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A Look into Factor 1 Proximity Sensors
Inductive proximity sensors are suitable for many applications. Selecting models with factor 1 capability makes them even easier to deploy for sensing targets of varying metals. Andrew Waugh, Product Manager for Sensor and Safety products at AutomationDirect, authored an article for the May 2019 issue of Design World titled A Look into Factor 1 Proximity … Read More
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Signal Towers, Audible Alarms and Industrial LED Lighting from AutomationDirect
New all-in-one Patlite signal towers provide large signal horn and light tower combinations with ultra-bright 100mm LEDs and alarm volumes up to 105 dB. The signal towers have 1, 2, 3 and 4 LED light tiers with continuous or flashing lights and up to 32 alarms. Patlite LKEH series stacklight alarm towers start at $402.00. … Read More
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How to Choose an Industrial Automation Controller
Choosing the right controller requires careful evaluation of multiple requirements. Jeff Payne, Product Manager for the Drives & Motors Group at AutomationDirect, authored an article for the May 2019 issue of Modern Pumping Today titled How to Choose an Industrial Automation Controller. Many OEMs and machine builders are more familiar with specifying motors for their … Read More
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Product Pointers – May 2019
We’ll May-k your day everyday with great products at low prices. See our featured products this month.
Productivity2000 series PLCs are packed with features you’d pay thousands for elsewhere including built-in data logging and tag name programming. C-more touch panels provide complete system visibility and utmost cost savings for your interface needs. Read more -
How to Choose an Industrial Automation Controller | White Paper
There are many important items to consider when choosing a controller for machine and process automation. Breaking down the equipment’s operational needs is a starting point and will help evaluate the range of controllers specified by OEMs or machine builders. Depending on how the equipment fits into the larger manufacturing environment, the automation system can … Read More
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Newsletter Volume 21, Issue 4
Machine Automation Basics Automation systems must integrate multiple power and control subsystems and components into a coherent whole. Faced with ever-increasing cost pressures and demands for improved performance, machine builders are actively seeking new automation solutions with improved cost/performance ratios. In response to these demands, vendors must often incorporate commercial off-the-shelf components and other technologies … Read More
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Wall Mount Polycarbonate Enclosures from AutomationDirect
Three new sizes of INTEGRA Premium Series polycarbonate enclosures with lift-off screw cover, hinged screw cover and single door hinged cover are now available from AutomationDirect. All are available with clear or opaque cover. The Premium series features INTEGRA’s unique T-Rail mounting system for dead-front panels, swing-out panels, layering subpanels, and/or infinitely variable subpanel height. … Read More
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Control and Signal Cable in Specified Cut Lengths from AutomationDirect
Control and signal cable from AutomationDirect is available in customer specified one-foot increment lengths in sizes from 22 AWG to 16 AWG with 2, 3 and 4 conductors, shielded and unshielded. The cable carries both UL and CSA approvals. Individual conductors are stranded tinned copper with PVC insulation in black, red, white and green color … Read More
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Basic Pneumatic Circuits |White Paper
Pneumatics have been used in automated machines for well over 100 years, with pneumatic technology developing and evolving for over a thousand years in some form or another, for example as boat sails. There have been many innovations over the years, and the basic pneumatic components such as valves, solenoids, cylinders, hoses and fittings are … Read More
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Product Pointers – April 2019
Featured Products CLICK Ethernet PLC units easily integrate into existing networks for a simple, cost effective control solution STRIDE SE2 managed Ethernet switches improve network performance and security levels with Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP management capability Protos X field I/O for the eXact I/O you need, eXactly where you need it … Read More