AutomationDirect’s SureMotion line of motion control products now includes both motor-ready actuator assemblies and an assortment of sliding components and accessories to provide a wide variety of motion control solutions for X-Y and X-Y-Z positioning systems. Twin round-shaft slide actuators feature a continuously-supported round rail slide with ball screw actuation and provide robust precision linear…
The NITRA Pneumatics H-Series compact extruded body cylinders are offered in bore sizes from 12mm to 100mm and stroke lengths from 5mm to 100mm to meet a broad range of limited-space applications. The high-quality cylinder bodies and end caps are constructed with hard anodized extruded
AutomationDirect now offers Wera Zyklop metal ratchets and ratchet sets. Available in 1/4″, 3/8” and 1/2″ drive sizes, the ratchets feature a fine 72-tooth ratchet mechanism with a low return angle of 5 degrees to allow fast and precise work in small spaces. The ratchet head is fitted with a switch lever for convenient change…
Often regarded as the fourth utility after electricity, natural gas and water, compressed air is widely used in manufacturing facilities. AutomationDirect’s new eBook, “Pneumatics: A Practical Guide” is designed as an easy-to-read guide for users new to pneumatics and explains the basics along with the “why” and “how” pneumatics are used.
AutomationDirect’s ProSense SPTD25 series pressure transmitters feature an all-stainless steel thin film sensing element that provides very fast response time and can be used to sense any compatible media. The robust design provides resistance to vibration, shock, and EMI/RFI, and provides high accuracy over a broad compensated temperature range.
AutomationDirect’s OPT series of single and multi-fiber photoelectric amplifiers are available with wide detection and working ranges that support transparent object recognition capability. The DIN rail-mountable units are equipped with NPN or PNP, push-pull, light-on/dark-on selectable outputs, a bargraph signal-strength indicator, a red LED with visible spot, and key potentiometer
February 10, 2016 – AutomationDirect has added a wide variety of wiring accessories including wire ferrules, disconnect terminals and crimp terminals. Available single and twin insulated wire ferrules are made of tin-plated copper. Single insulated ferrules, starting at $3.00 for a 100-pack, are designed to accommodate 20 to 1 gauge conductors; twin insulated ferrules, starting…
AutomationDirect’s Rhino line of power products now includes encapsulated DC to DC converters as well as additional plastic slim line models. With tightly regulated output voltages, Rhino DC to DC converters provide a reliable power source for sensitive loads in industrial process controls, factory automation and other industrial environments. The Rhino PSE Series of DC…
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.