Electrical Contacts

By: David Howard

What is an electrical contact?

An electrical contact is an electrically controlled switch that completes or interrupts a circuit affecting an electrical current. Unlike relays, electrical contacts carry higher current loads and are designed to be directly connected to high voltage...

By: David Howard

Cement Manufacturers Reliance On Electrical Control

Manufacturing cement is an intensive mechanical process relying on large, heavy-duty machinery. It all starts at the mining operation. Limestone and other ingredients are extracted and transported to the cement plant.

By: David Howard

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) Contact Kits In Stock!

Allen-Bradley contact kits are used in a wide variety of applications and industries from lighting, manufacturing, overload protection, motor control, and more.

By: David Howard

Robots swarm warehouses

Large and small online retailers are continually seeking to improve operations. One of the most labor-intensive environments is "picking and packing" orders. Several companies are attempting to affordably bring industrial robots to the supply chain.

By: David Howard

Global demand for cranes, shifting but steady

The September 2012 issue of International Cranes and Special Transport includes several articles discussing regional slowdowns in crane demand - though it’s not all bad news. It’s an excellent interview worth a quick read...