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Newsletter Volume 26 Issue 08

Options for Open Industrial Programming
Industrial automation designers now have a variety of ways to incorporate an open programming approach for their projects. Although industrial-grade digital technologies have been available for over five decades, much of that time the hardware and software has been specialized and even proprietary. This is at odds with a large segment of the commercial market, which has embraced open hardware and programming devices. However, open options for industrial automation platforms are surging.
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Supplier Profile: Pfannenberg 
When Otto Pfannenberg established his electrical equipment company in Hamburg, Germany in 1954, he couldn’t have known how much his initial innovations would expand to help companies and people worldwide. Pfannenberg manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of thermal management, liquid cooling systems and audible/visual signaling technologies for security, fire, building, industrial process, disaster warning, and hazardous area applications.
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Now Available

Elesa Mechanical Position Indicators
Starting at $56.00

Wall Lenk Soldering Irons and Guns
Wall Lenk soldering irons starting at $14.50

NITRA CPS9E Series Dovetail Cylinder Position Switches
Starting at $20.00


Bucher Hydraulic Power Units
Starting at $1,713.00

Saginaw Heat Exchangers
Starting at $1,119.00

C-more CM5-RHMI
Priced at $599.00


LS Electric PHOX DC Servo
Starting at $45.50

M.G.M. Electric IEC Motors and Brake Motors
Starting at $144.00

Lutze RJ45 Shielded IDC Field Wireable Connectors and Adapters
Starting at $28.00


DURApulse GS30 AC Drives Overview Video
The DURApulse GS30 AC drives from AutomationDirect are one of the most powerful series we offer, with the same great GS drive programming and features you’re familiar with. The GS30 drives have sensorless vector as well as full closed loop vector control, a built-in PLC, zero stacking, inductive AND permanent magnet motor compatibility, an advanced LCD keypad with descriptions, and an output power range up to 100 horsepower.
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Stainless Steel Enclosures at Seriously Reduced Pricing
We recently implemented across the board discounts of up to 30% on 375 of our floor-mount and freestanding stainless steel enclosures, including disconnect enclosures, consoles, and workstations. This includes enclosures constructed from 304 and 316/316L stainless steel, from top US manufacturers like Hammond, Saginaw, and Wiegmann.
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Supplier Profile: Schmersal
With automated systems continuing to grow in scope and sophistication, so does awareness of the importance of tools and processes to support safe operations for both people and machines. Enter Schmersal and its over 18,000 different switching devices. As an international, market-leading innovator and manufacturer of controls for safety applications, including pushbuttons, switches, indicators, sensors, and other safety control accessories, Schmersal has been at the forefront of safety solutions for over 75 years.
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New Product Giveaway!
Enter your info for a chance to win a Wera Hex-Plus L-key hex key set. You will also be entered to win 1 of 5 drill bit sets. Contest is open for approximately 1 week after the newsletter is sent and is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only. Winner will be contacted via email.
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