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September 4, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added the new Flowline LR80 EchoBeam® FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar level transmitter featuring Flowline’s 80 GHz radar technology that is unaffected by most media, processes, or environmental factors. Using the change in frequency between the transmitted and reflected signals, the EchoBeam level sensor can measure liquids up…

September 4, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new Penn Union power distribution blocks featuring a modular design that allows easy assembly into multi-pole block configurations. Penn Union blocks offer a rugged aluminum construction, dual ratings for aluminum and copper conductors, and are suitable for DIN rail or panel mounting. With amperage ratings up to 760A…

September 4, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new Endress+Hauser Cerabar PMP23 series hygienic pressure transmitters. These transmitters feature a compact stainless steel housing, a fully welded 1-1/2” sanitary tri-clamp process connection, and are approved for Food and Beverage applications. Select models offer IO-Link compatibility for easy setup, integration, and on-the-fly configuration changes. Cerabar hygienic transmitters…

August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GR series DIN rail or panel mounted quad-port power receptacles. These receptacles provide convenient power outlets and are commonly used in electrical enclosures to temporarily power laptop computers and test equipment. The GR-REC4 consists of two NEMA 5-15R duplex receptacles, while the GR-REC4-GFCI includes one standard NEMA…

August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new versions of the AchieVe WDW and WDN series wire ducts which provide easy wire management at great prices. These rugged, wide and narrow finger wall, rigid wire ducts are made of self-extinguishing UL 94 V-0 rated flame-retardant PVC material. AchieVe wire ducts feature convenient upper and lower…

August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added a wide assortment of world-renowned Wiha tools to their ever-expanding Tool and Test Equipment lineup, including various types of standard, insulated, electric, and precision screwdrivers, multi-bit drivers, nutdrivers, standard and insulated t-handle hex keys, wing and flag handle torx keys, tool pouches, tool bags, tool backpacks, many tool…

August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added IDEM universal gate boxes designed for machine guard doors that act as an integrated locking guard with a double tamper-resistant interlock mechanism. These boxes provide high-level RFID-coded interlocking and machine control in one unit. Capable of holding guards closed with up to 3,000N holding force, these boxes can…

August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added general-purpose AC drives to the IronHorse brand. These new VFDs support three control modes, including V/Hz, slip compensation, and sensorless vector, and come in various voltage and horsepower ratings at a very affordable price. The 230 VAC models can support AC motors up to 20hp with 230 VAC…

August 21, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added the STRIDE SE3 series PoE++ Ethernet switch that provides both power and Ethernet communication to connected devices, allowing even more savings in your network design. This switch will auto-detect the presence of a PoE enabled device and provide up to 240W of DC power along with Fast or…