More Attabox Enclosures and Accessories from AutomationDirect
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More Attabox Enclosures and Accessories from AutomationDirect

March 13, 2023 – AutomationDirect has added additional AttaBox Heartland and Heartland SL (shallow-depth) series polycarbonate wall-mount single-door enclosures.  These enclosures are available in various sizes with an opaque or smoked transparent door, and either polycarbonate or stainless-steel latches. The new AttaBox enclosures include models with a built-in shelf and are available with NEMA 1/3R/4/4X/12…
Distributing I/O and Pneumatics Closer to Field Devices Supports Smarter Installations
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Distributing I/O and Pneumatics Closer to Field Devices Supports Smarter Installations

Electro-pneumatic I/O and solenoid systems save control panel space while simplifying installation and maintenance. Machine builders and OEMs everywhere are striving to meet customer demands to deliver smarter, more modular, and physically compact systems—often requiring more instrumentation and control points. In a Fluid Power World January/February 2024 article titled Distributed Electro-Pneumatics Streamline Equipment Designs, AutomationDirect’s…
AchieVe PSA Series Power Supplies from AutomationDirect
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AchieVe PSA Series Power Supplies from AutomationDirect

March 4, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added AchieVe PSA series value power supplies which offer prices well below the competition and are ideal for price-sensitive users who require basic yet reliable DC power for general industrial applications. Their overcurrent protection is designed to operate in constant current mode, making the PSA series suitable for inductive…
AchieVe Fiber Optic Ethernet Patch Cables from AutomationDirect
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AchieVe Fiber Optic Ethernet Patch Cables from AutomationDirect

March 6, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added even more network cabling options to their lineup of Communication products. The new AchieVe brand fiber optic Ethernet patch cables provide reliable low-cost multi-mode fiber connections. These cables contain optical fibers that transmit data signals as light, offering much higher transmission speeds than copper cables, and are naturally…
Penn Union Mechanical Lugs & Neutral Bars from AutomationDirect
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Penn Union Mechanical Lugs & Neutral Bars from AutomationDirect

March 6, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new mechanical connectors from Penn Union that include high-quality lugs and neutral bars for use in the most demanding applications. LA / L2A series heavy-duty aluminum lugs provide reliable electrical connections rated for 600V and are dual-rated for copper or aluminum conductors. PB series aluminum panelboard lugs are…
Intelligent Instruments for Machine Automation
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Intelligent Instruments for Machine Automation

Smarter sensors and practical digital networking make premium automation capabilities accessible for discrete manufacturing applications. Large food and chemical production plants are typically called “process” operations, while machinery and equipment are considered “discrete” manufacturing, but both categories need effective detection and measurement technologies. Some technologies, such as smart sensors and digital fieldbuses have largely been…
You'll Always Land on Your Feet with EtherCAT®
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You'll Always Land on Your Feet with EtherCAT®

In the fast-paced world of industrial automation, even a millisecond delay can have a ripple effect, disrupting production lines and costing valuable time. This is where EtherCAT steps in, offering a solution to the real-time communication challenges faced by factories and other industrial environments. Developed by Beckhoff Automation, EtherCAT builds upon the familiar foundation of…