Electrical Industry News for September 2025

Here at Hill Electric Company, they understand the importance of nurturing young professionals and guiding them towards becoming the pioneers and torchbearers of the skilled trades industry. With an aging population exiting the workforce, it's imperative that they educate the next generation of pioneers in the industry. Read below for tips that promise not only to attract young talent to the skilled trades but also to pave the way for a brighter future for the entire field. Mentorship is...

At Hill Electric Company, they have a history of performing industrial electrical maintenance on major electrical components. As an industrial electrical contractor, they've been trusted for 70 years because of the quality and innovation throughout the service areas in the Upstate of South Carolina. In this blog, they'll explore why ensuring electrical systems are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably reduces the likelihood of accidents and unnecessary expenses. Why is electrical prevent...

The new contactors are rated 160A, 195A, and 230A three-phase for motor control applications, and 250A, 275A, and 350A in the AC-1 category. They are available in both 3 and 4-pole versions. They replace contactor codes 11B…, of similar ratings, which have demonstrated their reliability and robustness over the years. The new size is more compact and efficient, in response to market demand. BF160, BF195, and BF230 contactors BF160, BF195, and BF230 contactors have an electronically held...

LOVATO Electric presents two major new solutions for energy management and monitoring: a new generation of power analyzer with a widescreen LCD color display and EASY BRANCH. The innovative multi-circuit measurement system is designed for quick, easy, and cabling of electrical panels with multiple measurement points. These two new solutions herald a new approach to energy management: a totally connected, centralized and greatly simplified system. DMG series of power analyzers The measure...

LOVATO Electric presents a new generation of power analyzers with a widescreen LCD color display. The large widescreen LCD color display (4.3″) ensures clear, legible reading of mains analysis parameters, all while maintaining the classic drilling template (92x92mm) to ensure perfect compatibility with standard front panel solutions. The measurements are displayed as waveform graphics, polar diagrams and harmonic spectra up to the 63rd order, thus offering everything n...

LOVATO Electric has extended the range of general-purpose relays with the addition of the miniature relay HR40. Equipped with 1 or 2 changeover contacts, the HR40 has a transparent case that allows you to view the position and the state of wear of the contacts. Versions with two changeover contacts With one changeover contact, the nominal current is 16A if fixed directly on electronic boards, and if used with the socket, at most 10A. In the versions with two changeover contacts, the nomina...

To meet light and acoustic status signaling requirements, LOVATO Electric is introducing the new range of LTN series signal towers in two versions: Ø50 mm and Ø70 mm. Their modular design assures unbeatable flexibility and the freedom to configure solutions for any application. Up to five modules can be installed, either all light modules or four light modules and one sound module. integrated 24 VDC LED module The light modules can emit flashing or steady light, a...

LOVATO Electric‘s response to this need is a new series of rigid connections for motor starters and changeover contactors. Conventional cabling involves flexible cables cut to size and connected to each pole, often in inconvenient positions and with a very high probability of error. Cabling a panel quickly and without making mistakes in restricted space conditions is a complicated, difficult business. LOVATO‘s rigid connections The connector’s insertion point is easily visua...

The switching technology, designed for very fast actuation, allows the using of these devices for switching loads in category AC23A up to 630A at 400V or 500A for higher voltages. GL switch disconnectors feature a compact body. The four-pole version can be made up directly by the client thanks to the supplementary fourth pole (available separately) which, like the neutral and earth terminals, can be installed on both sides of the switch with two screws included in the kit. The switch disc...

With a history of almost 100 years at its back, a catalog of 18,000 part numbers and operations in over 100 countries worldwide, LOVATO Electric announces the opening of its 15th subsidiary, LOVATO ELECTRIC AG. The new subsidiary is located close to Zurich and have both sales offices and a warehouse. The staff are well-trained and can boast many years experience in the Swiss electrotechnical market. The aim of this operation is to reinforce the LOVATO Electric brand in the Swiss market, while o...