AutomationDirect Adds Stainless Steel Pneumatic Fittings
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AutomationDirect Adds Stainless Steel Pneumatic Fittings

Cumming, GA — May 30, 2013 … AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics products now includes a wide selection of stainless steel fittings designed to stand up to harsh chemicals and washdown situations. Available in NPT inch and BSPT (metric) sizes, the push-to-connect male fittings are made with 316 stainless steel bodies and 303 stainless steel gripping collets…
Flow Switches Added to ProSense Line
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Flow Switches Added to ProSense Line

Cumming, GA — May 30, 2013 … AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FSD series flow switches monitor liquid media and provide reliable flow detection for various flow applications. The series’ sensing principle ensures extremely fast response time and allows for a more precise setpoint setting. The switches are ideal for applications with rapid temperature changes or where fast response…
AutomationDirect Expands Enclosure Cabinet Air Conditioner Offering
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AutomationDirect Expands Enclosure Cabinet Air Conditioner Offering

Cumming, GA — May 30, 2013 … AutomationDirect has expanded its Stratus™ line of enclosure air conditioners to include 480V models. Heat inside an enclosure can decrease life expectancy in controlling units such as PLCs, HMI, and AC drives. Excessive heat can cause nuisance faults from electrical and electronic components, circuit breakers and fuses. Stratus enclosure air…
AutomationDirect Introduces Industrial-Grade LED Message Displays
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AutomationDirect Introduces Industrial-Grade LED Message Displays

Cumming, GA — May 1, 2013 … AutomationDirect introduces the ViewMarq™ line of industrial-grade LED message displays, utilizing the latest LED and communications technologies to help communicate important information in industrial environments. Used to display preformatted messages or factory floor data, the displays can be controlled from a PLC or any device that uses supported protocols. Embedded…
AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line
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AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line

Cumming, GA — May 1, 2013 … AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor offering now includes additional 18mm and 30mm round plastic DC models available with discrete or analog outputs. The sensors are equipped with LED status indicators and a push-button teach feature for configuration of normally-open and normally-closed states for DC output models and for adjustable sensitivity on analog…
AutomationDirect Adds Flexible Multi-Conductor Cable
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AutomationDirect Adds Flexible Multi-Conductor Cable

Cumming, GA — April 17, 2013 … AutomationDirect now offers flexible multi-conductor control cable available in sizes ranging from 18 to 10 gauge, with three to 41 unshielded conductors (including green/yellow ground).Individual stranded copper conductors feature black PVC/Nylon insulation and are marked with identification numbers. Fitted with a rugged premium grade PVC outer jacket, cables are flexible…
AutomationDirect Adds More High-Resolution Encoders
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AutomationDirect Adds More High-Resolution Encoders

Cumming, GA — April 17, 2013 … AutomationDirect has extended its series of Koyo medium duty encoders to include high PPR (Pulses Per Revolution) models. Available in Totem Pole (Push-Pull) or line driver (differential) configurations, the encoders feature a 50mm diameter body with a 35mm depth. Models are constructed with an 8mm diameter solid or hollow shaft and…
AutomationDirect Expands Interlock Safety Switch Offering
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AutomationDirect Expands Interlock Safety Switch Offering

Cumming, GA — April 4, 2013 … AutomationDirect has expanded its line of safety products with additional tongue interlock and cable-pull safety switches. Tongue operated safety interlock switches are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift-off machine guards and provide positively operated switching contacts. They provide a tamper resistant actuator mechanism and robust…