Altech Corp.

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An ISO 9001 company serving the automation and control industry since 1984.

Altech Corporation is an established and respected United States based supplier of European components and devices used in industrial control, instrumentation and automation applications. Since 1984 Altech has significantly grown with over 20 lines and over 15,000 individual parts. Many of these parts have national and international approvals. Altech is committed to superior support for all of its distributors.

Product Lines Include:

Busbar Systems
Circuit Protection Devices
DIN Enclosures
DIN Rail & Panel Mount Blocks
European Fuses
Foot Switches
Inductive Proximity Sensors
Industrial Enclosures
Industrial Rectangular Connectors
Interface Modules
DIN Rail & Panel Mount Blocks
Liquid Tight Strain Reliefs
Metal Detection Systems
Motor Disconnect Switches
Pin & Sleeve Devices
Power Supplies
Printed Circuit Board Terminal
Blocks
Push Buttons & Pilot Lights
Safety Relays
Slim Line Relays
Tower Lights
Wire Duct

Further Description on the Altech Family of Products

Busbar and Power Distribution • UL1077/ UL508 Busbars is rated up to 100A • Can be used with most competitor’s supplementary protectors and manual motor controllers • UL489 Busbars with ratings of up to 80A • UL listed for use with most of Altech’s competitor’s UL489 Miniature Circuit Breakers • Power Distribution System is a new way to simplify existing wiring methods inside a panel. • Input connector Blocks up to 800A		Interface Modules • Electronic modules and carriers. • DIN mountable module • Connector to terminal blocks • Relay Modules & Safety Relay Modules • Diode Modules • Component Carrier Modules • I/O opto Carriers • Custom Designed Modules for any size order • Quick Delivery
Circuit Protection Devices • AC or DC UL489 Miniature Molded Case Circuit Breakers • UL489 Listed Molded Case Circuit Breakers, up to 600A • UL508 Manual Motor Controllers “Suitable as Motor Disconnect” • Three Phase Adjustable Trip Miniature Circuit Breakers/ Manual Motor Controllers • UL1077 Recognized Supplementary Protectors		Liquid Tight Strain Reliefs • Full line of Liquid Tight Strain Reliefs (Cord Grips) • Standard and Industrial Series • Straight-through, strain relief, bend protection, pull/bend protection, flat cable, multi-conductor and EMI/RFI functions • Compatible with almost any types of cable, cord or conductor • Available in PG, Metric and NPT thread sizes
Contactors and Overload Relays • 3 and 4 pole configurations at 9A to 800A. • Single Phase (115 -230V) • Three Phase (200 - 575V) AC and DC • A large variety of coil voltages are supported • Accessories include auxiliary contacts and overload relays • Mini contactors come in screw clamp, fast-on, cage clamp and solder pin types		Marking Systems • Terminal block markers and wire markers like Altech, Allen Bradley, Connectwell, Conta Clip, Entrelec, Weidmueller, Phoenix Contact, PTR, Wieland, Wago, Murrplastik, Partex, SES, Sterling, etc. • Engravers for plastic signs, legend plates, inlays, etc. • Plotter pens (0.18 - 1.00 mm) • Ink for plastic material and general use • Pen cleaners, Fixtures, Software • Service and repair
Corrugated Tubes • Material: Polyamide 6 • Flame retardant according to DIN 75200 and UL • No halogen • Durable • Temperature Range: -40 to 120°C, short term 150°C • Inner Dimensions: 2.8mm up to 47.7mm • Connectors, Seal Rings, O-Rings, Mounting Clips		Motor Disconnect Switches • UL508 Listed Manual Motor Controllers for AC Motor Across-the-line, AC General Use. • Electrical ratings up to 150A/600V • Suitable for Motor Disconnect Means • 60A disconnect is smallest in industry • Horsepower rated to 75hp • Extended and direct handles, toggle switches DIN Rail and panel mount • Enclosed motor disconnect switches
DIN Enclosures • Protect electrical, electronic and electromechanical devices with Altech's line of quality DIN Enclosures. • Broadest range in industry with five DIN Rail Mount Enclosure families • Up to 144 ready-to-wire terminals, integral PC Board guides and terminal-to- board connector Options		Pin & Sleeve Devices / Receptacles • Large selection • IEC 60309 certified power plugs and connectors. • Electrical rating up to 100A/480V AC • Designs include plugs, receptacles, inlets and connectors • Splashproof and watertight versions • Exceptional anti-tracking properties • Superior resistance to aggressive industrial use
DIN Rail / Panel Terminal Blocks • DIN Rail or optional panel mount • Custom imprints, markings and cut outs available • Most competitive in the industry. • Internationally accepted DIN Rail and Panel Mount Terminal Blocks, Mini Panel Mount, and High Temperature Ceramic Euroblocks™ • Power Distribution Blocks • Receptacles • CSA approved Ferrules • Marking Systems & Plotters • Eurostrips®		Power Supplies • DIN RAIL mountable power supplies have Universal AC input. • Suitable for industrial and automation applications • UL508 Listed and/or UL Recognized • Available from 30-960W • Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Overvoltage / Over temperature • Cooling by free air convection • 3 year warranty
European Fuses • Extensive line of in-stock European Fuses minimizes downtime • Diazed, Neozed, Cylinder, NH Knife Blade and Semiconductor fuses • Slow Blow, Fast Blow and Superfast Blow operating classes • Fuse Holders • Crossable with many brands • IEC and VDE electrical ratings • Complete line of accessories		Printed Circuit Board Terminal Blocks • Single and double level Fixed and Pluggable • Barrier Strip and Panel Feed-Through Blocks • Tubular Screw Clamps and Box Clamps • Screwcage Clamps for heavy duty applications. • Single, Double and Triple Level Configurations • Millimeter and Inch Pin Spacings (3.5 to 10.16 mm) • Phoenix Contact compatible • RoHS compliant blocks available • NEW colors, red, blue, orange
Ferrules • Ensure reliable electrical connections when terminating stranded flexible wires • Prevent fraying and breaking of individual wires • Insulated Ferrules - Industry Standard Colors • Insulated Ferrules - DIN Standard Colors • Uninsulated Ferrules • Dual Wire Insulated Ferrules • Insulated Ferrule Assortment Boxes • From 24 AWG up to 350 MCM		22 & 30 mm Push Buttons • Metallic Push Buttons, Selector Switches and LED Pilot Lights • Designs include Operators, Pilot Lights, Modular Contact Blocks and Bulb Holders • Push Button Stations • Wide range of accessories • 22mm Series is 100% compatible with Telemecanique
Foot Switches • Internationally approved for almost any industrial or medical application. • Up to three pedals, with or without guards • IEC 60601-1 certified and UL2601-1 recognized for all medical applications • VDE, DIN and CE approvals • Momentary, maintained and two-stage momentary • Customized designs available • Low cost single pedal switch available!		Safety Relays • Feature forced-guided contacts • Broadest line of Safety Relays that meet the ASME A17.1-2000 requirements • Relays meet machinery directive EMD 89/392 EEC requirements • IEC 60204, EN 60204 and DIN/ VDE 0113 • Available from 2-8 contacts, 6-10A, 5-220V DC coils • Applications include emergency stop, two-hand safety, railroad signaling and elevator/escalators.
Inductive Proximity Sensors • Cylindrical, Limit, Block and Ring Sensors • Standard and analog models • Standard and extended sensing distance • Sensitivity as low as 0.15mm steel ball • Mini, Normal, Analog, High and Ultra High sensitivity ring models • Modular flat packs for conveyor belt sensing • Unique metal separation systems available		Slim Line Relays • Only 6.2mm thick • Slim DIN Rail mountable interface solution • Modules have a plug in construction • Modules available with or without relay • Built in LED indicates the relay energizing state • The relay features a SPDT configuration and a maximum switching current of 6A • Coil voltages from 5VAC/DC up to 230V AC/DC • Pluggable jumpers available
Industrial Enclosures • Look great, and protect circuit boards, terminal blocks and control and operating devices. • Aluminum, Polystyrene and Polycarbonate enclosures • Broad range of sizes • Functional and appealing designs • Large selection of accessories • Customization and imprinting service are available		Tower Lights •Sleek & Stackable Design • SMD LED technology • Uniform & bright illumination • Continuous, Flashing and Rotary Integrated LED Light Modules available • Flexibility to upgrade from Single LED Unit to multiple LED Units • IP65 protection \| Wide voltage range from 24V AC/DC to 240V AC • ; Optional feature of Buzzer with dual sound mode - continuous & intermittent with 80 DB output
		Wire Duct • Exceptional wire protection • Non-slip interlocking covers • High impact, rigid PVC construction • Unslotted, standard slotted or thin slotted models • Sizes range from 1x1.5 in. to 5x3 in. • Noryl material also available • Grey, white and blue available

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