More Stahl Intrinsically Safe Zener Barriers from AutomationDirect
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More Stahl Intrinsically Safe Zener Barriers from AutomationDirect

January 29, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added additional Zener barriers from STAHL to isolate various control signal types from hazardous environments. For automated systems installed in potentially explosive atmospheres (ex., oil and gas production), extra precautions must be taken to ensure the electrical circuits do not become ignition sources. Properly grounded Zener barriers isolate the…
Dold VARIMETER Series Voltage and Phase Monitoring Relays from AutomationDirect
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Dold VARIMETER Series Voltage and Phase Monitoring Relays from AutomationDirect

January 22, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Dold VARIMETER series voltage and phase monitoring relays to safeguard electrical equipment and prevent costly downtime by evaluating voltage levels and phase sequences. These relays provide early detection and response to abnormalities such as undervoltage, overvoltage, phase loss, phase reversal, and phase imbalance. The VARIMETER series monitoring relays…
Unshackling Industrial Data Access
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Unshackling Industrial Data Access

Modern PLCs and HMIs make it easy to implement extensive data connectivity and analytics. By: Damon Purvis, AutomationDirect Modern consumers are increasingly familiar with tailored experiences, abundant information, and generally getting things “their way.” Those working in the industrial manufacturing and automation sectors, on the other hand, have not always enjoyed such flexibility. Fortunately, hardware…
Southwire Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) from AutomationDirect
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Southwire Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) from AutomationDirect

January 15, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Southwire flexible metal conduit to their growing selection of electrical conduit and wiring solutions. Southwire’s Alflex™ type RWA (Reduced Wall Aluminum) and Galflex™ type RWS (Reduced Wall Steel) conduits are built using a metal strip that is helically formed into a continuously interlocked flexible metal conduit which can…
Penn-Union Compression Lugs and Crimp Tools from AutomationDirect
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Penn-Union Compression Lugs and Crimp Tools from AutomationDirect

January 15, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Penn-Union compression lugs to provide a secure method of terminating electrical cables, especially high-power or large-diameter cables, to electrical equipment. Unlike mechanical lugs, that are screwed/clamped in place, these connectors are crimped onto the cable using the appropriate crimping tool for a permanent installation. These connectors are rated…
Industrial Strength Identification is Essential for Manufacturing
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Industrial Strength Identification is Essential for Manufacturing

Applying the right barcode, RFID, and vision technologies addresses the increasing demand for data-driven manufacturing, improved quality control, and compliance with track-and-trace requirements. By Larry Reynolds, AutomationDirect Automation systems routinely use a variety of sensors to detect the position, motion, weight, and many other physical characteristics of products and other targets. This type of monitoring…
What is Industrial Servo Control?
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What is Industrial Servo Control?

Servo motors and drives use feedback to provide accurate position, speed, and acceleration control, making them ideal for demanding machinery and robotics applications. By Chip McDaniel, AutomationDirect Servo motor systems are a high-performance motion control technology, able to execute complex motion profiles while delivering high torque output, beyond the capabilities of typical direct current (DC)…