Category: Momentary Switches
CPI Waterproof Limit Switches – a Better Proximity Switch
In one of the largest non-combat ship procurements since WWII, Canadian shipbuilder SEASPAN was chosen to be Canada’s primary contractor for the Joint Support Ships (JSS) being built for the Royal Canadian Navy. These purpose-built, multi-role vessels are tasked with… Continue reading CPI Waterproof Limit Switches – a Better Proximity Switch
Recreational Vehicles Discover CPI
Actually CPI is not new to the recreational vehicle market. A long time ago, some smart engineer working for a boat manufacturer realized that a completely sealed waterproof switch with dozens of mounting options that was good enough for the US military,… Continue reading Recreational Vehicles Discover CPI
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
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
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
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.
CPI Limit Switches – Climbing that Mounting
Designers looking for a robust waterproof limit switch, will almost certainly run across our switches at some point. It’s that “all roads lead to Rome” thing. Sometimes however, its not just the stainless steel, high electromechanical endurance aspect of our… Continue reading CPI Limit Switches – Climbing that Mounting
Dump Truck Safety System Design
The design of the modern work truck is moving forward at an amazing pace. With long haul trucks, the focus has been on collision avoidance systems and advanced controls for fuel economy, but dump truck builders have long had a… Continue reading Dump Truck Safety System Design
CPI Switches, Bring The Disabled Some Fishes…
In the ever expanding category of interesting applications that our waterproof switches find their way into, we must add this one: the motorized fishing reel for the handicapped. Enter the Elec-tra-mate Corporation of Greensboro North Carolina, pioneers in the design… Continue reading CPI Switches, Bring The Disabled Some Fishes…
Momentary Switches for Extreme Duty – Reducing Failure Rates
Momentary Switch Design Parameters Extreme duty applications that require a momentary switch with ultra harsh environmental and duty cycle requirements call for more than just a “weatherproof” or “splashproof” rated component. For more than 40 years CPI’s has made precisely… Continue reading Momentary Switches for Extreme Duty – Reducing Failure Rates
