AutomationDirect adds Schmersal IP69K Rated Joysticks
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AutomationDirect adds Schmersal IP69K Rated Joysticks

Schmersal joystick selector switches have design features that make them suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical applications. The joysticks comply with the special cleaning requirements of the food industry to prevent cross-contamination, particularly when used in machines that process raw goods. The IP69K rating also makes the joysticks suitable for marine applications, traffic systems,…
NITRA Rodless Air Cylinders from AutomationDirect
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NITRA Rodless Air Cylinders from AutomationDirect

NITRA® L-Series Rodless Cylinders from AutomationDirect offer a robust design in a compact package. Rodless cylinders can offer the same stroke as rodded cylinders in a smaller space. Rodless cylinders have the piston connected to a carriage that rides outside the extruded cylinder wall, reducing overall length, making them ideal for small or tight location…
WEG Fully Digital Soft Starters and Micro VFD Drives from AutomationDirect
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WEG Fully Digital Soft Starters and Micro VFD Drives from AutomationDirect

New compact soft starters and micro VFD drives have been added to the AutomationDirect motor controls lineup which encompasses simple manual controllers, motor contactors and starters, drives and soft starters. WEG SSW05 and SSW07 soft starters are compact, fully digital soft starters with state-of-the-art DSP (Digital Signal Processor) controller designed to provide great performance on…
Inductive Proximity Sensors with Analog Output from AutomationDirect
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Inductive Proximity Sensors with Analog Output from AutomationDirect

DW Series round metal inductive proximity sensors with analog outputs are now available from AutomationDirect in 8mm, 12mm, 18mm and 30mm cylindrical sizes. These reliable DC-powered (10-30V or 15-30V) threaded-barrel sensors are IP67 rated and are available with 2m pigtail cable or quick-disconnect. 8mm analog inductive proximity sensors detect the presence of ferrous metal objects…
ProSense Variable Area Mechanical Flow Meters from AutomationDirect
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ProSense Variable Area Mechanical Flow Meters from AutomationDirect

ProSense® FG1 Series mechanical variable area flow meters provide visual indication of flow rate for water or petroleum-based fluids. These meters provide +/-5% full scale accuracy and a repeatability of +/-1%, important for cyclical applications requiring consistent readings. Two adjustable flow limit pointers are available to provide preset indication of high, low, or normal flow…
Leadshine 2-phase Digital Stepper Drives from AutomationDirect
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Leadshine 2-phase Digital Stepper Drives from AutomationDirect

Leadshine Technology is an industry leading motion control supplier offering high value steppers that are simple, easy to use, long-lasting, and reliable at very affordable prices. Leadshine factories are ISO9001 certified. These high-qualiity, 2-phase, digital stepper drives offer a basic feature set at an unbeatable value. Leadshine 2-phase digital micro-stepping drives with micro-stepping motor movement…
Compact Thermoplastic and Halogen-Free Limit Switches from AutomationDirect
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Compact Thermoplastic and Halogen-Free Limit Switches from AutomationDirect

The new AEP series of reinforced thermoplastic compact limit switches includes a variety of actuator types including metal plunger, side rotary lever, adjustable lever, rod actuator, and 360-degree spring actuator. These compact-sized plastic limit switches have standard U.S. 25mm mounting hole spacing; housings are double-insulated and epoxy resin-filled, providing IEC IP67 protection. Contacts are Snap-action…