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  • Pneumatic cylinder position switches

    AutomationDirect's NITRA line of pneumatics products now includes products that connect pneumatic actuators and electrical control systems.

    Renee Robbins -- Control Engineering, 11/12/2009

    Automation Direct Pneumatic Cylinder SwitchesThe NITRA line of pneumatics products from AutomationDirect now includes the CPS series of pneumatic position switches and accessories. The solid-state electronic switches provide a robust interface between pneumatic actuators and electrical control systems, and are available in 3-wire DC PNP and NPN normally open and PNP normally closed configurations. Switches can be purchased with an M8 wiring connector or 2-meter cable with wire leads. Five mounting bands with adapters for round body cylinders also are available, in 5/16 in. to 2 in. sizes. Pneumatic cylinder position switches are backed with a 3-year warranty.

    www.automationdirect.com/pneumatic-cylinder-switches
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