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ProSense inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect

April 1, 2021 By Mike Santora

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AutomationDirect has added a variety of new ProSense inductive proximity sensors to their portfolio. Added are 8mm triple-sensing inductive proximity sensors in flush and non-flush mounting options, which can detect ferrous metals up to a distance of 6mm. Also new are inductive proximity sensors with a metal face to provide more durable protection, with environmental […]

Filed Under: Inductive, Proximity Tagged With: AutomationDirect

8mm photoelectric, inductive proximity and capacitive proximity sensors

March 2, 2021 By Mike Santora

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AutomationDirect has added several small sensors to the proximity sensor lineup. New rectangular 8mm x 16mm inductive proximity sensors are available in flush and non-flush mounting options, NO or NC outputs as well as NPN or PNP logic. The new 8mm round capacitive proximity sensors are able to detect materials other than metal, in a […]

Filed Under: Proximity Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Metrol High Precision Limit Switches from AutomationDirect

February 11, 2021 By Mike Santora

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AutomationDirect has added more options for high precision limit switches from Metrol. High-temperature precision limit switches have been added that provide a 10-micron accuracy and are rated for temperatures of up to 200° C. New high-vacuum resistance limit switches are high precision with an accuracy of 10 microns as well and are designed to be […]

Filed Under: Limit Switches Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Contrinex DW series Proximity Sensors from AutomationDirect

December 15, 2020 By Mike Santora

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New models of Contrinex DW series round proximity sensors are offered in barrel sizes from 8mm to 30mm. Flush and non-flush mount models are available with standard or extended sensing distances, with complete overload protection. These IP67-rated sensors are made of nickel-plated brass or 304 stainless steel. PNP models are IO Link compatible and are […]

Filed Under: Proximity Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect adds sanitary 3-A versions of RTDs and transmitter probes

October 8, 2020 By Mike Santora

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The AutomationDirect process control temperature sensor lineup now includes RTD versions of the M12 connection transmitters, transmitter versions of the RTDs without process connection, and sanitary 3-A versions of RTDs and transmitter probes. ProSense Pt100 RTD sensors and transmitters with sanitary connection probes offer a clean-in-place tri-clamp process connection suitable for applications where corrosion and […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Temperature Tagged With: AutomationDirect

IDEM non-contact guard locking RFID coded safety switches

August 6, 2020 By Mike Santora

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IDEM non-contact RFID coded safety switches from AutomationDirect are designed to provide interlock protection on hinged, sliding, or removable guard doors. These switches are particularly advantageous when poor guard alignment exists, when high-level anti-tamper is required, where high-hygiene requirements exist, (food industry hose down applications) or where long mechanical life is required. When used in […]

Filed Under: RFID Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect adds capacitive pushbutton sensor switches and indicators

June 16, 2020 By Mike Santora

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Captron SENSORswitches are capacitive pushbuttons which are activated without pressure, using a hand or other parts of the body. The buttons have a determinate sensing distance, which may be altered by varying the approach speed and/or damping factor. A quickly approaching finger will achieve a higher sensing distance than a slowly approaching finger. A hand, […]

Filed Under: Capacitive Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Wenglor 50 x 50mm rectangular photoelectric sensors from AutomationDirect

February 4, 2020 By Mike Santora

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Wenglor rectangular 50 x 50 x 20mm photoelectric sensors from AutomationDirect include diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective, retroreflective for transparent objects, and through-beam models. The popular size of these Wenglor sensors makes them suitable as drop-in replacements for other higher-cost rectangular photoelectric sensor brands. Sensing ranges vary from 1200mm for background suppression sensors to 20m […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Inductive proximity sensors with analog output from AutomationDirect

January 16, 2020 By Mike Santora

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DW Series round metal inductive proximity sensors with analog outputs are now available from AutomationDirect in 8mm, 12mm, 18mm, and 30mm cylindrical sizes. These DC-powered (10-30V or 15-30V) threaded-barrel sensors are IP67 rated and are available with 2m pigtail cable or quick-disconnect. 8mm analog inductive proximity sensors detect the presence of ferrous metal objects at […]

Filed Under: Inductive Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Thermoplastic and halogen-free limit switches from AutomationDirect

November 7, 2019 By Mike Santora

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The new AEP series of reinforced thermoplastic compact limit switches includes a variety of actuator types including metal plunger, side rotary lever, adjustable lever, rod actuator, and 360° spring actuator. These compact-sized plastic limit switches have standard U.S. 25mm mounting hole spacing; housings are double-insulated and epoxy resin-filled, providing IEC IP67 protection. Contacts are Snap-action […]

Filed Under: Limit Switches Tagged With: AutomationDirect

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