Introducing the New Dual-Voltage MedBox Medical Isolation Transformers

We’re excited to announce an expansion of our MedBox product line, offering even greater flexibility for medical applications!

Expanding Our MedBox Line

Our existing MedBox Medical Isolation Transformers are trusted for their 120VAC input and come in a variety of power ratings:

  • MedBox 300 – 300VA enclosed medical-grade isolation transformer
  • MedBox 600 – 600VA enclosed medical-grade isolation transformer
  • MedBox 900 – 900VA enclosed medical-grade isolation transformer
  • MedBox 1200 – 1200VA enclosed medical-grade isolation transformer
  • MedBox 1800 – 1800VA enclosed medical-grade isolation transformer

Now, we’re introducing new models with dual-voltage input capability! These transformers will support both 120V and 240V operation, providing more flexibility while maintaining the same high-quality performance as our current MedBox products.

Dual-Voltage Medbox Transformers

UL Certification & Availability

Our new dual-voltage MedBox transformers are currently undergoing UL certification, with UL-certified units expected to ship by the end of March.

However, we do have pre-certification units available now:

120/240V input models (without UL certification)
120V input models (with UL certification)

If you need a solution right away or want more details on availability, contact us today!

We’re thrilled to bring this enhanced flexibility to the MedBox line and look forward to supporting your medical power needs. Stay tuned for more updates!

If you would like to check out a variety of products that we handle that will suit your needs, please visit our website and submit a quote at https://hill-tech.com/, or contact us at 847-255-4400, fax us at (847) 255-0192, or email us at sales@hilltech.com. And be sure to look at our social media pages, linked below!

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Introducing 150A Compact, PCB-Mountable Contactor

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We’re thrilled to share some exciting news about a brand-new product from Durakool—the DEVR15-PCB! This innovative contactor prototype is designed to meet the needs of compact applications, addressing key feedback from our customers.

A Solution to Size Constraints

In previous discussions, we heard that the DHVC150 contactor was too large for certain applications. We took that feedback seriously, and the DEVR15-PCB is our response! This new design is approximately half the size of the DHVC150 while still delivering similar performance.

Compact and PCB Mountable

One of the standout features of the DEVR15-PCB is its PCB-mountable design, making integration into your system easier than ever. The pins on the top allow for direct mounting, reducing wiring complexity and saving valuable space.

DEVR12-PCB
DEVR15-PCB

What’s Next?

Contact us directly regarding the datasheets as these are confidential at this time. We expect prototypes to be available in the next week or so, and we can’t wait to get your feedback! We’re confident this new product will be a game-changer for compact, high-performance applications.

Let us know what you think—we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to reach out with any questions!

If you would like to check out a variety of products that we handle that will suit your needs, please visit our website and submit a quote at https://hill-tech.com/, or contact us at 847-255-4400, fax us at (847) 255-0192, or email us at sales@hilltech.com. And be sure to look at our social media pages, linked below!

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Your Trusted Source for UV Components: Hill Technical Sales

Your Trusted Source for UV Components: Hill Technical Sales

The UV curing industry has been thrown into uncertainty with the ongoing confusion and lack of public statements surrounding UV Process Supply, a company once renowned for its extensive catalog of UV components and accessories. Customers report unreturned calls, conflicting responses regarding their status, and other rumors. With little clarity on what’s happening behind the scenes, businesses relying on these components are left scrambling to find alternative sources. If you’re among those affected, Hill Technical Sales is here to offer a solution.

We specialize in high-quality, reliable UV components, including lamps, reflectors, power supplies, and irradiator assemblies. Whether you’re maintaining existing equipment or developing new UV curing systems, Hill Technical Sales provides the products and expertise you need to keep your operations running smoothly.

Why Choose Hill Technical Sales?

At Hill Technical Sales, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner for companies in need of UV curing components. We’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer-focused service. With the challenges facing the market, it’s more important than ever to have a dependable supplier.

Here’s what we offer:

  • UV Reflectors: Our highly polished aluminum extrusions are engineered to deliver exceptional UV energy transfer
  • UV Lamps: We provide an extensive range of mercury vapor and metal halide lamps, including extended-life options that last 2–3 times longer than standard lamps.
  • Accessories: From irradiator assemblies to power supplies, we carry a wide range of UV curing accessories.
  • Expertise: With years of experience, we understand the nuances of UV curing systems and can guide you toward the best solutions.

UV Reflector Extrusions: Cost-Effective and Durable

Our aluminum UV reflector extrusions are a standout solution for engineers designing their own UV curing systems. Manufactured from specially processed 6061-grade aluminum, these reflectors feature a highly polished surface, delivering up to 90% UV reflectance. Unlike other materials that tarnish or corrode over time, our extrusions resist wear, ensuring consistent performance.

UV Reflector

Key benefits of our UV reflectors:

  • Efficient Design: Time-tested profiles focus UV light from medium-pressure mercury and metal additive lamps directly onto the curing substrate.
  • Heat Dissipation: The aluminum construction efficiently absorbs heat and dissipates it through the fin structure.
  • Versatility: Designed for lamps with power ratings between 100 and 600 watts per inch.
  • Low Maintenance: In most environments, there’s no need for expensive UV reflector liners. For messy applications, liners are optional but not mandatory, making our extrusions a cost-effective choice.

For higher-power applications, we recommend enclosing the reflector in a housing with forced air cooling. This can be configured as an end-cooled or center-cooled assembly, ensuring optimal performance and extended durability.

Comprehensive Selection of UV Lamps

We also provide a full range of medium-pressure mercury vapor and metal halide lamps, all designed to meet the demands of modern UV curing systems. Crafted from high-purity amorphous silica with tungsten electrodes, these lamps are engineered for maximum reliability and performance.

Our UV lamps offer:

  • Versatility: Arc lengths from 1 inch to 180 inches and power levels ranging from 200 to 1,000 watts per inch.
  • Extended Life: Versions that last 2–3 times longer than standard lamps, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Custom Options: We provide xenon arc lamps, short arc lamps, and various spectra tailored to specific curing needs.

For advanced curing applications, our metal halide lamps are a perfect choice. These lamps incorporate metal halogens to produce specific UV wavelengths, allowing you to match the sensitivity of your photopolymer precisely.

Specialized Metal Halide Lamps

Metal halide lamps are mercury vapor lamps enhanced with metal halogens to create specific UV outputs. These lamps are essential for applications requiring precise wavelength control, such as photo-polymerization processes.

UV Lamps

We offer two main types:

  1. Iron-Cobalt Spectrum: Broad spectral output, ideal for applications needing UV radiation in the 380–390 nm range.
  2. Gallium-Indium Spectrum: Enhanced output in the 403–420 nm range, suitable for photopolymers requiring higher UV wavelengths.

Our lamps are designed to maintain consistent performance under varying temperatures and voltages, extending their lifespan and ensuring reliable operation.

Accessories and Irradiator Assemblies

In addition to lamps and reflectors, we supply complete irradiator assemblies for fully configured UV curing systems. These assemblies include everything you need to upgrade or maintain your equipment, from power supplies to cooling systems.

Why Act Now?

With the uncertain status of UV Process Supply, it’s crucial to secure a reliable source for your UV curing components. Hill Technical Sales is ready to step in and meet your needs. Our extensive inventory and commitment to customer satisfaction make us the ideal partner in these challenging times.

Don’t let supply chain disruptions slow you down. Explore our selection of UV reflectors, lamps, and accessories today, and let us help you keep your UV curing systems running at their best.

Contact Us!

Visit our website to learn more about our products or reach out to our team directly to discuss your needs. At Hill Technical Sales, we’re here to provide the reliable support and high-quality components you need to succeed. Explore our UV curing solutions and discover why so many companies trust Hill Technical Sales as their go-to supplier.

Check out our website and submit a quote at https://hill-tech.com/, or contact us at 847-255-4400, fax us at (847) 255-0192, or email us at sales@hilltech.com. And be sure to look at our social media pages, linked below!

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Contactor vs. Relay

Contactors vs. Relays

The part names “contactor” and “relay” are often used interchangeably, and both have the same job of switching and directing electrical power in a circuit. Despite these similarities, they actually are not the same part and carry key differences. When you are trying to figure out contactor vs. relay for your project, which one should you choose? If you’re asked to find specifically a contactor or a relay by a coworker or project manager, what should you be looking for? Let’s figure out what the key uses, similarities and differences are for these devices.

DC Contactor
Contactor
DC Contractor
Contactor

Contactors

Contactors can be defined as an electrically controlled switch or relay. They handle much higher voltages and are used for higher-power applications. They are great for heavy trucks and buses, off-highway vehicles, and EV charging stations. The types of contactors we carry can handle currents of up to 600A and voltages of up to 1500 VDC, but for battery storage solutions, we have contactors that can switch up to 2000A. Types of contactors include high voltage direct current (HVDC), low voltage direct current (LVDC), solid-state contactors (SSC), and definite purpose contactors (DPC).

Relay
Relay
Relay
Relay

Relays

While contactors operate with higher voltages, relays handle lower voltages for lower-power applications. Relays are used for industrial automation, HVAC systems, lighting control, renewable energy applications, home appliances, safety and protection, and telecommunications. They can go as low as 24 volts. The types of relays we carry are green energy/HVDC, standard, special function, industrial, latching, signal, PCB mount, and solid state.

Structural Differences

Contactor vs. Relay Structural Differences Diagram

Contactors contain a hollow core. A plunger is pulled into the coil, and contacts move in a straight line. It is usually configured as double make/break contacts with singular or multiple poles, and a big contact gap.

Relays have a coil with a solid core, and hinged armature that is pulled to the core. The contacts move through the arc even if it is very small.

Contact Us!

If you would like to inquire about our safe, reliable, and efficient contactors and relays, or check out a variety of other products that we handle that could suit your needs, please visit our website and submit a quote at https://hill-tech.com/, or contact us at 847-255-4400, fax us at (847) 255-0192, or email us at sales@hilltech.com. And be sure to look at our social media pages, linked below!

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Server Farm Efficiency with High-Performance Resistors

In the rapidly advancing field of technology, the backbone of a successful server farm lies not just in cutting-edge software or the latest in server hardware, but in the critical infrastructure that supports it. Among the components that play an essential role in this infrastructure, resistors take center stage, especially during the initial stages of a server farm build-out. At Hill Tech, we specialize in supplying high-quality wire-wound resistors, grid resistors, and load bank resistors that ensure optimal performance and reliability for server farms around the globe.

Why Resistors are Essential for a Server Farm

  1. Load Testing: Before a server farm becomes operational, it’s crucial to simulate the electrical load it will experience. Our resistors offer the perfect solution for load testing, allowing data centers to confirm that their power and cooling systems can handle maximum capacity. This preemptive testing helps detect potential weaknesses in the system infrastructure, ensuring everything is ready for smooth operations from day one.
  2. Thermal Management: During the testing phase, managing heat is as critical as managing the electrical load. Our resistors help stabilize temperatures, preventing possible overheating and ensuring cooling systems are operating effectively. This is vital in maintaining the server farm’s overall health and longevity.
  3. Infrastructure Evaluation: Using our resistors in the evaluation process of your electrical infrastructure can significantly enhance the reliability of your systems. Before servers go live, our solutions help identify any issues that could impact performance, providing peace of mind that all components will function seamlessly together.
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wire-wound resistor
Wire-Wound Resistors
wire-wound resistor

Explore Our Product Offerings

  • Wire-Wound Resistors: Renowned for their durability and high-power handling capabilities, these resistors are a trusted choice for many load applications. Their precision and reliability make them ideal for the demanding requirements of load testing.
  • Grid Resistors: Ideal for high power and current applications, grid resistors are robust and designed to stand up to industrial challenges, ensuring your infrastructure is impeccably prepared for full deployment.
  • Load Bank Resistors: Designed specifically for load testing, our load bank resistors can be both portable and stationary, providing flexibility and efficiency in testing scenarios.
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Load Bank Resistor
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Grid Resistor
load bank resistor
Load Bank Resistor

Why Choose Hill Tech?

At Hill Tech, we are committed to providing resistor solutions that empower your server farm with unmatched reliability and efficiency. Our high-performance products are supported by our exceptional service, ensuring you have everything you need to optimize your infrastructure before it goes live.

Interested in learning more about how our resistors can benefit your operations? Our team of experts is here to help tailor a solution that fits your specific needs. We invite you to contact us for further discussions, detailed product information, or to request a quote.

Contact us today and let us help power your success with our world-class resistor solutions. Together, we’ll build a future-ready server farm that stands the test of time. Please visit our website and submit a quote at https://hill-tech.com/, or contact us at 847-255-4400, fax us at (847) 255-0192, or email us at sales@hilltech.com. And be sure to look at our social media pages, linked below!

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