Despite the economic advantages and significant energy savings available by using ac variable frequency drives in HVAC applications many building operators do not repair or replace drives when they fail; this is because the motors easily can Learn more

Rosslyn VA November 6 2006 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA) Primary Industrial Controls Index fell 2.8% between the second and third quarter of 2006 This marks the second consecutive quarter-to-quarter decline in the Learn more

Industrial-grade Square D E-Flex withstands harsh environments and meets 2003 International Building Code and ASCE 7 standards for seismic qualification Features include fully rated motor isolation and bypass contactors with mechanical and Learn more

Rosslyn VA August 3 2006 -- NEMA's Primary Industrial Controls Index dipped 0.4% from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2006 However this quarter's lower reading for the index does not necessarily reflect significantly weaker market Learn more

Standalone Model MFS requires magnetic and ferroresonant signals to close safety signals making it resistant to tampering NEMA 4 enclosure enables switch to withstand water washdown cleaning while providing up to 10 million actuations of operation Learn more

Rosslyn VA May 2 2006 -- NEMA's Primary Industrial Controls Index increased 6.1% between the fourth quarter of 2005 and the first quarter of 2006 This marks the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in the index and its highest Learn more

Rosslyn VA February 3 2006 -- NEMA's Primary Industrial Controls Index declined 2.3% between the third and fourth quarter of 2005 However the drop in the index likely reflects the typical seasonal weakness in fourth quarter sales rather than any Learn more

For years the workhorse for industrial and commercial material handling of heavy loads has been the forklift with an internal combustion (IC) power plant Accepted as a necessary evil are the noise emissions and performance limitations of Learn more

When a blackout hits a paper mill the results can be disastrous paper jams fire machinery damage costly downtime and sometimes miles of errant paper Competing in one of industry's most asset-intensive sectors paper manufacturers must not only Learn more

Rosslyn VA May 6 2005 -- Sales of industrial control products and systems increased modestly in the first quarter of 2005 which was reflected in a 1.4% gain in NEMA's Primary Industrial Control Index While the increase represents only a partial Learn more