There are many kinds of workboats in the world from fishing boats, to ferry’s, to cargo loaders, dredging boats, fire fighting boats, you name it. But in all these, the ubiquitous Tugboat surely holds a special place.
We spend a lot of time here at CPI talking about “harsh duty environments” and how our waterproof pendant switches are unique in the world for their ability to address this market. Perhaps one of the very best examples of harsh duty is just one day in the life of a tugboat. These incredible floating machines come in all shapes and sizes and can be made to move ships weighing millions of metric tons. At the hands of a skilled operator, tugboats steer huge cargo ships through rivers, lakes, and oceans thousands of times every day and they do it safely without injury, loss of cargo, or damage to the other boat. CPI Switches Provide Reliable Safety Systems for Tugboat ApplicationsConsider the case of the SP Amber, a 626 ton towing vessel currently in service in and around the gulf of mexico. Providing 6300 hp through two Caterpillar 3516C diesel engines, with two, forward mounted, Rolls Royce UT-255-FP z-drives, the SP Amber was originally commissioned for LNG Tanker work, considered some of the most dangerous tug work in the world. Consider that a typical 1000 foot tanker filled with liquefied natural gas is essentially a floating bomb. As they come into port from places like Africa, they are sometimes heavily guarded by the US coast guard and overhead helicopters. E1092 Waterproof Switch, simulated roller/lever with cable housing and industry standard termination SP Amber like most modern tugs, also has a built in fire suppression capability which includes a fire fighting gun and high pressure pump that can pump water wherever its needed in a high pressure stream that can run close to 10,000 gallons per minute. This pump assembly is on a swivel and critical to safety during firefighting operations, is preventing the pump assembly from over-rotating. In this application our E1092 single pole double throw waterproof switch is used, with our simulated roller actuator and mounting bracket. A Waterproof Switch Solution for Harsh Duty Marine ApplicationsCPI switches are used in this application because of the harsh nature of the operational environment. Our switches are made of stainless steel and the switch body and lead connections are completely sealed in santoprene or neoprene depending on your temperature requirements. Our switches are truly waterproof, not splash proof or water resistant, and they stand up to high vibration and active duty cycles with certain models having electromechanical endurance of over 1 million cycles. Tugs keep us Safe. CPI keeps Tugs SafeCPI waterproof switches are not strangers to Tugboat manufacturers, or the workboat industry in general. In pleasure boating as well as work boats, CPI switches get called upon when manufacturers are sick of dealing with reliability issues and are seeking their “final solution” to switch based detection in safety and other systems. Call CPI today to discuss how our waterproof switches make workboats, work safer or visithttps://www.cpi-nj.com Content originally posted on: https://www.cpi-nj.com/blog/cpi-helps-tugboats-in-harsh-duty-environments/ Manufacturer’s of Skid steer loaders know that versatility and small size make these some of the most common pieces of equipment on the jobsite. They also know that operators will take these machines to the limit and so safety protocols and sensors are key to avoiding accidental property damage, unwanted downtime, or even serious personal injury to the operator.
In addition to seat belts and roll protection, most loaders feature seat bars or operator presence detection for when the operator leaves the seat. John Deere for example uses a triple-Interlock Operator-Presence System. This system automatically applies the brakes when the lap bar is raised, the operator leaves the seat, or the engine is shut down. Whatever the configuration of your backhoe loader, safety systems are your primary concern and CPI has sensors, that are perfect for operator presence applications in demanding vehicular environments. Safety Switch Solutions for Operator presence Detection CPI has provided a number of different waterproof switches into safety applications where the end result was detection of an operator in the control position. Just some ways in which our switches have been used include:
Whatever your safety application, CPI E1 Series Waterproof Limit switches with their many versatile mounting configurations embody characteristics manufacturers love in this application.
Content originally posted on: https://www.cpi-nj.com/blog/operator-presence-detection-in-skid-steer-loaders/ It’s not much of a stretch to take some of our panel mountable waterproof switches and package them into a custom panel that can be provided to manufacturers as a complete assembly. Many manufacturers find this more cost effective than doing the work themselves and we also become responsible for the testing and wiring of the switch and any special termination connectors, another headache removed. CPI waterproof switches can be wired in series, parallel, or left as individual circuits. You have the option of specifying almost any variation of our switches including momentary closure, maintained contact or rocker switches. Additionally our switch panels come in 3 standard sizes, suitable for many applications off the shelf, but custom panels are always an option. All our panel mounted switches are designed for waterproof durability. The internal switching mechanism for these switches is a snap-action copper sine blade spring with a riveted contact. The standard contact material is silver alloy with gold alloy and gold plated silver contacts available upon request. Give us your Spec, We’ll give you a panel With so many customizable features, our waterproof switch panels can be perfectly tailored both electrically and mechanically to exactly what you need. Terminations – We can provide both raw leads and terminated cable in any length you need, so no cutting or soldering is necessary. Variations include special color coded wire, BUNA-N, coil cords, and variable wire gauges. Connectors, wire markers and sleeving may also be specified. Whatever you require, you will receive a complete tested harness assembly from CPI done economically, without needing to involve a 3rd party harnessing house. Button Heights – CPI switches come in low, medium and high button heights as well, insuring the perfect tactile response in your application. Applications for CPI Waterproof Switch Panels
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