Help of Thermal Mass Air/Gas Flow Meter
Description: During an upgrade project to install combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology, the process engineers at an electric power plant in Western Europe also wanted to maximize the efficiency of their ...
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Not All Distribution Boxes are Created Equal
From: Altech Corp.Description: If sealed enclosures are used in environments with fluctuating temperatures and air humidity, condensation problems may arise as water vapor collects on the internal surface of the enclosure. If the ...
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. Always Moving Forward (on Hyper-Rail!)
Description: Maglev trains are becoming a critical part of Chinese infrastructure. Accuride movement solutions allow for quicker maintenance and less downtime on these technological wonders. ...
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Battery Management: Altech's Versatile Charging Solutions
From: Altech Corp.Description: Efficient, rechargeable and economical battery systems are needed in a wide variety of industries. Uses can range from generator sets to transceiver base stations, from onboard chargers for electric ...
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Replacement of BALLUFF BIC
From: B&Plus USA, Inc.Description: As the replacement for distcontinued BIC series of BALLUFF, B & PLUS supplies replacements on B & PLUS type name. ...
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INTRODUCING EMCP 4 ARC FLASH ENERGY REDUCING MAINTENANCE MODE
Description: Since 2014, NFPA 70, Section 240.87 (Arc Energy Reduction), has required a method to reduce clearing time of arc flash energy. This applies when the highest continuous-current trip setting for which ...
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Customized Systems For Biomass Combined Heat and Power Plants
From: Vecoplan, LLCDescription: Vecoplan has designed individual fuel charging and processing systems at five sites for the Danish manufacturer and BMCHP operator. ...
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Choosing the Right Cable Connectors to Avoid Downtime
From: Remke IndustriesDescription: Failure of a single electrical connector can stop production in a split second. Repair time depends mainly on the type of connection that is used. The right connector can make repair time a matter of ...
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Case study: ABB Ability for power plants
Description: Digital technologies are providing new opportunities to enhance processes and productivity. This case study highlights the smart devices used in a range of power plant applications and a number of ...
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SUSTAINABLE APPLICATION OF RECIPROCATING GAS ENGINES OPERATING ON COAL MINE METHANE GAS
Description: Coal provides 25 percent of global primary energy needs and generates 40 percent of the world's electricity, according to the World Coal Institute. The People's Republic of China produces the largest ...
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The need for EMI filtering in medical devices
From: Schaffner EMC Inc.Description: In today's society, medical devices can usually be found in the forefront of incorporating new technologies. This includes the ever-increasing use of sensitive analog electronics, wireless/RF, and ...
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What is the Composition & Operating Principle of a Slip Ring?
From: JINPAT ElectronicsDescription: Slip ring for shipborne radar is a kind of LF electrical part. Different from common columnar part, it can transmit LF signals including analog image, data signal, and small or large current in 360 ...
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Wireless Charging: End-to-End Solutions with Key Components
From: Infineon Technologies AGDescription: In this article we will provide an overview of wireless charging solutions. We give a special attention to the two wireless charging technologies, their most common design criteria and the benefits ...
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Emerging Trends in Wearable Technology across several markets
From: Fischer Connectors, Inc.Description: We're on the cusp of an explosion in wearable technologies - a new category that will revolutionizeB2C (business-to-consumer) and B2B (business-to-business) markets. This trend paper will give you an ...
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How to Implement PoE in Your Harsh Industrial Environment
Description: There is little doubt that the internet of things (IoT) is well on its way to transforming how we live, work and do business. Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications are rampant, delivering low power ...
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Purchasing Checklist: Cord Grips
From: Remke IndustriesDescription: A guide to help ensure a successful purchase of electrical cord grips, connectors & wire mesh grips. ...
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THE NEXT REGENERATION: HOW ENGINE MANUFACTURERS ARE RESPONDING TO TIER 4 FINAL STANDARDS
Description: The latest regulation, Tier 4 Final, effectively requires an aftertreatment system to reduce emissions to compliance levels for all engines. Rental applications are commonly used in low load ...
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Why Thinner is Better for Magnetic Sheeting
From: Master Magnetics, Inc.Description: When evaluating magnetic sheeting, it has traditionally been known that the thicker the magnet, the stronger the attraction. But with advancing manufacturing technologies, thinner can be stronger, as ...
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Prevent Cable Failure in Dynamic-Cable Tracks
Description: Cable failure within a dynamic-cable track can lead to costly, yet, in most cases, easily avoided, downtime. David Smith of U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC (Wheeling, IL) points to several ...
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Industrial Magnetics, Inc. Commisssioned for Ergonomic Lift-Assist Magnet
Description: Industrial Magnetics Inc. was recently commissioned to design a custom magnetic lifting solution to assist in the repetitive handling of a large, heavy part in a customer's manufacturing process. ...
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New Tool Calculates Revenue Loss in Used Beverage Can(UBC) Recovery Streams
Description: Industrial Magnetics, Inc. recently published a new tool on their website to help plant managers calculate potential revenue loss from their existing Used Beverage Can(UBC) recovery lines. ...
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The Benefits and Risks of the Delayed Excitation Method for Paralleling Generator Sets
Description: Among other conditions, in order to connect the electrical outputs of two or more electrical AC power generating sources, their voltages, frequencies and phase angles should be closely matched. ...
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CABINET COOLERS END COSTLY SHUTDOWNS
From: EXAIR CorporationDescription: CABINET COOLERS END COSTLY SHUTDOWNS A manufacturer of enclosure cooling systems prevented the loss of future production and eliminated downtime. Could this type of cooling be suited to your ...
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Generator Sound Levels
Description: Noise levels can be an influential factor in purchasing a generator set. The manufacturer records sound pressure levels at fixed distances around the generator set and averages them to calculate the ...
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Tackling the Unique Requirements of Hermetic Packaging for Harsh Environments
From: Hermetic Solutions GroupDescription: For electronic warfare systems, implantable medical devices, down-hole oil logging tools, and other applications that require components to operate reliably in harsh and mission-critical environments, ...
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ARC-Flash Protection
From: Littelfuse, Inc.Description: Key Considerations for selecting an Arc-Flash Relay ...
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Arc-Flash Relay FAQ
From: Littelfuse, Inc.Description: Arc-Flash Relay FAQ ...
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Cosel: Tech Notes 2
From: ArKco Sales, Inc.Description: Regulated DC voltage is required for semiconductor devices such as ICs and Transistors to function. Regulated voltage can be generated from commercial AC lines with an AC to DC power supply or from DC ...
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The Right to Repair and the Environmental Impact of Impenetrable Design
From: ZPower, LLCDescription: Impenetrable Design in Electronics is Unsustainable - But What Can be Done? Some small electronics are made impenetrable by design because of the dangers of the batteries used to power them. Learn how ...
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Generator Set Function in Hot Climates
Description: When specing a generator set with an enclosure for use in a hot climate, outside air temperature defines the ambient capability. Site conditions, including altitude and relative humidity, will cause ...
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[Video] Advantages of Packaged Piezoelectric Fans
Description: Working with customers from many different industries I often get asked "What are the advantages of piezoelectric fans?" Long story short, piezoelectric cooling technology offers superior reliability, ...
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Can I Power my Smart Phone with Vibration Energy Harvesting?
Description: Good Vibrations Needed for Good Energy Harvesting ...
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Can Piezos Power My Cell Phone by Walking
Description: Powering a Cell Phone by Walking ...
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Case Study: Piezo Fans Trump Traditional Fan Challenges in the Oil and Gas Industry
Description: I recently spoke with Steve Taylor, senior researcher from Cannon Instruments, who is using piezoelectric fan technology to solve some of his thermal management challenges. Steve has given permission ...
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Four Steps to Selecting a Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Device
Description: I often get asked which vibration energy harvesting device is best for various applications so I decided to put this post together based on the easy 4 step process I use. ...