AutomationDirect Expands Hand Tool Offering
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AutomationDirect Expands Hand Tool Offering

Cumming, GA — March 20, 2013 … AutomationDirect has expanded its line of Wera hand tools to include ratchets and sockets, as well as combination wrenches, nut drivers, chisel drivers and additional screwdrivers. Seven-piece nutdriver sets ($33) made of chrome plated steel feature hollow shanks to allow access to nuts on long screws and are available in…
AutomationDirect Expands Pneumatic Cylinder Position Switch Offering
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AutomationDirect Expands Pneumatic Cylinder Position Switch Offering

Cumming, GA — February 6, 2013 … The NITRA® line of pneumatics products now includes nine styles of position switches for pneumatic cylinders, including round, dovetail, t-slot, square, and D-shaped; additional dovetail accessories are available to accommodate larger dovetail slots. The new styles are solid-state electronic switches available in normally-open 3-wire DC PNP and NPN configurations, and…
AutomationDirect Adds Precision Servo Gearboxes
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AutomationDirect Adds Precision Servo Gearboxes

Cumming, GA — February 6, 2013 … AutomationDirect’s new SureGear PGA series of high-precision servo gear reducers is an excellent choice for applications requiring accuracy and reliability. Offered in a concentric shaft design with a maximum five arc-min backlash rating, the SureGear PGA series is an accurate, high-performance, and cost-effective solution for applications such as gantries, injection-molding…
AutomationDirect Adds Cost-Effective Encoders for Small Applications
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AutomationDirect Adds Cost-Effective Encoders for Small Applications

Cumming, GA — January 23, 2013 … AutomationDirect has added a series of Koyo miniature encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products, providing a cost-effective solution for size-limited applications. The TRD-MX series light-duty encoders feature a small body with 25mm diameter and 29mm depth. Constructed with a 4mm diameter solid shaft, the series offers…
AutomationDirect Expands Sensor Cables Offering
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AutomationDirect Expands Sensor Cables Offering

Cumming, GA — December 19, 2012 … AutomationDirect has expanded its sensor cable offering to include additional M12 cables, receptacles, field-wireable connectors, and bulkhead receptacles. Four-pole M12 cables are now available in two, seven, 10 and 15-meter lengths; the cables feature a polyurethane jacket for dependable use in oily and direct sunlight applications. Additional cables include 5,…
More Multi-Wire Connectors from AutomationDirect
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More Multi-Wire Connectors from AutomationDirect

Cumming, GA — December 19, 2012 … AutomationDirect has expanded its ZIPport™ product line of multi-wire connectors and accessories. The heavy duty connectors are designed to maintain reliable electrical connections while providing protection against dirt, moisture and mechanical stress common in industrial environments. Added frame sizes include 10A, 16A, and 32B made of heavy-duty metal or thermoplastic…
AutomationDirect Adds Low-Cost Microstepping Drive and Accessories to SureStep Line
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AutomationDirect Adds Low-Cost Microstepping Drive and Accessories to SureStep Line

Cumming, GA — December 19, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s SureStep line of motion control products now includes a low cost of entry digital stepper drive in a compact package. The standard stepper drive operates with high-speed pulse input signals (Step and Direction, or jumper-selectable CW/CCW step) and has a selectable resolution range of 200 to 20,000 steps per…
AutomationDirect Introduces Hazardous Location Controls
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AutomationDirect Introduces Hazardous Location Controls

Cumming, GA — December 5, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s product offering now includes KILLARK hazardous location controls which are ideal for installations at petroleum refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants and other processing or storage facilities where flammable gases or vapors, combustible dusts or easily ignitable fibers or flyings are present. Explosion-proof control devices are available in single or…
AutomationDirect Adds All Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders
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AutomationDirect Adds All Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders

Cumming, GA — December 5, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s NITRA® pneumatic product line now includes F-Series all stainless steel air cylinders ideal for wash down applications. These non-repairable round body pneumatic air cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands. The double-acting cylinders have a 250 psi operating pressure and are constructed with corrosion resistant 300 series stainless steel…