May 15, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Murrelektronik open core control transformers that provide a flexible solution for stepping down a variety of primary voltages ranging from 208 to 550 VAC. The universal input on these transformers provides eleven different voltage options that are easily configurable using simple quick-connect jumpers. The primary side can be…
May 15, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser Ceraphant series digital pressure transmitters featuring a compact stainless steel construction, a 4-digit LCD display, and IO-Link compatibility for easy setup, integration, and on-the-fly configuration changes. Ceraphant PTP31B series digital pressure transmitters offer dual 1/2” NPT male / 1/4” NPT female process connections and are available in…
May 8, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Metal Work Series 70 valves to their Valves and Pneumatic Components categories. Metal Work is a trusted name in pneumatics and several new valve types are available, including toggle and axial lever manual valves, push-pull manual valves, mechanically operated air valves (mechanical limit switch valves), pushbutton air valves,…
May 1, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added machine-mountable barcode scanners, 2D cameras, and 3D vision sensors from ifm efector to their Barcode/RFID/Vision category. Machine-mountable barcode scanners can read popular industrial 1D and 2D codes such as Code 128, Code 39, QR codes, and many more. They are excellent for applications requiring machine mounting, conveyor mounting,…
May 1, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added more WEG Electric S series premium efficiency motors to their expanding portfolio of AC motors. This addition includes several general-purpose 3-phase motors from 1-1/2 to 20hp and 3-phase brake motors from 3 to 20hp. The new rolled steel motors are available with speeds of 1200, 1800, and 3600…
April 24, 2024 – AutomationDirect had added more Stego enclosure heaters to their Enclosure Thermal Management lineup. These new 120-240 VAC/VDC enclosure heaters include small, flat versions that distribute heat evenly within compact enclosures and are available with 8W or 10W heating capacities. Also added are compact loop heaters that feature a patented loop body…
April 17, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added SIM timing pulleys to their Power Transmission product category. 5M pitch (5mm) pulleys in bore sizes of 5/8”, ¾”, 7/8”, or 1-1/8” with 20 to 120 teeth are now available, as are additional MXL pitch (0.08in) pulleys in bore sizes of 1/8”, 3/16”, and ¼” with 14 to…
What is EtherCAT? EtherCAT, which stands for Ethernet for Control Automation Technology, is a high-performance industrial network protocol based on standard Ethernet. It?s specifically designed for real-time communication and deterministic data exchange, making it ideal for motion control applications like robotics, assembly lines, and packaging machines. Learn more C-more CM5 HMI Selected as a 2024 Control…
April 10, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added more power output options to their selection of WAGO Pro2 series performance power supplies. The new additions include 12 VDC single-phase power supplies with 120 or 180W outputs, 24 VDC three-phase power supplies with 120 or 240W outputs, and 48 VDC single- and three-phase power supplies with outputs…
April 3, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Leuze 28 series 18mm threaded rectangular sensors that feature flexible mounting options with front and bottom 18mm threads and 3.1mm through-holes, sensing distances up to 10m, and rugged ABS thermoplastic housings with an IP67 protection rating. These new photoelectric sensors are offered in diffuse, polarized retroreflective, and through-beam…