CONTROL & AUTOMATION
A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE
FOREMOST ELECTRONICS
Key components for automation and machine
builders from Foremost Electronics
Foremost Electronics, the engineeringled
Essex based importer and specialist
distributor of electromechanical
components, has a wealth of experience
supplying components to designers and
manufacturers of automation systems
and machine builders. Key components
in this market include rugged and reliable
HMI solutions including emergency-stop
switches and status indicators, secure
rugged and flexible cable entry systems
and connectors.
The IDEC CW switch range offers
designers stylish, compact and spacesaving
switches and pilot devices.
The innovative two-step locking lever
integrated with a guard provides a higher
level of safety, and the low projection
hight from the panel surface reduces
the possibility of unexpected activation
or operator damage. The CW series
add a sleek and stylish image to any
panel with black or metallic bezels. The
shortest depth behind the panel in its
class contributes to reducing machine and
control panel size. Up to 6 direct opening
NC (normally closed) contacts rated at 10A
are available per switch with the choice of
black and metallic bezels. Options include
illuminated push buttons, push buttons,
pilot lights, selector switches and key
selector switches.
To ensure operator safety and prevent
damage to equipment the IDEC E-Stop
Switch XW Series includes revolutionary
new technology that has changed the way
E-Stop switches are designed. This “safe
break action” concept provides greater
levels of human safety and is the first of its
kind in the world. The “safe break action”
design, found only in the IDEC products,
reverses the energy direction and uses
the spring-pressure to assure that the NC
contacts will open if the emergency switch
is damaged or the contact blocks separate
due to excessive force. The NC contacts
will reliably open, even if they are welded,
and stop the machine. Combined with
IDEC quality, this is the go-to E-Stop switch
for any life-threatening situation.
For clear indication of the status of a
machine, factory automation or industrial
system the IDC LD6A SignaLight Towers
offer new concept and innovative,
ergonomically designed system for instant
visual and audible status recognition.
LD6A SignaLights combine the latest LED
technology with IDEC safety technology. The
stylish design includes an LED lens shape
providing visibility in all directions. 5 different
mounting styles, custom arrangement of LED
units and a powerful alarm which can easily
be heard in noisy areas.
Secure, rugged and flexible cable and
pipeline entry system are key for installing,
upgrading and maintaining industrial
systems and Foremost can supply a wide
range of entry systems from market leader
icotek. The IMAS CONNECT is a modular
designed grommet system for mounting
circular connectors, keystone jacks, pushpull
connectors, hose fittings, pressure
compensation elements and much more.
By utilising a modular adapter system, the
split icotek cable entry frame becomes a
hybrid system allowing pre-terminated and
standard cables or hoses to be routed.
The icotek EMC KEL U 24 is a split cable
entry system for routing cables with
connectors and provides an IP54 / UL type
12 rating. The cable entry system is easy
The IDEC CW
switch range
offers designers
stylish,
compact and
space-saving
switches and
pilot devices.
to install and provides routing, sealing and
strain relief for cable diameters from 1 to 35
mm. The KEL-U 24 frame has the same cutout
dimensions as standard 24-pin industrial
connectors, is fast and easy assembly,
offers high cable density, and strain relief
according to EN 62444
For secure power connection to machines
and industrial equipment Foremost offers
the Neutrik powerCON TRUE 1 TOP. Suitable
for heavy-duty and harsh environment
applications This lockable, ruggedised
and sealed power connector features IP65
protection and UV resistance according to
UL50E. It is made from high impact UVresistant
materials, rated to 16A and it also
features a unique cable retention system.
Emma Kempster, Key Account Manager, of
Foremost Electronics, comments; ”Industrial
automation systems and machine building
require high quality and rugged components
to ensure reliable operation over long
periods of time. Safety of operators and
protection of machines from damage are
also critical design considerations. Foremost
have been working with machine and
automation system designers for many years
and have an unsurpassed range of HMI,
cable access and safety components which
greatly simplifies our customer’s sourcing
process.
For further information, please visit www.4most.co.uk
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