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The Watlow LF Series Temperature Controllers

Watlow temperature controls have been a long-standing industry standard when it comes to temperature change information as well as temperature-related process controls. And, with each round of development, Watlow controller models have integrated new changes and features to perform even better than earlier models. That said, the demands of clients have changed over the years, especially in the area of footprint size as well as capability versus physical design and even budget expense. Rather ... READ MORE Posted January 10, 2024 at 08:17 PM

The Ongoing Value of Eaton VFDs

Originally, when large machinery and capital equipment was operated, there would be an operator assigned to the unit. This person’s job was literally to monitor the equipment and make sure it ran correctly. He or she would also be responsible for tracking maintenance, keeping logs, identifying early anything that needs to be fixed and making sure the machinery operated at an optimum rate of performance. While an experienced monitor became very versed in how such equipment ran, it was also exp... READ MORE Posted December 12, 2023 at 08:30 PM

Watlow's New PL Plus Temperature Controller

When Watlow releases a new system controller, most facility managers perk up and pay attention. That’s because the quality, performance and reliability of Watlow controllers has become a standard and benchmark that other electronic sensor manufacturers are measured to. With a new product introduction, the benchmark usually ends up getting raised higher. It’s a Watlow trend that ends up being a game changer. Raising Expectations from Temperature Controllers Releasing thePM PLUS controlleraddit... READ MORE Posted November 07, 2023 at 03:23 AM

The Resilience of the Watlow F4T

When it comes to temperature controllers, theWatlow F4Tcontinues to be the industry standard that other controllers are measured by. That’s because the F4T simply does everything expected of a temperature controller at the highest quality level. As a result, and because it has such a long performance track record, the Watlow F4T has unintentionally turned into the benchmark that other controllers need to meet to be competitive. And given that that pool is very small given the rigorous standar... READ MORE Posted October 12, 2023 at 02:37 AM

Eaton VFDs and Agricultural Applications 

Did you know that Eaton variable frequency drives, or VFDs, are easily found in the agricultural industry? With a long-standing presence in electronics, industrial settings, factory management and facility HVAC management, Eaton VFDs have long been known as a high-quality standard for system management and control on an automated basis, but the VFD product is also well established in the farming industry as well. Making Farming More Efficient Back in 2020, Eaton began packaging a remote App s... READ MORE Posted September 11, 2023 at 10:04 PM

An Eaton VFD Commitment to its Customers

Eaton Variable Frequency Drives, or VFDs, have a long-standing reputation for what is needed in critically important operations and primary industrial system management. Because Eaton has the same high-quality principles and expectations in its own operations, similar expectations are applied toEaton VFDproducts, delivering the dedicated level of performance to its customers that Eaton expects of itself every day. Eaton is Constantly Improving Consistent with changing conditions and increasin... READ MORE Posted August 09, 2023 at 02:53 AM

Watlow F4T - Controlling More than Just Temperature

The best controls and system management equipment oftentimes involves those that are compact, provide multiple benefits, and have incredible reliability under challenging conditions. The Watlow F4T temperature control is exactly that. Built with a rugged design and a versatility that has been hard to match or come close to via competition, the F4T continues to score best-in-class as a result, and it’s easier to use than earlier models thanks to an extremely intuitive touch panel displayed and... READ MORE Posted July 09, 2023 at 10:54 PM

The Amazing Compacted Power of the Eaton DM1

In a typical industrial fashion, bigger is seen as synonymous with more power. The bigger the equipment to run, the bigger the power source that is needed and then the bigger the frequency drive that is needed to match it. However, what does one do when the system needs to be small in size, compact, and yet produce sizable power regardless? No, looking at Thor’s home, Asgard, is not going to be a viable solution. Instead, one needs to work with technology that can provide both power and a sma... READ MORE Posted June 08, 2023 at 12:37 AM

The Eaton PowerXL DG1

Among Eaton’s variable frequency drives, or VFDs for technical short-hand, the PowerXL series is an interesting packaging. Take the DG1 model, for example. Responding to the market’s need for a VFD that is responsive to industrial needs and commercial efficiency, the DG1 applies a number of benefits that push it beyond even the already-successful VFDs from the same company. That includes multiple controls specific to pump management and HVAC or fan management, multi-purpose generic control ma... READ MORE Posted May 11, 2023 at 12:52 AM

Why the Eaton EasyE4 Keeps Getting High Ratings

As a programmable logic controller, the Eaton EasyE4 continues to be one of the top recommended choices. Put aside for a moment the strong reputation Eaton has for quality products, significant customer support and ongoing design improvement. The EasyE4 by itself is already a robust package right from the start. The EasyE4 provides a dozen I/O connections that can be easily enlarged up to 188 I/O nodes as well. It’s quite capable of managing multiple systems simultaneously, which is why the E... READ MORE Posted April 09, 2023 at 11:50 PM