Automationdirect.com - Product Announcements

Worm gearboxes are mechanical power transmission drive components that drive a load at a reduced fixed ratio of motor speed. Save up to 50% on worm gearboxes including:

- 2 output types: dual shaft & right-hand shaft gear boxes

- 4 frame sizes: 1.75", 2.06", 2.37", 2.62"

- 6 gearbox ratios: 5:1, 10:1, 15:1, 20:1, 40:1, 60:1

Prices start at $130. (read more)

Electronic pressure switches, using strain gauge technology, are an ideal alternative to mechanical piston pressure switches. PTD Series compact pressure and vacuum transmitters provide analog output for reliable indication of pressures up to 1000 psi and vacuums to -14.5 psi. Prices start at $89. (read more)

If you require a flexible modular control system, a DirectLOGIC 205 PLC(DL205) is a low cost, versatile solution and it's easy to configure. Pick out a CPU, plug it in the first slot of the base you choose. Then mix and match various modules into available slots. Discrete, analog and specialty modules such as 100 Mb Ethernet cards are available. CPU base prices start at $139. (read more)

C-more touch panel prices have been lowered an average of 12%, some units as much as 20%. C-more's ease of use and reliability can now benefit applications where previously only discrete devices or text panels fit the budget. C-more touch panel prices now start at $395 for a 6-inch STN greyscale unit. (read more)

Motors are in-stock w/ FREE shipping on orders of $300. 2 year standard warranty. Models include: 1/3 - 2 hp TEFC 56C rolled steel frame single & 3-phase motors (flange mount & removable bases); 1 hp-300 hp TEFC cast iron T-frame 3-phase motors w/ mounting feet (& C-flange kits), + bases for adjustable mounting of NEMA 56-449T motors. Introductory prices start at $86. (read more)

HMI touch panels at a text panel price!

C-more Micro-Graphic panels are operator interface graphic and text panels. The C-more Micro-Graphic HMI is a low cost panel with a 3.1" screen that displays both graphics and text. The newest models use a white LED backlight for higher contrast. Touch and non-touch versions are available. Non-touch models start at $139. (read more)

The DL06 micro PLC combines fixed I/O of 20 inputs and 16 outputs with four option card slots for expansion (discrete, analog, communication modules), all in the same package. Option modules support Ethernet and MODBUS TCP/IP communications. The DL06 CPU offers PID capability, high-speed counting and floating point number handling at a very low price. (read more)

AutomationDirect offers 3 insulation types of electrical wiring for industrial applications:

MTW - Machine Tool Wire 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 AWG

TFFN - Fixture Wire 16, 18 AWG

THHN - General Purpose Building Wire 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 AWG

Prices start at $29 for a 500 ft. spool of MTW 18 gauge stranded wire. (read more)

Industrial monitors in 15"-19" sizes offer non-touch or touchscreen models. Thin panel-mounted depth & industrial specs make ATLAS monitors ideal for factories. The series is UL/cUL listed, complies w/ European CE & RoHS requirements, & UL approved for Class I/ II, Div. 2 hazardous locations. Prices start at $995 for non-touch. $1,195 for touch versions. (read more)

Hundreds of NEMA electrical enclosures from wall mount to free standing, including junction boxes & wiring troughs at huge savings! Disconnect Enclosures are the latest addition to the line. We offer all these metallic and fiberglass enclosures and accessories at our incredible prices. Save up to 50%! (read more)

Precise control of position, velocity and torque at incredible prices! Complete servo systems start at $965

AutomationDirect now offers the SureServo^TM line of fully digital AC brushless servo systems. 8 standard servo motors,(brake and non-brake models), operate in combination with one of three standard servo drives. (read more)

The SureStep™ open-loop stepping system provides simple & accurate control of position & speed. 4 stepper motors & a "one-size-fits-all" microstepping drive are offered. The motors handle a wide variety of applications. The drive operates any of 4 motors & features standard +5 VDC optically isolated logic inputs to interface with PLCs & other controllers/indexers. (read more)

AutomationDirect offers a wide variety of AC inverter-duty and vector-duty motors from Marathon Electric Manufacturing Corporation®. Motors come in a variety of horsepower ranges from .25 to 100 Hp. These high-quality industrial motors are rated for continuous operation in a 40°C ambient and for altitudes up to 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. Prices start at $119. (read more)

AutomationDirect now offers Stride™ industrial-grade unmanaged Ethernet switches and media converters. Built for industrial environments, these Ethernet switches are designed for PLC, HMI and drive users. Products include 5-port and 8-port switches, 4-port and 8-port Ethernet switches with one 100BaseF fiber port, and an Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter. Prices start at $99. (read more)

- AC variable freqency drives for speed control applications. High quality products at low prices. DURApulse series sensorless vector AC drives are built on the simplicity & flexibility of the GS1 & GS2 series drives. 1 - 100 horsepower models offer sensorless vector & closed loop control, autotuning, 175% starting torque, & 150% rate current for one minute. (read more)

Save up to 50% on AutomationDirect's selection of 22mm plastic and metallic pushbuttons and pilot devices manufactured by Cutler-Hammer & European manufacturers. Models include: momentary illuminated or non-illuminated pushbuttons in many colors, momentary or maintained mushroom pushbuttons, foot switches, a variety of selector switches, joysticks & panel indicator lights. (read more)

These controllers are available in four DIN sizes (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32) and offer dual output control; selectable universal inputs accept thermocouple, RTD, milliamp (mA), millivolt (mV) and DC voltages. Four types of control modes are available (PID, ON/OFF, Ramp/Soak, Manual). Output types include relay, voltage pulse, current, & linear voltage. Prices start at $89. (read more)

High performance current sensors offer outstanding features, flexibility and durability at incredible prices. Current transducers and switches are available in split-core or fixed-core models. All models carry a 5 year warranty. AcuAMP current switches combine a current transformer, signal conditioner and limit alarm output in one package. Prices start at $63. (read more)

Cutler-Hammer Molded Case Circuit Breakers provide UL489 performance for branch circuit overcurrent protection & disconnecting. The small size saves panel space. A patented contact conductor design features fast "blow-open" action for superior performance. They also feature: advanced arc extinguishing technology; a 3-position toggle handle (on/off/tripped)& visual indicators. (read more)

Save up to 50% on time-delay & fast-acting fuses. We teamed with Edison Fuse(Cooper Industries subsidiary) to offer these fuses/fuse holders. All fuses are cross referenced as replacements for name-brand fuses like Littelfuse, Ferraz, Siemens. Fuses can protect transformers, motors, DC power supplies, lighting circuits, contactors, relays & other electrical equipment. (read more)

We offer practical industrial control power supplies at great prices. PS,PSP,& PSM series power supplies include a 3 year warranty. Our RHINO series offers a rugged supply solution. PS series supplies provide consistent, reliable, switched DC power. Open board power supplies are useful when you need an inexpensive external supply. (read more)

There are four models for DC input voltage in the PSP series of DIN-rail DC-to-DC converters. All models come with a 3 year warranty.

Wide input ranges of 9.5 to 18VDC and 18 to 75VDC allow these models to be operated from all popular DC supply voltage systems. Prices start at $70.25. (read more)

AutomationDirect offers Wire Duct & DIN rail-mounted terminal blocks (DINnectors) at huge savings. Wire duct products include: rigid PVC wire duct including "thin finger" styles, flexible wiring duct, spare duct covers & accessories including: separators, wire retainers, ID tags, mounting inserts, rivets, spiral wrap & braided sleeving. (read more)

AutomationDirect has expanded their photoelectric & ultrasonic proximity sensor offerings. New photo sensors include 18mm non-metal tubular diffuse, AC diffuse with a 90-degree optic package and 8mm stainless steel tubular through-beam sensor models. New ultrasonic sensors include four models of rectangular through-beam units specifically designed for applications with limited mounting space. (read more)

Motor contactors, overload relays, and manual motor starters provide complete motor control solutions up to 300 horsepower. Starters accommodate motors up to 100 horsepower at 480 VAC, while MMS combination starters accommodate motors up to 40 horsepower at 480 VAC. Contactors come in sizes up to 300 horsepower at 480 VAC. Available in 24 VAC, 24 VDC, 120 VAC, & 240 VAC coil versions. (read more)

Let Eaton Cutler-Hammer's E26 series of stacklights from AutomationDirect shout it from your panel tops! The E26 modular system of omni-directional light indicators can inform personnel of status and safety conditions you don't want them to miss. The features of the E26 series make it easy to assemble and wire. (read more)

Designing a pushbutton that will satisfy NEMA requirements while maintaining the value you've come to expect from AutomationDirect is not an easy task. We took advantage of the experience of Cutler-Hammer engineering to take existing product technology and make it better. We proudly carry the HT800 line of 30 mm pilot devices from Cutler-Hammer. (read more)