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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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We Have Your Industrial Automation Sensor!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Inductive proximity sensors basically let you know if something is there (parts presence), detect and confirm features, verify a hole presence or absence and many other applications.

Inductive proximity sensors are competitive, reliable and accurate. Relatively rugged and they are generally the most popular choice if the target you are detecting is metal.

industrial sensorsCapacitive proximity sensors are similar to inductive but they product an electrostatic field instead of an electromagnetic one.

Capacitive proximity sensors will sense metal as well as nonmetallic materials such as paper, glass, liquids, and cloth. Level detection through a barrier is a popular application for a capacitive proximity sensor.

Photoelectric sensors are available in different models including through-beam (using a transmitter and receiver), retro-reflective (using a reflector), diffuse reflective and many other application specific models.

Photoelectric sensors can be used for metallic or non-metallic targets.

Laser sensors use a variety of methods to effectively detect product details. These sensors are also capable of long-range position detection and target color will not affect these.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for a full range of sensors.

We are authorized, stocking distributors for all the top sensor manufacturers including:

Pepperl + Fuchs, Baumer Electric sensors, Carlo Gavazzi sensors, Altech, Autonics and Panasonic (formerly SUNX sensors)

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Industrial Automation = Marshall Wolf Automation

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Are you looking for one distributor for all of your industrial automation needs?
Marshall Wolf Automation is that distributor!

wolf automation industrial automation distributor
We carry a full line of industrial automation products including:
  • AC drives - variable frequency drives
  • Industrial light towers - stack lights, beacons, tower lights
  • Sensors - photoelectric, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, ultrasonics & more!
  • Relays - solid state, mercury, ice cube, terminal block style
  • Motors - AC and DC motors, gearmotors, all types
  • Industrial DC power supplies - panel mount and DIN rail mount
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation
distributor for all the top brands including:

AC Tech Lenze, Patlite, Hitachi, Fuji Electric, Menics, Delta, TECO-Westinghouse,
WEG, IDEC, Pepperl + Fuchs, Altech, Carlo Gavazzi and more!


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Lightning Speed on the Data Highway!!

Monday, May 23, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
The LS680-DA series optical data couplers from Pepperl+Fuchs are the first couplers on the market that can achieve a full Ethernet bandwidth of 100 Mbit/s, even over distances up to 150 m.

optical data couplerThey are up to fifty times faster than all other devices currently available on the market. 
For the first time, it is possible to transfer data via a fast Ethernet connection using an optical data coupler and actually utilize the full bandwidth.

With the protocol-free transfer, the devices are suitable for both TCP/IP as well as industrial Ethernet dialects, such as PROFINET or EtherNet/IP.

The Pepperl + Fuchs LS680 is capable of transmitting signals, such as live video and other communication information, that were previously unavailable in material handling applications. 

We are your authorized Pepperl + Fuchs distributor for their full line of inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, photoelectric light sensors, laser distance measurement sensors and more.

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PD70 Carlo Gavazzi Sensors

Friday, May 13, 2011 by Caryl Clement

PD70Carlo Gavazzi, a manufacturer of power supplies, capacitive proximity sensors and many parts for car washing systems offers a series of slim-profile photoelectric sensors, called the PD70, for pedestrian and industrial door applications.

With a housing that 11.5 millimeters wide by 11.5 millimeters deep, the PD70 can be mounted in narrow door frames.  A built-in test input feature on the emitter, which allows for evaluation of proper sensor function. The sensing range of 12 meters (approximately 40 feet) allows the PD70 to be used in wide-door openings. Color-coded sensors (red for emitter, green for receiver) come pre-wired with 5 meters of cable or an M8 quick-connect plug.

The PD70 is UL 325-approved and designed to comply with all relevant European and North American door standards. The series carries CE and cURus marks, providing evidence of safety testing.

The Carlo Gavazzi PD70 is an ideal complementary product to our popular RAD series of radar sensors for pedestrian doors, providing a complete motion and presence solution for comprehensive automation and safety in door applications.

The emitter has a test input to turn it off for evaluation of the sensor function. Available in 10-30 VDC version.

Call us today at 800-325-9653 or visit us on-line: www.wolfautomation.com


An Overview of Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Sensors

Thursday, May 5, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
This will be the first in a series of blogs highlighting each of
Pepperl + Fuchs product groups.

Marshall Wolf Automation is a long-time authorized and stocking
Pepperl & Fuchs distributor!


pepperl fuchs

Inductive Proximity Sensors
Pepperl + Fuchs is the only source you need for inductive proximity sensors that are competitive, durable and accurate! Many housing styles, connection and mounting options are available.  

capacitive sensorsCapacitive Proximity Sensors
Capacitive proximity sensors are commonly used for liquid and granular product detection. Pepperl + Fuchs offers cylindrical and surface mount styles in sensing ranges from 1mm to 50mm. NAMUR versions are even available for us in hazardous areas!

Inclination Sensors
The Pepperl + Fuchs F99 inclination sensor is used to measure the tilt angle position with a selectable range between 0° to 360°.

Position Measurement Sensors
The Pepperl + Fuchs PMI series offers measurement lengths from just a few millimeters to one meter. Devices are also available for angular measurement.

Ring and Slot Sensors
Pepperl + Fuchs ring sensors with through-hole diameters are available from 10mm to 100mm. Excellent for applications that include wire-breakage monitoring and part-ejection verification. Slot sensors range from 2mm to 30mm slot widths.

Limit Switch and Flat Pack Sensors
Limit switch inductive sensors mount in the same footprint as mechanical limit switches. Sensing ranges from 15mm to 40mm. The flat pack inductive sensors offer the longest available sensing range (50mm)!

Features of proximity sensors include:
  • Reliable non-contact detection
  • Can be used in tough industrial environments 
  • Sensing ranges to 100mm
  • Over 2,000 sensor models available from Pepperl & Fuchs!
  • Models certified for hazardous locations are available
Marshall Wolf Automation is your Pepperl + Fuchs distributor! Search our Pepperl + Fuchs sensors now!


Baumer HS35 Is A Drop In Replacement!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Baumer Electric's new HS35 series of incremental shaft encoders is a direct drop-in replacement to the popular series below:
  • BEI HS35
  • Danaher HS35
  • Avtron HS35

baumer hs35The Baumer HS35P is an industry first fully programmable HS35 incremental shaft encoder! We also offer the HS35F direct count version.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Baumer distributor and we carry their full line of sensors (miniature photoelectric sensors, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors) and encoders.



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Learn more about the Baumer HS35 incremental shaft encoders!

Transparent Object Detection from Pepperl + Fuchs

Monday, March 28, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Pepperl + Fuchs has the perfect sensor for material handling applications!

The new GLV18 is a photoelectric sensor with clear object detection that can detect transparent objects up to 2.5m away or opaque objects up to 5m away!
transparent object detection
The housing of the Pepperl + Fuchs GLV18 is up to 50% shorter and uses up to 50% less power than other models.

Great for material handling applications such as detecting clear shrink-wrap webs or semi-transparent trays or cartons.

Marshall Wolf Automation is the only Pepperl & Fuchs distributor you need! 

We carry their full line of photoelectric systems, intrinsically safe barriers, laser distance measurement sensors and inductive and capacitive proximity sensors!

Learn more about the P+F GLV18 now!
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