Bulgin is pleased to announce the strategic incorporation of sister company Arcolectric into its business offering, bringing together two complementary connectivity portfolios.

By combining these leading product ranges under the highly respected Bulgin brand, the company is looking to the future, evolving into a more comprehensive and wider reaching component manufacturer and provider of engineered solutions to meet the needs of the industry.

German Casillas, Group Sales Director and Head of Connectivity, said: “The fusion of Arcolectric with Bulgin will allow us to focus our efforts on a single leading brand, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. This will significantly benefit our customers, enabling them to purchase both product ranges from a single source, making the procurement process far easier.”

The integration of Arcolectric's product portfolio will further broaden the range of components and value-added solutions available to customers.

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The Schurter voltage selector assortment is newly equipped with the Europe-wide harmonized ENEC approval mark, which is intended to facilitate an open and easier entry to the European
market. Furthermore, the UR and CSA certificates of the types SWA, SWM and SWP have been consolidated to the cURus certificate. These voltage selector types are now up to date with the
harmonized certificate for Europe, as well as the consolidated certificate for North America and Canada.

For use in equipment used internationally, Schurter’s voltage selectors take into consideration the country-specific mains voltage. The assortment of four different voltage selector configurations is perfectly suited to provide several voltage levels for analog power supplies, medical devices and highclass audio amplifier, or any other international installations using current supplied by a transformer.

Designed for rotary style switching, these voltage selectors either panel mount, with solder wire connections, or PCB mount depending on the type. Markings can be customized.

The four voltage selector variations offer configurations for either series or series-parallel circuits. The SWM and SWP are wired in series for use as step switches. The SWA and SWZ can be wired to switch between series and/or parallel circuits.

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Schurter’s popular filtered appliance inlet, 5120 series, is now available with a plastic flange. The new option expands the existing series, which features a metal flange for screw mounting.  The new version features a flat front design, which offers an attractive modern-looking alternative to like products on the market.

The newly expanded 5120 series filtered inlet provides customers with more design choices. In addition to various performance features offered in the compact package, the customer can now select between the new front panel mount version with plastic flange and the existing version with metal flange. The plastic flange is modernized to eliminate the bevel around the inlet, providing an attractive flat design that nearly covers the entire surface of the metal flange of the filter case. Mounting takes place with either counter-sunk or flat-head screws. The inlet is equipped with a notch for V-Lock retaining cordsets.

The EMC filter is available in standard, medical M5 or M80 versions. The standard filter version uses capacitors class X2 and Y2. Alternatively on request, are versions with capacitors class X1 and Y1 for enhanced surge withstand voltage protection. The series is also available in a protection class II version, without ground pin, according to IEC 61140. The integrated filter at the power input provides highly effective interference suppression, which results in optimized electromagnetic compatibility. Current ratings for the 5120 series range from 1 - 10 A (IEC) or 1 – 15 A (UL) at 250 VAC. The standard 5120 offers quick-connect terminals 6.3 x 0.8mm, solder terminals, wire leads or PCB terminals. The series is ENEC, cURus and CCC approved and suited for use in equipment according to IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1, in addition to IEC 60601-1-11. SCHURTER’s range of protection class II inlets and power entry
modules offer a broad selection for use in medical homedics equipment.

Technical Data / Approvals
- IEC C14 power-inlet connector with filter
- Filter standard, medical M5 / M80 versions
- Filter capacitors standard class X2, Y2 or class X1, Y1
- Rated currents: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10A (ENEC, CCC) 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 15A (UL, CSA) at 40°C
- Protection class: I and II
- Mounting: screw mounting from front side
- Terminals: Faston connectors 6.3 x 0.8mm, solder connectors, wire leads, PCB terminal options

Application
- Datacom equipment, medical and measurement instruments, industrial appliances
- Ideal for compact, high-density switching power supplies with high transient loads
- Suited for medical equipment according to IEC 60601-1
- Protection class II versions are especially well-suited for medical equipment intended for use in the home according to IEC 60601-1-11

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Now with 16 A switching current at 250 VAC

Schurter’s MSM LA and MSM LA CS latching-action stainless steel and ceramic surface pushbutton switches are now available with a maximum rated switching current of 16 A at 250 VAC, uprated from 12 A. Designed for primary ON/OFF switching, the up-rating on the MSM LA and LA CS expands on their suitability for use in appliances with higher loads.

Metal line switches are especially well suited for use in equipment operated in harsh environments, or applications that require protection against vandalism, such as vending machines, ticket machines, food service equipment, public facilities, and sanitary facilities. SCHURTER’s existing MSM LA and MSM LA CS series have proven especially well suited for such applications, with a rated temperature range of -20 °C to +85 °C, impact resistance rating of IK 07, and an ingress protection rating of IP 64 from the front contact area.

Application areas for the MSM LA and MSM LA CS are expanded, as a result of the increased 16 A rat-ing. These application areas include: various electric machinery, such as conveyors and lifts, medical chairs and surgical tables, oxygenators and aspirators, as well as commercial appliances, such as heat-ers and humidifiers, food processors and coffee mills.

Schurter’s MSM LA series offers a classic stainless steel actuator, with optional point or ring illumi-nation, while the MSM LA CS series offers SCHURTER’s innovative scratch resistant backlit ceramic surface. The LED supply voltage is 24 VDC. The multi-faceted pushbuttons are available with mounting diameters of 19 and 22 mm, and equipped with blade terminals for quickly affixing wires: the pre-assembled cable set is plugged into the quick-connect terminals of the microswitch, which is then snapped into the switch housing. The MSM LA and MSM LA CS series switches comply with the EU low voltage directive, IEC 61058-1 and UL 1054 standards. The microswitches are ENEC, UL, CSA and CQC approved.

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Honeywell Models 151/152 S-Beam Load Cells combine compact structure with enhanced precision and rigorous testing to form a reliable and durable tension and compression force transducer. The one-piece design achieves an accuracy of ±0.03 % full scale. The lower capacity (50 N and 100N) Models 152 (Order Code CA152) are constructed from aluminum; whereas higher capacity load cells Models 151 (250 N to 50K N) are made with alloy steel (Order Code CA151). (See page 3 for Order Guide information.)

Models 151/152 load cells help keep equipment and specimens safe, as well as minimize test time and maintenance through reliable force measurement.

Value to Customer
• Wide capacity range: 50 N to 50 kN
• Standard accuracy of ±0.03 %FS
• 5-points calibration on tension and compression

Features and Benefits
• Tension and compression load/force measurement
• Wide capacity range: 50 N to 50 kN
• Accuracy: ±0.03 %FS
• Metric thread
• One-piece, nickel-plated alloy steel or aluminum construction
• Overload capacity: 150 %
• IP65 sealing
• Integrated cable: 1,5 m [4.92 ft]

Potential Applications
• Medical
- Needle and syringe testing

• Industrial
- Universal test machine
- Material test machine

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Schurter's T9 fuseholder style circuit breaker series is now expanded to include a version for vertical PCB mounting. The new T9-817 model completes the existing range, which includes a horizontal PCB version, and three different panel mount styles. The full range of mounting styles provides a form and fit alternative to equivalent closed fuseholders.

The T9 family of thermal circuit breakers provides an array of mounting styles alternative to industry standard closed fuseholders, including vertical and horizontal mounted PCB types, and three different panel mount styles with quick connect terminals: snap in or nut fastened, including a threaded neck rear-mount style. The newest addition, T9-817 PCB for vertical PCB mounting, reduces assembly costs and saves board space, by eliminating assembly hardware and wires. It sports a slim design and a small cylindrical push-to-reset button, which protrudes minimally through the panel opening. A spring pushes the button out further when the device trips.

Circuit breakers are an ideal alternative to fuses, since fuses are known to age, due to pulse or high surge currents, and thus trip prematurely. Circuit breakers prevent unnecessary down time by eliminat-ing the need for fuse replacement, as well as the associated risk of inadvertently inserting a fuse with the incorrect current rating. The T9 series thermal circuit breaker is therefore intended as an alternative to 5x20 or 6.3x32 mm fuses used with closed fuseholders.

Typical applications for circuit breakers include power supplies, UPS systems, PDUs, electric tools, mo-tor drive applications, medical diagnostic equipment, commercial kitchen appliances, lighting fixtures, HVAC products as well as equipment for sports and leisure activities. The T9 series is also available on request with glow-wire tested (GWT) materials and is therefore suitable for unattended household appli-ances. The T9 product line conforms to UL 1077, CSA C22.2 235 and IEC 60934 standards. It is cURus, VDE and CCC approved.

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Schurter’s website now offers 3D CAD Models for EMC Filters, along with PCB Libraries for Chokes and PCB-Filters.

Schurter has created 3D CAD models for its full range of 1- and 3-phase EMC filters. Each product model can be previewed in the web browser, and manipulated for viewing at all angles. The models are available for download in the most common formats of IGS, STEP and Parasolid for easy import into most CAD programs.

Also available for download are PCB libraries for all board mount chokes and filters. The libraries provide comprehensive design aids, with each library containing an electrical schematic, footprint and Altium Designer formatted 3D model. The Altium Designer is a commonly used 3D PCB editor for electronic design.

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Models 434/435/437 Wing Union/Hammer Union Pressure Sensors are designed for demanding oil and gas applications as well as stimulation and circulation systems. They are constructed as an all-welded, stainless steel assembly with the sensor diaphragm and wing union fitting machined as one part, which provides hermetic integrity and minimizes media leakage versus multi-piece parts. The isolated pressure sensing diaphragm minimizes zero-shift during hammer up and eliminates long-term signal drift in the field. The Weco® 1502, 2002, and 2202 Wing Union-compatible fittings are machined of Inconel® X-750, or optional NACE-compliant Inconel® 718, allowing for use with abrasive and corrosive media. The Honeywell proprietary stainless steel electrical connection provides enhanced secondary pressure containment. Special assembly processes provide enhanced shock and vibration for reliable performance in the field.

Key Features
*  Pressure range 0 to 5000 psi; 0 to 6000 psi; 0 to 10000 psi; 0 to 15000 psi; 0 to 20000 psi; 0 to 350 bar; 0 to 400 bar; 0 to 700 bar; 0 to 1000 bar; 0 to 1350 bar
*  High accuracy ±0.1 %FSS BFSL (Model 435); standard accuracy ±0.2 %FSS BFSL (Models 434/435/437)
*  Standard aperture (Models 434/435) and wide aperture (Model 437) pressure ports support media blends with high viscosities
*  Inconel® X-750 or optional NACE-compliant Inconel® 718 wetted parts
*  Multiple electrical connectors supported
*  Pressure connections: WECO 1502, 2002, 2202
*  High accuracy 1-wire or 2-wire shunt calibration option allows ability to validate the offset signal in the field, ensuring the sensor is actively plugged into the system
*  Protective cage option
*  RFI/EMI protected
*  Intrinsically safe: CFMUS/ATEX/IEC Ex certification
*  CE approved

Potential Industrial Applications
– Acidizing
– Choke manifold
– Fracturing and cementing
– Mud pumps / mud logging
– New well development and extraction
– Oil and gas drilling
– Service and cement trucks
– Standpipe
– Well stimulation
– Well head measurement

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Save Time and Costs with Eaton DC-Contactors

Clever Use of a Proven Technology
Thanks to the use of proven hybrid technology, the contacts in Eaton DC contactors have a long lifespan and low contact wear. Hybrid contactors feature two mechanical contacts – a extinguishing contact and a break contact – that are connected in series.

Moreover, they have an IGBT power semiconductor switch connected in parallel with the extinguishing contact. When one of these contactors is switched off, the first thing that happens is that the IGBT is switched on. After this, the extinguishing contact opens mechanically, commutating the current to the IGBT so that it can be interrupted by the power electronics. Finally, the break contact is opened in a de-energized state, achieving the required potential isolation.

Together with this configuration, a wide-range coil for DC and AC voltages makes our DC contactors a maintenance-free and reliable part of any machine or system.

Efficient and Compact
• With up to 150,000 operations, these units have a lifespan that is six times longer than that of comparable devices
• No maintenance costs, resulting in lower operating costs
• Lower switching contact wear as a result of extremely short arcing times
• Convenient to switch on and off: either conventionally or directly with a programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Compact frame size designed to save space
• Very short opening and closing times of main contacts

Reliable and Flexible
• Wide control voltage range of 110 V – 250 V AC, 110 V – 350 V DC
• Globally certified: UL, CSA, CCC, GL, DNV
• Bi-directional operation (polarity insensitivity) ensures ease of use
• Wide temperature range of -40 °C to +70 °C

Ideal for a Large Variety of Applications
• Solar power
• Rail traffic
• Marine & Offshore
• Energy storage
• Automotive charging infrastructure
• DC grids

Designed for Industrial Use
• Universal concept
• Fast and easy to install thanks to tried-and-true terminal types
• Based on Eaton's well-known contactor technology

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Get a grip on panel installations with Finder’s new MasterIn system of push-in relay interface modules. Finder’s latest advancement provides a high performance, screwless system that allows panel designers and installers to save precious time and money.

When challenged head-to-head, the push-in terminal technology outperformed the conventional installation method— a whopping 80 per cent faster than manual screw drivers, and 25 per cent faster than electric screw drivers.

The MasterIn System also demonstrates better clamping performance under vibration and movement than its screw-in rivals.

Jumper links allow quick connections and separate test points add to the flexibility of the system and are further reasons to choose the new Finder interface range.

The MasterIN System incorporates the existing 39, 48, 4C and 58 Series Finder Relay Interface Modules, and caters for a wide range of applications including industrial automation, building management systems and electrical control panels.

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