Are you part of the 95%?

Our technical panel team has over 100 combined years of experience in designing and assembling custom panels. As a value-added service to our customers, our team completes an accuracy review of each schematic panel diagram checking for potential errors and omissions.   Ninety-five percent (95%) of the time, if an issue is discovered, the mishap occurs […]

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Tech Talk: Timing relays are confusing to me. Can you explain the difference between single-shot and interval timers? What happens if the output driving the relay changes state during a timing sequence?

When all of the possible combinations of timing states and initiating device transitions are considered, a stronger word than “confusing” may be in order! Below are some timing diagrams and sequences of operation in simple terms that may be of help. Since it is an electronic circuit that is energized rather than a coil, the […]

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Industry Veteran Joins Kele…Meet Rob Benson!

Rob Benson joins Kele, Inc. as Chief Sales Officer, coming from the Johnson Controls field, branch, and regional network. Rob started his career as a sales engineer in Miami, Florida and continued gaining responsibility in leadership roles over 29 years with Johnson Controls. As a former customer, Rob appreciates Kele’s ability to positively impact the […]

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How Belimo butterfly control valves are helping mushrooms grow

In the production plant of Kuhn Champignons AG, seven to eight tons of mushrooms are produced daily. To accelerate the growth, an artificial “autumn climate” is created. Under the ideal temperature and humidity, the mushrooms grow, ripen and become ready for harvest within three weeks. But after 30 years, the existing plant and hydraulics were […]

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Tech Talk: Air Capacity and Consumption – Choosing Electronic to Pneumatic Transducer

When it comes to selecting an electronic to pneumatic (E/P) transducer, the type of input and the pressure range of the output are the most common selection criteria considered. There are a couple of other specifications that are worth reviewing to select the best transducer for the job. These additional specifications are Air Consumption and […]

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Tech Talk: Demand Control Ventilation

How many sensors are required in a typical installation? Where should they be located? The number of zones with different occupancy patterns should dictate the number of sensors. In a small office application, for example, it would be ideal to have a sensor in the office space and one in the conference area. Carbon dioxide […]

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A simple approach is the future of building automation systems

Thanks to improved wireless networking technology and standardized communication protocols, it’s easier than ever to collect data from sensors. Plus, silicon chips continue to get cheaper, faster and better and can be located in valves, actuators, thermostats and wall outlets to provide more memory and faster computing. With the Internet of Things (IoT) continually expanding […]

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