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’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 M-series cylindrical magnetic DC proximity sensors are now available in 8mm, 12mm, and 18mm sizes. With 10 models available, the magnetic sensors feature stainless steel shielded housings, are offered as NPN or PNP models with normally-open or normally-closed outputs, and are available with standard sensing distances of 0 to 70mm. M-series sensors are IP65/IP67…

AutomationDirect’s RHINO PSB series of DIN rail power supplies now includes the PSB48-480S single-phase input, 48VDC output power supply. The low-cost 480W power supply offers high performance and reliability without all the additional features of higher-cost full-featured power supplies. The power supply features removable finger-safe terminal blocks, output voltage status LED indicator, conformal coated circuit…

June 29, 2016 – AutomationDirect now offers liquid-tight flexible electrical conduit in steel and non-metallic styles and in 3/8-inch to two-inch sizes. The Liquatite conduit by Electri-flex is designed for a wide range of uses in the electrical industry, including motors, lighting, electric signs, elevators, pools/fountains, enclosure connections, and more. Type LA flexible steel conduit…