AutomationDirect Offers Additional Safety Relays
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AutomationDirect Offers Additional Safety Relays

AutomationDirect has expanded their offering of safety products to include additional Dold safety relay modules designed to be positively driven and assure a reliable opening and closing for safety applications. Relays are controlled by a built-in monitoring function, making them ideal for applications with e-stops, safety gates and light curtains. The Dold safety relay mat…
AutomationDirect Adds Basic and Advanced Function Safety Light Curtains
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AutomationDirect Adds Basic and Advanced Function Safety Light Curtains

AutomationDirect offers Datalogic safety light curtains in basic and advanced function models. With 14mm and 30mm resolution styles, the SG4-series safety curtains provide finger and hand protection, as well as product/machine safety where risks cannot be eliminated by machine design and the process might require open and frequent access. SG4 basic function models feature protected…
AutomationDirect Offers G-thread Pneumatic Fittings
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AutomationDirect Offers G-thread Pneumatic Fittings

AutomationDirect’s NITRA® line of pneumatics products now offers G-thread push-to-connect fittings and flow control valves. G-threaded components are made with strong thermoplastic (PBT) or nickel-plated brass bodies and stainless steel tube gripping claws and have a pre-applied O-ring to seal. Available in 4 to 10mm sizes, the bodies of elbow fittings can be rotated after…
AutomationDirect Adds to Enclosure Cooling Options
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AutomationDirect Adds to Enclosure Cooling Options

AutomationDirect’s line of Stratus enclosure vortex coolers provide compressed air cooling where conventional enclosure cooling by air conditioners or heat exchangers is not possible. The all stainless steel vortex coolers have cooling capacities from 500 to 2,500 BTUH. If cooling capacity needs to change, you do not need to replace the entire unit; available replacement generators…
AutomationDirect Expands Interlocking Safety Switch Offering
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AutomationDirect Expands Interlocking Safety Switch Offering

AutomationDirect’s safety products offering includes additional interlocking safety switches. IDEM’s INCH and MK1 series of miniature tongue interlock safety switches are designed to fit leading edge, hinged or lift-off machine guards; available shaft hinge interlock switches are designed to fit edge-hinged gates. With a very compact 16.5mm to 18mm or 16.5mm to 22mm mounting profile,…
AutomationDirect Adds Application Topics to Online Video Library
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AutomationDirect Adds Application Topics to Online Video Library

AutomationDirect’s online video tutorial library now offers the Automation Cookbook, a collection of short video chapters covering a wide variety of automation application topics. Each chapter starts with a “U can do it!” overview, which explains the capabilities and usefulness of a specific automation task. There is also a group of “Tech Tips” videos in…
AutomationDirect Offers Free PLC eBook Download
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AutomationDirect Offers Free PLC eBook Download

AutomationDirect’s new eBook, “PLC Handbook: A Practical Guide to Programmable Logic Controllers” is now available as a free download. Designed as an easy-to-read guide for users new to PLCs, this eBook explains what a PLC is and its history. It also provides detailed information about what to look for when choosing a controller, with both…
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AutomationDirect adds More Hubbell-Wiegmann Enclosures

AutomationDirect has added over 360 NEMA 4/12 and 4/4X/12 enclosures. The Ultimate Series enclosures are designed to house and protect electrical and electronic components from harsh, dirty environments. Streamlined designs include models with slope top, windows, as well as 1-point and 3-point latch heavy-duty handles; models are available in heavy 14 gauge steel with ANSI…
AutomationDirect Offers More Enclosure Thermal Management and Climate Control
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AutomationDirect Offers More Enclosure Thermal Management and Climate Control

AutomationDirect’s line of STEGO enclosure heaters are touch-safe, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) convection and fan heaters that are used to prevent the formation of condensation and provide evenly distributed interior air temperature in enclosures. The newly added compact IP54-rated PTC heaters, starting at $9.50, feature an anodized aluminum body and are available with heating capacities…