Free Online PLC Training – No Purchase Necessary
As automation expands, understanding electrical control systems is increasingly important. To meet growing demand for PLC knowledge, we developed a free online training program available to anyone, anytime. This course covers PLC fundamentals and their application in industrial processes, as well as specifics for our PLC offerings including training on the new UDI (User Defined Instructions) feature for Productivity PLCs.
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5 Circuit Protection Mistakes That Could Cost You Big
When a plant’s main control panel went up in flames, it wasn’t a lightning strike or a voltage surge that caused the damage. The root cause was far more preventable and far more common: an undersized circuit protection device that couldn’t handle the available fault current. The result was catastrophic. The customer lost the entire enclosure, suffered extended downtime, and even named the device’s supplier in a lawsuit, simply because their sticker appeared on the panel.
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Wiha Tool Tray and Electrician Sets, Striking and Measurement Tools, and More
Striking and measurement tools start at $13.00
Additional Klemsan Slim Interface Relays
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ProSense HUM Series Humidity Sensors
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Pfannenberg PYRA Series Customizable Visual/Audible Traffic Lights
PYRA series bases start at $47
GT Line Tool Bags, Backpacks, Belts, and More
GT Line tool belts start at $10.00
Halex Liquid-tight and FMC Conduit Fittings
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More Dold Safety Relay Extension Modules
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AchieVe FBM Series Rectangular Photoelectric Sensors
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Productivity1000 P1-412 CPU, P1-622 CPU, and Mini PLC Units
The Productivity1000 Mini PLC units start at $123.00
What is Motion Control?
In an industrial automation context, the term “motion control” usually refers to using an electric motor, either a servo or stepper motor, to positively drive the position, velocity, and acceleration of a physical system. There are other motion control methods as well—pneumatics are economical, and hydraulics can provide the greatest force—but electric motors often provide the right balance of accuracy, speed, power, durability, and operating cost.
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Free AC Motors eBook
The Practical Guide to AC Motors and Control Options eBook is now available with detailed info on these ubiquitous motors and the numerous methods used to control them. The basics of AC motors and how to replace or repair them are topics covered along with the most common application types. The decision to use contactors (across-the-line), soft-starters, or variable frequency drives hinges on a range of factors, and this handbook covers them all, along with sizing tips and gotcha’s to avoid. Our practical guide is a must-read for those new to AC motors or veteran professionals alike.
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Video – What is Sensors?
Industrial automation is constantly evolving to make the world more efficient. From rapidly moving boxes across the globe to robotic applications that drastically increase productivity, automation is here to improve the planet. None of this would be possible without one of the system’s most minor yet essential components: the sensor. Watch this video to learn more about sensors, and visit us today to purchase one for your application.
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Monthly Product Giveaway
This month you have a chance to win one of seven Wera tools (4 Wera screwdrivers and 3 Wera hexdriver sets). Enter your info for a chance to win. Contest is open for approximately 3 weeks after the newsletter is sent and is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only. Winner will be contacted via email.
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