The Allen-Bradley PLC-5 programmable logic controller platform has been a part of the AB PLC portfolio for more than 30 years. Technology has progressed dramatically over the past 30 years. The cost of components required to manufacture this product has increased tremendously, and the availability of these components has decreased. In fact, some components are no longer available making it impossible to manufacture some of the products within the PLC-5 platform.
ACP ThinManager is the global leader Thin Client Management and Industrial Mobility Solutions. ACP provides software solutions for automation networks that enable secure, centralized configuration and deployment of applications and content to every PC, thin client, mobile device, and user.
Cincinnati pride is something that runs deep at CBT. We are proud to have been an integral part of this ever-developing city. Take a look at our buildings through the years and get the story of CBT from it’s start in 1921 through present day.
Last June, we announced we are moving our Cincinnati headquarters to 5500 Ridge Ave., in the summer of 2016. We were quickly outgrowing our West 6th Street facility and began searching in 2013 for a new location that could support our expanded product and service offerings for the next 30 years. We purchased the old Kmart facility at 5500 Ridge Ave. and developed plans for our new, 95,000 sq. ft. home.
One of the biggest reasons manufacturers are hesitating to hop on board with the Internet of Things (IoT) is data security. When every device, network, application, and machine is connected many risks arise and your important data becomes vulnerable. When every device, network, and machine are connected you may face industrial sabotage, loss of intellectual property, and data breach. However, when every aspect of your application is connected, the benefits are innumerable.
The ongoing development of global safety standards and technologies has made manufacturing safety a powerful tool to optimize your production environment. The implementation of these standards and technologies not only help to reduce injuries, but they also provide major improvements in manufacturing productivity and efficiency, including the morale of employees and your customers. The continual need to determine the current risk level of one machine or an entire plant floor is a huge task, leaving many companies wondering where to begin.
National Safety Month brings to light many issues in the manufacturing industry that often go unseen until it’s too late. Maintaining a safe workplace environment has benefits beyond productivity uptime and minimizing worker injury. CBT and MB Kit System work together to design customer safety solutions using item International’s high quality components, protecting machine users from harm and businesses from risk.
Allen-Bradley® Guardmaster® Safety Relays from Rockwell Automation check and monitor a safety system and either allow the machine to start or execute commands to stop the machine or control safety-related functions. Single-function safety relays are the most economical solution for smaller machines where a dedicated logic device is needed to complete the safety function. Modular and configurable safety relays are preferred where a large and diverse number of safeguarding devices and minimal zone control are required.
