AutomationDirect has added self-adjusting crimping tools to their line of wiring accessories. The lightweight, compact, comfortable and self-adjusting tools are designed for crimping ferrules and wire end sleeves.
AutomationDirect’s line of power products now includes Acme Electric’s dry-type encapsulated 3-phase transformers. The NEMA 3R transformers are excellent for dust or lint-laden atmospheres and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
October 5, 2016 – AutomationDirect’s SureMotion line of motion control products now includes additional synchronous timing belts and pulleys for small motor applications. An excellent choice for many industrial applications, SureMotion MXL series timing belts are 1/4-inch wide, have a 0.080-inch pitch, and are available in neoprene with fiberglass reinforcement and urethane with polyester reinforcement…
AutomationDirect’s line of multi-conductor cables now includes additional 600V and 300V portable hard-usage service cord. Flexible power cable (also called service cord) is a cable with multiple conductors used for electrical power connections requiring flexibility and resistance to a wide range of environmental factors. Typical applications include wiring for industrial machinery, large appliances, heavy duty…
AutomationDirect now offers Datalogic print mark contrast sensors with 6-12mm sensing distances. Designed to detect the difference in the wavelength of the reflected light between a target mark and background, the contrast sensors use RGB light emission with automatic selection, and feature teach-in sensitivity adjustment, and selectable light on/dark on outputs. The S8 Series compact…
AutomationDirect’s wiring solutions product offering now includes Bimed cable glands. Commonly known as a cable connector or fitting, cable glands secure wire or cable to electrical equipment while providing strain relief and protection from dust, dirt and even liquids. Cable glands are used in conjunction with cable and wiring throughout electrical instrumentation and automation system industries….
AutomationDirect now offers the Contrinex DW-series of extended and triple-distance proximity sensors in 3mm to 30mm cylindrical and 20mm rectangular styles. With 10 to 30 VDC operating voltage and sensing distances ranging from 1mm to 40mm, cylindrical sensors are available in shielded and unshielded models with nickel silver, nickel silver/chrome, chrome plated brass, or stainless…
AutomationDirect’s enclosure offering now includes Integra polycarbonate enclosures. The Impact series enclosures are lightweight, making them easier to carry and install. The polycarbonate enclosures feature high impact resistance of up to 900 inch-pounds, UV light resistance, and have a wide operating temperature range from minus 40 degrees F to 265 degrees F. All Integra polycarbonate…
AutomationDirect’s line of RUKO countersink bits now include bits to accommodate UNC, or imperial (inch), fasteners. The round shank, 82-degree taper countersinks are CBN ground from fully hardened, high-speed steel blanks which creates a sharper and more durable cutting edge with precise tolerances. Combined with axial relief grinding, this guarantees a smooth, low-heat, chatter-free cut…
AutomationDirect’s new PS series fork sensors, also referred to as “slot” or “U” sensors, are offered in visible red light and laser models. Available in PNP and NPN styles, and designed for easy installation, the rugged metal one-piece construction assures constant alignment. The high-resolution PS-series fork sensors feature glass optics, selectable light on/dark on operation,…