Category: Blog
Plungers on Poles
Plungers On Poles. California is an amazing state in many ways. It is the 3rd largest state geographically, but number one by far in terms of population with over 40 million residents or about 12% of the US population. It… Continue reading Plungers on Poles
The SL6000 Subsea Draw Wire Breaks the 100 Ft Barrier
Engineering Marvel – The CPI SL6000 30 Meter Hardened Linear Position Sensor Since the introduction of our SL series hardened draw-wire Linear Position Sensors almost 20 years ago, we’ve learned a lot about long stroke hydraulics from our hydraulic cylinder… Continue reading The SL6000 Subsea Draw Wire Breaks the 100 Ft Barrier
Hydraulic Crane Manufacturers Need CPI Linear Position Sensors.
Simple cranes used in truck beds or simple lifting applications can use electric or diesel powered motors to deliver the required lifting force. Indeed many of these cranes use our waterproof limit switches for everything from anti-two-block prevention, to proximity… Continue reading Hydraulic Crane Manufacturers Need CPI Linear Position Sensors.
Now is the Time to Redesign Your Limit Switch Systems
Those of us who have been around for a while have developed a reflex when confronted with unexpected challenges in business: Find the opportunity in the challenge, and focus on it until better days arise. This is not to minimize… Continue reading Now is the Time to Redesign Your Limit Switch Systems
Pushing Past Coronavirus
As we begin our journey into the uncharted world of commerce during COVID -19, CPI like other companies, has hunkered down, for the safety of our employees, for the safety of our community, and for the health and continuation of… Continue reading Pushing Past Coronavirus
Waterproof Safety Interlock Switches for Commercial Vehicles that Last
The last thing Commercial vehicle and work truck manufacturers want to hear about is how someone got hurt while using one of their vehicles. In addition to the liability concerns, it’s just not good for sales when word gets out… Continue reading Waterproof Safety Interlock Switches for Commercial Vehicles that Last
For Crane Safety, The Sky is the Limit Switch
For Crane & Lift Manufacturers and Integrators – CPI Safety Limit Switches and Sensors The types and sizes of cranes used in the world vary enormously, from small hoists that can be mounted on your truck bed, to telescoping hydraulic… Continue reading For Crane Safety, The Sky is the Limit Switch
Sensors for Outrigger Systems on Work Trucks
Outrigger support systems are a critical part of the safety proposition on all kinds of commercial vehicles and work trucks. A short list includes: Bucket Loader trucks that carry servicemen to the top of the telephone pole with an extensible… Continue reading Sensors for Outrigger Systems on Work Trucks
Weatherproof Switches, More Than Just Waterproof.
In the world of industrial grade weatherproof switches, you have to worry about more than just water mixing with your electrons. Mac Stuhler, Vice President of Business Development for CPI, puts it this way. “We learned a long time ago… Continue reading Weatherproof Switches, More Than Just Waterproof.
University of Waterloo “WATSUB” Revisited
Every year, the International Submarine Races are hosted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. This is one of the largest model ship testing facilities in North America and engineering teams from all over the world compete to see who… Continue reading University of Waterloo “WATSUB” Revisited