Entries by Ian Johnston

A Look at Signaling Industry Trends

Wireless and LED Technology Offers Flexibility and Reliability By Jake Vernon, Pfannenberg USA, Inc. Emergency notification systems are critical to plant safety, but can be unwieldy and costly. A number of variables impact the implementation of an effective signaling system including the size of the facility, the types of alerts needed, budget constraints, and the […]

Selecting a Filter Fan for Outdoor Applications

  What are filter fans? Filter fans protect electrical enclosures from external environmental damage. From heat control to mitigating the ingress of liquid and solid objects, filter fans provide another layer of protection for the electrical equipment housed within enclosures. Filter fans protect critical equipment by reducing thermal load and filtering out airborne particles larger than […]

Premium Quick Filter, PQF, for Easy Filter Maintenance

Our PQF Premium Quick Filter is ideal for managing particulates and oily mist on critical equipment. Typical internal metal filter systems require equipment downtime to clean and maintain. The PQF Filter affixes externally, acting as a first line of defense for critical equipment and eliminating the need for maintenance downtime. Oily and dusty buildup is […]

Pfannenberg Announces Partnership with GMN USA

Liquid Cooling solutions to be sold alongside spindle motors for streamlined experience We are excited to announce a partnership with GMN USA, a supplier of machine tool spindles, drives, lubricators, and cord sets.  This collaboration will supply GMN USA with Pfannenberg’s chillers, a liquid cooling solution that will be sold as a companion product alongside […]

Why is a Thermal Mangement Plan for Enclosures Important?

Thermal Management Plan for Electrical Enclosures  Manufacturing facilities have many electrical enclosures housing hundreds of thousands of dollars in high performance drives and electronics that are critical to production processes.  These critical electrical components generate a significant amount of heat and if not managed properly the high heat leads to premature aging and eventually failure, […]

Pfannenberg Named a Top 20 Fast Track Company

Pfannenberg Recognized as a Fast Growing Company by Buffalo Business First   Pfannenberg is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 20 Fast Track Companies in the Buffalo Niagara New York Region by Buffalo Business First. This prestigious accolade, recognizing the fastest growing companies in the region, underscores the company’s ongoing success and […]

Pfannenberg’s Compact Packaged Chillers – Efficient and Reliable

Our line of high-efficiency Compact Packaged Chillers (CCE) are an ideal centralized and cost-effective solution for use in machine tools, lasers, process control systems, and other applications where precise temperature control and reliability are critical. Trouble-free Chillers Our compact packaged chillers provide years of trouble-free operation. Combining durable, highly reliable components with a compact and […]

Pfannenberg Announces M12 Compatible Audible and Visual Signaling Solutions

Our full product range of M12 compatible audible and visual signaling products are now available. The latest addition of M12 connectable INTENSE BR50 Stacklights makes us the only North American provider to offer a full suite of M12 ready signaling solutions. Fast Installation M12 technology removes the need for an electrician or electrical installer to […]

Innovative Audible & Visual Solution Optimizes Safety in Large-Scale Plants

Industrial Concepts partners with Pfannenberg to create an innovative wireless audible & visual alarm safety solution. Overview Industrial Concepts, Inc. of South Carolina has partnered with Pfannenberg USA, a leading manufacturer of thermal management and audible/visual alarms, to develop an innovative signaling solution for large-scale plants. This fully wireless solution uses Pfannenberg’s audible and visual […]