Category: Blog
Marine Boat Lift Reaches a New Low, with CPI Switches
On a beautiful sunny day not too long ago, Raptor Lifts founder Jeff Troester figured it was a great day to load the family into the car and take the boat out on the lake. After spending the requisite 2… Continue reading Marine Boat Lift Reaches a New Low, with CPI Switches
CPI Waterproof Switch Panels
Sometimes you need a switch that’s really, truly waterproof. Not just water-resistant or “splash-proof. And if you want one with carefully manufactured durability and extended temperature operation, well you’ve narrowed down the field even further. For tough marine or outdoor… Continue reading CPI Waterproof Switch Panels
CPI 12v Switches For Demanding Applications
One of the most common applications for CPI switches is when they are configured as in 12v systems as safety switches, interlock switches or manually activated as when they are mounted on steering wheels of work trucks, fork lifts, even… Continue reading CPI 12v Switches For Demanding Applications
CPI Plugstat Thermal Switches – Getting There Slowly
For engineers looking to solve demanding temperature switching applications, robust, standalone thermal switches are surprisingly hard to come by. A quick google search yields hundreds of parts in a confused presentation of thermals, with every shape and size represented, sold… Continue reading CPI Plugstat Thermal Switches – Getting There Slowly
2020 – The Year In Review
As we look back to size the state of our business, our industry, and this year, maybe our world, it seems far to easy to pile on to 2020 like every other analyst has done and is doing. Yes, OK,… Continue reading 2020 – The Year In Review
CPI Thermals Pick up Slack in Aerospace Aftermarket.
While most companies are riding out the pandemic with some degree of production and sales, one area that has seen disruption across the board is related to supply chain dynamics. Remember how hard it was to get toilet paper for… Continue reading CPI Thermals Pick up Slack in Aerospace Aftermarket.
The value of 3D printing to technology Manufacturers
If you haven’t jumped on the 3D printing bandwagon yet, it might be time to box up those 8-Track tapes, trade in that flip-phone for a smartphone, and get your feet wet in one of the most exciting technologies to… Continue reading The value of 3D printing to technology Manufacturers
CPI Manufacturing Investments Fix What Ain’t Broke
Almost since the beginning of our company history, CPI made a decision to build products in our USA factory here in East Hanover, New Jersey. The implications of this decision were significant, but it was a decision from which we… Continue reading CPI Manufacturing Investments Fix What Ain’t Broke
CPI is Getting in the Neighborhood of Proximity Switches
In many applications for moving mechanical parts and assemblies, it is important to know when a piece of machinery gets near another bit of machinery so some kind of action can be taken. So called “proximity sensors” do this job… Continue reading CPI is Getting in the Neighborhood of Proximity Switches
Why the Military Trusts CPI Switches
Despite the economic roller coaster driving procurement and buying challenges around the globe, it turns out the defense of the nation is an area that can’t wait for an inconvenient pandemic to be over. Programs in the works for upgrades… Continue reading Why the Military Trusts CPI Switches