July 30, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Ardent digital multimeters, testers, and testing accessories which are ideal tools for diagnosing and maintaining electrical systems. Digital and clamp-on multimeters measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity with high accuracy, helping identify faults and verify system performance. Ardent’s auto or manual ranging digital multimeters feature an Automatic terminal…
July 30, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added di-soric 2D S-mount lens cameras, which utilize a standard interchangeable M12 lens. These cameras provide powerful imaging capabilities and can also function as vision sensors, making them ideal for applications that require flexibility and adaptability. They support functions such as localization, detection, counting, measurement, and code reading, and…
July 30, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added WAGO JUMPFLEX® 857 series signal conditioners and temperature transmitters which deliver reliable signal conversion in a compact 6 mm-wide housing, ideal for high-density DIN rail installations. With configurable input and output ranges, these modules adapt easily to a wide range of industrial applications. WAGO conditioners and transmitters easily convert…
Beyond Safety Slogans: Cultivating a Workforce Culture to Protect People and Productivity Industrial safety standards have undergone a significant transformation in recent years, primarily driven by the integration of automation and robotics into manufacturing environments. Traditional lockout and tagout procedures have evolved into sophisticated safety systems that incorporate real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and zone-based safety…
July 23, 2025 – AutomationDirect adds Metal Work ISO 6432 non-repairable pneumatic air cylinders, providing an ideal solution for metric applications where an inexpensive actuator is desired. These cylinders are a great choice for machinery with limited installation space, and the self-lubricating bronze bushings provide many years of maintenance-free operation. They are interchangeable with other…
July 16, 2025 – A new CPU has been released for the Productivity3000 PLC line. The P3-622 CPU has all the functionality and many features of the P3-550E CPU including up to 50MB ladder memory, embedded LCD status display, and USB data logging. In addition, this new CPU has dual software-configurable serial ports (RJ12 and…
July 16, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added a pre-cut DINnector steel DIN rail, available in lengths ranging from 50mm to 600mm, which helps eliminate the risk to personnel and saves time spent on cutting and drilling products with sharp edges and blades. Pre-cut DIN rail is also deburred for safety and to prevent damage to…
July 16, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added the Murrplastik MP3000 series cable/hose drag chains, which are constructed from rugged polyamide (PA) and are available in various sizes, supporting cables up to 15mm in diameter. Drag chains route cables/hoses to moving components while keeping them organized and protected. They help extend cable and hose life, provide…
June 25, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser iTHERM and iTEMP series temperature transmitters that offer precise and reliable temperature measurements with easy integration, a rugged design, flexible configurations, and IO-Link or HART communication options. Endress+Hauser’s TM311 iTHERM CompactLine integrates an RTD and transmitter in a stainless steel housing, featuring an adjustable temperature range within…
June 26th, 2025- AutomationDirect has added LUTZE® SILFLEX FBP VFD cable that provides the ultimate solution for the cabling challenges faced by today’s food and beverage machine builders and processing companies. Phthalate-, talc-, and silicone-free cables reduce contamination risk and provide resistance to oils and fats that are common to food processing. SILFLEX FBP flexible…