ROK Talk on Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components

In episode 33 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk to Drew Allen from Grace Technologies, a technology partner of Rockwell Automation, to learn about all of the components required to ensure a panel is safe for maintenance.

In ROK Talk on Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components Episode 32, Bill and Kate talk to Andy Jaap to learn all about the components required and used in different motion applications.

There are a lot of safety devices on the market, and it can require specialized expertise to identify the correct components for a specific hazard. In episode 31 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk with Nuala Mullan about selecting the right devices for your safety application.

In episode 30 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk to Adonis Evangelista about the continued evolution of IO-Link technology and the improved user experience provided by the new 5032 IO-Link Master.

In episode 29 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate talk to Nick McLellan about Allen-Bradley's 100+ year history of designing components that provide warnings to a control system, operator, or stop a manufacturing process, and what the future looks like for this technology.

In episode 28 of ROK Talk On Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components, Bill and Kate feature a ROK Talk first... two guest speakers! Amber Westlund and Alex Mummert discuss the human factor that goes into design (industrial design and user experience), and the strategies Rockwell Automation employs to bring inclusive solutions to the market. For more information about this topic please email: I...

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 27, Bill and Kate talk to Kelly Passineau about the pro's and con's of putting your devices on EtherNet/IP.

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 26, Bill and Kate speak with Ken Thomas, a Product Compliance Engineer at Rockwell Automation, about hazardous ratings. Ken explains the reasons why some applications require these ratings, and what component manufacturers need to do to obtain these certifications. For more information on product certifications, visit the Rockwell Automation website at:...

24V DC is an important power source in most control panels. If this power supply is interrupted, it can cause huge problems across a production line or other application. In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 25, Bill and Kate talking to Allie Keller about power supply high availability, including solutions and strategies for maintaining that availability.

In ROK Talk On Industrial Components episode 24, Bill and Kate talk to Jay Tamblingson about machine builder standards. Jay explains the differences between standards within and across an organization, as well as different designations and customer applications for them.

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 23, Bill and Kate talk to Gilbert Soto about all things terminal blocks, including the different connection technologies available, with features and use cases for each.

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 22, Bill and Kate talk with Nick Court about different methods, strategies, and products to help you untangle any mess of wires inside an industrial control panel.  

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 21, Bill and Kate talk to Amanda Patteson from Werner Electric and learn how easy it is to configure and use IO-Link components.  They also discuss the benefits of IO-Link technology and how it can provide a competitive advantage to OEMs and End Users.   

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 20, we say goodbye to longtime host Paul Sipe as he marks his retirement from Rockwell Automation.  We also welcome new host and Rockwell Business Manager Kate Sokolnicki.  Bill, Paul, and Kate speak with Ashwin Patel about global differences in group motor protection, specifically UL standards around Type E self-protected combination motor st...

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 19, Bill and Paul talk with Bryan Knapp, former relays product manager, to discuss how relays are used today to compliment a PLC output.  They also talk about the future of relays, projecting how they will continue to provide a competitive advantage to both OEMs and End Users for years to come.  

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 18, Bill and Paul welcome back familiar guest host Jonathan Johnson to help clear up confusion surrounding e-stops, and how they can be deployed as part of a safety solution.  

How do you know when it is safe to enter electrical enclosures?  In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 17, Bill and Paul talk to Rachel Bugaris, Business Development Manager at Panduit, about solutions in place to keep people from exposing themselves to the various hazards found within these environments.  

Power quality is becoming a more frequent problem faced by end users, resulting in a great deal of unplanned downtime.  In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 16, Bill and Paul speak with Dianne Denison of Denison Technologies about steps end users can take to assess power quality issues, and solutions in place to determine what is happening, why it is happening, and how to fix the prob...

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 15, Bill and Paul speak with OEM Technical Consultant Jonathan Johnson, who helps answer questions and navigate the often confusing world of certifications, standards, and machine safety.  

Are you trying to protect your control circuits or three-phase circuits using miniature breaker technology?  With so many options available, how do you know which one to use?  In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 14, Paul and Bill speak with Austin Davidson to break down the types of MCBs as well as the differences between UL489 and UL1077 testing standards to help you decide whi...

When customers have an application where it is critical to keep their control system running, how can they plan and design their panel so that it runs if either the 3-phase voltage goes away or the control voltage goes away? In episode 13 of ROK Talk on Industrial Components, Robin Priestley, who is a Certified Power Quality Professional and a Federally Certified Energy Manager, brings over 30 yea...

How can a panel builder protect their panels from power quality events? In episode 12 of ROK Talk on Industrial Components, Paul and Bill talk to Jim Furukawa who is a Senior Development Project Engineer at Rockwell Automation. Jim brings over 18 years of experience releasing and providing engineering support for a huge range of products to give his expertise on preventing power quality events.&nb...

How do you select a Rockwell Automation product? In Episode 11 of ROK Talk on Industrial Components, Engineering Supervisor Mike Brennan describes his experience selecting catalog numbers by using ProposalWorks. Mike describes the products ProposalWorks includes, the hidden capabilities of ProposalWorks, and how to use ProposalWorks. Check out ProposalWorks at this link: https://www.rockwellautoma...

How do you know which disconnect to use? Rockwell Automation offers many different disconnect switches, and in this episode of ROK Talk on Industrial Components, Scott Kossow, Product Support Coordinator of Technical Support, explains different disconnects, uses, and where each disconnect switch would be used in a brewery. 

 In Episode 9 of ROK Talk on Industrial Components, Jason Zoellner brings his 16 years of experience to explain the difference between wiring systems and conversion system, the benefits of each, and how a customer can be ready to implement a conversion system.  In his previous role, Jason was the Product Manager of  wiring systems and terminal block systems. He is currently a Busine...