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April 17, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds flexible multi-conductor control cable
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 ... |
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April 17, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds more high-resolution encoders
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 ... |
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April 4, 2013:
AutomationDirect expands interlock safety switch offering
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 ... |
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March 20, 2013:
AutomationDirect expands hand tool offering
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 ... |
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February 20, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds new High-Speed Counter and Ethernet Modules
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 ... |
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February 6, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds precision servo gearboxes
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 ... |
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February 6, 2013:
AutomationDirect expands Pneumatic Cylinder Position Switch offering
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 ... |
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January 23, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds cost-effective encoders for small applications
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. ... |
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December 19, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Low-Cost Microstepping Drive and Accessories to SureStep line
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 ... |
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December 19, 2012:
More Multi-Wire Connectors from AutomationDirect
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 ... |
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December 19, 2012:
AutomationDirect expands sensor cables offering
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 ... |
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December 5, 2012:
AutomationDirect Introduces Hazardous Location Controls
AutomationDirect's product offering now includes KILLARK hazardous location controls which are ideal for installations at petroleum refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants and other ... |
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December 5, 2012:
Basic CPU and Remote modules added to Productivity3000 line
AutomationDirect’s Productivity3000 line of programmable controllers now includes basic CPU and remote slave modules. The P3-530 CPU's five integrated communications ports include Ethernet ... |
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December 5, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Temperature Transmitters to ProSense line
AutomationDirect’s ProSense line now includes head-mounted and DIN rail-mounted temperature transmitters in non-programmable and programmable models. Non programmable models ... |
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December 5, 2012:
AutomationDirect Adds All Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders
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 ... |
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November 14, 2012:
AutomationDirect Adds KNIPEX Pliers to Tool Offering
AutomationDirect’s product offering now includes a variety of KNIPEX pliers. Available in slip-resistant plastic coated, comfort grip, and insulated comfort grip handle styles, the pliers are made of ... |
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November 14, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds to capacitive proximity sensor lineup
AutomationDirect’s line of capacitive proximity sensors now includes 12mm metal round bodied DC models with shielded and unshielded mounting options, PNP, normally-open outputs, ... |
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October 31, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds light and medium-duty encoders with inch-size shafts
AutomationDirect has added Koyo inch-size light and medium-duty encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products. These stainless steel solid-shaft encoders provide ... |
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October 31, 2012:
AutomationDirect Adds Non-Contact Safety Switches
AutomationDirect's safety product offering now includes IDEM safety switches in non-contact magnetic and non-contact coded magnetic styles. These non-contact magnetic safety switches ... |
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October 17, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters
AutomationDirect has added the Flowline® EchoPod® and EchoSonic® II lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters to their product offerings. Constructed with PVDF transducers and ... |
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October 17, 2012:
AutomationDirect extends line of RUKO cutting tools
AutomationDirect has added T-shank jig saw blades, deburring tools, and more to its line of RUKO cutting tools. Available in high speed steel and bi-metal high speed steel, RUKO T-shank ... |
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October 3, 2012:
SureStep stepper motor line adds dual-shaft motors
AutomationDirect has expanded the line of SureStep motion control products. Stepping motors in standard NEMA sizes (17, 23, & 34) now include dual-shaft, bi-polar models with ... |
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September 19, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Room Temperature Sensors and Type T Thermocouples to ProSense line
AutomationDirect’s ProSense line of temperature sensors now includes room temperature sensors, Type T thermocouple probes, higher-range probes, Type T thermocouple wire and RTD ... |
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September 19, 2012:
AutomationDirect Adds Dual Rod Guided Pneumatic Air Cylinders
AutomationDirect's NITRA™ pneumatic product line now includes E-Series dual rod guided air cylinders ideal for applications that require precise alignment or have large side loads. ... |
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September 6, 2012:
AutomationDirect launches new Do-more PLC and Counter Module
AutomationDirect has released the latest addition to its PLC offerings, the Do-more H2 Series PLC. This new PLC line offers features and performance of high-end PLCs for an economical price. ... |
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August 22, 2012:
AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line
AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor offering now includes additional18mm round plastic DC models. The UK1 series are IP67 rated sensors with a 15 to 30VDC operating range and are fitted with ... |
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August 22, 2012:
New Stainless Steel General Purpose Motors from AutomationDirect®
AutomationDirect's IronHorse™ general purpose AC motor line now includes stainless steel three-phase motors available in horsepower ranges from 0.33 to 2 hp. Motors are available in speeds of ... |
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July 25, 2012:
Safety Speed Monitor Relays now available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Dold safety speed relay modules to its line of safety products. The BH5932 speed monitor relay module is designed to monitor two sensor inputs that are ... |
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July 25, 2012:
Solve Noisy Signal Issues with High-Speed Optical Isolators
AutomationDirect now offers high-speed optical isolators providing the versatility to solve various interface problems between an incremental encoder signal and a PLC, servo drive, or other ... |
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July 25, 2012:
Industrial-Use Data Cables from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect now offers high-quality, low-capacitance data cables designed with impedances specific for RS-232/422 and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments. ... |
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June 27, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Industrial Safety Gloves to Safety Products Offering
AutomationDirect's lineup of wearable safety gear now includes safety gloves and sleeves. Styles available offer high levels of cut, puncture and impact resistance and are available in sizes ... |
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June 6, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds WERMA audible and visual signal devices
AutomationDirect now offers WERMA audible buzzers and optical beacon lights for use on control panels and enclosures. WERMA 22.5mm panel-mount electrical buzzers are available in 14 models ... |
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June 6, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds aluminum DIN rail
AutomationDirect now offers 35mm aluminum DIN rail in two styles. These products, in one-meter lengths, feature a non-anodized finish and are treated with galvanic zinc plating and ... |
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May 23, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds wiring cord grips to wire management products offering
AutomationDirect has extended its line of Bryant wiring devices to include wire and cable grips, strain reliefs, support grips, and pull grips. Bryant cord strain relief grips are used to connect cable ... |
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May 23, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds to stainless steel proximity sensor lineup
AutomationDirect's line of round bodied stainless steel inductive proximity sensors now include 3-wire NPN output versions in 8, 12, 18 and 30mm models; also new are unshielded 3-wire ... |
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May 16, 2012:
AutomationDirect Releases 2012 Catalog and Lowers Free Shipping Threshold
AutomationDirect’s volume 14 catalog offers over 12,000 industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The latest two-volume edition features product descriptions, technical data, and photos for PLCs, ... |
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May 9, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds industrial grade duplex receptacles and watertight wiring devices and accessories
AutomationDirect’s line of Bryant wiring devices now includes extra-heavy-duty industrial grade duplex receptacles and watertight wiring devices. Bryant industrial grade duplex straight blade ... |
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May 9, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Air Pilot and Manual Control Valves to product line
The NITRA® line of pneumatic products has been extended to include air pilot valves, foot pedal valves, and manual control valves. The AVS-5 series now includes single and double-pilot ... |
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May 9, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Stainless Steel and Air Differential Pressure Transmitters
The ProSense SPT25 pressure transmitter series is engineered to meet many industrial, commercial and OEM pressure measurement applications. Compatible with many different media sensing ... |
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April 25, 2012:
High-Speed Counter Input and Pulse Output Modules added to Productivity3000 Line
AutomationDirect's Productivity3000 programmable automation controller line includes three new modules. The P3-HSO high-speed output module ($349) supports Pulse/Direction, Up/Down and ... |
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April 25, 2012:
AutomationDirect Introduces Industrial Strength Enclosure Heater and Enclosure Lighting Options
AutomationDirect now offers STEGO enclosure heaters, thermostats, hygrostats and hygrotherms to protect against condensation while providing the greatest possible air circulation. ... |
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April 11, 2012:
AutomationDirect Introduces New Line of Multi-Function Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometers
The new CTT series multi-function devices are easily configured for operation as a digital counter, timer, combination timer/counter, or tachometer. The units offer selectable counting speeds up to ... |
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April 11, 2012:
Field Wireable Connectors and T-couplers available
AutomationDirect now offers field-wireable M8 and M12 connectors and T-couplers (T-splitters). The connectors are ideal for making patch cables in custom lengths from existing cables or bulk wire ... |
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March 28, 2012:
AutomationDirect Extends Line of Foot Switches
AutomationDirect has added metal guard foot switches to its line of product offerings. These switches, in single and double units, are designed with die-cast aluminum foot cover guards and heavy-duty ... |
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March 28, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Pneumatic Solenoid Valve Cables and Connectors
AutomationDirect's pneumatics line now includes several high-quality connectors and cables designed for most popular pneumatic solenoid air valves and sensors. Three-wire connector cables are ... |
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February 29, 2012:
AutomationDirect receives 2011 Leadership in Automation award in multiple categories
Summit Media Group's Automation World magazine is pleased to announce the First Team category leaders in the 2011 Leadership in Automation Program. Automation World, the leading business ... |
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February 29, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Jefferson Electric Buck-Boost Transformers
AutomationDirect’s power product line now includes buck-boost transformers from Jefferson Electric. Buck-boost transformers are designed to maximize the performance and life of ... |
