AutomationDirect Adds Aluminum Worm Gearboxes to IronHorse® Line
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AutomationDirect Adds Aluminum Worm Gearboxes to IronHorse® Line

AutomationDirect has expanded its mechanical power transmission product line to include aluminum worm gearboxes in five frame sizes, with gear ratios from 10:1 to 100:1.  Constructed of aluminum alloy housings, the worm gearboxes are designed with a C-flange input and hardened hollow-bore output shafts. Aluminum IronHorse worm gearboxes are available in 30 to 75mm box…
AutomationDirect Expands IronHorse® AC Motor Line
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AutomationDirect Expands IronHorse® AC Motor Line

Looking for a farm duty motor to power farm equipment such as, agitators, augers, compressors, feeders, hay hoists, grinders and blowers? IronHorse motors are manufactured by leading motor suppliers with over 20 years experience delivering high-quality motors to the demanding U.S. market. Produced in IS09001 facilities, the motors are tested during production and after final…
EtherNet/IP™ Scanner/Adapter Now Standard Productivity3000 Protocol
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EtherNet/IP™ Scanner/Adapter Now Standard Productivity3000 Protocol

AutomationDirect’s Productivity3000 controller now supports the ODVA’s EtherNet/IP as a standard protocol. Through its embedded Ethernet port, the P3-550 CPU can support EtherNet/IP configurable as a Scanner or Adapter (or both simultaneously). The P3-550 CPU can communicate to devices using either Explicit messaging or Implicit “I/O” messaging methods.
More Accessories for Hubbell-Wiegmann Enclosures
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More Accessories for Hubbell-Wiegmann Enclosures

August 27, 2014 – AutomationDirect has added over 160 accessories designed for Hubbell-Wiegmann enclosures. New items include drip shield kits, window kits, folding shelves and internal mounting components. Drip shields protect door hardware from dripping water and settling dust and easily attach to the enclosure with stainless steel screws, gasket and sealing washers; drip shields start…
Serial Communications Module to Productivity3000 Controller Line Added
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Serial Communications Module to Productivity3000 Controller Line Added

AutomationDirect’s Productivity3000 controller family now includes the P3-SCM serial communication module. The option to add more serial ports allows the connection of many peripherals, such as bar code scanners, drives, weight scales, printers, HMI displays and most any Modbus or ASCII device, into one control system. The four-port serial communication module contains three RS-232 (RJ12)…
AutomationDirect Adds More Photoelectric Sensors
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AutomationDirect Adds More Photoelectric Sensors

AutomationDirect’s new QM series photoelectric sensors are IP67-rated sensors available in three-wire NPN or PNP styles and with visible red and infrared versions. The mini-rectangular photo eye sensors are constructed with plastic housings and have either an attached two-meter output cable or an M8 quick-disconnect connector. The series includes
AutomationDirect Extends RUKO Line of Hole Cutting Tools
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AutomationDirect Extends RUKO Line of Hole Cutting Tools

AutomationDirect’s line of RUKO cutting tools now includes drill/tap combination bits as well as fractional and metric thread hand taps. RUKO drill/tap combination bits provide uninterrupted hole drilling, thread tapping and deburring in one convenient bit. The high-speed steel bits are relief-ground and designed with ¼-inch hexagonal shanks for use with mild steel up to…