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If you are looking to save some money on your next purchase with AutomationDirect, you may be interested in our re-manufactured parts. The select re-manufactured parts are available for many of our standard products, and are offered at substantial savings. You will receive a 20% discount off the catalog price of any available items, and we will give you a full 1-year warranty from the date of purchase against defects and workmanship. (Sorry, our 30-day money-back return policy DOES NOT apply with this offer.)
The products are offered on a "first come, first serve" basis while supplies last. You will need Web access to view product availability and to order.
Products with available inventory will be listed under our "Re-manufactured Products" category at www.automationdirect.com. The items in the category will change based on inventory status at the time the product listing page is generated.
Re-manufactured products are also available from our detailed item pages. You will be given a choice to purchase A-stock or Re-manufactured items, where applicable. The re-manufactured items are listed as B-*** (where *** is the A-stock part number without any dashes). For example, the re-manufactured part number for a D2-260 would be B-D2260.
We continuously strive to serve our customers well by providing quality products at great prices. We do this by keeping overhead costs low, so we can sell at the best possible price. We typically hold our prices stable for as long as possible, but there are times when adjustments become necessary.
As such, we have implemented price changes on a number of product lines effective October 17, 2012, including some DirectLOGIC modules, Fuji motor controls, Cutler-Hammer components and NITRA cylinders.
Notably, there are major price reductions in the Productivity3000 controller line, as well as sensor cables.
You can view the complete price list online with existing and new prices shown, in Microsoft Excel format.
Need to return a product? Requesting RMA paperwork is made simple through our online store.
SureStep motion control product line adds dual shaft models
Our line of SureStep stepping motors in standard NEMA sizes (17, 23, & 34) now include dual-shaft, bi-polar models with output torques ranging from 61 oz-in. to 1288 oz-in. The motors feature front and rear shafts to allow installation of an encoder, hand crank or a second load onto a motor; a pigtail cable with locking connector allows for easy hook-up. The motors travel 1.8 degrees per step, providing 200 steps per revolution. Backed with a one-year warranty, the stepping motors are CE and RoHS compliant and prices start at $22.
The SureStep motors can be controlled by SureStep microstepping drives, programmed with SureStep Pro software. See the complete line of SureStep motion products.
Flowline® EchoPod® and EchoSonic® II lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters have been added to our product offerings. Constructed with PVDF transducers and NEMA Type-6P polycarbonate enclosures, these innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensors replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling media in small, medium and large capacity tanks. Ideal for chemical, water and wastewater applications, these general purpose sensors are available with single and multi-function capabilities including continuous level measurement, switching and control.
The EchoPod DS14 liquid level sensor features continuous level detection up to 4.1 feet; a 48-inch, 9-conductor shielded cable provides connection to four programmable SPST output relays for switch, pump or valve control and fail-safety.
The EchoPod DX10 ultrasonic liquid level transmitter provides continuous level measurement up to 4.1 feet; a 48-inch, 6-conductor shielded cable provides selectable 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, or 976-2,000 Hz frequency signal outputs.
The EchoPod DL10 ultrasonic liquid level transmitter provides continuous level measurement up to 4.1 feet; a 48-inch, 4-conductor shielded cable provides a 4-20 mA signal output for longer signal distances, up to 1,000 feet.
The EchoPod DL serried of multi-function liquid level sensors provides continuous level measurement of up to 4.1 feet, 9.8 feet, or 18 feet; the 48-inch 9-conductor shielded cable provides a 4-20 mA signal output and four programmable relays for level switch or level control functions.
The EchoSonic II LU series ultrasonic liquid level transmitters provide continuous level measurement up to 9.8 feet, 18 feet, 26.2 feet or 32 ft. These transmitters are fitted with a 10-foot 4-conductor shielded cable to provide a 4-20 mA signal output. DSP auto adaptive filters enable plug and play operation, optimizing signal output filtering and obstacle recognition. Depending on model, the short 4-inch or 8-inch dead band maximizes measurable filling capacity.
Flowline ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitter prices start at $260.
The full line of Flowline ultrasonic level sensors and transmitters is easily configurable via the WebCal PC software (available for free download at www.automationdirect.com) and the available USB fob adapter. While the software is available as a free download, the USB fob adapter is priced at $42.
A variety of accessories, such as mounting brackets, reducer bushings, bulkhead fitting, and flanges is available starting at $13; mounting gaskets are also available starting at $5.
Check out the Flowline ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters.
We’ve added T-shank jig saw blades, deburring tools, and more to the line of RUKO cutting tools. Available in high speed steel and bi-metal high speed steel, RUKO T-shank jig saw blades fit popular saw brands, such as Bosch®, Makita®, Black and Decker®, Hitachi®, and more. Jig saw blades are $5.75 for a five-pack and $21.50 for a 20-pack.
Available deburring tools and kits help remove sharp edges on metal, brass, cast iron and plastic parts. The hand held manual deburr tools feature a universal handle with spare blade storage compartment; a variety of blades and high speed steel countersinks are also available. Deburring tool prices start at $9 for a 10-pack of blades and $10 for kits.
Hand taps and tap wrenches in coarse, fine, NPT and conduit thread are available, in inch, metric, and conduit sizes starting at $3.25.
Additional jobber length metal drill bits include metric sizes and fractional inch bits in high speed steel cobalt alloy, ideal for harder materials such as stainless steel. Starting at $5.75 for 10-packs, bits are available in packs of one size or in kits.
RUKO bi-metal high speed steel and bi-metal cobalt hole saw kits have been added. Starting at $38, kits are available in six, 10, or 15 saws in various sizes, with arbors included.
View the full line of RUKO cutting tools.
Re-designed Midget (Class M) and Class CC fuse holders are now rated to accept up to #4 AWG wire and standard 6mm Comb-Bus bar terminals or spade terminals. The new fuse holders accept 90C-rated wire, 75C-rated wire, fine-stranded wire and are dual agency UL and CSA approved with a 200 kA SCCR rating. Minor dimensional changes to product height (2mm increase) and depth (0.71 mm increase), and no change to the width have been made. The re-designed fuse holders start at $7. The new Edison Comb-Bus bars easily distribute power in single or three-phase configurations and offer cut-to-length solutions without compromising the product’s finger-safe features. Comb-Bus bars start at $5.25.
Check out Parts 1 to 4 of an 8-part video series on Motion Control using DirectLOGIC PLCs and SureStep stepping systems. Part 1 reviews the basics of motion control and the SureStep product family; Part 2 talks about control methods for motion components. Part 3 details typical stepping applications and mechanical parts; Part 4 moves to the PLC hardware configuration and interconnection. Each section offers downloadable files for takeaway, including training PDFS and demo project files.
We’ve added a series of Do-more motion control videos to our learn.automationdirect.com site and to our YouTube channel. These cover topics such as Motion Using Encoders, Trapezoid Instruction, Motion Using Limits, Dynamic Motion and more.
You’ll also find a set of short videos including a Quick-Start guide and helpful hints, as well as topics such as the Starter Kit, Math instruction, Data and Trend Views, and serial ports.
You can view the entire Do-more video series from the Do-more micro site.
Our favorite PLC trainer Doug Bell continues to add helpful training products to his Online Automation School site. Now you can purchase low-cost PLC trainers to use in your own training program or in the PLC training section of their online school. And, through December 31st, get FREE shipping on any of these low-cost trainers.
You can also purchase custom-made PLC trainers, built to your specifications, in quantities of four or more. For over 20 years, InterConnecting Automation has designed unique training experiences for organizations across America. Some large organizations, such as corporations and universities, have high-volume PLC training needs in specialized training environments. Trainers can be customized to fit your individual needs. Plus, custom-made orders for four or more trainers are eligible for free imprinting of your brand logo. Click now for a no-obligation quote.
Also, from now through December 31st, anyone registering for any of Doug's regular scheduled regional courses (for 2012 or 2013) will receive the "PLC Logic & Principals" DVD set ($395 value) absolutely FREE!
To learn more, check out their Web site.
This is the time of year when ghouls and goblins are everywhere. Did you know that you can increase the fear factor with affordable automation products from AutomationDirect? We’ve added a four-part series of short tutorial videos showing multiple ways to bring your favorite props to life.
Check out our YouTube channel today, then send us your story. It just might become a feature article in an upcoming enewsletter or in our Automation NOTEBOOK magazine.
You can check out our complete list of application stories here.
Other than Christmas, Halloween is probably every kid’s favorite holiday. After all, it’s the one time of the year when their parents allow them to accept gifts of candy from people, other than family and close friends.
In 2011, Jimmy Kimmel issued a challenge to parents across the country to hide all the candy and tell the kids that they ate all of it while the kids were sleeping. Take a look at the results.
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