Year: 2021
Looking at 2021 – The Rear View Mirror that Wasn’t
Like many other USA based manufacturers, CPI had many reasons to be optimistic about 2021 back in December of 2020. A COVID vaccine was on the horizon, business was off, but continued at reasonable levels. There was lots of talk… Continue reading Looking at 2021 – The Rear View Mirror that Wasn’t
Keeping Electronics Warm in Cold Temperatures
Most of us are aware of the dangers of overheated electronic components, manifesting itself in ways as simple as component failure all the way up to system failure, explosions, and fire. CPI thermal switch reliability has had a hand in… Continue reading Keeping Electronics Warm in Cold Temperatures
CPI Thermals Do Their Part to Thwart Bank Robbers
In the good-old days, your basic bank heist required little more than some nerves of steel, a simple disguise, and a handwritten note demanding cash. Indeed as recently as 1992 in cities like Los Angeles and New York, there were… Continue reading CPI Thermals Do Their Part to Thwart Bank Robbers
Fuel Cell Thermal Management by CPI
As we all look forward to a greener, more sustainable energy future, the promise of hydrogen based fuel cells is certainly one of the most exciting energy technologies on the cusp of mainstream acceptance. Fuel cells were a 10 billion… Continue reading Fuel Cell Thermal Management by CPI
CPI Helps Keep Windmills Warm
Earlier this year the state of Texas saw one of its most devastating statewide power outages when winter storms rolled through the state and left freezing temperatures behind for weeks. While the vast majority of power was lost due to… Continue reading CPI Helps Keep Windmills Warm
CPI Thermal Switches, Tried and True for Aviation Applications
Power requirements in your average helicopter represent a few uncommon challenges. Consider the startup power required to get those turbines spinning. Then the instantaneous braking force necessary to respond to the pilots commands in real-time as he dips and rises… Continue reading CPI Thermal Switches, Tried and True for Aviation Applications
CPI Custom Thermal Switches for High Dielectric Applications.
As electric vehicles begin to change the face of transportation in USA, and the world, the conversation is all about charging the batteries. Charging stations are popping up all over the country. Most of these employ traditional charging cables with… Continue reading CPI Custom Thermal Switches for High Dielectric Applications.
It Gets Hot in the Kitchen
Food processing and Galley equipment include many components designed to reach high temperatures and stay there for extended periods of time. In this equipment, fire hazards and thermal runaway are key safety concerns. Even food packaging equipment used in production… Continue reading It Gets Hot in the Kitchen
CPI Chips Away at Forestry Equipment Market
CPI Chips Away at Forestry OEM’s Another industry that has discovered the special qualities of CPI waterproof limit switches is certainly in the area of forestry equipment manufacturers. Consider the operational characteristics of your average wood chipper: Sits out in… Continue reading CPI Chips Away at Forestry Equipment Market
Control Products Incorporated Announces Acquisition by discoverIE Group
East Hanover, NJ – July 6th 2021 Control Products Inc. (CPI) a leading manufacturer of waterproof switches and sensors for extreme operational environments, announces its acquisition by discoverIE, an international group of businesses that designs, manufactures and supplies highly differentiated,… Continue reading Control Products Incorporated Announces Acquisition by discoverIE Group