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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…

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…

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…

February 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Swivellink pre-packaged mounting kits, extra small components, and more sensor mounting options to their Barcode/RFID/Vision category. Mounting kits include all the components needed for a mounting system assembly, so customers can avoid compiling part numbers from scratch. Extra small components, in imperial and metric versions, are excellent for…

February 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new JOKARI cable/wire stripping and dismantling tools designed for the easy removal of cable jackets and wire insulation. These ergonomic tools are available for various AWG sizes and in automatic, heavy-duty, multi-purpose, and precision models. JOKARI self-adjusting stripping pliers provide ease of use, durability, an ergonomic design, and…

February 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Pfannenberg PYRA and PATROL series heavy-duty signal beacons to their growing lineup of visual and audible signaling devices. These versatile devices can withstand severe environments, are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and satisfy numerous alarm, warning, and indication requirements. The PYRA series focuses on visual alerts and…

February 21, 2023 – AutomationDirect has added WAGO Eco2 series power supplies that offer performance and value, featuring high efficiency and a compact, space-saving design, making them ideal for space-limited applications. These economical power supplies provide reliable performance and long service life for a variety of applications such as industrial automation, building management systems, machine…

February 21, 2024 – AutomationDirect adds new ReeR Micron series light grids, available in detecting or measuring versions, that use multi-beam photoeye arrays to detect the presence of objects anywhere within the controlled height of the sensor array. They are perfect for detecting, measuring, and counting various sized and shaped objects at random positions as…

February 21, 2024 – New additions of quality wiring solution products from Murrplastik provide fast and efficient ways to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and to install cable conduits for cobots and small robotic machinery. Murrplastik ZL-AB series discharge plates (for use with ZL series strain relief plates) and Murrplastik DIN-rail-mounted EMC cable clips provide easily…