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Tie Fighter Let’s number the 4 ties that we plan to move: Then move them to these new positions: Do Your Level Best Here is a sketch of the tank with the block lowered into place. Let h represent the height of the increased level (as shown) that we wish to determine. Let’s also label three areas:…
Tie Fighter Move only four cable ties so that the cable ties form three unique equilateral triangles. We’ve recently added a number of additional specialty cable ties and cable tie mounting products including the “winged push-in panel ties” shown in this puzzle. Check them out here: go2adc.com/sapiselco Do Your Level Best The liquid level in the…
A wide range of products support reliable and safe electrical circuit designs for any application. By Billy Sonnenthal, AutomationDirect Nearly every electrical or control panel—whether destined for a home, office, or busy factory—features an incoming power circuit, internal power distribution, and connections to/from field devices. Careful hardware selection and compliance with electrical codes and standards…
Surge suppression provisions are now mandated for many applications, and users are recognizing the value of protecting increasingly digital and connected systems from electrical disruptions. By David Saenz, AutomationDirect For many years, surge suppression protective devices may have seemed like an optional and supplementary choice, perhaps something consumers plugged their sensitive computers and TV equipment…
Mechanical engineering students also took on the controls aspects for designing a flexible hydraulic press producing sustainable and cost-effective building insulation production. By Ben Zamachaj Worldwide, millions of people live without adequate housing. While modern building materials like fiberglass insulation, moisture wrapping, and even the humble cinderblock have markedly improved construction standards over the past…
Because the sugar mill operates in overdrive production for just four months out of the year, and recovers for the other eight months, reliable products are essential for maximizing uptime during the busy season. By Josh Camel, M.A. Patout & Son Sugar Mill At most manufacturing plants, the production year is near-constant, with occasionally scheduled…
With offices in North Carolina, Florida, and Ontario, Canada, this global leader serves more than 130 countries with a comprehensive range of all-plastic instrumentation products. Learn more about ICON in this Supplier Profile!
AutomationDirect has added RHINO SELECT PSRS series switching power supplies. These power supplies are small, cost-effective, and easy to use, and remain stable in a wide range of temperatures.
AutomationDirect is proud to announce that its C-more CM5-RHMI headless HMI has been awarded the Gold Medal in the Industrial Automation category of the 2025 LEAP Awards! The awards program, organized by Design World, recognizes innovative engineering achievements in product and component design across a range of categories. These categories also span other WTWH Media…
Press Releases
AutomationDirect now offers di-soric patch cable in-line sensor signal converters which are compact, plug-and-play devices designed to provide versatile signal management right at the sensor. They allow for quick, easy retrofitting with existing M8 or M12 quick-disconnect sensors, making it simple to instantly upgrade discrete sensing capabilities without complex system changes. These rugged converters deliver…
AutomationDirect has added ProSense DPM4 series advanced digital panel meters which combine precision and versatility in a compact 1/8 DIN package. They accept a variety of sensor inputs and provide customizable analog, discrete, and serial outputs via optional expansion cards. Features include bright main and secondary LED displays, selectable sensor excitation, configuration lockout, and an…
AutomationDirect has added Lutze Amphenol MPronto-12 series data and sensor/signal connection cables which are engineered for secure, high-performance connections in industrial automation, food and beverage, and motion-intensive applications. Featuring industry-standard axial M12 connectors with pigtail and a push-pull spring lock design, the M12 A-coded sensor and signal cables ensure fast, vibration-resistant connections. A-coded cables are available…
AutomationDirect has added C-more CTM series industrial LCD flat panel monitors.
AutomationDirect has added Sifam Tinsley analog panel meters which provide a solution for every level of industrial electrical monitoring.
AutomationDirect now offers the new P1-412 and P1-622 CPUs, next generation versions of the existing Productivity1000 P1-540 and P1-550 CPUs.