Ashcroft B-Series Mechanical Pressure Switches from AutomationDirect
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Ashcroft B-Series Mechanical Pressure Switches from AutomationDirect

June 11, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Ashcroft B-Series mechanical pressure switches to deliver precise, reliable pressure sensing in a compact and rugged design. Equipped with cost-effective, high-capacity 15A relay outputs, they eliminate the need for external contactors or interposing relays. Select models feature a narrow deadband for highly accurate trip points. With adjustable setpoints, wide…
The AutomationDirect C-more CM5 Headless HMI Wins Silver in Control Engineering 2025 Product of the Year Awards
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The AutomationDirect C-more CM5 Headless HMI Wins Silver in Control Engineering 2025 Product of the Year Awards

Readers demonstrate enthusiasm for the CM5-RHMI, a cost-effective and flexible headless HMI with remote connectivity, advanced functionality, and a compact footprint. AutomationDirect’s C-more CM5-RHMI has been announced as the 2025 Silver winner of Control Engineering’s Product of the Year program in the human-machine interface (HMI) category. Check out the award announcement here! Control Engineering subscribers…
CHANNELLOCK Pliers, Tool Sets, Wiring Tools, and Adjustable Wrenches from AutomationDirect
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CHANNELLOCK Pliers, Tool Sets, Wiring Tools, and Adjustable Wrenches from AutomationDirect

May 28, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added CHANNELLOCK tools, which are designed with strength and durability in mind. CHANNELLOCK tools are made in the USA with high-carbon USA steel.  The CHANNELLOCK straight jaw pliers feature undercut tongue-and-groove channels to prevent slipping, and Griplock jaw tongue-and-groove pliers have an offset head for greater leverage with patented SAFE-T-STOP® technology to…
Laumas Load Cells & Electronics from AutomationDirect
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Laumas Load Cells & Electronics from AutomationDirect

May 28, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Laumas precision-engineered load cells, transmitters, and accessories that deliver reliable performance in industrial weighing and force measurement applications. The FCAL series high-precision bending beam load cells are ideal for low- to mid-capacity systems. CTL series load cells are designed for both tension and compression, with excellent linearity. The…
ifm Fail-safe Inductive Sensors from AutomationDirect
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ifm Fail-safe Inductive Sensors from AutomationDirect

May 21, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added ifm fail-safe inductive sensors featuring (2) OSSD outputs that can be connected to a safety relay for safety applications requiring the detection of metal objects. These sensors are designed to trigger a safe state (like stopping a machine) if the sensor fails, reducing the risk of injury to…
Igus 2500 Cable Drag Chain and Accessories from AutomationDirect
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Igus 2500 Cable Drag Chain and Accessories from AutomationDirect

May 21, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added additional drag chain options to route cables/hoses to moving components and help extend cable/hose life. The igus 2500 series cable/hose drag chains feature a snap-open mechanism along the chain’s outer radius to allow convenient access to the chain’s channel after installation. The hinged crossbar can be swiveled by more…
Patlite Visual and Audible-Visual Industrial Signal Beacons from AutomationDirect
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Patlite Visual and Audible-Visual Industrial Signal Beacons from AutomationDirect

May 21, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Patlite industrial signal beacons, which provide a clear and unambiguous visual indication, ensuring quick and easy detection by floor personnel. These beacons are available in three series with various monocolor options and a Fresnel lens that distributes ambient, uniform light from all globe surfaces, including the top. All…
Ironhorse VP1 Series DC Gearmotors from AutomationDirect
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Ironhorse VP1 Series DC Gearmotors from AutomationDirect

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….
Newsletter Volume 27 Issue 5
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Newsletter Volume 27 Issue 5

Solving Frequency Signal Conditioner Challenges Frequency signal conditioners—designed to handle high-frequency pulse signals from sensors and convert them into other useful automation signals—are an important industrial automation design component for both new and retrofit applications. High-frequency pulses may be generated from a proximity sensor associated with a spinning sprocket, between digital motion control systems requiring…