August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new versions of the AchieVe WDW and WDN series wire ducts which provide easy wire management at great prices. These rugged, wide and narrow finger wall, rigid wire ducts are made of self-extinguishing UL 94 V-0 rated flame-retardant PVC material. AchieVe wire ducts feature convenient upper and lower…

August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added a wide assortment of world-renowned Wiha tools to their ever-expanding Tool and Test Equipment lineup, including various types of standard, insulated, electric, and precision screwdrivers, multi-bit drivers, nutdrivers, standard and insulated t-handle hex keys, wing and flag handle torx keys, tool pouches, tool bags, tool backpacks, many tool…

August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added IDEM universal gate boxes designed for machine guard doors that act as an integrated locking guard with a double tamper-resistant interlock mechanism. These boxes provide high-level RFID-coded interlocking and machine control in one unit. Capable of holding guards closed with up to 3,000N holding force, these boxes can…

August 28, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added general-purpose AC drives to the IronHorse brand. These new VFDs support three control modes, including V/Hz, slip compensation, and sensorless vector, and come in various voltage and horsepower ratings at a very affordable price. The 230 VAC models can support AC motors up to 20hp with 230 VAC…

August 21, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added the BLOCK PM series mini power supplies which feature a compact form factor, excellent transient voltage protection, and an affordable price. They are robust and adaptable for a range of applications, offering performance and reliability without the higher cost of full-featured power supplies. The new BLOCK PM-0624-100-0 redundancy…

August 21, 2024 – AutomationDirect had added a wide array of vinyl electrical tapes and insulated mastic and splicing tapes from Plymouth Rubber®. Vinyl electrical tape is a high-quality, all-weather tape that easily applies to surfaces and withstands a wide range of temperatures. These tapes include versions that can be used as protective outer jackets…

August 21, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new WERMA eSIGN series LED signal towers that have the same advanced features as the original series but provide a white polycarbonate housing that offers a crisp, clean look.  These signal towers are available in 9- and 15-tier models, with select models offering IO-Link v1.1 compatibility. They offer…

August 14, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new SureMotion lighter-duty carriages and guides for linear motion applications. Carriage and guide systems are machine elements that move objects in a straight line with minimal friction or resistance. They are offered in two varieties: external carriages with wheels that ride outside the guide tracks and internal carriages with…

August 14, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added the Murrplastik MP18 series cable/hose drag chains which are built from rugged polyamide (PA) and are available in various sizes with support for cables up to 15mm diameter. Drag chains are used to route cables/hoses to moving components while keeping them organized and protected. They help extend cable…