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Electronic systems are vital to most parts of our lives, why leave it to chance use New wave of Surge Protection and Lightning Arresters

Over the past couple of decades, computers, electronic process controls and telecommunications have increased dramatically. The size of electronics have got smaller therefore making their circuits easier to damage, due to lower energy levels and power surges.

The most common source of power is lightening; however this is one of the least common causes.

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IFM Sensors >  New sensor O2V that uses Blob Analysis.

IFM have just launched a small and very cost effective vision sensor that offers a different way of reliable inspection and error-proofing.

IFM’s dualis O2V sensor uses a technique known as blob analysis, this means that it can determine characteristics of objects and can check not just the presence, but the size, position or completeness of the object or objects.

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Burkert Valve Terminals > New Airline gives a new flexible solution for Pneumatic Control.

Burkert Control Systems Have introduced an ingenious hot swap feature AirLINE Quick for their range of valve terminals.

With Burkerts AirLINE Quick valve terminalscan provide a small and time saving solution in the direct mounting of Burkert’s 8640 valve islands and AirLINE 8644 automation system into control cabinets, getting rid of the requirement of bulkhead connections as well as internal piping.

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Your Invitation to > How will the changes to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations affect you?

As a valued customer of Electroquip we would like to invite you to attend the 17Th Edition wiring regulations course we are hosting at Weidmuller Leicester

Course Dates

Thursday 17th May 2012 - A complimentary course run by Weidmuller

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