AutomationDirect

10/24/2026

🔌 Make wire identification easier than ever!

AutomationDirect now offers the Partex wire marker system, designed to help panel builders, electricians, and maintenance professionals stay organized and work more efficiently!

🏷️ MD Slide-On Sleeve Markers – Pre-loaded applicator wands make wire marking fast and easy, while the secure bellow-grip design prevents slipping and rotating.

🔧 PLD Wrap-Around Tape Dispenser – Perfect for larger cables, conduit, and retrofit applications, with self-adhesive tape that can be applied before or after termination.

✅ Durable, easy-to-read identification
✅ Faster installation and less setup time
✅ Simplified troubleshooting and maintenance

💲 Prices start at $5.50!

👉 Explore the new Partex wire marking solutions!



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10/23/2026

🔧 Tough jobs deserve TITAN tools! 💪

AutomationDirect now offers TITAN professional hand tools, delivering professional-grade performance without the premium price tag!

From everyday maintenance to challenging installations, the expanded selection includes:

🔩 Ratchets, sockets & socket sets
⚙️ Impact sockets, adapters & extensions
🔧 ExoDrive pass-through ratchets for long bolts and threaded rods
🔄 Auto-Flex universal sockets with 360° rotation
🎯 Precision torque wrenches for accurate fastening

Whether you're a maintenance technician, mechanic, or machine builder, TITAN has the tools to help you get the job done!

💲 Prices start at $4!

👉 Explore the new TITAN hand tool lineup!



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10/22/2026

Big visibility in a small package!

AutomationDirect has added new ProSense DPM22 series panel meters, making it easier than ever to monitor important process values!

Designed for compact 22mm panel mounting, these meters offer two convenient display options:

🔢 DPM22 A: 4-digit numeric display that changes from green to yellow to red based on user-defined thresholds.

📊 DPM22 B: 10-segment, tri-color bar graph with flashing alarm indicators for quick visual monitoring.

✅ Monitor temperature, pressure, level, flow & more
✅ RTD, thermocouple & DC analog inputs
✅ Easy configuration with free software
✅ IP65-rated front protection

💲 Prices start at $92!

👉 Explore the new ProSense DPM22 panel meters!



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10/21/2026

🔴🔵⚫⚪ More colors. Better organization. Faster wiring!

AutomationDirect has expanded its Konnect-It push-in terminal block lineup with four popular new colors: blue, black, white, and red!

These new options make it easier to identify circuits, organize power distribution, and create cleaner, more intuitive control panels.

⚡ Fast, tool-free wiring
🎨 Four new color options for easier identification
🔧 Integrated orange pushbutton for quick wire release
💪 Durable, flame-resistant polyamide construction
🔌 Matching end covers and separators available

Spend less time wiring and more time getting the job done!

💲 Prices start at $8.50!

👉 Explore the expanded Konnect-It terminal block lineup!



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10/20/2026

📘 Bigger, smarter, and completely updated! Our FREE PLC eBook is here!

Whether you're just getting started with PLCs or looking to expand your knowledge, the newly updated edition of A Practical Guide to Programmable Logic Controllers is packed with helpful information!

⚙️ PLC fundamentals and hardware selection
💻 PLC software and programming concepts
🔌 Communication protocols and connectivity
🎯 PID loops and motion control
🔒 Industrial cybersecurity
🏭 Real-world PLC application stories

From the basics to more advanced topics, there's something for every skill level.

💲 And did we mention it's FREE?
👉 Get your copy today!



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10/19/2026

⚡ Wiring a motor starter? Start here.

Our How to Wire a Motor Starter guide walks through the components and wiring for several common motor control configurations, including:
⚙️ Non-reversing 3-phase motors
🔄 Reversing 3-phase motors
🔌 Single-phase motors
⭐ Wye-delta 3-phase motors

You’ll also learn how contactors and overload relays work together to control and protect your motor.

👉 Visit the article for diagrams and step-by-step examples.

Learn the basics of how to wire a motor starter with this informative article with step-by-step instructions and helpful charts.

10/17/2026

🌡️ Keep your electrical enclosures at the right temperature!

AutomationDirect now offers Pfannenberg heaters, thermostats, and Filterfans designed to help protect sensitive electrical equipment from temperature extremes.

💨 Datawind Filterfans provide 38–560 CFM airflow with integrated thermostat control and space-saving external mounting.
🔥 PFH-T fan heaters deliver 200–1200W of dependable heating with self-regulating PTC technology.
🎛️ FLZ thermostats provide precise control of enclosure fans, heaters, and alarms.
🔧 Exhaust filter grilles offer 91% filtration efficiency and tool-free filter replacement.

Whether you're managing heat buildup or protecting against cold temperatures, Pfannenberg has solutions to help maintain reliable enclosure operation.

💲 Prices start at $16

👉 Explore Pfannenberg thermal management products!



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10/16/2026

🔧 More connections. More flexibility. Built to last!

AutomationDirect has expanded its NITRA pneumatic push-to-connect fitting lineup with new rugged 316 stainless steel options!

Designed for flexible pneumatic system layouts, the expanded selection includes:

🔹 Male straights & rotating elbows
🔹 Union straights & reducers
🔹 Union tees & elbows
🔹 Bulkhead unions
🔹 Inch & metric tubing options

✂️ Plus, a new NITRA tubing cutter makes it easy to get clean cuts on flexible tubing up to 1 inch in diameter!

💲 Prices start at $4

👉 Explore the expanded NITRA pneumatic fittings lineup!



https://automationdirect.com/adc/overview/catalog/pneumatic_components/fittings/push-to-connect

10/15/2026

🛠️ Work smarter with the right tools for the job!

AutomationDirect has expanded its selection of JOKARI and Maun professional hand tools, designed to make wire preparation, installation, and maintenance easier!

⚡ JOKARI wire stripping tools feature self-adjusting technology for fast, precise stripping across a variety of cable types.
🔧 JOKARI QUADRO Plus combines cutting, stripping, and crimping in one convenient tool.
💪 Maun parallel-action pliers provide a secure, even-pressure grip, while high-leverage cutters and cable-tie tools help reduce hand fatigue.

Whether you're building control panels or performing everyday maintenance, these tools are designed for precision, comfort, and productivity!

💲 Prices start at $17
👉 Explore the latest JOKARI and Maun tools!


https://automationdirect.com/adc/overview/catalog/tools_-a-_test_equipment

10/14/2026

🔐 Is your industrial network ready for IT/OT convergence?

As industrial systems become more connected, maintaining reliable communication and strong cybersecurity is more important than ever.

Our latest article, "Designing Secure and Effective Industrial Control Networks," explores practical ways to optimize network performance while protecting critical operations.

⚙️ Choose the right industrial communication protocols
📡 Improve traffic management with QoS and IGMP snooping
🔒 Strengthen security through VLAN segmentation
🛡️ Implement secure-by-design products and network hardening
🔌 Explore industrial Ethernet switch solutions

👉 Read the full article to learn how to build more secure, efficient industrial control networks!



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