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ROLEC: ‘Round’ technoDISC Plastic Enclosures For Industrial Electronics Now In Four Sizes

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Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Industrial, Marine/Offshore
Product Type: enclosures

ROLEC’s ‘round’ technoDISC plastic enclosures for IIoT and Industry 4.0 electronics are now available in four sizes. Robust technoDISC is ideal for a wide range of industrial electronics. Its ‘round’ design is perfect for applications such as industrial sensors, modern machine building, automation systems, IIoT control nodes and shipboard monitoring equipment. These ‘go anywhere’ enclosures can be installed on walls, bulkheads and machines. The lid can remain closed during installation in challenging environments – safeguarding the electronics with IP 66 (IP 67 optional) ingress protection.

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OKW Enclosures: MINI-DATA-BOX

Brand: okw enclosures
Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Healthcare, Industrial, Transportation
Product Type: enclosures

The MINI-DATA-BOX will convince you with its compact size and attention to detail. It is suitable for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. Designer corners play gently with the light on the surface and lend the enclosure a new lightness.

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RS: Red Lion’s New N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches

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Industry Focus: Automotive, Food & Beverage, General Manufactuing, Industrial, Marine/Offshore, Oil & Gas, Transportation
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids

Red Lion’s N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switches are engineered for ease of use, security, and durability and ideally suited for use in the factory automation, robotics, food and beverage, oil and gas, alternative energy, water and wastewater, marine, and rail industries. A configuration wizard and graphical dashboard make installation and setup a breeze; security features help administrators protect networks from unauthorized access; and a rugged design ensures years of reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation: New IQ-F Series Compact FX5S PLC – Powerful, Affordable, and Easy-to-Use

Brand: mitsubishi
Industry Focus: Automotive, Food & Beverage, General Manufactuing, Industrial, Water & Waste Water
Product Type: drives/loop controllers/pac's/plc's

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. expands its line of MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to now offer a basic model providing OEMs with an all-in-one controller for small machines up to 60 I/O with integrated Ethernet connectivity. The FX5S PLC is a solution for simple automation applications at a more affordable price than the original FX5U high-performance model and FX5UJ mid-range model.

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Siemens: New SIMATIC S7-1500 Virtual PLC (vPLC) on Industrial Edge

Brand: siemens
Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Industrial
Product Type: drives/loop controllers/pac's/plc's

SIMATIC S7-1500V is an entirely virtual PLC based upon the functions and operation of the SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC and is independent of its hardware. It extends the current S7-1500 PLC offering, which allows for more flexible and modular design of production plants, and is a virtual controller that is completely compatible with TIA Portal. With this, you can rely on familiar tools and build on projects that are already created in TIA Portal, and use OT solutions you have previously employed in an IT environment and benefit from their advantages without giving up familiar structures.

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ROLEC: More Options for taraSMART Modular Suspension Arm System

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Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Industrial
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ROLEC has added more components to its taraSMART (IP 54) range of modular suspension arms. Users can now configure their perfect support arm from a choice of 22 different components. Tough, stylish taraSMART supports displays, panel PCs and HMI enclosures weighing up to 100 lbs (45 kg). The range offers advanced technical features but at an attractive price point. Applications include smart factory automation, modern machine control systems, robotics, process automation, medical/laboratory technology and information stations.

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Stewart Connector: M12 X-Code & RJ45 Addition of Coiled Industrial Cable Assemblies

Brand: bel-fuse
Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Healthcare, Industrial
Product Type: connectors/cables/terminal blocks

Stewart Connector expands their latest line of Industrial Cable Assemblies with the addition of coiled cable assemblies. These flexible ethernet cords feature IP20 rated cables and IP67 rated M12 X-code connectors and are offered in a variety of cable lengths and end configurations. These cable assemblies are made with TPE cable jacket to add to their robust nature, offering solid performance options that can deliver up to 10 gigabit Ethernet.

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WAGO: Eco 2 Power Supply with Tool-Free Push-in Technology

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The Eco 2 family of power supplies, with push-in technology and built-in WAGO levers, gets a new addition. The models with 30 W and 120 W output power are now joined by a variant with 240 W output power (item no. 2687-2146). The push-in connection and WAGO levers make device connection with the Eco 2 quick, easy and tool-free, saving time on wiring the power supply units. The option exists of retrofitting marking on the front to uniquely identify devices. With a reduced overall width of just 50 mm, the Eco 2 saves space.

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AutomationDirect: More Murrelektronik A-Coded Sensor and Signal Connection Cables

Brand: automationdirect
Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Industrial
Product Type: connectors/cables/terminal blocks

AutomationDirect’s newest addition of A-coded sensor and signal connection cables from Murrelektronik provides easy and reliable connections between panels and field devices. These cables offer several configurations including axial or right-angle female M8 or M12 screw-lock connector to pigtail, axial male to axial female with M8 or M12 screw-lock connectors, and right-angle male to right-angle female with M8 or M12 screw-lock connectors.

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AutomationDirect: Epson LabelWorks Portable Label Printers

Brand: automationdirect
Industry Focus: General Manufactuing, Industrial, Transportation
Product Type: tools for panel builders

AutomationDirect has added Epson LabelWorks portable label printers for your wire marking needs. The Epson PX series label printers are available in four different models and support 3 to 36mm [1/8 to 1-1/2 in] labels. The LW-PX300 is a low-cost, compact wire-marking, bar code, and general-identification label printer. The LW-PX400 printer is a portable, wireless industrial labeling and wire-marking printer that is Bluetooth compatible and works with iOS or Android mobile devices.

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Rockwell Automation: ArmorBlock 5000 On-Machine I/O Blocks

Brand: rockwell automation
Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced the release of its new Allen‑Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 I/O blocks. Integrated with IO-Link technology, the distributed I/O solution offers smart capabilities that can help industrial manufacturers improve operational productivity with minimal cost. Manufacturers can deploy and maintain smart automation more efficiently with the ArmorBlock 5000 I/O solution. With the highly integrated IO-Link capabilities, machine design complexity is reduced through simpler device configuration and better integration with Allen‑Bradley controllers.

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Banner Engineering: Q20-2 Polarized Retroreflective Sensor

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Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Industrial
Product Type: sensors

The Q20-2 is a new polarized retroreflective photoelectric sensor designed for reliable detection, quick installation, and precise beam alignment. Its bright, visible red LED features best-in-class bore sighting, ensuring that the beam spot hits repeatably where it is intended. The Q20-2 features an industry-standard compact housing and robust threaded 3-mm mounting holes.

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