KEMP, Texas, Oct. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years leading the industrial lighting and equipment sector, announced the release of an explosion proof control station. This control station features three drilled and tapped operator holes at the cover and supports several control mechanisms for heavy-duty machines with the use of an emergency stop button, three-position selector switch and pilot light.

The EPCS-PBS-3PS.HOA-PLG is a durable explosion proof control station that is designed for busy operations in hazardous locations. The control station features an emergency stop pushbutton, threeposition selector switch and a green pilot light for real-time notifications showing when the control is activated. The three-position selector switch has a manually operated “hand” mode, “off” mode, and automatic “auto” mode. This control station also features a maximum voltage rating of 600V AC. For push/pull operation, a short, single pushbutton maintained-contact red mushroom head is also available.

The explosion proof control station is made of aluminum with stainless steel parts and has operator nameplates for accurate and proper use of the unit. This is a NEMA-rated control station and is compatible with surface mount configurations. The EPCS-PBS-3PS.HOA-PLG is ideal for grain storage centers, agricultural sites, food manufacturing buildings, petroleum refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants, paint spray booths, and more.

“This control station provides simplistic support for heavy-duty machine control,” said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics LLC. “The control station does everything from one single unit and includes name plates to ensure it’s used correctly. Doesn’t get much easier than that.”

About Larson Electronics LLC: Larson Electronics LLC is a manufacturer of industrial lighting equipment and accessories. The company offers an extensive catalog of industry-grade lighting and power distribution products for the following sectors: manufacturing, construction, food processing, oil and gas, military, marine and automobile. Customers can benefit from the company’s hands-on, customized approach to lighting solutions. Larson Electronics provides expedited service for quotes, customer support and shipments.

For further information, please contact:
Rob Bresnahan, President and CEO
Toll-free: 1-800-369-6671
Phone: 214-616-6180
Fax: 903-498-3364
E-mail: sales@larsonelectronics.com

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