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The compact TTPCardMAX thermal transfer printer fulfills all labeling needs for electrical installations – a clever label printing solution from the Conta-Label range of Conta-Clip, one of the leading manufacturers of electrical connection technology. The versatile printer provides outstanding print quality with high resolution. With 12 new card types especially for Conta-Clip terminal blocks added to the existing catalog of markers, the printing system meets all requirements for marking in the electrical sector.

The efficient printer employs proven thermal transfer technology to quickly and reliably create sharp and durable markings on labels and signs made of various materials, such as PVC, vinyl, polyester, ABS and polycarbonate. TTPCardMAX thus ensures long-lasting marking of terminal blocks, cables and wires, input and output devices, external control panels, switching modules and many other components. The ContaPrintMAX printing software, which is tailored to the marker cards, with templates for all materials, enables simple and intuitive operation. The printer has a manual feed and an automatic one for high-speed processing of up to 5,500 markers per hour.

Low-maintenance, trouble-proof and easy to operate, the system requires little attention. The print and feed sections are easily accessible for exchanging the color ribbon cartridge. A special cassette for automatically cleaning the materials to be printed increases the print quality. The ContaPrintMAX software for Windows operating systems allows users to edit and print the required markings for single, multiple or series labels with ease. The software enables simple and fast preparation of print data and has been specially developed for professional cable and wire labeling for machines, systems and control cabinets.

Product page: https://conta-clip.com/en/product-finder/details/ttpcardmax/no-33000-0/

The new PPVK push-in potential distribution terminals from Conta-Clip are the right solution to avoid incorrect wiring for the power supply in control cabinets – especially with large numbers of cables. They enable structured and clear power distribution in AC and DC control circuits. Thanks to the compact design of the terminals and the reduced wiring effort, users can establish the energy supply for equipment installed in control cabinets easily, efficiently and with a small footprint.

The distribution terminals with extensive marking options combine several advantages. Conductors can be inserted without tools and with low mating resistance. There are cross-connection options for feed-in terminals and potential distribution terminals on both sides, allowing the permissible total current to be optimally distributed in both distribution directions; this supports a uniform current load and reduces local overloads. A built-in, insulated pusher is used to disconnect conductors. Depending on the application, users can choose between alternating or block grouping.

The 6-mm² feed-in terminals are dimensioned for a rated current of 41 A and the 1.5-mm² distribution terminals for a rated current of 16 A. All insulating materials used in the series are free of pollutants and also comply with flammability class “V-0 self-extinguishing” according to UL 94. Pre-assembled potential distribution blocks including matching accessories are also available to help reduce the number of variants as well as warehousing and procurement costs. Even after commissioning, the PPVK potential distribution blocks can be expanded in modular fashion. Additional distribution terminals can be flexibly retrofitted via the second cross-connection channel and integrated into the existing potential distribution.

Advantage PPVK
• Tool-free push-in wire connection
• Low mating resistance
• Built-in insulated pusher for disconnecting the wire
• Cross-connection option in both directions doubles the total current
• Test pick-off at any potential
• Extensive marking options

Features
• Push-in connection system
• Feed-in terminals 6 mm², rated current 41 A
• Distribution terminals 1.5 mm², rated current 16 A
• Pluggable cross-connection system PQI
• Material: PA 6.6 UL 94 V-0

Conta-Clip continuously expands its KES cable entry range and places a particular emphasis on products for the food industry made of certified, hygienic material. The latest addition, the round FDA KES-R-FDA M variants in characteristic blue enable quick and space-saving feed-through of up to 68 conductors into control cabinets or machine housings.

The cable entries, which consist of a robust polyamide frame with injected elastomer, have integrated locking hooks for easy installation. They are first locked into housing openings from the outside and then fixed from the inside with lock nuts. After piercing the outer membrane at a marked insertion point, users simply push cables, wires or hoses through. Tapered TPE sleeves at the back of the cable entry ensure tight sealing according to protection class IP66.

The elastomer of the new KES-R-FDA M variant is FDA-compliant and meets the hygiene requirements of food approvals 1935/2004/EC and (EU) 10/2011. Featuring smooth surfaces and rounded corners, the products are suitable for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Conta-Clip currently offers the FDA-compliant cable entries KES-R-FDA M in 15 round variants for different numbers of conductors with different diameters.

Time is money – the versatile KES cable entry system from Conta-Clip saves valuable installation time, allowing users to equip control cabinets and enclosures in seconds. Conta-Clip continuously expands its range and has now added round cable entries with a cone for cables and wires without plugs for snap-in or screwing.

KES-R M Konus takes cables with outer diameters from 3 mm to 50 mm and is particularly suitable for applications where the exact cable diameters are not yet defined during design. The cable entries with their distinctive 12 corners are snapped directly from the outside into round, metric cutouts from M25 to M63. They fit in walls between 1.0 mm and 2.5 mm thick and ensure IP54 ingress protection. For larger wall thicknesses up to 11 mm and to achieve superior protection up to IP66, the same entries can be screwed tight with a lock nut.

In practical application, after determining the cable diameter the cable entry is opened with a clean cut so that the diameter marking indicated on the cone step corresponds to the cable to be inserted and remains visible. The silicone-free and halogen-free material mix of TPE and fiberglass-reinforced polyamide 6.6 ensures tightness and stability. The KES-R M Konus series comprises five sizes for metric cutouts from M25 to M63. This allows flexible and reliable sealing of cable diameters from 3 mm to 50 mm.

Menzel Great Britain has completed its biggest project to date, providing 10 seven-ton electric motors to the UK water utility company Thames Water, which serves 16 million customers across London and the Thames Valley. This strategic motor replacement is crucial to extend the lifespan of a key water treatment plant by 10 years and secure the water supply to the Greater London area. Menzel won the contract for its economic, well-thought-out concept.

The high-lift pump station at the Coppermills Water Treatment Works had experienced repeated failures, mainly due to the age of the existing equipment. As Thames Water is planning to build a new station in about 10 years, the utility company put out a tender for an economic drive solution to ensure reliable operation of the existing pumps in the interim. Other OEMs suggested costly variable-frequency drives (VFDs), which would have required major building reconstruction to accommodate control systems and transformers. Menzel proposed slip ring motors that are compatible with the existing installation and use the electric infrastructure and starting equipment already in place.

The state-of-the-art motors are superior to the original motors with nearly 5 % increased efficiency, greater ease of maintenance and an expected lifespan of at least 25 years. The motor engineers worked closely with the project team of Thames Water’s contractor MWH Treatment. Their design also takes account of anticipated future extreme outdoor summer temperatures. The project came in under budget and was completed on schedule. Compared to the proposed VFDs, Menzel’s concept saved Thames Water hundreds of thousands of pounds, took much less time and is more environmentally friendly.

The German manufacturer Menzel Elektromotoren has great expertise in building and customizing large-scale slip ring motors. These particular 10 slip ring motors utilized the existing pump pedestals, ensuring minimal site work and disruption. Menzel even tailored the terminal boxes to match the existing installation to make the cabling as easy and cost-efficient as possible.

Menzel’s modular motor families accommodate various mounting types, cooling types and accessories. The 10 new motors have a shaft height of 500 mm and are designed for vertical mounting on the pumps. Six of the motors feature the cooling type IC 81W (air-to-water heat exchanger) and four IC 611 (air-to-air heat exchanger). They provide IP55 ingress protection, operate at 3300 V and, between the different models, provide outputs of 746 kW or 343 kW and rated torques of 12075 Nm or 5551 Nm.

This project earned Menzel a place in the finals for the 2025 AEMT Awards of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades.

More information:
https://www.menzel-motors.com/reference/ten-3300-kv-replacement-motors/

EGE-Elektronik presents a new airflow sensor with an IO-Link interface and Smart Sensor Profile for easy integration into modern networked industrial plants. The compact, responsive sensor measures the flow velocity in the range of 0.5 to 15 m/s and temperatures from -20 to 70 °C of gaseous non-explosive media.

Five colored LEDs at the cable outlet signal the flow and sensor statuses. For further processing, the PNP switching output is available in SIO mode – and the process data in IO-Link operation. The sensor stores min/max values and additionally offers comprehensive programming functions such as hysteresis (limit monitoring), switch-on/switch-off delay and sensor location in the plant via flashing LEDs. The IO-Link interface allows for easy remote setup and monitoring.

The IO-Link Smart Sensor Profile ensures the standardized, manufacturer-independent description of sensor parameters and measured values, thus making it easier for users to integrate systems and program PLCs.

The new airflow sensor is available in two designs: LG 518 GPLS with an M18x1 threaded sleeve and LN 520 GPLS with a 20-mm plain sleeve. The nuts or a flange required for installation are included in the scope of delivery. The installation takes place directly in the wall of the duct. If the airflow is sufficiently strong near the edge, the measuring surface can be flush with the inner wall of the duct. The sensor is IP67 rated.

More information: https://www.ege-elektronik.com/products/flow-sensors/air-flow-sensors-with-integrated-amplifier/ln-lg-500/

EGE at the SPS tradeshow
Nuremberg, Germany, 25–27 November 2025
Hall 7A, Booth 111

On its anniversary, INELTA Sensorsysteme looks back on 25 years of successful company history. Since its foundation in 2000, the company has developed into a recognised specialist for customer-specific sensor solutions and standard sensors for demanding industrial applications.
Over the past two and a half decades, INELTA Sensorsysteme has produced a wide range of displacement and force sensors, as well as inclination sensors, measuring amplifiers, pressure switches and motor potentiometers in various batch sizes. In addition, INELTA Sensorsysteme has been developing and producing sensors, entire assemblies and sensor systems in the field of medical technology since 2012, and complete devices since 2022. Furthermore, over the last ten years, the sensor specialist has established itself as a reliable partner for renowned customers in the aerospace industry.
The company has grown steadily and laid the foundation stone for its current headquarters in Taufkirchen in 2017. The following year, it celebrated its move into the state-of-the-art facility. INELTA has continuously invested in the expansion of its production areas and in modern manufacturing technologies.
The INELTA team consists of highly specialised engineers and technicians and is distinguished by its comprehensive application knowledge in medical technology, aerospace, hydraulics, automation, the food industry and mechanical engineering. The sensor manufacturer has its own research and development department. The company’s high-tech equipment includes specialised measurement and testing laboratories for environmental testing, climate and temperature testing, an EMC laboratory for standard-compliant testing with certified equipment, mechanical and electrical long-term testing, vibration and oscillation analysis, endurance tests and outdoor measurements.
“From the very beginning, our motivation has been to develop and manufacture high-precision sensor technology at the highest level while responding flexibly to individual requirements. The past 25 years have confirmed our vision and motivate us to continue our pioneering work in sensor development,” says Dr. Jochen Heimann, CEO and founder of INELTA Sensorsysteme.
All signs point to growth for INELTA in the coming years. The company plans to develop new products and technologies and expand existing business areas. With the continuous expansion of its high-tech infrastructure and expertise in tailor-made solutions, the manufacturer aims to continue offering its customers decisive competitive advantages in the future.

GOSSEN METRAWATT presents a new generation of multifunctional process calibrators for field use. The METRACAL CM series combines a calibrator and precise multimeter in a compact handheld device. Users can simultaneously simulate galvanically isolated sensor signals and measure output signals up to 30 VDC without time-consuming switching. The device measures and displays electrical quantities such as VDC, mA, mA-Loop, O, TC, RTD in °C/°F, Hz and CPM with a basic accuracy of up to 0.015. It features a Bluetooth interface for data transfer and also enables communication via a USB module. Compared to the previous model, METRACAL CM offers a significantly expanded range of functions with fundamentally improved user guidance.
The new dual display mode shows input and output signals at the same time on a modern TFT color display, significantly accelerating balancing and troubleshooting. The graphic menu structure with context-sensitive help screens makes operation easier, even for less experienced users. A flexible signal generator provides freely configurable calibration signals in manual, interval, ramp or table modes. Four direct accesses allow users to instantly recall frequently used tests and save valuable time in the field. The flexibly expandable software architecture is particularly forward-looking: users can activate additional functions at any time in the field, for example, HART communication, a graphical history review or an extended sequence function for complex calibration processes. The modular power supply with a quick-change battery or optional power module ensures continuous operation. The integrated data logger with a real-time clock automatically documents series of measurements, enabling traceable, auditable test protocols – a significant advantage in view of compliance requirements in the process industry, infrastructure and laboratories. Since METRACAL CM also enables precise temperature measurements due to internal balancing via separate temperature-compensated TC connections, and since it supports numerous temperature sensors, it is also ideal for measurement, calibration and revision work in chemical processes, energy systems, development laboratories and for service providers. GOSSEN METRAWATT supplies the new multifunctional process calibrators with a DAkkS calibration certificate and a 36-month warranty.

Conta-Clip continuously expands and improves its cable management solutions and now presents the inverted modular cable entry system KDSI-SR-G for simple and service-friendly assembly from the outside to the inside. Users can feed cables with and without connectors into control cabinets, enclosures and machines and significantly speed up assembly. The design also enables easy changes to the installation at any time.
The screwless, horizontally latching frame halves made of glass-fiber reinforced polyamide PA 6.6 feature dovetail profiles and thus do not have to be screwed but simply lock in place. Their double, overlapping integrated and captive TPE gasket ensures tight sealing according to protection type IP66. The black cable entry fits in standard cut-outs for 4, 10, 16 and 24-pin heavy-duty connectors. Furthermore, the 8/16 frame has a fixed partition and can be equipped with two 4-piece inlays.
KDSI-SR-G fits cables with all connector sizes and allows the greatest possible variability in the order of assembly. It can either be attached directly to the housing with screws, partially assembled or pre-assembled externally for later mounting – which makes the versatile and time-saving system particularly interesting for cable assemblers as the customer-specific application decides which frame and assembly methods are used. The cable entry offers maximum flexibility with optimized warehousing by using the proven modular KDS system for accessories such as inlays and sealing elements.
More information: https://conta-clip.com/en/products/cable-management/cable-entries-for-cables-with-and-without-plugs/kdsi-sr-g/
Conta-Clip at the SPS tradeshow Nuremberg, Germany, 25 – 27 November 2025 Hall 10, Booth 122

Seaward, part of the GMC-Instruments Group, presents a new portable tester for photovoltaic systems up to 1500 VDC and 25 A. The Seaward PV:1525 photovoltaics tester combines output analyses, electrical safety tests and intuitive operation in a compact handheld system. Functions include measurement of ground continuity, insulation resistance, no-load voltage and short-circuit current. Dynamic surge protection reduces the inrush current caused by short-circuiting PV modules during testing, ensuring it remains at a safe level. This prevents equipment damage from high power surges and ensures reliable performance and durability of the tester even under very demanding testing conditions. Precise diagnostic tools enable rapid troubleshooting – for example, in the event of power loss, wiring problems or the degradation of modules. In this way, technicians can efficiently evaluate and optimize PV system performance. This makes the tester ideal for PV installers as well as operation and maintenance teams in commercial and industrial settings. Test results can be supplemented with site-specific information to simplify data management and traceability. Featuring a Bluetooth interface, the tester fits seamlessly into modern maintenance and installation processes. Users can transmit measurement results wirelessly, check them with a mobile app and install software updates via Bluetooth. In addition, the PV:1500 clamp meter included in the scope of delivery can directly record measured values and reliably transmit them to the tester via Bluetooth. Additional precise current measurements are integrated into the testing process to expand the analysis and documentation of performance.

Mark Burton, Head of Engineering at Seaward, says: “The PV:1525 tester is our response to the rapid advances in solar technology. As solar panels become more powerful, testing technology must keep pace. We have developed a PV tester that is tailored to the everyday challenges of installers and maintenance technicians. This gives them a powerful, reliable tool for operating PV systems safely and efficiently.”