We have added several exciting products since our last edition of the Automation Notebook. Here are some highlights about some of those new products including: Tongue Interlock and Cable-Pull Safety Switches, Wera Wrenches, Ratchets and Socket Sets, NITRA™ Pneumatic Cylinder Position Switches, High Speed Counter I/O Module for DL05 and DL06 PLCs, SureGear™ Precision Gearboxes for Servomotors, More Ultrasonic Sensors, Flexible multi-conductor control cable, and More Koyo high-resolution encoders.
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Tongue (Key) Interlock and Cable-Pull Safety Switches
We have expanded our 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 position interlock detection for moving guards.
Offered in 22mm, 30mm and 40mm mounting profiles, models are available in plastic, aluminum and stainless steel housing options. The switches are designed with multiple actuator entry points and offer adjustable heads with 90-degree and 180-degree options; switch styles provide single and multiple half-inch female NPT conduit openings. Interlock safety switch prices start at $15. Interlock switches require actuator keys which are sold separately in several styles, starting at $1.25.
Additional cable-pull safety switches are also available. Cable-pull, or grab-wire, safety rope switches are designed to be mounted on machines and sections of conveyors which cannot be protected by guards.
Newly added models include a 57mm wide die-cast aluminum body which supports up to a 50-meter cable; 65mm models are available in aluminum or stainless steel and support cable lengths up to 100m. Models provide ½ inch NPT openings, and are available with or without reset button; units with an e-stop button, as well as red/green LED (24VDC or 110VAC) versions are also available. Cable-pull safety switches start at $20.50.
Get Additional accessories available include steel rope in lengths from 5-126 meters, stainless or galvanized eyebolts, springs, tensioners and pulley assemblies, as well as replacement LEDs.Rope kits, starting at $58, are available with galvanized or stainless steel cable and contain eyebolts, tensioner, and cable (up to 80m) with pre-mounted eyelet and quick link. Learn More at www.AutomationDirect.com/Safety-Switches
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Wera Wrenches, Ratchets and Socket Sets
Starting at $17.50, combination ratchet wrenches feature a 12-point open end with a unique six-point stop plate for easier holding and turning of bolts. The fine tooth ratchet mechanism is exceptional for working in tight spaces. Ratchets (starting at $61) and sets are available in three sizes (1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch), feature a swivel head that locks in five positions and include an easy-to-grip free-turning sleeve for faster work when using the ratchet as a driver. Also available is a heavy duty half-inch drive ratchet and hammer combination. A wide selection of bit drivers and sockets, in inch or metric sizes, is also available. Made of high quality chrome vanadium steel, sockets are available in six-piece up to 43-piece sets starting at $14. Also added are nut drivers, chisel drivers and additional screwdrivers.
All Wera tools are backed by a lifetime warranty. To see the full line of Wera hand tools, go to: www.automationdirect.com/tools.
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High Speed Counter I/O Module for DL05 and DL06 PLCs
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 module features four 9-30 VDC sinking/sourcing inputs and two isolated sinking/sourcing DC outputs. Supported inputs include one quadrature encoder counter up to 250 KHz or two single-channel counters up to 250 KHz; supported outputs include two independently configurable high-speed discrete outputs or one channel pulse output control. Learn more about H0-CTRIO2 at www.automationdirect.com/pn/H0-CTRIO2.
Additional Ethernet Remote Master modules include the H2-ERM100 and the H4-ERM100. The H2-ERM100 ($201) connects any DL205 or Do-more H2 Series PLC’s local CPU base to remote slave I/O over 10/100BaseT Ethernet. The H4-ERM100 ($231) connects the DirectLOGIC DL430, DL440 and DL450 CPU bases to Ethernet Base Controller (EBC) slave I/O over 10/100BaseT Ethernet. For more information, visit: www.automationdirect.com/plcs.
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SureGear™ Precision Gearboxes for Servomotors
The SureGear PGA series of high-precision servo gear reducers is an excellent choice for applicatio
ns 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 machines, conveyors, and more.
The in-line planetary gear reducers are available in four gear ratios (5, 10, 15, 25:1) and feature thread-in mounting with industry-standard mounting dimensions. Additional features include helical-cut planetary gears for quiet operation and reduced vibration, and uncaged needle roller bearings provide high rigidity and torque. Mountable in any direction, the PGA series is maintenance-free with no need to replace the grease for the life of the unit.
SureGear PGA series prices start at $398 and are backed with a five-year warranty.
For more information on the SureGear PGA series servo gearboxes, visit: www.automationdirect.com/servo-gearbox.
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NITRA™ Pneumatic Cylinder Position Switches
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 can be purchased with an M8 wiring connector or 3-meter integral cable with wire leads. Mounting bands with adapters for round body cylinders are available ranging from 1/8” to 4” sizes. The pneumatic cylinder position switches start at $11.
Learn more about NITRA pneumatic cylinder position switches at: www.automationdirect.com/cylinder-switches.
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More Ultrasonic Sensors
The 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 output models. The IP67 rated sensors are available in two-meter output cable or M12 quick-disconnect styles and are available in ten output types: single PNP, single NPN, Dual PNP, Dual NPN, 4-20 mA only, 0-10V only, PNP and 0-10V, NPN and 0-10V, NPN and 4-20mA, and PNP and 4-20 mA.
The UK1 series sensors, starting at $99, have 18mm barrel housings and a 15 to 30VDC operating range, and are available in four sensing ranges: 50-400mm, 100-900mm, 150-1,600mm, and 200-2,200mm.
The UT1 series sensors, starting at $185, have 30mm barrel housings and feature 12-30VDC and 15-30VDC operating ranges, and have a 250-3500 mm sensing range.
Backed with a lifetime warranty, both series are cULus, CE and RoHS approved. For more information, visit www.automationdirect.com/ultrasonic-sensors.
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Flexible multi-conductor control cable
Flexible multi-conductor control cable is now 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 for easy installation and are available in 100, 250, 500 and 1,000-foot reels. Resistant to sunlight, oil, and moisture penetration, the cables are suitable for wet and dry locations and for indoor and outdoor applications. Starting at $50 (100-foot reel), multi-conductor flexible control cables are UL and CSA approved and RoHS compliant. When combined with AutomationDirect’s line of ZipPort multi-wire connectors, these cables are an economical way to organize and simplify control wiring. To learn more, visit www.automationdirect.com/control-cable.
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More Koyo high-resolution encoders
The Koyo medium duty encoder series now includes 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 offer incremental resolutions of 3000, 3600, or 5000 PPR. The encoders are also fitted with a two-meter cable with tinned ends and are available with either 5 VDC or 5 to 30 VDC inputs; the high-PPR encoders provide up to 200 kHz response frequency. The high-PPR encoders start at $175 and are available for same-day shipping.
For more information on Koyo encoders, visit: www.automationdirect.com/encoders.