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ABB Inc., Drives & Power Electronics
The ABB group is a global leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact.
www.abb.com
Acco
Chain & Lifting Products Division
Acco is a provider of chains, cables, and other accessories. Acco crafts an assortment
of lifting devices for various applications including lifting tongs, counter balance
hooks, and various links. The site includes specifications for all their chains,
a product catalog, and a product locator.
www.accochain.com/index.html
Advanced
Process Technology, Inc.
Advanced Process Technology manufactures precision urethane process equipment,
vacuum casting systems, and RTM machinery. Site includes detailed product
information and customer service options.
www.advancedprocess.com
AEMC
Instruments
AEMC Instruments produces various types of electrical test and measurement
equipment. Site includes employment opportunities, related links, a products listing, technical information, and a listing of authorized
dealers.
www.aemc.com
Aerotech,
Inc.
Aerotech, Inc. designs and manufactures motion control and positioning systems
for industry and research institutions around the world. The site includes detailed
product information, engineering references, engineered systems, and a glossary
of terms used in the motion control and PLC fields.
www.aerotech.com
Allen-Bradley
Allen-Bradley is a manufacturer of electrical components and system controllers.
The site includes drive incident, AC motor failure, and request for failure analysis
reporting forms plus miscellaneous documents on testing semiconductors using ohmmeters,
harmonics, AC motor formulas, motor fundamentals, and AC drive fundamentals.
www.ab.com
American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, nonprofit organization
that coordinates national and international standards for U.S. companies. Site
includes reference libraries, standards information, accreditation services, news and publications, meetings and events, education
and training information, and a list of web links.
www.ansi.org
American
Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is a professional safety organization that focuses on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government, and education. Site includes safety standards information, technical publications, and membership information.
www.asse.org
Banner
Engineering Corporation
Banner Engineering is a manufacturer of photoelectric, measurement, and inspection
sensors. Banner also manufactures a wide range of safety-related products including
safety light screens, safety interlock switches, and e-stop and two-hand control
safety modules. Site includes application information, product information,
literature/resources, and software.
www.bannerengineering.com
Carlo
Gavazzi Group
Carlo Gavazzi Group is a certified producer of sensors, solid state relays, controls,
and safety devices. Site includes press information, product listing, and contact
information.
www.carlogavazzi.com
Carrier
Corporation
Carrier is
a manufacturer of central heating and cooling systems, room air conditioners,
air cleaners, boilers, humidifiers, thermostats, and heat pumps. Site includes
consumer information, product information, and a buyer's guide.
www.carrier.com
Canadian
Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe
and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational
health and safety. Site contains health and safety information, a products
and services catalog, web-based chemical databases, "OSH answers search," and
links to other occupational health and safety sites. CCOHS also operates a question-answering
service on workplace health and safety accessible by phone, mail, or the Internet.
www.ccohs.ca
Canadian
Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)
The Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CSSE) is a professional organization
that focuses on health, safety, and environmental organization for professionals in Canada.
Site includes professional development resources, membership information, and an events calendar.
www.csse.org
Cleaver-Brooks
Cleaver-Brooks
is a manufacturer of packaged high pressure and low pressure commercial and industrial
boilers and boiler room systems. Site includes listings of parts, accessories,
service, and training; product application and selection information; product
specifications; and a link to Boilerspec™, an online tool for specifying
boilers and boiler room equipment.
www.cleaver-brooks.com
Canada
Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, nongovernment, charitable organization
dedicated to safety. Site includes information on various types of safety including
occupational safety, traffic safety, child safety, and safety at home, as well
as information on safety training courses, publications, and educational material.
www.canadasafetycouncil.org
Cutler-Hammer
Cutler-Hammer manufactures power distribution, electrical control,
and industrial automation products to serve contractors and consultants
in designing and analyzing electrical systems. Site includes products
and services, online catalog, industry solutions, technical and
customer support, news, and related links.
http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/ProductsServices/Cutler-Hammer/
Divelbiss
Corporation
The Divelbiss Corporation provides engineered electronics products such as application-designed
PLCs, PC boards, and software to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
The site includes product support, downloads (manuals, data sheets, programming
tools, and sample programs), and product tutorials.
www.divelbiss.com
Ford
Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive manufacturer. Their own automotive,
and affiliated, brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln,
Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Ford produces hybrid vehicles such as the Ford Hybrid Escape. Site includes downloadable vehicle brochures and information on innovative technology.
www.ford.com
Fluke Corporation
Fluke Corporation manufactures, distributes, and services electronic test tools. Site includes product and application notes, virtual product demos, and manuals.
www.fluke.com
Foxboro
Div. of Invensys Process Systems
The Foxboro division provides information technology, automation,
and process solutions to a wide range of manufacturing applications.
Site includes product listing, career opportunities, news, products,
and services.
www.ips.invensys.com
GE
Fanuc Automation
GE Fanuc works to help businesses optimize their manufacturing processes and overall
business performance. They offer a wide range of industrial automation solutions.
The site includes an extensive product listing, tech support, and product manuals.
www.gefanuc.com
GE
Lighting
GE Lighting is a division of General Electric Company that provides a wide array
of lighting accessories. The site includes basic information about lighting, a
product listing, and a variety of additional resources.
www.GELighting.com
General
Electric Company
General Electric Company is a broad-based organization offering financial services,
appliances, power generation, and plastics. GE is the parent company for six smaller
divisions. The site includes links and information for all of its divisions and
a listing of products and services.
www.ge.com
Harrington
Hoists, Inc.
Harrington Hoists is a manufacturer of manual, electric, and air chain hoists
as well as wire rope hoists and crane products. Site includes a product listing,
owner's manuals, and safety information.
www.harringtonhoists.com
Honeywell International
Inc.
Honeywell makes, among other products, refrigerants and control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry. The Genetron® division makes refrigerants for new systems and as retrofits for existing systems. Site includes product training, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and links to refrigerant information.
www.honeywell.com
Hyster
Company
Hyster Company makes lift trucks for the United States and many countries across
the globe. Site contains a directory of their global locations, product information,
and a link to replacement parts for lift trucks.
www.hyster.com
Ideal
Industries
Ideal Industries designs and manufactures products such as Wire-Nut®
wire connectors, Yellow 77® wire pulling lubricant, and T®-Stripper
wire strippers. Site includes product information, technical documents, software and firmware, information
on instrument recalibration, signup for an e-newsletter and magazine,
www.idealindustries.com
Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a leading
authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology,
and telecommunications to electric power and consumer electronics.
Site includes publications, standards, and membership information.
www.ieee.org
LEESON
Electric Corporation
LEESON Electric Corporation is a manufacturer of electric motors. LEESON motors range from sub-fractional frame sizes to hundreds of horsepower. Site includes product information, purchasing information, a literature section with technical and operation manuals, and service and support links.
www.leeson.com
Lovejoy,
Inc.
Lovejoy manufactures power transmission components. In addition to a full product
listing, site features technical articles, installation instructions, and
trade association links.
www.lovejoy-inc.com
National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a department of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illness and injury. Site includes safety and health information, hazard and exposure information, training information, directory of publications and products, and conference and events listings.
www.cdc.gov/niosh
National
Electrical Code® (NEC®)
The National Electrical Code® is a document that covers the installation of
electrical conductors and equipment for public and private premises (buildings
and structures), yards, parking lots, and industrial substations. Site has
information on specific articles of the NEC®.
www.nfpa.org
National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes the NFPA 70E®: Electrical Safety in the Workplace®. NFPA 70E covers all electrical safety issues, such as general work practices for maintenance and installations, plus special safety concerns for specific equipment requirements. Site includes a catalog, codes and standards, news and publications, training information, safety tips, and research links.
www.nfpa.org
North
Safety Products
North Safety is a manufacturer of personal protective equipment. Site includes product catalogs, a product selection guide, distributor listings, technical support, contact information, and industry links.
www.northsafety.com
National
Safety Council (NSC)
The National Safety Council (NSC) is dedicated
to preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads through research and education. Site includes an online library, a
training calendar, and Internet-based training programs.
www.nsc.org
OMRON
Corporation
OMRON has business segments in industrial automation, electronic components, automotive electronic components, social systems, and healthcare. Site includes product information, press releases, technical support, training, and a document library.
www.omron.com
Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a government agency
that provides and enforces safety guidelines to protect workers from injury.
Site includes laws and regulations, cooperative programs, safety and health
topics, and statistics and data.
www.osha.gov
PLC
Multipoint
PLC Multipoint offers a line of lighting and energy controls. The web site is
filled with valuable information including schematic drawings, useful applications,
and instructional manuals.
www.plcmultipoint.com
R.C.
Flagman Inc.
R.C. Flagman Inc. produces portable traffic signals and flagging systems. Site includes product information, rentals/sales information, a list of current projects, testimonials, and contact information.
www.rcflagman.com
Rockwell
Automation
Rockwell Automation is a manufacturer of electric motors and
variable frequency drives. Site includes product information, industry information,
news/events, technical documents, and motor connection diagrams.
www.rockwellautomation.com
Siemens Corporation
Siemens provides a variety of products and services for the industrial, energy, and healthcare sectors. Businesses cover areas such as automation, IT, lighting, power management, diagnostics, and financial products. Site includes information on products, solutions, and services, as well as investor relations, career opportunities, and press releases.
www.usa.siemens.com
Sony
Corp.
Sony makes consumer and business electronics products including
broadcast and professional equipment, computers, IT displays, hand-held
organizers, recordable media, semiconductors, and storage media.
Site includes product information and downloadable specifications,
frequently asked questions, a search facility, and support links.
www.sony.com
Schneider-Electric
Schneider-Electric is a maker of lighting, video security systems, power and cooling systems, and electrical distribution, power, and control. Site includes energy efficiency information, product lists, a technical library, and product support resources.
www.schneider-electric.com/us
Tecumseh
Products Company
Tecumseh Products Company is a manufacturer of hermetic compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration products. Site includes investor relations information, career opportunities, and contacts.
www.tecumseh.com
Texas
Instruments
Texas Instruments makes semiconductor products such as digital
signal processors (DSPs), microcontrollers, digital logic, and programmable
logic for a wide range of applications, and development hardware
and software tools. Site includes product information, application
information, a guide to device nomenclature, training information,
technical documents, and purchase information.
www.ti.com
Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is a product safety and certification organization.
Site includes a directory of UL-certified products, standards information, and product safety information.
www.ul.com
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