Industrial Automation Control Components
Achieve Robust Automation and Control Through Himel Industrial Components
Manufacturing automation relies heavily on electrical control panels. To put it simply, control panels are the locations of electrical devices that provide signals to regulate the functioning of machinery and other apparatus. Due to the central role in electrical engineering, ensuring safe and dependable operation, control components are central to automation success.
In this blog, we touch on the key control components that are widely applicable in industrial set-ups. Himel designs and engineers a range of control solutions that reduce costs and give manufacturing a competitive edge that it needs to succeed.
Push Button Switch and Pilot Switch
A push button switch is a type of switch used to activate a machine or machine peripheral. Push switches, sometimes known as pushbutton switches, are a common fixture in both domestic and commercial settings. The push button can be flat or designed to the user's ergonomic preferences and is commonly composed of plastic or metal. Many different types of momentary and latching action button switches are available.
Push-button switches have the same underlying operating mechanism. When pressure is applied to the button or actuator, the internal spring and contacts are depressed, and stable contacts at the bottom of the switch are touched. This action will either complete the electrical circuit or break it. Repeatedly pressing the button will force the spring to retract, changing the connection's status.
Limit Switch
A limit switch is an electromechanical device that is activated by the physical force exerted on it by an object. Limit switches are used to determine whether an object is present. These switches were initially employed to establish an object's limit of travel, hence the term Limit Switch. When an object contacts the actuator, the switch activates, causing an electrical connection to be made or broken.
Digital Time Switch
Digital time switches can be programmed. This means they are more versatile than their analog predecessors and provide a wider range of customization choices. In a single day, digital switches can perform multiple on/off cycles. You can also adjust the on-off timing more than once. You may, for instance, organize your time according to a seven-day timetable if you're going on vacation. Furthermore, some versions let you program various settings for each day of the week. Another advantage of digital time switches is their ability to be password-protected. This prevents children or non-authorized personnel, from changing the settings.
Control Transformer
A control transformer is a special type of transformer used to supply lower voltage to the circuit or machine controls. They regulate voltage and convert high or low voltages to meet application requirements. They are commonly used in electronic circuits that require a steady voltage or current while having a low power or volt-amp rating.
Industrial Plug
An Industrial Plug is an electrical component that is used to connect various gadgets to a power supply. A plug is inserted into a socket to power the electrical device. It transmits electricity by acting as a medium between the electrical gadget and the socket. Its primary function is to connect and disconnect the application as needed.
Industrial plugs and sockets are utilized in industrial settings to deal with high power status. Plugs and sockets are commonly used at various plant operations to boost working capacity and make the work continuous and manageable. It is utilized in practically all facilities and businesses that use huge appliances, such as entertainment, technical, shipping, oiling, research, and testing.
Terminals and connectors
Terminals and connectors are any of the different types of electrical wire connections used to terminate or join a wire or cable to an electrical system. Different types of insulation allow for a wide range of terminal types, including ring terminals, butt splices, wire caps, ferrules, fork terminals, pin terminals, and many more.
The first step in picking wire terminals is to assess what specifications you require. It will assist you in determining the optimum type and style of wire connector to crimp for your specific application.
DIN Rails
DIN rails are long metal strips that are used as the foundation of a global industry standard component rail-mounting method in equipment cabinet racks. DIN rails are intended for securely attaching electrical and industrial control items, such as circuit breakers, terminal blocks, power supply, actuators, solenoids, and so on, within a standard equipment rack housing cabinet or frame.
Himel offers quality assured and certified products and expertise, to develop, build and maintain robust automation systems that reduce downtime, improve production quality, increase efficiency and productivity, enhance safety, and reduce power costs. Know more about Himel ranges of control components here or get in touch with the local sales team to request a quote.