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…
Cumming, GA — February 20, 2013 … Designed for all DirectLOGIC DL05 or DL06 PLCs, the H0-CTRIO2 module offers great flexibility for applications requiring precise counting or timing, based on an input event or high-speed control output. Priced at $199, H0-CTRIO2 is designed to work with incremental encoders or other field devices that send pulse outputs. The…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…