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<channel><title><![CDATA[Industrial Electronic Controls - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:52 -0400</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[ABB  Customer  World  2019!!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/abb-customer-world-2019]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/abb-customer-world-2019#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:37:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/abb-customer-world-2019</guid><description><![CDATA[       Since 2009, ABB has brought together professionals across multiple sectors for their premier educational and collaboration event in North America. We want to invite you to join us in Houston, March 4-7, 2019, and experience for yourself all that ABB Customer&nbsp;World&nbsp;(ACW) has to offer.- Click here for more info...- Click here for 10 reasons why you should attend...- If you would like to attend please contact our Technicon Team! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/acw-world_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font size="5"><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">Since 2009, ABB has brought together professionals across multiple sectors for their premier educational and collaboration event in North America. We want to invite you to join us in Houston, March 4-7, 2019, and experience for yourself all that ABB Customer&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">World</span><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">&nbsp;(</span><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">ACW</span><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">) has to offer.</span></font><br /><font size="5"><a href="https://new.abb.com/acw?utm_source=ABB&amp;utm_medium=Broadcast%20Email&amp;utm_campaign=ACW%20Internal%20Promotion" target="_blank" style="">- Click here for more info...</a><br /><a href="https://new.abb.com/news/detail/10345/top-10-reasons-to-attend-abb-customer-world" target="_blank" style="">- Click here for 10 reasons why you should attend...</a><br /><a href="https://www.techniconiec.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank" style="">- If you would like to attend please contact our Technicon Team!</a></font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[changes  made  to  vfd  wiring  requirements  in  2018!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/changes-made-to-vfd-wiring-requirements-in-2018]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/changes-made-to-vfd-wiring-requirements-in-2018#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:16:40 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/changes-made-to-vfd-wiring-requirements-in-2018</guid><description><![CDATA[       We at Technicon like to keep our customers in the loop with new standards and&nbsp;regulations. Therefore we would like to inform you of NFPA 79 compliance.The NFPA79 mandate of VFD Cable is published as a &lsquo;best practice&rsquo; that will be recognized industry-wide by OSHA as well as Insurance and legal entities.OEM&rsquo;s and Machine Builders might strongly consider compliance, as their End Customers will ask for compliance to the statute.&#8203;Click here&nbsp;for more info or&nb [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/driveflex__flyer_nfpa79.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/nfpa-79_1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font size="5" style="">We at Technicon like to keep our customers in the loop with new standards and&nbsp;regulations. Therefore we would like to inform you of NFPA 79 compliance.</font><br /><ul style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)"><li><font size="5">The NFPA79 mandate of VFD Cable is published as a &lsquo;best practice&rsquo; that will be recognized industry-wide by OSHA as well as Insurance and legal entities.</font></li></ul><ul style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)"><li><font size="5">OEM&rsquo;s and Machine Builders might strongly consider compliance, as their End Customers will ask for compliance to the statute.</font></li></ul><span style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)">&#8203;</span><a href="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/driveflex__flyer_nfpa79.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a><span style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)">&nbsp;for more info or&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.techniconiec.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">Contact Us</a><span style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)">&nbsp;for your VFD cable quote.</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schmersal  Safety  Training]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-safety-training7074211]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-safety-training7074211#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:01:06 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-safety-training7074211</guid><description><![CDATA[Schmersal is offering a series of safety training courses designed to educate people on machine guarding practices and principles consistent with current national and international machine safety standards.&nbsp; All courses are presented by a T&Uuml;V Certified Functional Safety Engineer for Machinery whose experience will bring the expertise that you are looking for in a machine safeguarding specialist.The following courses will be offered:General Machine SafetyISO13849 - Safety Related Parts  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font size="5"><font color="#2a2a2a">Schmersal is offering a series of safety training courses designed to educate people on machine guarding practices and principles consistent with current national and international machine safety standards.&nbsp; All courses are presented by a T&Uuml;V Certified Functional Safety Engineer for Machinery whose experience will bring the expertise that you are looking for in a machine safeguarding specialist.</font><br />The following courses will be offered:</font><ul><li><font size="5">General Machine Safety</font></li><li><font size="5">ISO13849 - Safety Related Parts of a Control System</font></li><li><font size="5">Safety Circuits &amp; Wiring</font></li><li><font size="5">Risk Assessment</font></li><li><font size="5">CE Conformity Assessment</font><br /></li></ul> <font size="5"><span style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)">-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.techniconiec.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">Contact Technicon</a> now to schedule your training course!</span><br />- For more details about these training courses and what they offer <a href="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/schmersal_safety_training.pdf" target="_blank">click here!</a></font><br /><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px;text-align:left"> <a href='https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/schmersal_safety_training.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/safety-circuits-wiring_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; 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[...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/satech_modular_protection_guarding_system.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/satech-main-photo_2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font size="5" style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)">SATECH and Schmersal are working together to provide a complete safety solution:</font><ul style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)"><li><font size="5">Accident prevention guarding</font></li><li><font size="5">Quick and easy assembly</font></li><li><font size="5">Patented fastening system</font></li></ul> <font size="5" style="color:rgb(15, 91, 255)">Click the image above to download more info...</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schmersal  Safety  Training!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-safety-training]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-safety-training#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:10:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-safety-training</guid><description><![CDATA[Let Schmersal take you into the world of Machine Safety with their training seminars. &nbsp;Courses include the following and are taught by TUV Certified instructors:Safety Circuits and WiringGeneral Machine SafetyRisk Assessment - Understanding &amp; ConductingISO 13849 - Understanding &amp; ImplementationClick any of the courses above for more information.Contact us if you are interested! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font size="5">Let Schmersal take you into the world of Machine Safety with their training seminars. &nbsp;Courses include the following and are taught by TUV Certified instructors:</font><ul><li><font size="5"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/schmersal_training_safety_circuits_wiring_2016.pdf">Safety Circuits and Wiring</a></font></li><li><font size="5"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/schmersal_training_machine_safety_2016.pdf">General Machine Safety</a></font></li><li><font size="5"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/schmersal_training_risk_assesment_2016.pdf">Risk Assessment - Understanding &amp; Conducting</a></font></li><li><font size="5"><a href="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/schmersal_training_iso13849_2016.pdf" target="_blank">ISO 13849 - Understanding &amp; Implementation</a></font></li></ul><font size="5">Click any of the courses above for more information.<br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.techniconiec.com/contact-us.html">Contact us</a> if you are interested!</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why  switch  to  ac drives  for plastic  extrusion?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/why-switch-to-ac-drives-for-plastic-extrusion]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/why-switch-to-ac-drives-for-plastic-extrusion#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:47:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/why-switch-to-ac-drives-for-plastic-extrusion</guid><description><![CDATA[       Click to download the full PDF which contains more info about how switching to AC drives for Plastic Extrusion can save money! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/technicon_plastics_ac_drives.pdf' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/extruder-back-page_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/technicon_plastics_ac_drives.pdf" target="_blank">Click to download the full PDF</a> which contains more info about how switching to AC drives for Plastic Extrusion can save money!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFD  Cable  Announcement!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/vfd-cable-announcement]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/vfd-cable-announcement#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:58:40 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/vfd-cable-announcement</guid><description><![CDATA[It is strongly recommended that Drive Cable be used for the connection between the Motor and VFD. &nbsp;Generally, standard cable issues to overcome include: Jacket thicknessHigh capacitanceVFD/Motor impedance mismatchInsulation and shielding types&nbsp;&nbsp;Highly flexible cables from Lutze-DriveFlex and standard flex cables from Service Wire are available! &nbsp;For more information, follow these links and contact us with your VFD cable quote requirements...- Click for VFD Cable FAQ's- Click  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font size="5">It is <strong><u>strongly recommended</u></strong> that Drive Cable be used for the connection between the Motor and VFD. &nbsp;</font><br /><font size="5">Generally, standard cable issues to overcome include: </font><ul><li><font size="5">Jacket thickness</font></li><li><font size="5">High capacitance</font></li><li><font size="5">VFD/Motor impedance mismatch</font></li><li><font size="5">Insulation and shielding types&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></li></ul><font size="5">Highly flexible cables from Lutze-DriveFlex and standard flex cables from Service Wire are available! &nbsp;For more information, follow these links and contact us with your VFD cable quote requirements...</font><br /><font size="5"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.driveflex.com/about-vfds/faq/">- Click for VFD Cable FAQ's</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.driveflex.com/hp-configurator/">- Click for VFD Cable Configurator</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.techniconiec.com/service-wire.html">- Click for Service Wire info</a></font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank  you  all  for  coming!!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/thank-you-all-for-coming]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/thank-you-all-for-coming#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:50:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/thank-you-all-for-coming</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/q7T5fKTdtYw?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schmersal  SRB-E  Relays  Video!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-srb-e-relays-video]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-srb-e-relays-video#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2016 17:20:35 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/schmersal-srb-e-relays-video</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.techniconiec.com/schmersal.html'> <img src="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/1180933.jpg?628" alt="Picture" style="width:628;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lutze  NEw   VFD  Cable!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/lutze-new-vfd-cable]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/lutze-new-vfd-cable#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:26:10 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.techniconiec.com/blog/lutze-new-vfd-cable</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.techniconiec.com/lutze-cable.html'> <img src="https://www.techniconiec.com/uploads/6/2/9/5/62956387/7883287_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>