Thermostats | Thermal Switches | Thermal Controls & Protectors

We come through when the heat is on®

Portage Electric Products Inc. has business operations in seven countries and sells products all around the globe. Our products represent the most versatile line of miniaturized thermal controls available. These reliable thermostats and thermal controls are used in appliances, battery packs, heated devices, lighting and a wide range of applications where space is tight and reliability is important.

Snap Action
Thermal Controls

Quick Make / Quick Break switching action. Ideal for over current and over temperature protection.See them all!
Creep Action
Thermal Controls

Slow Make / Slow Break switching action best suited for temperature control applications.See them all!
Disc-Type
Thermal Controls

Snap action controls available in automatic reset, manual reset, or self-hold types.See them all!

Valstat™
Thermal Controls

Snap action controls for inductive applications where cost is primary concern.See them all!
Self-Hold
Thermal Controls

An extra degree of safety in over temperature applications. Integrated heat source for low profile design.See them all!
Customized
Thermal Controls

Customized thermal controls to fit the individual requirements of your application.See them all!

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Introducing: Ultra-small footprint 11MP Series

High-value Model 11MP Series thermal protectors offer the versatility PEPI® customers have become accustomed to with the smallest footprint among PEPI® controls designed for inductive loads. Read all the details

Introducing: High-Value Valstat Thermal Controls

Valstat™ Series thermal controls combine limited design options with a stocking program to offer a cost effective solution for customers. Controls are designed for inductive loads. Read all the details

Aggressive Global Expansion Moves Forward

Four years after kicking off a global expansion strategy, significant investments in Mexico, Germany and China have moved Portage Electric Products to a new level. Read all the details.

Thermostat Application Descriptions

Appliance

Many of our thermostats are used in what we consider as "small" or personal care appliance applications. Appliance Thermostat Models
Automotive

Use of our products by automotive manufacturers, their subcontractors, or in aftermarket applications. Automotive Thermostat Models
Battery Packs

This application group refers to rechargeable battery packs for all portable power applications. Battery Pack Thermostat Models
Electronics

Most of our thermal controls used in these applications protect an overheat condition of a circuit board. Electronics Thermostat Models
Heating Pads

Thermal controls used to limit or regulate the temperature of Heating Pads and Blankets. Heating Pad & Blanket Thermostat Models
Heaters

This group includes applications such as cartridge heaters, disc-type heaters, foil and silicone heaters. Heater Thermostat Models
Lighting

Thermal controls in all types of lighting applications including ballasts, recessed lights, and transformers. Lighting Thermostat Models
Motors

Thermal controls used in AC and DC motors that range from sub-fractional HP and above. Motor Thermostats Models
Temperature Sensors

Controls that are used to monitor, regulate or limit the temperatureof a device. Temperature Sensor Thermostat Models
Transformers

Thermal controls that are used for the protection of the primary or secondary transformer coil or power supply. Transformer Thermostat Models

Tools & Resources

Portage Electric Products, Inc.

7700 Freedom Ave. N.W. North Canton, Ohio 44720, USA

Phone:: + 330-499-2727

Fax:: +330-499-1853

U.S. Toll Free:: 888-GO4-PEPI; 888-464-7374

Email:: salesinfo@pepiusa.com