Supplier Profile: Metal Work
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Redundancy Options for Smaller Automation Systems
Automation redundancy is a way to overcome single points of failure but has largely been reserved for larger process automation systems due to cost and complexity. However, there are now more products and design strategies suitable for applying redundancy to smaller-scale systems.
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AchieVe WDW Series Wide Finger Wire Duct
Starting at $15.00
Additional Wera Screwdriving Tools, Wrenches, Tool Sets, and More
Wera screwdriving tools start at $3.50
AchieVe and ProSense Submersible Level Transmitters
AchieVe ELT series transmitters start at $298.00
More FATH T-Slotted Rail Components
Brackets for T-slotted rails start at $1.50
LUTZE SUPERFLEX Shielded Continuous Flexing Control Cable
Starting at $2.20/ft.
Endress+Hauser Cerabar Series Pressure Transmitters
Starting at $302.00
Murrplastik Discharge Plates, EMC Cable Clips, and Electrical Conduit Kits
EMC cable clips start at $25.00
ReeR Micron Series Light Grids
Starting at $375.00
WAGO Eco2 Series Power Supplies
Starting at $60.00
A Recipe for Automation Success
To improve reliability, throughput, and safety, a large-scale grain blending company reached out to systems integrator (SI) Taylor Controls. Using AutomationDirect components, Taylor Controls was able to upgrade the homebrew controls to a modern control system that provided nimble and accurate batching production.
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BRX PLC Configuration Tool
With several CPU options and tons of I/O available, the BRX PLC configurator makes specifying and ordering the right PLC components for your application a breeze.
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What is EtherCAT?
There are many ways for you to use Ethernet for communication, high speed I/O, motion, and more. One of the most advanced options for industrial Ethernet on the market is EtherCAT. This video looks at what EtherCAT is, how it works, and why it is the perfect communication protocol for your next industrial network!
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