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Automationdirect.com - Open Core Control Transformers

Open core control transformers that provide a flexible solution for stepping down a variety of primary voltages ranging from 208 to 550 VAC (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Premium Rolled Steel Motors and Brake Motors

The new rolled steel motors are available with speeds of 1200, 1800, and 3600 rpm, while brake motors are rated for 1800rpm. The 230/460 VAC-rated brake motors come with a spring set, solenoid actuated AC brake, and manual release brake lever. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Megapro multi-bit drivers

Megapro multi-bit drivers are versatile screwdrivers designed to house a set of common or specialized screwdriving bits for a variety of industrial applications (read more)

Automationdirect.com - SureServo2 servo systems

SureServo2 servo systems are fully digital and offer a rich set of features to cover a broad range of motion control applications in sizes from 110W to 15kW (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Bryant pin & sleeve mechanical interlocks

Bryant pin & sleeve mechanical interlocks use pin and sleeve technology to conveniently connect and disconnect mobile equipment safely and safeguard against connecting incorrect devices together (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Captron Caneo series capacitive pushbuttons

Captron Caneo series capacitive pushbuttons cover a wide range of requirements, from industrial automation and robotics to building technology (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Spartan potable water valves

Spartan potable water valves are suitable for use with potable water and a variety of liquids, oils, and inert gases; available in a 2-port, 2-position, normally closed configuration and a variety of port sizes (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Saginaw enclosures

Saginaw enclosures are all-purpose enclosures available in a variety of materials and finishes; high visibility enclosures, sanitary enclosures, and accessories also available (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Contrinex specialty inductive proximity sensors

Contrinex specialty inductive proximity sensors are rugged, stainless steel sensors designed for extreme environments; available in 3mm to 50mm diameters with a range of options, such as models for high-temperature, high-pressure, metal chip immunity, or certified for maritime use (read more)

Automationdirect.com - C.H. Ellis tool bags and cases

C.H. Ellis tool bags and cases include a mechanic's tool bag made of black ballistic nylon and three different styles of tool cases (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Code barcode scanners

Code barcode scanners allow a 1-dimensional barcode, 2-dimensional QR code, or other marking to be read, decoded, and converted to a usable format (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Black SureFrame rails

Black SureFrame rails feature a UV-resistant black anodized finish in 1 inch, 1.5 inch, and 40mm styles (read more)

Automationdirect.com - General Purpose Solenoid Valves and Valve Banks

AutomationDirect has added GC Valves solenoid process valves to expand their general purpose valve selection. These valves are simple 2-way or 3-way electrically controlled valves that control fluid flow through a pipe or other process. Supported fluids include compressed air, inert gases, coolant, and water.

Several styles support a range of applications, including zero different... (read more)

Automationdirect.com - ASO Safety Mats, Edges, and Bumpers

ASO Safety Mats, Edges, and Bumpers detect the presence of personnel on horizontal surfaces (mats); near possible crushing or shearing points (edges); used in applications involving moving equipment (bumpers) (read more)

Automationdirect.com - IronHorse stainless steel worm gearboxes

IronHorse stainless steel worm gearboxes are suitable for the Food and Beverage industry and many other harsh industrial applications (read more)

Automationdirect.com - ViewMarq LED message displays

ViewMarq LED message displays with easily configured messages and FREE configuration software (read more)

Automationdirect.com - E-T-A REX modular electronic circuit protectors

E-T-A REX modular electronic circuit protectors safeguard electrical circuits from overcurrent, short circuits, and other faults; individual protection modules can be combined to meet specific circuit protection requirements (read more)

Automationdirect.com - STELLAR SR35 soft starters

STELLAR SR35 soft starters are fully digital, offered in three frame sizes to control 1- and 3-phase AC induction motors, and provide overload and SCR failure protection (read more)

Automationdirect.com - BRX micro PLC units (Stackable Micro Brick)

BRX micro PLC units offer outstanding features including built-in data logging, universal analog and temperature I/O, motion control and customizable communication (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Efficient and compact power supplies

AutomationDirect has added WAGO Eco2 series power supplies that offer performance and value, featuring high efficiency and a compact, space-saving design, making them ideal for space-limited applications. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Multi-beam photoeye light grids

AutomationDirect adds new ReeR Micron series light grids, available in detecting or measuring versions, that use multi-beam photoeye arrays to detect the presence of objects anywhere within the controlled height of the sensor array. They are perfect for detecting, measuring, and counting various sized and shaped objects at random positions as they pass through the target area. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Robust Safety Switches

AutomationDirect has expanded their safety products line with additional Comepi safety switches. This offering includes new, more robust solenoid locking tongue interlock safety switches and RFID-coded solenoid locking tongue interlock safety switches.

All switches have a 1200N holding force and require the solenoid to be energized to unlock the switch. The RFID-coded models are u... (read more)

Automationdirect.com - LED Signal Towers

New signal towers, available in 9- and 15-tier models, feature a variety of customizable operating modes and lighting effects. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - 18mm Round Photoelectric Sensors

AutomationDirect has added ProSense F18 series 18mm round sensors to their extensive lineup of photoelectric sensors. The F18 series features sensing distances up to 25m, rugged PBT thermoplastic housings, and an IP67 protection rating.

These general-purpose sensors are available in diffuse, diffuse with adjustable background suppression, polarized retroreflective, and through-bea... (read more)

Automationdirect.com - High Performance Rolled Steel Motors

These new motors come with a TEFC or TENV IP55 enclosure and offer speeds of 1200, 1800, or 3600 RPM (depending on model). Brake motors come with a spring set, solenoid actuated AC brake with a manual brake release lever. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - High-Performance, Harsh-Duty AC Motors

AutomationDirect has added a host of new motors from Regal Rexnord to its existing portfolio, including two new series of Marathon® motors and Leeson® specialty motors. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - High-Performance & Washdown Duty AC Drives

AutomationDirect has extended its line of WEG CFW500 high-performance AC drives to include more horsepower options. With (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Inductive Proximity Sensors

These new proximity sensors are designed for extreme environments and are offered in 3mm to 50mm diameters with protection ratings up to IP69K. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Datalogic Smart Vision Sensor

This sensor is an intelligent self-contained system that can capture an object’s image as it passes by and make decisions based on the details of that image. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Rotary Trapped Key Systems

Safety systems control access to running equipment with locks and rotary keys (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Food & Beverage rated Control Cable

LUTZE SILFLEX FBP cable is specifically designed to meet all UL and FDA requirements for cabling used in food and beverage facilities. The patent-pending food-safe design of these cables has been evaluated by third-party tester Ecolab for resistance to commonly used cleaning agents and a reduction of contamination risk. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Servo motors, drives, cables, and gearboxes

LS Electric® L7P Servo Systems from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added new L7P servo motors, drives, cables, and gearboxes from LS Electric. These new intermediate-level L7P servo systems have all the features of the basic L7C servos including setup wizards, auto tuning, built-in indexer, and more, but with a larger range of system sizes and the option f... (read more)

Automationdirect.com - ISO 5599/1 Pneumatic Solenoid Valves

These solenoid valves are completely interchangeable with any brand of ISO 5599/1 equipment. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - New line of affordable micro AC drives

The new line of micro AC drives are available in a variety of voltage and horsepower ratings, including single-phase 120VAC models in sizes from ¼ to 1 hp, single-phase 230VAC models from ¼ to 3hp, three-phase 230VAC models from ¼ to 7.5 hp, and 460VAC three-phase units from ½ to 10 hp. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Low Cost Filter Fans

AutomationDirect has added a new line of enclosure filter fans to their inventory of thermal management devices. The Fandis Virdis series filter fans provide a low-cost thermal management solution for applications where the surrounding cooler air can be used to reduce the internal temperature of an enclosure. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Infrared Temperature Sensors

These pyrometers use non-contact sensing to determine the surface temperature of an object based on its emitted infrared radiation. They can read the temperature of inaccessible or moving objects without difficulty. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Safety Mats, Edges, and Bumpers

These safety products protect people and machinery from harm. Mats detect the presence of personnel on horizontal surfaces (usually the floor), edges can be used on any surface, usually near possible crushing or shearing points, and bumpers are used in applications involving vehicles or other moving equipment. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - New Gefran Inclination Sensors

AutomationDirect has added Gefran inclination sensors to their growing lineup of position transducers. Gefran sensors use cutting-edge MEMS technology (micro-electromechanical devices integrated onto a single silicon chip) to provide reliable and precise tilt angle measurement with respect to gravity. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Molded Case Circuit Breakers

AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GCB series molded case circuit breakers to their lineup of circuit protection devices. Gladiator MCCBs are designed to reliably protect circuits and equipment from thermal overloads, short circuits, and ground faults. Available in two or three-pole configurations, these high-performance circuit breakers are offered in seven frame sizes up to 1200A wit... (read more)

Automationdirect.com - General Purpose AC Motors

IronHorse general purpose AC motors (read more)

Automationdirect.com - AutomationDirect is your TOP Choice for PLCs

AutomationDirect is your top choice for affordable PLCs. Break out of the inflated Distributor pricing model with upfront pricing, no expensive service contracts, Free technical support, free programming software, fast free shipping, and your choice of several award-winning PLCs. With AutomationDirect we provide the tools to support your many innovations. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - SureFrameā„¢ T-slotted Rails

SureFrame™ T-slotted aluminum rails are available in standard-size profiles, and are compatible with other brands of rails and hardware for a perfect fit. These T-slotted rails are ordered in your specified cut-to-length sections from a minimum of 4.500 inch [11.43 cm] to a maximum of 90 inches [228.60 cm], in 0.001-inch increments. You can specify if the individual cut(s) are a st... (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Photoelectric Sensors with IO-Link Compatibility

AutomationDirect has added Contrinex metal M12 and M18 photoelectric sensors to their lineup of almost 4,000 sensors and switches for process and discrete control applications. These Contrinex sensors offer complete overload protection, are IP67 rated, and are available in diffuse, diffuse with adjustable background suppression, retroreflective, and through-beam models.

Select mod... (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Serial Communication Slot Module & 2-Slot CPUs

The new CLICK PLUS 2-slot CPU offers an additional built-in option module slot for even more PLC I/O customization. Over 400 option slot I/O module combinations are now possible for a single stand-alone PLC unit. The CLICK PLUS option module slots allow for easily changeable I/O configurations to match the job at hand in lieu of the fixed I/O offered in the original CLICK series PLCs. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Compact & lightweight air prep components

AutomationDirect has added Norgren Excelon Plus air prep components to its existing lineup of pneumatic air prep products. Norgren, a well-known name for pneumatic components, manufactures products that provide exceptional performance, and their Excelon Plus air prep components are compact, lightweight, and suitable for most industrial applications. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - Additional SOOW Flexible Portable Cord Sizes

This cord is highly flexible and suitable for harsh conditions, including temperature extremes, and is ideal for industrial machinery, large appliances, heavy-duty tools, motors, and temporary electrical power/lighting for construction sites. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - High-Performance AC Drives

AutomationDirect has added a new high-performance AC drive series that supports four different control modes, including closed-loop flux vector and torque control. (read more)

Automationdirect.com - More Quality Enclosures from Saginaw Control

AutomationDirect has added more enclosures from Saginaw Control & Engineering, a leading manufacturer of standard stock and custom designed electrical enclosures. Saginaw has been serving the electrical industry since 1963, specializing in manufacturing top-quality electrical enclosures built to accurate dimensions. (read more)