September 11, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Master Appliance heat guns, which are quality heating tools used extensively across various industries for tasks such as shrinking tubing, activating adhesives, bending plastics, thawing frozen pipes, circuit board manufacturing, and so much more. These heat guns deliver high temperatures quickly and efficiently and include various models to fit most applications….
September 11, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added more options to the ReeR MOSAIC safety controller family. The MOSAIC-M1S-USBC has all the features of the enhanced MOSAIC-M1S master controller module, including embedded digital inputs, OSSD outputs, and expansion capabilities, but also offers a USB-C programming port. The new ReeR MOSAIC MZERO controllers are simple standalone safety…
September 11, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added more 1- and 2-channel E-stop relays, light curtain control relays, motor standstill monitoring relays, and combination speed/standstill monitoring relays from Dold. These additions offer more wire termination options, including push-in cage clamps, and the new combination speed/standstill monitoring relays provide a more versatile motor monitoring solution. All Dold…
September 11, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new ProSense thermistor temperature sensors in a wide range of probe and installation styles. The 10K3 series sensors offer hex nipple probes, attached plug probes, lead wire transition probes, flange mount probes, bolt-on ring probes, cuttable probes, new bead and junction box probe styles, and more. They provide…
Because AC motors are essential workhorses for industry, designers need to understand their applications to make detailed selections, such as single-phase or three-phase styles. Electric motors are a fundamental force for creating powered motion in any type of equipment. Initially developed in the 1800’s and refined significantly over the years, electric motors are now available…
September 4, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added the new Flowline LR80 EchoBeam® FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar level transmitter featuring Flowline’s 80 GHz radar technology that is unaffected by most media, processes, or environmental factors. Using the change in frequency between the transmitted and reflected signals, the EchoBeam level sensor can measure liquids up…
September 4, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new Penn Union power distribution blocks featuring a modular design that allows easy assembly into multi-pole block configurations. Penn Union blocks offer a rugged aluminum construction, dual ratings for aluminum and copper conductors, and are suitable for DIN rail or panel mounting. With amperage ratings up to 760A…
September 4, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new Endress+Hauser Cerabar PMP23 series hygienic pressure transmitters. These transmitters feature a compact stainless steel housing, a fully welded 1-1/2” sanitary tri-clamp process connection, and are approved for Food and Beverage applications. Select models offer IO-Link compatibility for easy setup, integration, and on-the-fly configuration changes. Cerabar hygienic transmitters…
A digital graphical human-machine interface is usually the best way for users to interact with any type of monitoring or control system, and industrial versions are specially designed to withstand challenging environments. For practically every type of machinery or equipment ever put into service, there has been a need for some type of operator interface…
August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GR series DIN rail or panel mounted quad-port power receptacles. These receptacles provide convenient power outlets and are commonly used in electrical enclosures to temporarily power laptop computers and test equipment. The GR-REC4 consists of two NEMA 5-15R duplex receptacles, while the GR-REC4-GFCI includes one standard NEMA…