January 28, 2016 – AutomationDirect has added over 200 NEMA 4 and 4X enclosures and subpanels, in a wide variety of sizes, to their extensive Hubbell-Wiegmann line. Aluminum single-door and lift-off cover wall mount enclosures have been added for applications where a lightweight, corrosion-resistant enclosure is required for electrical, electronic or pneumatic components. Bodies and…

AutomationDirect’s NITRA® line of pneumatic products now includes additional compact modular valves which provide versatility and easy assembly. The 24VDC compact modular valves are designed for performance, flexibility and modularity combined with sturdy mechanics.

AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatic parts now includes a wide range of precision regulators designed for applications such as control and analysis instrumentation, medical equipment actuation, web tensioning, high-grade paint booths and drink process machines.

AutomationDirect offers 300V UL instrumentation cable available with 16AWG and 18AWG conductors in 1, 2, 4, or 8 twisted pairs with an overall shield or in 2, 4, or 8 individually shielded twisted pairs with an overall shield.

AutomationDirect’s tool offering now includes additional Wera Joker-series combination ratcheting wrenches and wrench sets. Combination wrenches feature a fine tooth ratchet on the box end and a 12-point open end with a unique 6-point stop plate to enable easier turning of hexagonal bolts and improved grip for loosening stubborn bolts and nuts. The 80-tooth ratchet…

AutomationDirect offers Edison’s modular knifeblade fuse blocks for Class J and Class R fuses to simplify design and enhance safety. Optional high-clarity, see-through, IP20 finger-safe covers, with or without indication, have a built-in lockout/tagout feature which improves safety by preventing unauthorized fuse insertion or removal.

AutomationDirect has added Ethernet basic and standard PLCs to the CLICK line. The new PLCs are 3 to 10 times faster than the existing CLICK PLCs and are 100% upward compatible with the existing CLICK units.

Rotating shaft-driven mechanical components are commonly used in all forms of machinery that perform the various processes and functions of modern industry. While perfect alignment of shafts and rotating components is desired, shaft ends can often be misaligned. This misalignment places stress on shafts and related parts, which can result in early failure of both.

Contrinex safety curtains are used for human protection and product/machine safety where risks cannot be eliminated by machine design and the process might require open and frequent access.