April 2006. The Altech Stainless Steel range of enclosures are now cUL approved at a range of 25-125A/600V (60HP/600V). UL Tests have successfully proven that they meet NEMA Type 4X requirements (protection against splashing water, windblown dust, rain and hose-directed water and resistant to damage by the formation of ice). Their stainless steel construction is extremely resistant to corrosion, and the enclosure is also rated to IP66. These enclosures are ideal where chemicals are used for cleaning and maintenance such as food processing plants and breweries. Mining is another application area.

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Altech Corporation has introduced a new Printed Circuit Board Terminal block series that features a large selection, quick deliveries, and pricing starting at $0.13 per pole in single quantities. The new series has both fixed and pluggable blocks, with greatly expanded pin spacing selection. In addition to standard blocks, this series features triple blocks, reverse horizontal blocks, 35 degree sloped blocks, panel feed-through blocks, flange mount pluggables and barrier strips. Deliveries are from stock to 4 weeks.

Connections are tubular screw, box clamp, or screw cage clamps. All housings are precision molded from self-extinguishing polyamide 6.8 and glass filled polyester, which provides excellent strength, and temperature resistance, which allows this product to meet UL94V-0 flammability rating.

Ready-made assemblies with customer specified pole configuration are provided, including hot stamping options.

The new block series meets national and international standards including CE, IEC, UL, and CSA.

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Altech Corporation has introduced a new series of terminal blocks that can be provided with corrosion resistant metal parts. This new series of Altech’s DIN terminal blocks feature quality comparable to the very best in industry, at very competitive pricing.

Corrosion resistant blocks feature nickel-plated brass screws and clamps, which offer enhanced protection in highly corrosive environments. These terminal blocks are subjected to "corrosion cracking test" as per CSA Standard C22.2 No. 158. Most Altech DIN blocks feature screw cage clamps for maximum wiring efficiency and reliability. The blocks are manufactured to national and international standards including UL, CSA, IEC. Functions include feed-through, disconnect, high current, multi-level, ground, fuse and standard and custom integrated electronics.

In addition to our screw cage clamp terminal blocks, our new spring clamp series terminal blocks are offered with standard stainless steel clamps for extreme performance requirements. These blocks successfully withstand cyclic variations with respect to current and temperature and under highly corrosive environments.

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Altech Introduces UL Line DIN Rail Power Supplies
(Flemington, NJ) – Altech Corporation is introducing a new line of UL Recognized DIN Rail Power Supplies with Power Factor Correction (PFC)

Altech DIN RAIL mountable power supplies have Universal AC input are suitable for industrial and automation applications. The PS series power supply line has a varying voltage input range of 85V to 264V on the single phase and 350V to 550V on the three phases. This line has a built-in short circuit, overload, over-voltage and over-temperature protection.  They are available from 35W to 960W with standard voltage outputs of 5V, 12V, 15V, 24V on the lower wattage models, and 24V and 48V on the higher wattage units. These high efficiency (up to 91%) power supplies are cooled by free air convection, have an LED indicator for power on and have a 100% full load burn-in test. They are UL/cUL and CE approved and have a 3-year warranty.

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Altech Corporation has redesigned select enclosure families to include metric knockouts that meet EN50262 standard. The EN50262 standard was established by The Cenelec European Committee to standardize European thread sizes.

Metric knockouts enable the installation of cables, cord grips, conduit adapters and entry spouts, while maintaining a sealed enclosure with protected components. The knockouts are factory molded and are removed easily and quickly after scoring. The new metric knockouts are available in Abox, AK, AKL and Nautic enclosure families with sizes ranging from 2.56x2.56 inches up to 35.43x11.81 inches. Metric knockouts are also available upon request for the versatile TK Series.

The attractive, modern design and shape of the Abox features sidewall and backside knockouts for optimum installation space in tough, industrial environments. The AK Series offers an increased capacity for mounting components with its shrouded cut out cover and transparent reversible hinged doors.

AKL enclosures feature smooth exterior wall and knockout patterns on the inside, with identical tops and bottoms. Nautic Junction Boxes, supplied complete with terminal blocks, withstand harsh environmental conditions including extreme temperatures (up to 120 degrees C), ultra violet rays and sea air and salt-water weathering.

All metric knockout enclosures feature integral lid seals that guarantee IP 65 protection with the use of appropriate cord grips. Abox, AKand AKL enclosures are constructed of flame and impact resistant polystyrene, while Nautic enclosures are constructed of glass reinforced polycarbonate.

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Altech introduces a NEW series of metallic 22 and 30mm push buttons and selector switches, complimented by a selection of LED indicating devices. All assemblies and enclosures are UL Recognized and offer both the highest quality and flexibility needed to satisfy almost any push button application.

Ease of assembly has been engineered into the design; the only tool necessary for installation is a screwdriver.

These push buttons are not only a great product, but they are very competitively priced to meet our customers’ needs.

Also, this product is an ideal replacement for TELEMECANIQUE for the XB2 (individual components such as actuators and contact elements) and ZB2 (complete switch components) series of push buttons.

For your convenience, we have included some samples in this package. When you need more, please order them through our Customer Service Department.  We have included 10 catalogs as well.  The  parts listed in the catalog are regular stock items, and are ready for delivery.

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