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RFID monitoring of paint curing line

RFID monitoring of paint curing line

A manufacturer of automotive-suspension coil springs uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to identify parts and monitor process status in an automated paint shop.

Never settle for second best enclosures on outdoor electrical installations

Never settle for second best enclosures on outdoor electrical installations

The choice of enclosure should never be an afterthought, left to the end of the project or under-budgeted, especially in outdoor installations. Here Chris Lloyd, Managing Director of Spelsberg UK, explains why a suitable enclosure is important and outlines a strategic approach to enclosure selection.

2020’s best-ever resolution – Be ready for Summer!

2020’s best-ever resolution – Be ready for Summer!

In winter, you probably spend considerably less time thinking about enclosure climate control systems than in the summer.

Control switches for hygienic and corrosive environments

Control switches for hygienic and corrosive environments

Control panel technology is continually advancing, and today’s machinery-operators and process workers often sit in front of LCD touch screens and other monitoring systems in ever more challenging operating environments. But what of the many operator control panels that have be reliably operated in the presence of moisture or are subject to contaminants such as chemicals, cleaning compounds disinfectants, or saltwater?

Finding the right enclosure for you

Finding the right enclosure for you

Specifying the correct enclosure onto your bill of materials can be as, if not more, important than the housed electronics and PCB assembly. Not only providing product identity, it also needs to provide protection and should be specified to the expected working environment. The choice of enclosure can either make-or-break the functionality of the end product, and therefore requires some degree of planning and research.

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