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July 2010

In This Issue:

 

FEATURED ARTICLE

  • Standard, Modified, Configured or Custom Enclosures – It’s Your Choice

PRODUCT NEWS

  • Desk Stations for Ergonomic Handheld Enclosures
  • Hoffman’s Fusion G7 Enclosure Allows Scalable Component Mounting, Easy Modifications
  • Compact, 2–Stage EMC Filters for 3-Phase Systems up to 520 VAC
  • Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces the Endevco Model 7268C Miniature Triaxial Shock Accelerometer
  • PEM Self-Clinching Prevailing Locknuts Prevent Mating Hardware from Loosening

INDUSTRY NEWS

  • Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures Contributes To The Belding, Michigan High School Robotics Team
  • Thermacore Unveils New Web Site Featuring Thermal Management Technology Applications
  • Ferraz Shawmut Changes its Name to Mersen
  • Webcom Communications Provides new Videos from Industry Leading Electronics Protection Companies

EVENT LISTING

  • Advancements in Thermal Management 2010: Education for Your Thermal Mitigation Electronics Designs

 

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FEATURED ARTICLE  

Standard, Modified, Configured or Custom Enclosures – It’s Your Choice
For the majority of low to medium volume applications, specifying a standard enclosure is by far the most logical decision for the project engineer. There are numerous manufacturers from which to choose, and the variety of sizes, designs and styles is enormous. Long established general standards applicable to many uses, particularly the 19 inch width and “U” height, and the more specific requirements incorporated in various open bus structure specifications such as cPCI, mean that many of the size variables are removed from the decision making process.

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PRODUCT NEWS

Desk Stations for Ergonomic Handheld Enclosures
OKW has added a range of desk stations to the Smart-Case series of handheld enclosures. Handheld electronics often require frequent battery charging and connection to a PC or machine for data transfer. OKW has provided a solution for this by developing specific desk/charging stations for the Smart-Case enclosures, which fit the cases exactly, and have a common design theme.

The desk stations are available in three versions to suit case sizes M, L and XL, and are molded in off-white or black ABS. A contoured aperture is provided in the top for inserting the case, and knockouts on the underside cater for the data/power cable. Connections between the station and case are provided by gold plated male and female contacts.  

Smart-Case enclosures have a natural organic design which is contoured to fit comfortably in the hand. The cases are available in four standard sizes ranging from 2.268 by 1.398 by 0.748 inches to 6.614 by 2.929 by 1.394 inches, and are molded in off-white or black ABS, or infra-red permeable PMMA (UL 94 HB).

For outdoor applications, the cases can be fitted with an IP65 (NEMA 4) sealing kit. Other options include battery compartments for 1.5 V AAA, 1.5 V AA or 9 V cells, belt/pocket clips and wall holders.


Hoffman’s Fusion G7 Enclosure Allows Scalable Component Mounting, Easy Modifications
Hoffman has released its Fusion G7 global wall-mount enclosures. Featuring a scalable design with a host of internal component mounting provisions and options, Fusion G7 offers the functionality needed to provide a wall-mount enclosure solution for a broad range of industries and applications worldwide.

Fusion G7 enclosures are available in 30 standard metric sizes ranging from 300 by 300 by 225 mm to 1,500 by 900 by 425 mm. Enclosures include a galvanized back panel and easy-to-install removable bottom gland plate that facilitates easy cable entry modifications and wire installation.

Fusion G7 incorporates an optional internal grid system that allows multiple internal panel and component configurations, increasing the mounting area capacity within a smaller footprint allotted. An array of flexible internal mounting accessories designed for ease of installation and flexibility include full and half-height back and side panels, front to back side-mount brackets, DIN rail adapter brackets and swing-out panels. all installed without drilling holes through the enclosure walls. In addition, the standard right-hand hinged door is easily reversible with pre-punched and sealed holes, creating easy access to component.


Compact, 2–Stage EMC Filters for 3-Phase Systems up to 520 VAC
Schurter has announced the latest in its family of 3-phase power line filters. The compact filters, FMBC NEO and FMBD NEO, offer cost savings and broader choices in form, fit and function. The filters protect against interference voltage from the mains, providing very high attenuation performance.

The FMBC NEO 2-stage, 3-phase filter has an operating voltage of 3 X 277/480 VAC and 3x300/520 VAC with a current range from 7 A to 180 A. Its lengthwise design allows for installation in tight control panel spaces. The filter housing is designed for screw mounting. Connections for three phases and ground are made using screw clamp terminals.

The FMBD NEO with neutral conductor is intended for use in four wire systems or three phases, neutral conductor and ground. The operating voltage is set up for 3 X 300/520 VAC installations and is available in currents ranging from 8 A to 200 A. It combines exceptional attenuation with a low leakage rating of <1 mA.

The NEO series is designed for frequency converter based applications such as drive systems, stepper motor drives, inverters and UPS systems. The relatively low leakage current of the FMBD NEO may even be used for some medical devices.


Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces the Endevco Model 7268C Miniature Triaxial Shock Accelerometer
Meggitt Sensing Systems has announced the global market introduction of the Endevco model 7268C, a miniature triaxial piezoresistive accelerometer designed for high-reliability measurement of short duration shock across three axes and in three orthogonal directions.

Housed within a package size measuring just 12.7 by 10.7 by 13.7 mm, the Endevco model 7268C is offered in ranges of 500 g, rugged to 5,000 g shock with 17 k Hz resonant frequency; and 2,000 g, rugged to 10,000 g shock with 26 k Hz resonant frequency. Sensor frequency response is 0 to 3,000 Hz on the Z-axis and 0 to 1,500 Hz on the X&Y axes.

The combined non-linearity and hysteresis error of the model 7268C is less than 1 percent FSO, making it one of the most accurate sensors of its kind on the market today. The sensor also incorporates integral mechanical stops for added ruggedness and over-range protection, with two fixed resistors, enabling shunt calibration on each axis. Units are supplied with integral cable and customer capability to select both excitation voltage and cable length.


PEM Self-Clinching Prevailing Locknuts Prevent Mating Hardware from Loosening
PEM self-clinching prevailing torque locknuts provide solutions to prevent mating hardware from loosening in service due to vibration or other application-related factors. This growing family of fasteners includes a variety of types and different locking-feature styles to satisfy a wide range of applications.
               
PEMHEX locknuts integrate a nylon hexagonal element to create a reusable, non-metallic prevailing torque thread lock that eliminates possible galling and any need for lubricant. TRI-DENT locknuts achieve prevailing locking torque using an indenting process that deforms the top thread. PEMFLEX locknuts feature two rugged, semicircular flexing jaws that prevent loosening of mating hardware in especially severe service applications. Miniature locknuts and floating types develop prevailing locking torque through a process that elliptically squeezes the tops of the fasteners. All PEM clinch locknuts install permanently in thin metal sheets.

Depending on type, PEM locknuts demonstrate thread-locking performance equivalent to applicable NASM25027 specifications or meet relevant IFI or ANSI torque requirements.  Versions are available in steel, stainless steel, or aluminum and in thread sizes from #2-56 and M2.5 through #10-32 and M5.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures Contributes To The Belding, Michigan High School Robotics Team
Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures has provided financial and technical support to the Belding High School Robotics Team for the last four years. This year's team walked away with the Entrepreneurship Award sponsored by Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers at the Traverse City FIRST Robotics District Competition.

"We're extremely proud of our local high school robotics experts," said Jeff Seagle, president of Stahlin. "In today's competitive, challenging world, young people who have a dynamic interest in technology and progress have the potential to become successful and make many positive contributions to the world while doing so."


Thermacore Unveils New Web Site Featuring Thermal Management Technology Applications
Thermacore has unveiled a new Web site, making it more comprehensive, informative and functional than ever before. Visitors to the Thermacore Web site can access a wealth of information on thermal technology to help them select the right cooling approach for their application, as well as receive a solid background on specific products, applications and developments in thermal management.

The new Thermacore site is user-friendly, and offers increased functionality. Highlights including a broader range of information on technologies and products, including Thermacore’s engineering, design, prototyping, manufacturing and consulting capabilities. The site also features educational/informational pages detailing how thermal solutions perform in various applications, helping users select the right thermal technology, obtaining answers to frequently asked questions, and more

The online Design Center where visitors can log in and access technical papers, datasheets, and predictive analysis tools to assist designers in evaluating the potential of new thermal approaches and refining their custom thermal solutions. To complement the Design Center thermal solution predictive analysis tools for heat pipes, k-Core and enclosure cooling heat exchangers, Thermacore is introducing the first public, online Vapor Chamber calculator to evaluate the heat spreading improvement offered by the vapor chamber over other traditional heat sink technologies.


Ferraz Shawmut Changes its Name to Mersen
Ferraz Shawmut has changed its name to Mersen. For more than 125 years, Ferraz Shawmut has provided a wide range of circuit protection solutions. Since 1999, it has benefited from being a part of Carbone Lorraine, a large international group based in Paris, France, which specializes in providing materials for extreme environments and solutions to enhance the reliability and safety of electrical systems. Carbone Lorraine and all of its subsidiaries, including Ferraz Shawmut, have changed their names to Mersen.

Over the past few years, the company has been diversifying itself by focusing on four growth drivers, i.e. sustainable development, Asia, selective acquisitions and innovation. This strategy is founded on an international and commercial network that has recently been bolstered by new plants employing the latest technologies. At the heart of this transformation, the company has strengthened its own culture of expertise and developed dedicated solutions to stay even more closely in touch with its customers needs.


Webcom Communications Provides new Videos from Industry Leading Electronics Protection Companies
Webcom Communication’s publisher and editor recently sat down with two thermal protection companies to discuss new thermal management technologies in the market as well as new materials to improve thermal conductivity. Click the links below to view these video from Webcom, Roger’s Corp. and Momentive Performance Materials.

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EVENT LISTING

Advancements in Thermal Management 2010: Education for Your Thermal Mitigation Electronics Designs

Advancements in Thermal Management 2010 is the must attend event for any design engineer, system engineer and R&D manager wanting to learn about the latest advancements in thermal management and mitigation. Learn from industry experts, tour the highly focused exhibit hall and networking with industry colleagues in a relaxed and educational environment.

If you are looking to learn more about managing thermal related issues in your power electronics design, this is your must attend event of the year.

To Learn More about Our Educational Program Click Here: www.thermalnews.com/conf_10/TN10_program.php

 

ELECTRONICS PROTECTION MAGAZINE  

June/July 2010 Issue Highlights

  • Passive Thermal Technology: Small Solutions for Big Challenges
  • EMC Solutions for Enclosures and Racks
  • Power Supplies Evolve to Meet Military Needs
  • Standard, Modified, Configured or Custom Enclosures – It’s Your Choice
  • New Products and Services

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July 2010

25-30, IEEE EMC Society Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Contact www.emc2010.org


September 2010

12-14, BICSI Fall 2010, Las Vegas, Nev. Contact www.bicis.org

15-17, ICTE 2010 : International Conference on Thermal Engineering, Amsterdam, Netherlands Contact www.waset.org

28-30, Assembly Tech Expo, Rosemont, Ill. Contact www.devicelink.com/expo/atexpo09


October 2010

3-8, EOS/ESD Symposium, Reno, Nev. Contact www.esda.org

19-20, Remote Conference & Expo 2010, Dallas, Texas. Contact www.RemoteExpo.com

19-20, Antenna Systems Conference, Dallas, Texas. Contact www.antennasonline.com

19-20, Battery Power 2010, Dallas, Texas. Contact www.BatteryPowerOnline.com

19-20, Advancements in Management 2010 Symposium, Dallas, Texas. Contact www.thermalnews.com

 


SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2010
Oct. 20-22, New Orleans, LA

SCTE Cable-Tec Expo—the industry’s engineering show of the year—taps into today’s best engineering and operational solutions, technical developments and applications in one cost-effective setting. With industry leaders addressing key technical challenges; hundreds of hands-on, technology-centric exhibits; robust technical workshops; the innovative SCTE Green Pavilion; the Expo Cable Technology Spotlight—The Networked Home; and networking opportunities all cable professionals from field technicians and engineers to executives and marketing specialists can discover and learn first-hand about the latest in cable technology, products and services.

Pre-registration savings are available. Register by Oct. 8 to save more than $100 off the regular rate! Get full show details and register online at http://expo.scte.org/ep.


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