AutomationDirect has added new Safegate non-muting Type 4 access control barrier safety light curtains designed to protect a wide range of industrial applications that do not require muting functionality. Sender/receiver or active/passive pair versions are available with 24 VDC input, 300 or 400mm resolution and 0-8m or 0-12m operating distances. ReeR Safegate non-muting light curtains…
Category 2 light curtain for high-risk industrial applications
Norstat, Inc. addresses the need for safeguarding high risk industrial applications with the ReeR Vision, category 2 light curtain. The Vision is a suitable solution for the protection of personnel working in applications such as palletizing, wrapping, robotic cells, or assembly lines where the safety of the operator is paramount. Features include easy connection and…
Safety light curtain with integrated blanking function
Norstat Inc. has addressed the need for safeguarding high risk industrial applications with the ReeR Admiral, category 4, Type 4, light curtain. The Admiral is a suitable light curtain for protecting areas where any material being processed or the moving parts of a machine cross the field protected by the light curtain. Features include extremely…
Gemco updates the Semelex Safetimeter for better protection of factory personnel
A new case design provides increased protection for the proven Gemco 1999 Semelex Safetimeter. The portable, multi-purpose, diagnostic system for pressroom automation and operator safety device analysis is now even easier to handle and transfer between locations. The new 1999SEMC Semelex II Safetimeter test set is field-proven to accurately measure press stop time and safety…
WERMA Visual and Audible Signal Beacons / Devices
Werma EvoSIGNAL signal beacons warn, guide, protect, and are a new simple, modular solution for signaling from AutomationDirect. Werma EvoSIGNAL visual and visual-audible signal devices are available in Mini, Midi and Maxi versions with common signal module voltages (115-230 VAC, 12/24 VAC/VDC) and with base, tube, bracket and wall mounting options. Mini and Midi audible…
Merz UL 508 Non-Fusible Disconnect Switches from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added enclosed versions and non-enclosed DIN rail and panel/door mount versions of Merz disconnect / motor control switches. Non-enclosed UL 508 / UL 60947 600VAC manual motor controller switches (from $15.25) are designed for snap-on DIN rail mounting, base mounting or front mounting in a door. The terminal screws are all accessible from…
Safety Air Guns designed for high performance and safe operation
EXAIR offers a large selection of Safety Air Guns to suit your application. These include the VariBlast Compact Safety Air Gun, Soft Grip Safety Air Gun, Soft Grip Super Air Scraper, Heavy Duty Safety Air Gun and Super Blast Safety Air Gun, plus Back Blow versions of those guns. These Safety Air Guns use engineered…
Omron expands safety offering with visual lockout/tagout and arc flash labeling services
In response to a growing need for manufacturers to ensure compliance and protect operators from hazards on the plant floor, automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has incorporated assessment and labeling services focused on best practices for lockout/tagout and arc flash avoidance into its safety offering. Industry-leading automation solutions and safety services provider Omron Automation…
MOSIAC modular safety integrated controller
Mosaic is a modular and configurable Safety Controller capable of managing an array of safety functions ranging from a solitary machine to the operations of an entire plant. Mosaic can easily manage multiple safety devices including safety sensors and signals such as Light curtains, photocells, laser scanners, emergency stops, electromechanical switches, guard-lock safety door switches,…
Contrinex Extended-protection Safety Light Curtains from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new Contrinex slim-profile safety light curtains, used for human protection and product/machine safety, to its extensive Safety Products lineup. The new Contrinex 14 mm and 30 mm beam resolution extended-protection, slim-profile safety light curtains eliminate blind spots (the height of the light curtain is the height of the protected area) and the…
Interactive HVAC guide simplifies circuit protection design process
Littelfuse, Inc. recently unveiled a new HVAC guide. Developed to simplify the HVAC system design process, end-users will be able to find the right combination of protection, control, and sensing solutions by product or application type. “Our new interactive guide allows real-time access to technical information, including data sheets and product specifications, to help streamline…
LED interior lamps are super-bright, thin and dimmable
New Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED Interior thin, surface-mount lamps are dimmable and able to remember previous intensity settings. Diamond Series lamps are designed for broad interior application flexibility and can be wired to operate manually or use their passive infrared sensors (PIR) to automatically illuminate in the presence of human movement. The distinctive diamond-shaped lamps…
Schmersal IP69K rated joysticks
Schmersal joystick selector switches have design features that make them suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical applications. The joysticks comply with the special cleaning requirements of the food industry to prevent cross-contamination, particularly when used in machines that process raw goods. The IP69K rating also makes the joysticks suitable for marine applications, traffic systems,…
Type 4 safety light curtains from Telemecanique Sensors
While the need for automation safety is constant, sometimes the automation itself needs to allow the suspension of safety-related functions for designed automated processes. The new Type 4 Safety Light Curtains with integrated muting from Telemecanique Sensors address this need. Modular and simple to use The XUSL4M Safety Light Curtains from Telemecanique Sensors come in…
Versatile safety light curtain
Industrial automation and safety solutions pioneer Omron Automation Americas recently launched a state-of-the-art light curtain that meets the needs for more flexible production line design. The broad functionality of the F3SG-SR Series Safety Light Curtain helps manufacturers comply with global safety standards without sacrificing efficiency or throughput. To meet the challenges of today’s marketplace, manufacturers…
Safety for agricultural machinery
B&R added a safety solution to its portfolio for agricultural machinery. At Agritechnica 2019, the company will present its X90 controller with integrated safety technology. A variant of the X90 controller is available with an integrated B&R SafeLOGIC safety controller. To create the corresponding safety application, the user simply connects ready-made software components using ladder…
Sager Electronics Announces Immediate Availability of 30mm Stacklights from Mallory
Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, is now stocking Mallory’s JR series of 30mm stacklights. Mallory has introduced the new JR series of 30mm stacklights with sound and light options. These leading edge stacklights are small enough to fit on top of control…
Affordable Industrial Workbenches With T Slot Table Tops
Isel USA Inc, is pleased to announce the availability of our new product Industrial Workbenches. These new industrial workbenches feature all aluminum construction except for the hardware and mounting feet and have T Slot table tops. These workbenches are very affordable because the table top is made from our precision table plate extrusions. The T…
Safety mats, edges and bumpers
Safety mats, edges and bumpers from ASO Safety Solutions are used to protect people and machinery from harm. Mats detect the presence of personnel on horizontal surfaces (usually the floor), edges can be used on any surface, usually near possible crushing or shearing points, and bumpers are used in applications involving vehicles or other moving…
Electronic remote control makes yacht navigation and docking a breeze
In the world of motor boats, luxury has a name: Sunseeker. The manufacturer of luxury yachts has long been known worldwide — not least by appearing in spectacular James Bond scenes. In line with the exclusive requests of its customers, Sunseeker equipped its recently introduced 76 Yacht with Marex electronic remote control and joystick systems…
APEM, INC. Launches high strength finger operated joystick controller designed for vehicle applications
APEM, Inc. announces the XF series; a ruggedized finger operated joystick controller specifically engineered for vehicles applications. This new joystick series is designed per the ISO 25197 standard, which establishes the requirements for design, construction and testing of electrical/electronic steering, shift and throttle and dynamic position control systems on marine watercraft up to 24m in…
Safety interlock switch
The HS1T interlock switch with solenoid delivers 5,000 N of locking force. Many features are included to maximize protection in machine and equipment guarding applications. The amount of locking force delivered in a small size is due to a metal head integrating the locking and mounting functions, an improvement over older designs where the head…
Sager Electronics awarded distributor of the year by OTTO
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced it’s been named OTTO’s 2018 Distributor of the Year. Sager was presented the award by OTTO at the 2019 EDS Leadership Summit held May 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “OTTO is delighted to recognize Sager Electronics…
Sager Electronics Receives 2018 Sales Achievement Award from Kingbright
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced it was the recipient of the 2018 Achievement Award for Outstanding Sales Performance by Kingbright. The award was presented at the 2019 EDS Leadership Summit held May 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “This award recognizes Sager’s…
Signal Towers, Audible Alarms and Industrial LED Lighting
All-in-one Patlite signal towers provide large signal horn and light tower combinations with ultra-bright 100 mm LEDs and alarm volumes up to 105 dB. The signal towers have 1, 2, 3 and 4 LED light tiers with continuous or flashing lights and up to 32 alarms. Patlite LKEH series stacklight alarm towers start at $402.00.…