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Editor's Pick
When presented with challenges, businesses need solutions that not only solve these problems today, but that will continue to mitigate these issues into the future as well. In the ever-changing landscape of advancing technologies and a changing world, they need partners they can rely on. This digest looks at what it means to be put to the test – and to succeed. It looks at how cables are tested to ensure they stand up for the long haul, it looks at reliable partners that have served the Canadian market for decades, and it explores how companies continue to innovate to stay current and ready for tomorrow. It also looks at the products and news stories that are having an impact on industries right now. Enjoy reading!
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Cables and Wires
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Put to the Ultimate Test – Part 2: Bending Tests
In dynamic applications typical to mechanical and plant engineering or drive and automation technology, cables and wires are frequently subject to mechanical bending stresses. Although these stresses also occur in static installations, they are much higher in dynamic applications because the force and direction of movement are constantly changing. Such situations are pure stress for the cable. The wires, conductor,....
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Guillevin
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Your Trusted Distributor of Breakers and Panels
Guillevin is one of Canada’s largest distributors of electrical products. Founded in 1906 by François-Xavier Guillevin in Montreal, Quebec, they have enjoyed considerable expansion to become a leading distributor of electrical materials and products. Circuit breakers and panels are one of Guillevin’s more popular products. Anywhere you find electricity – from residential homes to industrial facilities – you will find these...
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Sponsored Content
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The Next Generation of Performance
Advanced controllers automate both complete production plants and applications with extremely high demands on performance, flexibility, and connectivity. Discover Siemens’ innovative SIMATIC S7-1500 controllers that will transform your machine concepts into reality.
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IE5 Ultra-Premium Motor Efficiency Explosive Environments
ABB has extended its award-winning IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motor) series with a brand-new addition: the IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motor. In a world-first, customers operating in hazardous area industries can now ensure safety and boost their energy efficiency by deploying motors that offer up to 40 percent lower energy losses compared to commonly used IE3 motors. The new version of...
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WAGO’s New Compact Controller 100 Maximizes Engineering
The new Compact Controller 100, with a real-time Linux® operating system, gives users maximum freedom. This compact device is freely programmable with CODESYS V3, but can also be used with IEC 61131-independent software, for example, Node-RED, Python or C++. Subsequent installation of Docker® as a virtualization environment is also straightforward. This addition makes the Compact Controller 100 a...
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Omron Enhances Information Security with IEC 62443-4-1
Omron Development Team in Japan is now certified by the IEC 62443-4-1 guidelines and requirements for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller products. The company now is certified by the guidelines and requirements of IEC 62443-4-1 for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) products and software. IEC 62443-4-1 is...
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Murrelektronik Simplifies Industrial Image Processing
Keeping an eye on process chains is a daily challenge in industrial production and modern-day logistics. Demand for industrial image processing and machine vision systems is therefore growing. These systems help to network, digitalize and, ultimately, optimize processes in the material flow and in production. They call for efficient end-to-end signal and data management between the control system..
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Powered by Innovation
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The Rittal Edge for a Global Automotive Company
Rittal’s client, a global automotive client, has numerous patents that have revolutionized the design and efficiency of modern automotive powertrains. Their commitment to excellence has earned them a reputation for providing reliable, highly engineered solutions to almost every major global OEM. As a rapidly expanding global organization, they needed a Data Centre that could safeguard their precious data and offer...
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Sponsored Content
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Discover How Wesco Helped a Fast Food Chain Consolidate Electrical Equipment to Reduce Costs
In small retail locations, real estate is at a premium. Typically these locations take power from outside the building. It is sent to the switchboard and then channeled to panels and finally pushed to various equipment. This configuration allows numerous problems to arise. The cost of installing these components can be very expensive and if there is an issue, troubleshooting can be tedious and frustrating.
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New Web Update
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WeAutomate2 Website Update
Dive into a transformative web experience on Proax Technologies' site. They thought their last update was the best. But now, meet "Weautomate 2" — the grandest upgrade proax.ca has ever seen —intuitive, impactful, and unparalleled. You will experience a new, enhanced search bar, redesigned header and footer, upgraded search results layout, RMA form integration, and more. Visit their website today and...
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WEG Electric IEC Safety Contactors and Motor Controls
AutomationDirect has added a wide assortment of quality WEG Electric contactors and motor control devices to their lineup of motor controls and safety equipment. The CWBS series IEC safety contactors provide a safe and reliable way to control electrical power in industrial and commercial applications. Available in ratings up to 80A, these contactors comply with IEC and UL standards, providing mechanically...
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Noark Electric Introduces New F30 Series Fuse Holders
Noark Electric introduces theirnew F30 Series Fuse Holders – F30CC, F30M and F30P for CC, midget, and photovoltaic fuse types respectively. The fuse holders, with maximum current of 30A, are available in 1P, 2P, 3P and 4P for the Midget and CC type fuses, while the Photovoltaic type is available in 1P and 2P. F30 series Fuse Holder can be used in variety of scenarios: F30M and F30CC series can be used for...
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New Additions of Quality Hammond Enclosure Products
AutomationDirect now offers more quality enclosures and accessories to cover a wider range of needs. These new additions from Hammond Manufacturing include carbon and stainless steel junction boxes in various sizes, with NEMA 3/4/12 ratings, and screw covers. Polycarbonate and ABS miniature cases with screw covers and NEMA 4/4X/6/6P/12/13 ratings expand the line even further, as well as a variety of...
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Leviton Expands Sustainable Packaging Options in 2023
Leviton announced that its SST Cat 6A UTP cable and tight buffer fiber pigtail kits are now available in sustainable packaging for EMEA customers. The new packaging allows customers to reduce the amount of jobsite waste produced while improving installation efficiency. Leviton’s SST Cat 6A UTP cable has a new, first-ever, pull box packaging option. SST Cat 6A cable is Leviton’s next generation Cat 6A cable, offering...
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- VersiCharge XL Available for Commercial Market Deployment
Siemens has announced commercial availability of the VersiCharge XL, a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging structure designed for electrifying fleets at high demand charging sites. Designed and produced in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions (Nexii), a green building solutions company, VersiCharge XL is the first EV charging structure that is comprised of sustainable, low carbon building materials with a modular...
- Safety Guide for Purchasing Electric Motors in Canada
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) represents electrical and automation manufacturers, distributors, and sales agents committed to electrical safety in Canada. The EFC Motor & Generator Business Section has developed an industry web portal and downloadable checklist that reminds consumers of the importance of purchasing safe and reliable motors that meet safety and quality standards. Consequences of not purchasing...
- Government of Canada Again Reinforces Quebec’s Key Role
The future of Canada’s transportation sector is electric. That’s why we’re prioritizing the development of our own complete domestic battery ecosystem, supporting clean technologies, and working with world-leading companies and industries that will help us meet our net-zero emissions goal by 2050. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François Legault, Premier...
- Ontario Investing an Additional $160 Million to Train Workers
The Ontario government is investing an additional $160 million in the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to tackle the labour shortage and help at least 100,000 workers get free training to meet the needs of employers hiring in their communities. The funding will prioritize programs that propose innovative training solutions to help people on social assistance and with prior criminal records find meaningful employment in...
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Featured Video
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Maintenance Safeguarding System “Key-In-Pocket” from PILZ
In this animation you will learn how to protect your staff from the unauthorised restart of machines in maintenance situations. The digital Maintenance safeguarding system “key-in-pocket” ensures that a machine cannot be restarted as long as people are in danger zones. Authenticated operators identified by the PITreader access authorization system are logged in the Pilz control system (small controller PNOZmulti 2 or in the automation system PSS4000). The transponder key remains with the employee (“key in pocket”).
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Featured Video
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Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) Energizing Our World
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) enables electrification through its broad range of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics. HPS’ standard and custom-designed solutions are essential and ubiquitous in electrical distribution networks within an extensive range of industries including renewable energy, EV charging, data centers, microgrids, and industrial/commercial settings. HPS has manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States (U.S.), Mexico and India and sells products around the globe.
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