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Modern vehicles and equipment demand increasingly sophisticated power management solutions. MurCal offers two cutting-edge Power Distribution Module (PDM) options from industry leaders EGIS and Enovation Controls, each bringing unique capabilities to streamline and enhance electrical system management.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and the magic of togetherness. As Christmas lights twinkle and hearts grow fuller, may this special time bring peace, love, and cherished moments with those you hold dear.

Q. How long have you been at MurCal? A. About 15 Months. Q. What is your position/role at MurCal? A. Shipping and Receiving/Production Q. What do you love most about your job and why? A. I love my team’s personalities and everyone is willing to help each other.

In today’s global market, industry standards ensure that products are safe, reliable, and of consistent quality. These standards not only protect consumers but also streamline international trade by adapting regulations across different regions. As industries evolve and new technologies emerge, these standards provide a consistent framework that fosters innovation while maintaining public trust. Understanding the significance of key standards—such as SAE, ISO, UL, CE, RoHS, IEC, and IPC—can help us appreciate how deeply these regulations impact our daily lives and global trade.

When working with electrical systems, choosing the right component is key. Whether you're building a marine engine, an industrial machine, or an automotive system, deciding between a relay, solenoid, or contactor will affect your system's performance. At MurCal, we carry a range of these components, each designed for specific uses. Here’s a simple guide to help you choose the right one.

Circuit breakers have become a popular replacement for fuses in vehicles due to their durability, ease of resetting, and range of customizable types and sizes. Unlike fuses, circuit breakers can be reset after tripping, which means they last longer and provide an added level of safety.

Controller Area Network (CAN) technology connects electronic systems in modern vehicles, allowing various components, or ECUs, to communicate seamlessly. Initially used in luxury vehicles, CAN technology has since expanded to trucks, off-highway equipment, and passenger cars worldwide.

Briggs & Stratton’s journey into battery manufacturing is one of innovation and strategic adaptation. In 2014, the company embarked on a research initiative to explore lithium-ion battery options to electrify its equipment, making their products even more robust.

Center pivot irrigation is one of the most efficient methods for watering large crops, allowing farmers to cover vast fields with minimal water waste. However, for this system to function at its peak, reliable and precise control of the irrigation pump and engine is crucial. This is where the Murphy PowerCore 20 (MPC-20) controller comes in, offering a range of features that significantly improve the irrigation process.

The MurphyLink® Series ML2000 Panel, engineered by Enovation Controls Industrial Panel Division, provides powerful and versatile engine control for a wide range of industries. Available in two distinct enclosure options—NEMA 4X and Black Powder-Coated Metal—these panels, equipped with the advanced Murphy PowerCore MPC-20 Controller, are designed to meet the diverse needs of various applications while ensuring durability, efficiency, and flexibility. The MPC-20 is IP67 rated front and back.

BMD is excited to announce the upcoming release of its latest innovation: the CV14 Control Valve with the revolutionary ECO Piston, developed in partnership with Capture Technology. This patent-pending, emissions-free control valve is designed to help operators comply with the increasingly stringent OOOOb/c emissions regulations, while also offering an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional gas-operated pneumatic controls.

The harness industry represents one of the most important sectors in our country, which plays a crucial role in various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics, and has seen significant advancements in recent years. And at Murcal one of the most impactful changes has been the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. These initiatives are essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of harnesses, which are critical components in complex systems for our customers.

The WD300 series of shutdown panels from Murphy by Enovation Controls represents a reliable, comprehensive solution for monitoring and protecting diesel engines. These panels are designed with advanced features such as Swichgage® instruments for oil pressure and coolant temperature monitoring, magnetic switches, and emergency stop buttons, providing essential safeguards against engine failures.

Q. How long have you been at MurCal? A. Nine months, I started in December 2023. Q. What is your position/role at MurCal? A. Applications Engineer with local support for Smith Power Products in Reno Nevada. Q. What do you love most about your job and why? A. I like to solve customer problems and learn new things along the way.

Ensuring the protection of your devices from external elements is extremely important. Thankfully, various rating systems exist to help you choose the right enclosure for your needs. One of the most commonly used systems is the IP rating system.

Q. How long have you been at MurCal? A. I originally started at MurCal in 1973, retiring in 2008. Most recently started in March of 2024. Q. What is your position/role at MurCal? A. I am an Application Engineer. Q. What do you love most about your job and why? A. I help an end user, such as a farmer or mechanic getting an engine running over the phone. It's pretty gratifying to be able to help someone in the field.

Join us for an insightful presentation put together by our Engineer Specialist, Nick Gallagher, narrated by our host Edmund Flowright as they delve into an informative overview of the S800 Control Panel's hardware for Flood Control.

When a customer encounters an issue with their 518PH Tattletale®, particularly if the reset button pops out, it's often a grounding problem that has caused the relay to trip. Understanding the wiring and function of the 518PH Tattletale can help diagnose and resolve this issue quickly.