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C-more touch panel prices have been lowered an average of 12%, some units as much as 20%. A new remote access feature is also now available. C-more's ease of use and reliability can now benefit applications where previously only discrete devices or text panels fit the budget. C-more touch panel prices now start at $395 for a 6" STN grayscale unit. (read more)

Pneumatic parts at discount prices include: polyurethane/nylon tubing, push-to-connect fittings, cylinders, position switches & control valves. Fittings include dozens of styles in inch/metric sizes. 3 styles of valves provide speed control. Tubing prices: from $10 (100-ft coil). Fittings: $4 per 5-pack. Flow control valves: $7.75 per 2-pack. (read more)

The new CLICK™ PLC offers practical features in a compact expandable design with easy-to-use FREE programming software. A powered CLICK CPU functions as a complete PLC control system with eight inputs and six outputs. CPU prices start at $69. Eleven option modules allow for configurations up to 142 I/O. (read more)

IronHorse® motors now include 3-phase 1200 RPM six-pole & 3600 RPM two-pole models. 6 new 56C 3600 RPM rolled steel motors range from 0.33-2 Hp; 13 new T-frame cast iron motors in 3600 & 1200 RPM models range from 1-10 Hp. Existing 1800 RPM motors range from 0.33-300 Hp. These TEFC motors are ideal for applications like fans, conveyors, pumps & more. Prices start at $70. (read more)

Plastic pushbuttons are rugged, economical options for operator panels. Made of fiberglass reinforced thermoplastic, they are direct replacements for 22mm Metal devices. Choose from illuminated/non-illuminated in 6 colors, illuminated/non-illuminated selector switches, key switches & two or three-position joysticks.UL listed, CSA certified,RoHS & CE compliant, Prices start at $4.75 (read more)

AutomationDirect offers a variety of AC motors from ¼-100 Hp. New models offer premium efficiency from 1-100 Hp. These TEFC motors meet or exceed NEMA Premium ratings for reduced power consumption & costs, & improved reliability. They offer substantial savings when used on high cycle or long run time applications. They are UL recognized, CSA certified with a 3-year warranty. (read more)

Worm gearboxes are mechanical power transmission drive components that drive a load at a reduced fixed ratio of motor speed. Save up to 50% on worm gearboxes including:

- 3 output types: dual shaft, right-hand shaft, and hollow shaft

- 4 frame sizes: 1.75", 2.06", 2.37", 2.62"

- 6 gearbox ratios: 5:1, 10:1, 15:1, 20:1, 40:1, 60:1

Prices start at $130. (read more)

The SureStep open-loop stepping system provides simple & accurate control of position & speed. 9 stepper motors, 3 stepper drives & 4 power supplies are offered. The motors handle a wide variety of applications. The drives are designed to easily interface with PLCs & other controllers/indexers. Free confguration software comes with the advanced programmable stepper drives. (read more)

C18 series 18mm round,metal photoelectrics are durable sensors for general applications. Models include: Diffuse,Polarized Reflective,Through-Beam, and Diffuse w/ background suppression.Diffuse sensors and Through-Beam receivers have one N.C.and one N.O. contact.Models include axial/right angle optics and offer long operating distances,scratch-resistant glass lens and overload protection. (read more)

Slotted wire duct now includes black/blue colors for wiring identification. Blue can indicate intrinsically safe wiring. Black is for network cabling, cable racks, patch panels and telecommunication closets. Solid wall duct offers better protection from dust, water splash and other particles. Single and multiple-piece packages in 2-meter lengths (with covers) are offered. (read more)

If you require a flexible modular control system, a DirectLOGIC 205 PLC(DL205) is a low cost, versatile solution and it's easy to configure. Pick out a CPU, plug it in the first slot of the base you choose. Then mix and match various modules into available slots. Discrete, analog and specialty modules such as 100 Mb Ethernet cards are available. CPU base prices start at $139. (read more)

HMI touch panels at a text panel price!

C-more Micro-Graphic panels are operator interface graphic and text panels. The C-more Micro-Graphic HMI is a low cost panel with a 3.1" or 6" screen that displays graphics and text. Touch and non-touch versions are available. Non-touch 3" models start at $149. New 6" models are priced at $299. (read more)

AutomationDirect offers DIN rail-mounted terminal blocks (DINnectors) and power distribution blocks at savings up to 50%. Products include: screw and screwless terminal blocks and finger-safe and open style terminal blocks. (read more)

AutomationDirect offers 3 insulation types of electrical wiring for industrial applications:

MTW - Machine Tool Wire 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 AWG

TFFN - Fixture Wire 16, 18 AWG

THHN - General Purpose Building Wire 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 AWG

Prices vary dependent on market price for copper.

500 ft. spools & 2,500 ft. spools are available. (read more)

Industrial monitors in 15"-19" sizes offer non-touch or touchscreen models. Thin panel-mounted depth & industrial specs make ATLAS monitors ideal for factories. The series is UL/cUL listed, complies w/ European CE & RoHS requirements, & UL approved for Class I/ II, Div. 2 hazardous locations. Prices start at $995 for non-touch. $1,195 for touch versions. (read more)

Hundreds of NEMA electrical enclosures from wall mount to free standing, including junction boxes & wiring troughs at huge savings! Disconnect Enclosures are the latest addition to the line. We offer all these metallic and fiberglass enclosures and accessories at our incredible prices. Save up to 50%! (read more)

New models of Stride industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches & media converters include aluminum housing versions designed for wider temperatures. These switches are designed for PLC, HMI & drive users & include 5-port/8-port switches, 4-port/8-port Ethernet switches with one 100BaseF fiber port, & a Fiber Media Converter. Prices start at $99 for plastic housing models. (read more)

Precise control of position, velocity and torque at incredible prices! Complete servo systems start at $965

AutomationDirect now offers the SureServo^TM line of fully digital AC brushless servo systems. 8 standard servo motors,(brake and non-brake models), operate in combination with one of three standard servo drives. (read more)

Monitoring and controlling temperature is essential in processing and industrial automation applications. AutomatinDirect offers temperature switches, RTD probes, analog temperature transmitters and thermowells that provide accurate and reliable feedback for industrial temperature control and monitoring. Thermowells allow RTD probes to be inserted and removed without disrupting production. (read more)

-AC variable frequency drives for speed control applications. High quality drives at low prices. DURApulse series sensorless vector AC drives are built on the simplicity & flexibility of the GS1 & GS2 series drives. 1-100 horsepower models offer sensorless vector & closed loop control, autotuning, 175% starting torque, & 150% rate current for one minute. Prices start at $99. (read more)

Electronic pressure switches are an ideal alternative to mechanical piston switches. ProSense pressure & vacuum sensors monitor system pressure in hydraulic & pneumatic applications and are smaller and easier to install than mechanical models. Switches are priced at $89. Transmitters are $125. Five new transmitter input ranges now cover lower & higher pressures. (read more)

High performance current sensors offer outstanding features, flexibility and durability at incredible prices. Current transducers and switches are available in split-core or fixed-core models. All models carry a 5 year warranty. AcuAMP current switches combine a current transformer, signal conditioner and limit alarm output in one package. Prices start at $63. (read more)

Save up to 50% on time-delay & fast-acting fuses. New higher amp current limiting fuses are rated from 200-600 Amps. All fuses are cross referenced as replacements for name-brand fuses like Littelfuse, Ferraz, Siemens. Fuses can protect transformers, motors, DC power supplies, lighting circuits, contactors, relays & other electrical equipment. (read more)

NEW...PSC Series Class 2 low profile power supplies with 5,12 & 24 VDC adjustable outputs. PSC, PS, PSP,& PSM series power supplies include a 3 year warranty. Our RHINO series offers many rugged power supply solutions. PS series supplies provide consistent, reliable, switched DC power. Open board power supplies are useful when you need an inexpensive external supply. (read more)

There are four models for DC input voltage in the PSP series of DIN-rail DC-to-DC converters. All models come with a 3 year warranty.Wide input ranges of 9.5 to 18VDC and 18 to 75VDC allow these models to be operated from all popular DC supply voltage systems. Prices start at $70.25. An isolated multiple output DC converter is also now available, priced at $59. (read more)

Motor contactors,relays, & manual motor starters provide complete motor control solutions up to 300 Hp. Starters accommodate motors up to 100 Hp at 480 VAC, while MMS combination starters accommodate motors up to 40 Hp at 480 VAC. Contactors come in sizes up to 300 Hp at 575 VAC and are available in a variety of coil voltages. 3 types of monitor relays are also now offered. (read more)

Let Eaton Cutler-Hammer's E26 series of stacklights from AutomationDirect shout it from your panel tops! The E26 modular system of omni-directional light indicators can inform personnel of status and safety conditions you don't want them to miss. The features of the E26 series make it easy to assemble and wire. (read more)