Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Yokogawa India, has won a turnkey project order valued at ₹730m ($11m) to automate truck loading terminals for the Bharat Petroleum (BPCL). Under the terms of the contract, Yokogawa India will deliver Terminal Logistics Suite VP terminal automation systems and ProSafe-RS safety instrumented systems to 11 BPCL truck loading terminals in northern and eastern India.

Water spills on a PC charger; chemicals come in contact with a handheld medical device. While once considered inevitable, damaging liquid seepage into cradle connectors can now be prevented. Yokowo’s new male side (cradle) connector is the first of its kind to be designated waterproof and to achieve an IPX7 rating.

Due to popular demand, Yokowo’s two piece battery connectors has expanded and now will include a compact version. Featuring two less blades than the original 6-blade type, the new 4 blade model is designed to also allow for flexibility for both horizontal and vertical blade insertion. The compact size has also resulted in a reduction in pitch (from 3mm to 2.5mm).

Yokowo’s new two piece battery connector allows both horizontal and vertical blade insertion, as well as increased flexibility in designs. For reliability, the receptacle side features dual beam contact in both insertion directions. Two tabs are uniquely fitted on the receptacle to provide a secure grip around the blade upon insertion. Biaxial torsion and a floating function absorb the battery gap, and reduce the risk of intermittent power outa...

Yokowo’s new custom waterproof spring loaded connectors (pogo pins) offer advanced protection for portable devices in harsh environments. Pogo pins featuring Yokowo press fit and O-ring assemblies achieve up to IPx7 level waterproof performance, while reducing the need for additional waterproofing and guards in device docking stations and terminals.