Automation Control and Switchgear Latest News

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest developments in the world of automation, sensors, and switchgear. This category is your hub for industry news, product innovations, and regulatory updates that matter to electrical contractors working across Ireland’s evolving industrial and commercial sectors. At Long Distributors in Cork, we’re more than just a wholesaler—we’re your partner in navigating the fast-changing landscape of control and automation. Whether it’s a breakthrough in sensor technology, a new standard in switchgear safety, or trends shaping the future of smart systems, you’ll find timely, relevant insights right here to keep your projects compliant, competitive, and cutting-edge.

IFM: Thermal compressed air meter with integrated pressure and temperature sensor

IFM: Thermal compressed air meter with integrated pressure and temperature sensor

Thermal compressed air meter with integrated pressure and temperature sensor Four process values (volumetric flow, pressure, temperature, totaliser = total quantity meter) can be read for effective energy management. Exact allocation of energy costs due to precise consumption measurement Improvement of energy efficiency via leakage monitoring Reduction of installation, maintenance and hardware costs The basis for a comprehensive energy management system according to [...]

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Baumer Award for the pressure sensor PP20H – Top three products of 2019

Baumer Award for the pressure sensor PP20H – Top three products of 2019

Baumer pressure sensor PP20H at the forefront: The editorial team of Elektronik magazine nominated 111 top products in 11 categories for the 21st reader's choice "Products of the year 2019". In the sensors category, the hygienic pressure sensor of the PP20H family impressed the jury of experts of its advantages in demanding hygienic applications: stainless steel housing with IP69K protection class and [...]

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Precision laser sensor for absolute accuracy in distance measurement of objects

Precision laser sensor for absolute accuracy in distance measurement of objects

When you need precise measurement of object distance, our IO-Link distance sensor is the ideal choice. Whether you want to, for example, precisely determine the location of a component or simply need reliable stack height detection, it delivers absolute accuracy. Download Balluff Press Release […]

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SICK Re-Invents the lightgrid as a versatile Light “Chain”

SICK Re-Invents the lightgrid as a versatile Light “Chain”

SICK has reinvented the lightgrid as a versatile “light chain” of cascading photoelectric sensors. The FlexChain detection system is a completely new way of configuring light grids that offers unprecedented freedom for automated plant and machinery applications. With SICK FlexChain up to 60 sensors can be daisy-chained together in a single line topology and connected to a compact FlexChain host. The cost-saving [...]