June 19, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Toshiba AS3 AC drives. Toshiba is a trusted name in power electronics with a proven track record in the industry. Their products are built with high-quality construction and offer long-lasting durability. Toshiba drives are a prominent VFD brand and the AS3 series adjustable speed drives are packed with…
June 18, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added pressure compensators and vent plugs from Bimed. Pressure compensators and vent plugs help to equalize the pressure difference between the inside and outside of a gasketed enclosure. Left unchecked, pressure fluctuations can cause seal and gasket failures and condensation buildup within an enclosure. Over time, excess condensation can…
June 19, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added CCEA VEGA series recessed industrial LED light bars to expand their offering of industrial LED fixtures. Specifically designed for medium and large CNC equipment, these compact fixtures feature a rugged, ultra-slim anodized aluminum housing that is highly resistant to dust and liquids and allows mounting outside the machine’s…
June 12, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Velox safety machine guarding components by Husky Rack & Wire. Velox machine guarding is the industry’s fastest-installed machine guarding, capable of installation times that are four times faster than other guarding systems. Versatile and affordable, Velox guarding offers design flexibility to create a safe work environment and is…
Value, variety, and convenience define a commitment to supporting industrial automation end users, OEMs, and systems integrators. AutomationDirect has been named “Top Automation Products Distributor 2024” by Manufacturing Outlook magazine for “groundbreaking contributions to the manufacturing sector”. In a the Manufacturing Outlook April 2024 cover story titled AutomationDirect: Where Value, Variety and Convenience Align, AutomationDirect’s…
From Ethernet to EtherCAT and Beyond Once upon a time (think 1980s), Ethernet was a relatively specialized computer connectivity technology, administrated by experienced gurus under highly-controlled office settings. Since then, technology and performance have advanced incredibly, and much of the world?s population uses wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) Ethernet in their everyday lives. Learn more AutomationDirect Named…
May 29, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Gefran GQ and GRSH series solid state relays that feature a wide range of contact ratings and input and output voltages. They are available in DIN rail or panel mounting styles and offer a variety of overload and thermal protection options. Gefran GQ series “hockey puck” style panel…
May 29, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new Murrelektronik Modlink panel interface connectors that provide various styles of interface inserts, frames, and optional protection covers that can be easily configured for a custom data and/or power panel interface connector. Modlink panel interface inserts are available in nine connection combinations that may include RJ45 Cat5e, female/male…
May 22, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new discrete and relay I/O expansion modules to the Productivity PLC family. For the Productivity1000 PLC series, a 4-channel, high current relay output module is now available. This module provides up to 7A/point for both DC and AC control circuits and features four Form C (normally open/normally closed)…
May 22, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added several new additions to the powerful LS Electric XGB PLC series. For discrete (ON/OFF) monitoring and control, a new lower-cost 24 VDC 8-point input module, 8-point 12-24 VDC sinking and sourcing output modules, an 8-point relay module with Form A contacts, and a 16-point combination discrete input/relay output…