AutomationDirect Adds Expanded Communications and Discrete I/O Capabilities for the BRX PLC

AutomationDirect Adds Expanded Communications and Discrete I/O Capabilities for the BRX PLC

Expansion modules snap onto the side of any BRX Micro PLC Unit (MPU) or BRX Remote I/O controller. Newly added BRX discrete I/O modules include 5, 8, and 16-point relay output modules (starting at $55) with Form A (SPST) and Form C (SPDT) options; 16-point 2-5 VDC discrete input and output modules (starting at $55), etc.

 

 

 

Bosch Power Tools Announces GHJ12V Heated Jacket and GHH12V-20 Heated Hoodie, Keeping Workers Warm Through the Winter Months

Bosch Power Tools Announces GHJ12V Heated Jacket and GHH12V-20 Heated Hoodie, Keeping Workers Warm Through the Winter Months

Bosch Power Tools recently announced its newest heated gear additions, the GHJ12V Heated Jacket and GHH12V-20 Heated Hoodie. Including enhanced, modern designs and light, durable materials, the jacket and hoodie feature three temperature settings for enhanced control and comfort.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect Adds More Attabox Enclosures and Accessories

AutomationDirect Adds More Attabox Enclosures and Accessories

AutomationDirect has added to its offering of Attabox enclosures and accessories from RobRoy. The Heartland series of polycarbonate enclosures from AttaBox is ideal for applications requiring protection from moisture, corrosive environments, UV exposure or extreme temperatures. The Heartland series carries NEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 6P and 12 ratings, and is available in sizes up to 24 x 24 x 10 inches.

 

 

 

Littelfuse Launches 1500 Volt Solar String Fuse and Holder Rated 35 to 60 Amperage

Littelfuse Launches 1500 Volt Solar String Fuse and Holder Rated 35 to 60 Amperage

Littelfuse, Inc. recently announced the expansion of its SPXV series solar string fuses to include 35 to 60 amperage models. Designed to integrate into an LFXV15 fuse block and cover holder, these 20 x 127 mm 1500 V DC solar fuses protect photovoltaic (PV) installations from overloads and short circuits to minimize damage to solar panels.

 

 

 

Ultra-Miniature and Surface-Mount Reed Switches Offer Wider Sensitivity Range for Position and Speed Sensing Applications

Ultra-Miniature and Surface-Mount Reed Switches Offer Wider Sensitivity Range for Position and Speed Sensing Applications

Littelfuse, Inc. recently introduced the MITI-7 Series Ultra-Miniature Reed Switch, a Form A (single-pole, single-throw normally open or SPST-NO) switch that’s hermetically sealed in a 7mm-long glass envelope. The MITI-7 Series offers sensitivity options ranging from 6 AT to 20 AT, far wider than existing magnetic switches of comparable size, which were limited to a range of just 6 AT to 10 AT.

 

 

 

Bender Consolidates LifeGuard Technology, Expediting Ordering Process

Bender Consolidates LifeGuard Technology, Expediting Ordering Process

Bender has made changes to the LifeGuard product line in order to consolidate similar models, reducing the complexity from 3,600 models down to 18 models. Bender’s LifeGuard panels ensure that facilities receive the latest in ground-fault protection–every model can now be used for up to 600 V, any phase configuration, and all models will detect both AC and DC ground faults.

 

 

 

Rockwell Automation Industrial Computers, Thin Clients Enhanced for Use in Hazardous Locations and Harsh Environments

Rockwell Automation Industrial Computers, Thin Clients Enhanced for Use in Hazardous Locations and Harsh Environments

Industrial producers can now improve the reliability and longevity of their automation systems in hazardous locations. Rockwell Automation has enhanced two of its modern visualization solutions, the Allen-Bradley VersaView 5200 thin clients and VersaView 5400 industrial computers, for use in harsh locations in industries like oil and gas, tire and rubber, and pulp and paper.

 

 

 

KNIPEX Tools Introduces Forged Wire Stripper

KNIPEX Tools Introduces Forged Wire Stripper

KNIPEX Tools introduced its new Forged Wire Stripper (13 72 8 and 13 72 8) for stripping and cutting both solid and stranded wire between 10 and 20 AWG. The Forged Wire Stripper is equipped with several patent-pending features that set the tool apart from conventional wire strippers. The Forged Wire Stripper’s most unique feature is its screw cutting holes for 6-32 and 8-32 screws.

 

 

 

Beckhoff Offers New Line of Compact, Universal 24/48 V DC Power Supplies

Beckhoff Offers New Line of Compact, Universal 24/48 V DC Power Supplies

Beckhoff is launching the PS power supply series, initially comprising 18 new devices. The 1- and 3-phase DIN-rail-mountable power supply units are very compact and supply output currents from 2.5 to 40 A. Ideal for industrial applications, the temperature-optimized device design of these power supplies ensures excellent convection cooling, long service life, maximum reliability and up to 96.3% efficiency.

 

 

 

Plug & Work Gripper Kit for Cobots From Doosan, Techman and UR

Plug & Work Gripper Kit for Cobots From Doosan, Techman and UR

After having successfully launched the Plug & Work portfolio for Universal Robots, SCHUNK is further expanding the idea of simply equipping cobots onto the lightweight robots from Doosan Robotics and Techman Robot. The importance of both manufacturers has recently grown significantly and they are increasingly attracting the attention of users worldwide.

 

 

 

Sealed 2+2 Jaw Chuck With Large Compensation Stroke Allows Maximum Flexibility on Mill/Turn Machines

Sealed 2+2 Jaw Chuck With Large Compensation Stroke Allows Maximum Flexibility on Mill/Turn Machines

To meet the increasing demands of the market, SCHUNK has developed the low-maintenance 2+2 jaw chuck SCHUNK ROTA-M flex 2+2, which has a particularly large compensation stroke by virtue of a compensation mechanism (patent pending): Depending on the size, this is between 5.1 mm and 10 mm per jaw – more than with any other 4-jaw chuck on the market.

 

 

 

SCHUNK: Clamping Force Block for Newcomers to Automation

SCHUNK: Clamping Force Block for Newcomers to Automation

The trend towards the automated loading of machine tools also has an effect on clamping devices: Cost-conscious professionals and newcomers to automation in particular are looking for both attractively priced and efficient components for process automation. With its Lean Automation program and the Plug & Work portfolio for cobots, SCHUNK already offers cost-effective solutions for part handling.