Posted on July 25, 2025 by Jeff -
Factory-set and capable of withstanding a maximum operating pressure of up to 600 PSI, the tamper-resistant MM fixed low-pressure switch meets NEMA 4 & 13 standards. With set points 2–120 PSI, this low-cost fixed pressure switch has several options for base materials, including brass, aluminum, nickel-plated, steel, 303 SS, and 316 SS.
Features
- Long-life elastomer diaphragm
- High-quality snap-action switch
- Factory-set
- Available in a wide range of configurations
- Economical
- Models available for pneumatic and hydraulic applications
- NEMA 4, 13
Posted on July 25, 2025 by Jeff -
Designed to meet NEMA 4 & 13 standards, the SM fixed low-pressure switch is factory-set and capable of withstanding a maximum operating pressure of up to 250 PSI. This low-cost fixed pressure switch features set points 2–120 PSI and is available in a variety of base material options, including brass, aluminum, nickel-plated, steel, 303 SS, and 316 SS.
Features
- Long-life elastomer diaphragm
- High-quality snap-action switch
- Factory-set
- Available in a wide range of configurations
- Economical
- Models available for pneumatic and hydraulic applications
- NEMA 4, 13
Posted on July 25, 2025 by Jeff -
Perfect for first-round designs, the field-adjustable SQ low-pressure switch meets NEMA 4 & 13 standards, combining fingertip adjustability with visual calibration with a maximum operating pressure of 250 PSI. With three adjustment ranges 2–120 PSI, a brass base material, and a long-life elastomer diaphragm to prevent creeping, this snap-action pressure switch is ideal for testing and prototyping. Once the exact parameters for a particular application are determined, the next design iteration could be built with a factory-set version.
Features
- Long-life elastomer diaphragm
- High-quality snap-action switch
- Fingertip adjustability
- Visual calibration
- Economical
- Quick delivery
Posted on July 24, 2025 by Jeff -
The new NT Series pressure transducer packs powerful piezoresistive ceramic pressure sensors into a compact, low-cost all-brass or 316 stainless steel body. Reliable and easy to install, the NT sets a new price performance standard for low-cost, high-volume commercial and industrial applications.
Features
- Ranges from vacuum to 5,800 psi
- Voltage and current outputs
- Brass or 316 stainless steel housing
- Brass or stainless steel & elastomeric wetted parts
- 1.0% accuracy
- Thermal compensation
- Custom output and range options
- OEM testing and approval
- Low power consumption
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Posted on July 14, 2025 by Jeff -
Mechatronics offers IP-rated DC fan solutions for applications that require protection against moisture, dust, and salt exposure. A wide range of economical protection options is available on standard models, from conformal coating to fully encapsulated IP-rated motors.
DC environmental fans are engineered to withstand various environmental factors such as dust and moisture exposure. They are often built with weather-resistant coatings and come with different IP (Ingress Protection) ratings, such as IP54 or IP68, to indicate their resistance to dust and moisture. This ensures reliable performance even in harsh environments.
Features
- Durable Design
- Engineered to withstand challenging conditions while protecting internal components
- Efficient Airflow
- Moves large volumes of air for effective ventilation
- Energy Efficiency
- Brushless DC motors operate with minimal energy consumption
Applications
- Solar and Renewable Energy Systems
- Solar power systems, battery cooling, or small wind turbines, where low power consumption is critical
- Industrial and Outdoor Electronics
- Outdoor kiosks, telecommunications equipment, and enclosures that operate in harsh conditions
- Automotive and Marine
- Vehicles, RVs, and marine applications for ventilation and cooling in difficult environments
- Air Purification
- Air circulation, air purifiers, and other environmentally controlled spaces
Mechatronics DC environmental fans are robust, energy-efficient, and versatile, built to handle the unique challenges of harsh and industrial applications. They provide a cost-effective cooling solution in challenging conditions, making them ideal for environments where reliability and resilience are critical.
Posted on June 26, 2025 by Jeff -
The Sensata Resonix™ refrigerant leak detection sensor is a compact embedded module designed to meet demanding OEM requirements and be easily integrated into HVAC & Refrigeration Equipment. Featuring the innovative Speed of Sound technology with high accuracy and fast response times.
Superior resistance to overexposure and poisoning, high temperature and humidity resistance, and a lifetime greater than 15 years with no need to calibrate make the Sensata Resonix the ideal, easy-to-maintain solution for HVAC&R systems.
Specifications
- Complies with UL60335-2-40 ed. 4
- Works with R32, R454 series, and R455 series refrigerants
- LFL range : 0 – 100%
- Working temperature -40°C to +105°C
- Working humidity 0 to 100% RH with condensation
- Working pressure 70 to 120kPa
- Protection (EN 60529): IP54
- Low power: <40 mA (for 5 VDC input)
Features
- Long Lifetime
- 15+ years to withstand the extended lifetime of HVAC equipment
- Fast Response Time
- Fast response T28 of 2.5s, T60 of 5s (average), and warm-up time (<5 seconds)
- No False Positives
- No false positives from fouling gases as required by UL standards
- Immunity to Poisoning
- Immune to degradation even with continuous poisoning
- Mechanical and Environmental Robustness
- Robust package that performs throughout the environmental conditions and requirements for industrial HVAC equipment
- High Accuracy
- Temperature and humidity compensation sensors are present for high accuracy over environmental conditions
- Embedded Self-Diagnostics
- Sensor completes self-diagnostics once per minute, providing fault alarms
- No Calibration Needed
- Factory-calibrated sensor that does not require any field calibration or re-zeroing during its lifetime
Applications
- Residential, commercial, and industrial air conditioning and heat pump systems
- Commercial refrigeration
Click here for a flyer.
Posted on June 16, 2025 by Jeff -
OTTO’s P3 pushbuttons are sealed watertight and ideal for industrial, heavy equipment, and other extreme environments. These momentary action pushbuttons are sealed by a silicone boot operating on OTTO’s patented “rolling sleeve,” providing longer life and smoother operation over a wide temperature range.
High contact force, low contact resistance, and short contact bounce are the result of the pushbuttons’ snap-action mechanism. These characteristics provide exceptional current-carrying capabilities over the life of the switch. With the optional logic level (gold plate) configuration, the P3 is well suited to interface directly to computers and other solid-state devices.
Features
- Various mounting styles
- Nine button colors
- Momentary action, double break
- Up to 1 million mechanical cycle life
- Watertight to IP68S available in all versions
- Watertight to IP69K available in non-push-pull versions
- RoHS compliant
Posted on June 4, 2025 by Jeff -
Smart Modbus Monitoring, Simplified
- Supports up to 128 Modbus RTU/TCP devices
- Built-in web software with easy setup
- Real-time alerts via email
- Custom dashboards and data export
- Dual power input + battery backup
- Optional WiFi, Bluetooth, DIN rail mount
Posted on May 8, 2025 by Jeff -
With 19 different series of standard detect switches, C&K offers the largest selection in SMT, through-hole, panel and snap-in chassis, and screw-mount versions. C&K’s detect switches are offered in a variety of sizes and shapes, with various actuator orientations including vertical or horizontal, top or side, or right-angle or left, and come with soft actuation force. These detect switches include low-profile, compact, micro- and ultra-miniature designs, with some sealed versions available.
Choose from traditional detect, snap-acting, tactile, magnetic reed, or door interlock styles for your optimum detect switch solution. In general, C&K detect switches operate at low current, occupy less space, and offer higher life cycles (100k ~ 1M).
Applications
- automotive (sensors, indicators)
- consumer electronics (audio/visual equipment, handheld devices)
- consumer devices (appliances, household goods)
- computers (peripherals, printers, infrastructure, servers/storage, IT)
- industrial (sensors, factory automation equipment, testing equipment)
- safety/security controls (intrusion/alarm switches in network PCs, telecom equipment, cellular phone base stations, door/window alarms)
- medical devices (including portable monitoring equipment)
- telecommunications equipment (ATCA and microTCA devices)
- mobile communications equipment
- door interlocks that act as detects (computer and industrial enclosures)
- payment terminals (card detect)
Posted on May 8, 2025 by Jeff -
C&K’s series of surface mount half-pitch DIP switches, low profile and standard profile DIP switches, rotary and coded DIP switches, coded rotary DIP switches, SIP switches, and jumper switches feature a variety of extended actuator and flush actuator styles. C&K DIP switches are available in surface mount, through-hole, right-angle, and vertical mounting options.
Most C&K miniature and ultraminiature DIP switches are process sealed for automated assembly (some require tape seal) and are available in SMT and thru-hole termination.
Applications
- handheld electronic devices and portable computers
- instrumentation and controls
- address switching for industrial controls
- computers and peripherals (logic switching, data storage devices)
- automation components (such as timers)
- function controlling in numerous applications
- security functions (alarms, access controls, smoke detectors)
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