The Honeywell V Series of waterproof, sub-miniature switches that is now available from Aerco provides a cost-effective sensing of presence or absence of an object.

Watertight to IP67, the V Series provides a wide selection of actuators, terminations and wire connections, offers a wide range of current ratings from 0.1 to 10.1A and is approved to UL/CSA, cUL, ENEC and CE. It is the only V-switch in the industry rated up to 10 amps.

These characteristics, together with their small size and weight and high levels of reliability, make the switches highly suitable for high-current applications where spillage or water could be a factor such as are found in off-road vehicles, lawn mowers, snowmobiles, construction and agricultural machinery, industrial, office, medical and communication equipment, computers, electrical tools, heating and ventilation controls and marine systems.

Specific models can be supplied with wires pre-¬attached to reduce installation times.

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Acal BFi – a division of Acal plc announces that it has received the 2011 Distributor Gold Performance Award for EMEA from Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C).

“Acal BFi developed many new business opportunities with top OEMs and generated significant growth for Honeywell during 2011, demonstrating the strong alignment of S&C’s products with Acal BFi’s sales strategies,” said Tony Sugalski, president, Honeywell Sensing and Control. “Their success earned them our top recognition award for their major contribution last year.”

Acal BFi’s Philippe Gruson, Electronics Division President added, “Honeywell sensors and switches are typically used in harsh applications such as military, aerospace, medical, industrial or offshore equipment. The combination of our expertise in designing for these extreme environments, with Honeywell’s innovative and robust sensing and control products, enables customers to reduce the development cycle for end-products which offer the most stringent levels of reliability and integrity.”

The 2011 Distributor Gold Performance Award was received on behalf of Acal BFi by Paul Webster, Managing Director for Supplier Relationships & Product Management and Walther van Puijvelde, Business Development Director for Sensors. The award was presented at a Gala Dinner during the European 2012 Sales ‘Kick Off’ meeting held in Budapest and attended by around 120 delegates, including senior U.S. and European Honeywell managers and product personnel, in addition to representatives from Honeywell distributors and agents.

Acal BFi supports customers, throughout Europe, with specialist design and manufacturing services for Honeywell Sensing and Control’s full product range, which includes sensors for pressure, airflow, force, temperature, humidity, hall, position, proximity and current, in addition to basic, limit, safety, wireless and explosion-proof switches.

Honeywell wireless limit switches, now available in the UK from Aerco, provide a high degree of flexibility, ensure more system uptime and offer a comprehensive range of standard options with a high level of system security while significantly reducing wiring, installation, commissioning and maintenance costs.

Conforming to the international IEEE 802.15.4 standard and featuring a 16-bit address and 128-bit AES security key, these wireless switches will provide presence and absence detection in remote parts of all types of machinery and will prove invaluable in all applications where wiring is not practical. Up to 16 switches can be networked and simply reconfigured while issues with wire connection integrity on moving equipment are eliminated as is the need for wires, conduit, strain relief, clips, connectors and connection boxes.

The switches connect using 802.15.4 RF 2.4 GHz standard radio bands and radio connection is license-free and global with WPAN 802. 15.4, 2.4 GHz. The communication range is up to 304 metres.

RoHS compliant and with full EMI immunity these new switches will find use in applications such as valve positioning, conveyors, cranes, jib and skew positioning, lifts, material handling door positioning, presses and CNC equipment.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it has signed a new global contract with Honeywell Sensing and Control. Honeywell Sensing and Control is an industry leader in electronic sensing and electromechanical switching products.
The new global agreement builds upon the two companies’ current distribution partnership, which has been in place since 2007. Across the globe, design engineers and buyers will continue to have a trusted source for the latest electronic sensing and control solutions. From airflow to torque, snap action to toggle, Honeywell stands steadfast in producing quality products engineered to tackle the toughest design challenges.
“Honeywell has brought numerous, innovative product lines to the electromechanical sector of the engineering design marketplace,” explains Keith Privett, Mouser Vice President of Electromechanical, Power & Test. “The company is very forward-thinking when it comes to innovation. We are pleased to further seal our distribution agreement well into the future, delivering Honeywell’s high quality products to today’s engineers worldwide.”
“Mouser is an important partner for us as they have years of experience in the distribution of electronic components in support of new design,” says Sean Conley, Honeywell Sensing and Control Director of Global Distribution Sales.

“They actively increased Honeywell’s presence throughout the Americas in their catalog and on their website. That, in conjunction with their marketing programs, has led to a significant sales increase in Honeywell’s catalog channel. Through its market presence and focus on supplying a vast line card of design solutions, Mouser is a proven partner for us in our global target markets. We look forward to continued success with the design-fulfillment distributor.”

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Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, was awarded Honeywell Sensing and Control’s Bronze Growth Award at the annual Sales Kickoff event in Orlando, Florida on January 18th.

The award was presented by Sean Conley, Honeywell Sensing and Control Director of Global Distribution to Digi-Key staff members Jeff Shafer, vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products; Brenda Larson, manager of strategic marketing; Bruce Lawrence, director of passive product; Jon Dent, product manager; and Chris Beeson, vice president of global sales and business development.

“Digi-Key is proud to be recognized for growth from Honeywell Sensing and Control,” Shafer said. “It is a tribute to Digi-Key’s commitment to increasing customer designs through engineering support via marketing and the promotion of new products. We provide the best service possible, the broadest product offering, and we promote strong relationships with our suppliers. Our exceptional team members and commitment to service make it possible for Digi-Key to grow.”

Last year, Digi-Key received the 2009 Authorized Distributor Performance award at Honeywell’s Sales Kickoff event.

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Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor, has won the 2011 EMEA Best in Class Gold Distribution award from Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C), the global technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with sensor, switch and test and measurement products. The award, presented at S&C’s 2011 Europe, Middle East and Africa Sales Kick Off meeting in Sorrento, Italy, recognises the outstanding European sales growth achieved by Farnell in 2010, which outperformed 2008 levels. This is the second year in a row that Farnell have won this award.

Honeywell also noted the successful collaboration between the two companies on element14 – Farnell’s technology portal and eCommunity for electronic design engineers – and its support on new product introductions.

Farnell offers over 3,100 product lines from S&C’s comprehensive range that includes sensors, including the latest TruStability® Silicon Pressure Sensors , and switches, including the new Wireless LimitlessTM series. Comprehensive technical data on all the products, coupled with the discussion forums provided by element14, helps potential users of Honeywell S&C products select the optimum device for their application quickly and easily.

Steve Herd, Farnell’s Head of EMCO Product and Supplier Management said: “Farnell continues to add a unique extra dimension to the way in which we are able to support our design engineering customers and at the same time showcasing the very best in new products and technologies from our suppliers. The award from Honeywell underlines the success of these relationships and the value our suppliers place in our customer reach and our truly multi-channel approach.”

“This award represents a major landmark in the relationship between Honeywell S&C and Farnell,” said Lionel Caillat, VP/GM Honeywell S&C EMEA. “Farnell has a great understanding of our product offering and has all the right tools and support to take them to market effectively.”

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Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for rapid introduction of the newest electronic components and technologies, today announced the presentation of the Best in Class award to those individuals representing our suppliers who performed at the highest level to support ongoing marketing programs and initiatives for 2010.

The awards ceremony was held on August 2, 2010 during the 15th Annual Mouser-Supplier Golf Tournament. Winners of the Best in Class award were selected by Mouser using five criteria: ­–Promoting the product line within Mouser, –Finding solutions to grow Mouser and supplier market share, –Strategic partnering with the Mouser team, –Working together to launch new products, and –Maximizing Mouser’s unique value proposition within their own businesses.
Winners of the Mouser Best in Class award:

Larry Buckley, National Distribution Manager, 3M Electronic Solutions
Canda Carr, General Manager Global Distribution, Tyco Electronics
Ryan Crouch, Corporate Sales Director, Freescale Semiconductor
Anna Greashaber, Marketing Communications Manager, Honeywell Sensing and Control
Scott Johnson, Corporate Account Manager, Texas Instruments
Dawn Manhart, Corporate Distribution Manager, Littelfuse
Steve Nye, Strategic Account Manager, Vishay
Sue Rios, Channel Sales Account Manager, Digi International
Steve Shoemaker, President, Advanced Web Offset
Doug Steele, Global Vice President of Catalog Distribution, Harwin
Cheryl Swaim, Account Executive, KEMET
Caroline Wells, Distribution Sales Representative, Omron Corporation

Glenn Smith, Mouser President and CEO, commented, “It’s a great pleasure to express our gratitude and publicly recognize the winners of the Mouser 2010 Best in Class award. These individuals were incredibly supportive and showed great creativity. Our record growth is due, in large part, to the unwavering commitment of suppliers who help us introduce the newest products and latest technologies. Our commitment to becoming the most preferred distributor of design engineers is strengthened with the help of business associates who champion our mutual goals. Congratulations to each of them on a job well done, and thank you to the companies they represent for sharing these winners with Mouser.”

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Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it is stocking the Honeywell Zephyr™ Digital Airflow Sensors, HAF Series (High Accuracy) that provide the industry’s most accurate measurement – within 2.5%.

The Honeywell Zephyr™ Digital Airflow Sensors: HAF Series provide very precise measurements of airflow (or absence of airflow) and other non-corrosive gases in medical and industrial applications. The HAF Series (High Accuracy) Sensors feature high stability to reduce errors due to thermal effects and null shift to provide accurate readings over time. The high stability often eliminates the need for system calibration after PCB mounting and periodically again over time. The Honeywell Zephyr Digital Airflow Sensors: HAF Series (High Accuracy) offer enhanced reliability, digital accuracy, and repeatable measurements. The combination of rugged housings with a stable substrate makes these sensors extremely robust and the sensors meet ISO 9001 standards.

Keith Privett, Mouser’s Vice President of IEP and Test, comments on the new Honeywell Zephyr, “The fully calibrated and temperature compensated Zephyr HAF Series allows design engineers to remove additional components associated with signal conditioning, thereby reducing PBC size and the costs associated. Mouser’s introduction of the Honeywell Zephyr HAF Series fits perfectly into Mouser’s goal to rapidly provide new, innovative products to assist in the prototype process.”

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Imagine a World without Wires with Honeywell’s Limitless™ WGLA Series Global Limit Switches – Available at Mouser

Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it is stocking the Honeywell Sensing and Control Limitless™ WGLA Series Global Limit Switches.

The Honeywell Limitless™ WGLA Series Global Limit Switches combine the best of MICRO SWITCH™ global limit switches with the latest off-the-shelf wireless technology. The Honeywell Limitless series can be used for position sensing and presence / absence detection in remote monitoring applications where wiring or wire maintenance is not physically possible or economically feasible. The Honeywell Limitless WGLA Series Global Limit Switches are based on 802.15.4 point-to-point communications and can be configured to potentially allow up to sixteen devices to communicate with one receiver module. To learn more, visit http://www.mouser.com/honeywellwgla/.

Keith Privett, Mouser’s Vice President of IEP and Test, is impressed with the Honeywell Limitless WGLA Series Global Limit Switches, “Every bit as reliable as wired switches, the Limitless Wireless Global Limit Switches allow flexibility and cost saving advantages not seen before. Going wireless for industrial and transportation limit switching means major cost savings through the elimination of installation and commissioning costs, control-wire breakage, connector integrity problems, as well as reducing long term maintenance costs.”

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ACAL Technology extends to a pan-European distributor for Honeywell Sensing and Control

ACAL Technology has been signed as a pan-European distributor by Honeywell Sensing and Control and will provide technical design-in support on Honeywell’s full product range to customers throughout Europe. The new agreement follows the success of an existing contract under which ACAL Technology provided technical support on Honeywell precision sensors to customers in the UK and Netherlands.

Customers in 11 countries throughout Europe will be able to access specialist local design-in support from local ACAL offices in UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

Steve Carr, European Sales Director, ACAL Technology, comments; “Sensors are a huge growth area and Honeywell’s range covers more than 50,000 products. The combination of ACAL Technology’s expertise in supporting products for use in harsh applications, and the acknowledged reliability of the Honeywell range, will enable customers to reduce their design cycles without compromising the integrity and reliability of their products.”

Honeywell Sensing and Control President, Beth Wozniak, explains, “There is considerable focus on development budgets and customers are under increasing pressure to enhance their products’ capabilities whilst reducing their design cycle. Using ACAL’s specialist expertise is one of the most effective ways of getting highly differentiated products to market quickly and reliably.”

The addition of Honeywell’s pressure, thermal and airflow sensors, as well as rugged and
explosion-proof switches, to ACAL Technology’s linecard will significantly enhance ACAL’s ability to provide industry-leading support and value-added services for customers in the most demanding sectors.

With an expansive New Product Introduction program from Honeywell, there is some truly advantageous product platforms for the market ranging from Honeywell’s wireless monitoring switches, to one of the world’s most stable pressure sensing product range in its new “TruStability™” product platform.

Honeywell Sensing and Control’s full product range includes sensors for pressure, airflow, force, temperature, humidity, hall, position, proximity and current. The range also includes basic, limit, safety and wireless switches.

For more details go to http://www.acaltechnology.com/uk/honeywell3