Are You Looking For A Diell Sensor?

Friday, January 20, 2012 by Hans Wolf
Marshall Wolf Automation can easily cross reference all Diell sensors to our
World Class products. We offer excellent service and quick delivery!


We have a full offering of inductive and capacitive proximity sensors
as well as photoelectric sensors.

If you need a sensor from Diell - MD Micro Detectors, we can cross
and ship from stock today!

Marshall Wolf Automation is the only industrial automation distributor
you need for all of your sensor requirements.

Email us today at sales@wolfautomation.com with your Diell part number.

Everything You Need For Car Washing Systems

Thursday, January 12, 2012 by Beckie Bordenaro
Marshall Wolf Automation is constantly expanding our offering of liquid-tight and washdown approved industrial automation products.

Here is a quick overview of what we can offer you for car wash applications:
  • car wash replacement partsLiquid-tight connectors
  • IP65 pushbuttons
  • Waterproof photoelectrics
  • Loop detectors for vehicle detection
  • NEMA 4X washdown variable frequency drives
  • NEMA 3R vented enclosures
  • Liquid level monitoring sensors
  • High temperature capacitive proximity sensors
  • Stainless steel disconnect switches
As you can see, Marshall Wolf Automation is an ideal source for car washing systems products for OEM's or for replacements at the actual car wash location.

Search all of our car washing systems products now!

Car Washing Systems

Friday, December 30, 2011 by Caryl Clement
Going through the car wash on Christmas Eve, I thought about how important the sensors are to a car-wash application.  After all, they keep the heavy parts off of your car, keep things from banging into your car and make sure the soap and water are applied properly!

Are you involved with car washing systems?  Looking for quality car wash products?  Call us.  We can help you with your application needs, recommend products, get you the latest technical information, cross reference products from other manufacturers, find out what can ship quickly and we have great pricing!

Carlo Gavazzi Sensors are the leading supplier of photo-eyes to the car wash industry. 

Car Washing Systems SensorsWhether you need ultrasonic motion sensors for position detection and profiling, inductive sensors for end of travel detection, capacitive proximity sensors for level detection of soap and/or wax, Carlo Gavazzi is the way to go!  How about programmable controllers for complete process control?   Current and Power Monitors will monitor motor loading and brush pressure.

Delay timing and application timing can be controlled with a large selection of timers.

We carry the full line of Carlo Gavazzi products, so look to Marshall Wolf Automation.  As an authorized factory automation distributor, we can help supply just about anything you need to replace in your system.  Just give us a call at 800-325-9653, we have tech support on staff, helpful customer service and a live person answers the phone!  How can we help you today?

Guess Who Is The Largest P+F Distributor In Illinois?

Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
_ A _ S _ A L L    W _ L _    A _ T O _ A _ I O N

Yep, Marshall Wolf Automation is the top Pepperl + Fuchs distributor in Illinois!

Find out why by taking a look at our huge selection of inductive and capacitive
proximity sensors, photoelectrics, laser distance measurement sensors and much more.

We are your authorized, stocking Pepperl + Fuchs distributor
which means you get excellent pricing, service and delivery!

View all of our Pepperl + Fuchs sensors now!

Autonics CT Series Counter/Timer Upgraded!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
autonics temperature controllerAutonics has recently upgraded their popular CT series of multifunction timer/counters.

What's new? Here is a list of the Autonics CT series upgrades:
  • Common (for both Counter and Timer):
    • Built-in Modbus communication function (communication model)
    • Increase contact capacity to 5A (CTS and CTM series)
    • Available to set the One-Shot output time (0.01 sec to 99.99 sec)
  • Counter Upgrades:
    • 0.00001 to 999999 (4 digit 0.001 to 9999)
    • Added BATCH counter function (CTM series)
    • Available to set count start point (initial value)
    • Added Up-1/ Up-2/ Down-1/ Down-2 input modes
    • Added TOTAL/HOLD operation modes in the indicator
  • Timer Upgrades:
    • Ability to select memory protection function in the indicator
    • Added range; 6 digit 999.999s/9999m59/99999.9h, 4 digit: 9.999s
    • Added TOTAL/HOLD/On Time display operation modes in the indicator
    • Added INT2/NFD/NFD.1/INTG output modes
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Autonics temperature controllers and temperature control products, emergency e-stops and pushbuttons, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors and miniature photoelectric sensors.

View all of our Autonics products now!

Pepperl + Fuchs Compact & High Speed Label Detector

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
The ULB series from Pepperl + Fuchs was engineered to detect labels on a roll regardless of color, printing or glossiness.

label detectorThe ULB label detector automatically compensates for slowly changing ambient conditions.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Pepperl + Fuchs.

Pepperl + Fuchs offers extensive line of inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, ID systems, position measurement systems and much more.

Learn more about our Pepperl + Fuchs products here!

New From Baumer: CFDK 25 Flat Pack Capacitive Sensor

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Baumer has released the CFDK 25 series which is a flat pack capacitive sensor that can reliably detect liquid levels in tight spaces.

capacitive proximity sensorsThe rugged, flat housing and versatile mounting options make this an ideal choice for printing, packaging and material handling applications.

The Baumer CFDK 25 capacitive proximity sensor has 4 fixed sensing distances from 2 to 15mm and the housing is made from the robust plastic Polyamid 12.

If you are looking for reliable liquid level detection this is your sensor!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Baumer inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, laser distance measurement sensors, photoelectric light sensors and much more.

Learn more about the Baumer CFDK 25 for liquid level detection!
Search all of our Baumer sensors and encoders here.

We Now Stock Single Phase Soft Starters

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Our Carlo Gavazzi RSBS series of single phase soft starters reduces the starting current with heat pumps. These are popular in HVAC installations.

Our Carlo Gavazzi RSBS series can provide a 60% reduction in current and increase compressor lifetime.

compressor soft startersHere are some of our previous posts on this topic:

An Overview of Motor Soft Starters

Why Do You Need a Scroll Compressor Soft Starter

HVAC Soft Starts for Energy Efficiency

We also carry the WEG line of soft starters.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Carlo Gavazzi sensors, soft starters, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, industrial DC power supplies and much more.

View all of our Carlo Gavazzi products now!

Car Washing Systems

Thursday, October 20, 2011 by Caryl Clement
Are you involved with car washing systems?  Looking for quality car wash products?  Call us.  We can help you with your application needs, recommend products, get you the latest technical information, cross reference products from other manufacturers, find out what can ship quickly and we have great pricing!

Carlo Gavazzi Sensors are the leading supplier of photo-eyes to the car wash industry. 

Car Washing Systems SensorsWhether you need ultrasonic motion sensors for position detection and profiling, inductive sensors for end of travel detection, capacitive proximity sensors for level detection of soap and/or wax, Carlo Gavazzi is the way to go!  How about programmable controllers for complete process control?   Current and Power Monitors will monitor motor loading and brush pressure.

Delay timing and application timing can be controlled with a large selection of timers.

We carry the full line of Carlo Gavazzi products, so look to Marshall Wolf Automation.  We can help supply just about anything you need to replace in your system.  Just give us a call at 800-325-9653, we have tech support on staff, helpful customer service and a live person answers the phone!  How can we help you today?

Carlo Gavazzi IP69K Photoelectric Sensors

Monday, September 19, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
carlo gavazzi pa18Just this summer Carlo Gavazzi announced the release of a newly expanded PA18 series of photoelectric sensors.

The Carlo Gavazzi PA18 series upgrade included extended sensing ranges and advanced features.

Some of the housing features these photoelectric light sensors now offer include:
  • 40% reduction in length over previous series
  • New radial housing option which provides the means for right angle sensing
  • IP67, IP69K and ECOLAB certification
  • Can withstand high temperatures (80°C/176°F) and high pressure (1450 psi/100bar)
Sensing ranges are increased up to 150% from the previous generation. Sensing modes include diffuse (1m sensing range), retro-reflective (6.5m sensing range), polarized retro-reflective (5m sensing range), and through-beam (20m sensing range). 

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Carlo Gavazzi sensors including inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, miniature photoelectric sensors and ultrasonic range sensors.

Search all of our Carlo Gavazzi products now!

Components for Car Washing Systems

Friday, September 9, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
car washing systemsDo you build car wash systems?
Do you own an industrial car wash?

Marshall Wolf Automation has a number of products designed specifically for car washing systems!

We are authorized industrial automation distributors for every manufacturer you see listed.
  • Iboco liquid tight connectors
  • Schmersal watertight safety interlock switches
  • Waterproof photoelectric light sensors
  • Carlo Gavazzi loop detectors for vehicle detection
  • Liquid level controllers
  • Carlo Gavazzi motion radar sensors for overhead doors
  • Liquid level and leakage photoelectric sensors
  • NEMA 4X rated indoor/outdoor duty high performance AC drives
  • Stainless steel disconnect switches
  • High temperature capacitive proximity sensors
I think you get the point. We are a great source for industrial automation components in your car washing systems!

View them all now...

Lower Cost Alternative to Expensive Vision Systems!

Friday, September 9, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Pepperl + Fuchs BIS510 vision sensors are specifically designed as a lower-cost alternative to expensive vision systems.

sheet inspection sensorThe P+F BIS510 sheet inspection sensor is ideal for print job verification applications.  These sensors provide fast and simple monitoring of the correct sheet sequence in collating, folding and binding machines.  

Wouldn't it be nice if each job could run continuously without concern for error and verification is automatically performed for every print job?

The Pepperl + Fuchs BIS510 vision sensor includes a camera, illumination LEDs and an evaluation unit with digital input and output signals, as well as a network interface.  


The Pepperl + Fuchs BIS510 compares each sheet with the previously taught pattern image to determine whether or not it is the 
correct sheet.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Pepperl + Fuchs distributor for their complete line of sensors including inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, miniature photoelectric sensors and much more.

View all of our Pepperl + Fuchs products now!

Carlo Gavazzi RMD Hybrid Relays

Thursday, August 11, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Carlo Gavazzi has launched the RMD series of hybrid relays! The Carlo Gavazzi RMD series is a low cost switching device that provides you with mercury-free switching.

carlo gavazzi rmdIdeal applications for these Carlo Gavazzi relays include controlling the heating element inside of food ovens, warmers, fryers and other food equipment.

This is one of the few products on the market which is capable of switching up to 20 cycles per minute... with a 4 million electrical cycle life expectancy!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Carlo Gavazzi!

Carlo Gavazzi has an extensive offering of  products including AC to DC switching power supplies, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, AC and DC digital panel meters, soft starters, phase monitors and much more!

Search all of our Carlo Gavazzi products now!

Pepperl + Fuchs Inclination Sensor Application Story

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Pepperl + Fuchs included an interesting application story in their latest newsletter. To learn more about the Pepperl + Fuchs F99 series of inclination sensors, click here.


F99 Series inclination sensors are in use on the WT1000 aerial work platform manufactured by Palfinger Platforms GmbH. The WT1000 is the tallest all-terrain aerial work platform in the world, and has been specifically developed for installing and servicing wind turbines.

inclination sensorsThe platform has an extreme working height of over 100 m and can reach heights that conventional aerial work platforms cannot.

The exact position of the work platform arm system must be monitored continuously to guarantee the stability of the aerial work platform, the safety of personnel, and to prevent damage to the wind turbine.

Palfinger relies on the dependable F99 series inclination sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs. The inclination sensors detect the exact position of the arm system on the aerial work platform.

Palfinger Platforms defined two angular measurement ranges between 0 degrees and 360 degrees for detecting the position of the arm system on their aerial work platforms. The F99 inclination sensors were then adapted by Pepperl+Fuchs according to these specific requirements. To reduce the effect of vibrations on the sensor element, the angle measurement was equipped with a special filter.

Pepperl + Fuchs F99  inclination sensors offer the following features:

  • Inclination angles between 0 degrees and 360 degrees
  • Maintenance and wear-free due to non contact measurement process
  • Extremely robust inclination sensors from the F99 series offer guaranteed reliability and an extended service life
  • Easy mounting and modest space requirements due to integrated mounting concept

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Pepperl + Fuchs!

As your Pepperl + Fuchs distributor we can offer you inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, laser distance measurement sensors, photoelectric systems, ultrasonic range sensors and much more!

Search all of our Pepperl + Fuchs products now!


High Speed & Dual Display Fiber Optic Sensor from Autonics

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Autonics has introduced the BF5 series, a series of digital indicating fiber optic amplifiers.

The Autonics BF5 series is a dual display, high resolution and high speed sensing sensor.

How high speed? 20,000 times per second.
Resolution? 1/10,000.


These specs make the Autonics BF5 fiber optic amplifiers ideal for SMD chips, fine thread and many other high speed sensing applications.

Other features of the Autonics BF5 fiber optic amplifiers include:
  • 4 types of response speed setting modeautonics bf5
  • Ultra Fast, Fast, Standard and Long Distance modes
  • Up to 8 units mounted adjacent is possible
  • Power save function
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Autonics industrial automation distributor for a complete line of fiber optic sensors, photoelectric proximity sensors, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, Autonics temperature controllers and much more.

Search all of our Autonics products now!

New Carlo Gavazzi RSQK Intelligent Soft Starters

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
The Carlo Gavazzi RSQK series of soft starters was created for controlling large pumps, fans and mixers in the 200 to 500 hp range.

carlo gavazzi rsqk soft startersThese soft starters decrease the wear and tear of mechanical transmission components, including belts, and reduce the high-starting currents and mechanical stress on gears, shafts and pulleys.

The Carlo Gavazzi RSQK series have an automatic energy optimizing features that can increase efficiency, especially in lightly loaded applications, saving energy without any drawbacks on the motor or system.

The RSQK soft starters are also provided with an automatic application set up which lowers installation costs!

Learn more about the Carlo Gavazzi RSQK soft starters now!
Search all of our soft starter options here.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Carlo Gavazzi soft starters, phase monitors, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, solid state relays and more.




Autonics PSAN Pressure Sensors

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
A quick rundown of the features we can offer with our Autonics PSAN series pressure sensors:
  • Can be used for all air, liquid and fluid environments
  • High resolution - 1/1000 or 1/2000 programmable
  • Auto shift function: allows for stable output regardless of initial pressure changeautonics pressure sensors
  • Hold function input option
  • 2 independent set points and outputs - NO/NC selectable
  • One-touch connector type for easy maintenance
  • Analog output
  • Zero adjustment function
  • Peak monitoring function
  • Chattering prevention function
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Autonics industrial automation distributor for their complete product line. 

Autonics products include communication modules, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, temperature control products, AC and DC digital panel meters, pushbuttons and more!

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Looking For Siemens Proximity Sensors or Ultrasonic Sensors?

Monday, July 11, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
We can help with that!

Pepperl + Fuchs acquired the Siemens proximity sensor and ultrasonic sensor line last year. As your authorized Pepperl + Fuchs distributor we can get you what you need.

Siemens part numbers beginning with:
  • Siemens 3RG1, 3RG4, 3RG6, 3RG7
  • Siemens 3RX1, 3RX2, 3RX3, 3RX4, 3RX7, 3RX8
  • Siemens 3SF6, 3SF72
  • Siemens 6GR1, 6GR6
  • Siemens 3SX6212, 3SX6280, 3SX6281, 3SX6282, 3SX6283, 3SX6284, 3SX6287

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for a complete offering of ultrasonic range sensors, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, photoelectric proximity sensors and more!

Learn more about Pepperl + Fuchs acquiring Siemens here!
Take a look at all of our Pepperl + Fuchs items!



Autonics Digital Pressure Sensors with High Resolution!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Autonics has introduced their PSAN series of fluid and air digital pressure sensors!

The Autonics PSAN series offers many features including:
  • High resolution - 1/1000 or 1/2000 programmable
  • digital pressure sensorsAuto shift function - stable output regardless of initial pressure change
  • Hold function input option
  • NO/NC selectable
  • One-touch connector type for easy maintenance
The Autonics PSAN series is perfect for applications that require high resolution sensing and flexible programming options.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Autonics temperature controllers, pressure sensors, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, pushbuttons and more.

View all of our Autonics products now!

Do You Need A Photoelectric For Extreme Environments?

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Baumer Electric has released their FNDH 14 sensors for extreme environments!

baumer extreme environment sensorThe Baumer FNDH 14 photoelectric sensors have a smooth, groove-free, V4A stainless steel housing.

They have all the ratings you need including:
  • EHEDH-certified
  • Ecolab-approved
  • FDA-compliant materials

The SmartReflect background-reflective sensors can use existing stainless steel machine parts as a reflector. This gives you an easier installation and requires less effort from your maintenance department.

The Baumer FNDH 14 series have a large operating temperature (-40 to 100°C) and long-term sealing properties.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Baumer photoelectric light sensors, encoders, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors.

View all of our Baumer Electric sensors and encoders now!