May 21, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added IronHorse VP1 series DC gearmotors that are designed to power high-torque mechanical loads at lower speeds with a compact motor. They are powered by 90 VDC and are designed for use with unfiltered SCR or PWM waveforms generated by a DC drive. They can also be used in across-the-line applications….

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added WAGO 787-3861 series single-channel electronic circuit breakers that offer a lower cost option and a compact 6mm form factor to provide safe and reliable supplementary protection for 24 VDC control circuits. These electronic circuit breakers offer remote monitoring and control, clear LED indicators, and fast response to overloads…

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Pfannenberg DTT 6000 series top-mounted air conditioners which are 100% condensate safe, provide up to 14,000 BTU/H, and are ideal for space-saving installation on the top of a NEMA 12 control enclosure. Pfannenberg’s DTS series 3000 air conditioners are made in the USA, offer cooling capacities up to…

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Comepi SB series pre-assembled polycarbonate control stations, which offer emergency stop and start/stop combo options. The emergency stop control stations include one red mushroom head twist-to-release pushbutton with various contact configurations. Models with guards that are padlockable and models with M12 quick-disconnects are available. The start/stop combo control…

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added AchieVe FKL series 18mm tubular photoelectric sensors, which feature a rugged nickel-plated brass construction and a high IP67 protection rating. They employ Class 1 or Class 2 red lasers to provide sensing distances up to 50 meters. These sensors, in diffuse with background suppression, diffuse, polarized retroreflective, and…

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Balluff EtherNet/IP IO-Link master modules that provide EtherNet/IP communication for IO-Link systems, with a REST API and/or MQTT support depending on model. They are available in a rugged IP67 die-cast zinc nickel-plated housing for harsher environments or in a weld-proof potted plastic format. Select models include built-in screen…

May 7, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Lumher vision lighting fixtures, including bar, ring, flat, and spot lights. Bar lights are available in two series: the standard power PD series and the high-power FD series, which emit twice the light from the same package. They are available in semi-diffuse and ultra-diffuse lighting angles, as well…

May 7, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added AttaBox Heartland/Heartland SL series hinged screw cover enclosures that provide an alternative to conventional latch enclosures. The hinged screw cover configuration gives the enclosure the highest level of protection against water intrusion (NEMA 6P), and the polycarbonate resin in the Heartland series has attained the best available “F1”…

May 7, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added pre-cut aluminum DIN rail, available in sizes from 72mm to 858mm, which helps eliminate the risk to personnel and saves time spent on cutting and drilling products with sharp edges and blades. Pre-cut DIN rails are also deburred for safety and to prevent cables and wires from being…