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UL489 Miniature Current Limiting Breakers Reliable Coordination
2009-03-03 - ABB's new ProM line of UL489 current limiting, miniature circuit breakers provide increased network safety during a short circuit and are ideal for applications where reliability matters; Data centers, banking, hospitals, process control & oil rigs. Extremely reliable short circuit protection and coordination with Tmax breakers. . . . Read more
ProgramaCube® Slashes Custom Control Cost
2009-03-03 - An OEM designer selects a ProgramaCube® control relay from ABB to replace a legacy PLC controller. The new ProgramaCube® control system is smaller, 73% less expensive and 10 times more reliable. Programming is eliminated; component count & connections are all reduced by 50%. . . . Read more
Smaller, Smallest Limit Switches, Save Big $
2009-03-02 - At only 16mm wide and 5 ounces, ABB’s LS2 series of limit switches offers the same trusted performance in a miniature package. To save time and labor, each switch comes fully-assembled and prewired with a choice of 5 cable lengths. Positive switch opening mechanism provides reliable safer operation> Choose from NEMA 1, 4, 4x, or 6 rated enclosures. . . . Read more
UL508 Polycarbonate Enclosed Non-Fusible Disconnect Switches Now Available
2009-02-05 - The eOT series of enclosed, UL508, manual motor controllers are rotary operated, 3 pole, 600V, horsepower rated,16-80A nonfusible disconnect switches, housed in thermoplastic/polycarbonate enclosures suitable for wet and corrosive environments. The touch safe construction of the switch as well as the NEMA rated enclosure, allow ultimate protection of the user and the equipment. The positive operation and clear position indication allows for quick...
Tmax T4-T5, T Generation, Greater Performance in a Smaller Breaker
2009-02-05 - Tmax T4 and T5. ABB Research Delivers Innovative technology. The T4 and T5 are the result of a comprehensive ABB research program to produce industry leading levels of performance in a smaller molded case breaker: "the lowest I2T, with the highest interrupting capacity, in the a smallest package." These breakers offer interrupting capacity of 150 kA at 480V AC and 100 kA at 600V AC in a compact molded enclosure. The T4 is a 250A frame size and the...
Problems Starting Motors with Extreme Loads?
2009-02-05 - Tired of the endless maintenance costs; when operating extreme loads with standard motor starters? You qualify for an immediate upgrade. ABB has a better idea: Extreme Duty Softstarters. Experience an immediate reduction in your maintenance and equipment downtime costs. Extreme Duty Softstarters reduce downtime in two vital locations: at the starter and in the equipment's drive components, such as belts, chains and bearings. XD Softstarters are...
Stop Motor Failures, Save $$ - DLMU
2008-05-05 - Power interruptions during a storm are common. The overhead 3 phase distribution lines are usually not disconnected at the same time. This means single phasing and motor failures. ABB’s updated design of the popular DLM series, the DLMU, provides a universal voltage (200 to 480V), cost effective solution to this problem, and many more. Now, one part number can be used in 80% of all phase voltage protection applications. The DLMU can disconnected...
Looking for Printed Circuit Board Terminal Blocks?
2009-02-05 - ABB’s line of PCB terminal blocks include plugs and sockets and solder circuit board connections ranging from 3.5mm to 12.7mm spacing, these products can be used in a wide range of applications from Control panels to Garage door control systems, great for those areas with limited space. . . . Read more
NEW! UL Metallic Pushbutton Enclosures for 22mm Pilot Devices
2008-08-19 - Tired of excessive maintenance costs caused by heavy industrial use? Upgrade to ABB's reliable, flexible, cost effective enclosures and control components. For harsh industrial environments, steel enclosures offer robust protection. Now available: NEMA Type 12 and NEMA Type 4X steel enclosures for control devices. ABB custom assembles pushbutton stations to your design. . . Read more
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