Control & Automation

A recent Frost & Sullivan report highlights the convergence of programmable controllers (PLC’s) and distributed control systems (DCS’s) as an important market trend, but also notes that this is a technical strategy that has yet to demonstrate it can yield the expected results. Stuart Greenwood of Eaton’s Electrical Sector argues that this trend is, in fact, well advanced and is already delivering excellent results. It could be claimed, with considerable validity, that as soon as remote I/O...

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Proper sealing of an electrical enclosure is crucial as the harmful effects of both dust and moisture to sensitive equipment can cause failure and reduce reliability. Overall security has become an issue leading to increased protection for electrical enclosures, but is enough consideration given to the protection rating? In addition to carrying a range of enclosure types and accessories to provide ideal solutions, advice on specifying enclosure ratings should be provided by all dedicated...

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The UK enclosures industry has changed out of all proportion in the 30 years since some of us old-timers entered what was at the time a pretty limited market. Sheet steel enclosures were almost exclusively used for both indoor and outdoor control housing applications. GRP was seen as an expensive alternative, specified by the large water and utility companies, and the use of wall mounted plastic enclosures was basically limited to electrical contractors looking for a low cost box, with PVC...

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