Environmentally friendly cablesEcoCable and EcoFlex by Alpha Wire are nonhalogenic and meet RoHS and WEEE requirements. They are designed to be lighter and smaller than traditional PVC cable and can be used in extreme temperatures. » more
Energy management bypass for VFDsThe P-Series of variable frequency drives by Cerus have an energy management bypass option for HVAC systems. » more
Connector system for OEMs, manufacturersThe EXTreme EnergetiC High-Current Connector System provides a high current of up to 100.0A for OEMs and power supply manufacturers. » more
Innovations
Cordless drill/driver seriesThe D5140 1/2 drill/driver is designed with a 16-position clutch that allows the user to apply the right speed for any surface area including metal, wood and plastic. » more
Diode arraysThe 450W SD05 and SD05C Series General-purpose TVS Diode Arrays are designed to protect electronic equipment from damage due to electrostatic discharge and other transient events » more
Liquid paddlewheel flow meterThe IC-LPM series of paddlewheel meters are designed to meet flow monitoring requirements for temperature controllers and chemical and water batching » more
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Product of the Year
In 2012, Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary. For a quarter-century, Plant Engineering’s readers have selected the outstanding new products that help them do their jobs smarter, safer, more efficiently and more productively.
Nominations for the 25th annual Product of the Year awards are now open. Deadline for the 2012 awards is Friday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. CST.
> > Read the official rules here.
There are new categories in the 2012 Product of the Year contest, so review the entry form carefully, submit as many new products as you’d like and see which ones are named finalists in the November issue of Plant Engineering.
Readers then vote on the finalists, and the winners will be honored at the annual Product of the Year dinner in March 2013 in Chicago. The product that receives the most votes among all entries will receive the 25th anniversary Grand Award.
Visit the Product of the Year page to access the entry form.