Idec Distributor

As a stocking Idec distributor, we are proud to offer Idec's new miniature flush mount switches!  Offering a streamlined package, perfect for applications requiring a hygienic surface. The smooth design cuts down on surface area, preventing dust and other particles from accumulating and making regular cleaning and maintenance a breeze.

Offered at competitive prices, LB switches are perfect for customers with instrumentation, medical equipment, food and beverage processing equipment, semi-conductor equipment, non-industrial applications (train cab, parking machines, audio/visual equipment), computer peripherals, machine tools, panels and more!  Removable contacts enable easy wiring. Plus a built-in locking function ensures that the contacts are secure when mounted.  LB switches are UL recognized, TUV approved, CSA certified and CE marked, as well as provide an IP65 degree of protection. 

With a choice of metallic or black plastic bezels, and flush or standard bezel, these switches add style to any application. Customers can choose from illuminated pushbuttons, pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches and key selector switches. Plus, new LED/lens technology, means LB pilot lights and illuminated pushbuttons offer bright LED illumination for superior visibility whatever the application.

Whether you are looking for a din rail power supply or need other idec switches, contact Marshall Wolf Automation today! 

Recently one of our customers, ImTech Technologies, LLC, made a switch from using red and green lights to blue and green on one of the industrial light towers they buy from us.

The reason is NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery). This standard says that the colors on industrial warning lights should be used as follows:

• RED shall be used to indicate Danger - an emergency condition (i.e. an e-estop).
• YELLOW should be used for Warning/Caution and an Abnormal condition.
• GREEN shall be used for Safe and Normal conditions.
• BLUE shall be used when mandatory action is required.

I found this interesting since usually blue is just used as the fourth color, this was the first time I had a request to replace the red with the blue.

Marshall Wolf Automation offers a wide range of industrial stack lights including Patlite light towers, IDEC, Menics and many more.

You can search all of our many industrial stack light options now!

If your equipment or application requires an industrial operator interface, look no further!

We have everything from low cost industrial operator interfaces up to rugged industrial computers from Advantech.

As your IDEC and Delta industrial automation distributor we can offer excellent pricing on the HG and DOP series of industrial touchscreens.

Our wide range of industrial touchscreens gives you one place to find the ideal panel for your application.

Search all of our industrial operator interfaces and touchscreens now!

IDEC now offers plastic enclosures for HW, TW and XW 22mm switches and pilot devices. These enclosures are available in three sizes and can be used to mount up to five 22mm switches.

With an outer depth of only 59.5mm it’s easy to mount them in confined spaces, while a polycarbonate cover and base with stainless steel screws makes them corrosion resistant and durable for a longer life.

All enclosures are beige in color; however one-hole enclosures are also available in yellow making them perfect for installing with HW, TW and XW Emergency Stop switches. The bright color enhances visibility making them easy to locate in case of an emergency. All FB enclosures are also IP65 and NEMA Type 4X rated.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Idec distributor for all Idec products including din-rail mounted power supplies, illuminated pilot lights, touch screens and more.  Call us today: 800-325-9653

Altech's TG series offers small to medium ABS plastic or polycarbonate enclosures in a high gloss finish for unsurpassed industrial quality.  Altech also offers an IP65 enclosure, ideal for displaying timers, LED's, circuit breakers & more! UV resistant - great for solar and wind energy applications!  Altech's EK series polycarbonate enclosures are perfect for use in combiner box or generator isolation housing applications. The enclosures are made of polycarbonate materials that are UV resistant, have a wide temperature range and flame retardant... making them perfect for harsh outdoor environments!

The Idec FB series is ideal for 22mm switches, pushbuttons and more!  These plastic switch enclosures offer 1-5 holes and an IP 65 rating.  With an outer depth of only 59.5mm it’s easy to mount them in confined spaces, while a polycarbonate cover and base with stainless steel screws makes them corrosion resistant and durable for a longer life.

Attabox's Heartland series of indoor/outdoor enclosures are proudly made in the US! 

This innovate series of Industrial Enclosures, available with UL certification improves end-use functionality and structural durability while remaining cost competitive.

Key enhancements include: internal integrated channel mounting system, flush-fit swing panel (patent pending), DIN rail mounting system, grid of bosses, reinforced side walls, and high impact polycarbonate resin.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your 1-stop industrial automation distributor for all types of enclosures.  Call us today at 800-325-9653!

A stack light is a stack light... is a stack light.

They look the same, you pick your colors, maybe an optional alarm and off you go.

Not anymore!

We now have two new styles of industrial light towers from IDEC and Patlite.

The Idec LD6A is an innovative new light tower that will bring a modern look to any machine or factory! 

This industrial stack light offers FIVE mounting options:

• Wall Mount
• Frame Mount
• Direct Mount
• Pole mount with base
• Pole mount with L-Shaped bracket

Learn more about the Idec LD6A industrial light tower now!


As a large stocking Patlite distributor we are very excited about the recent release of the LS7 series.

The Patlite LS7 offers you a streamlined profile and clear, dome-top cover.

The smooth shape reduces the risk of environmental stress and debris accumulation.

Available in a 3- or 5- stack, this bright LED tower gives you 360° visibility.

Options include buzzer, flashing and M12 quick-disconnect.


Marshall Wolf Automation is the only source you need for all of your industrial stack light and industrial warning light needs - search all of our options now!

Intrinsic safety barriers are the core of Pepperl+Fuchs' product portfolio. They offer the widest selection of products for protection of electrical signals located in hazardous areas. These intrinsic safety modules combine the energy limiting features of a zener barrier with galvanic isolation. Pepperl+Fuchs offers systems for different applications and mountings.

K-System intrinsic safety barriers are a complete range of products designed for discrete or analog signals. Our K-System intrinsic safety barriers carry all major approval marks & are used worldwide.

These intrinsic safety barriers connect easily with our exclusive PowerRail system. By using PowerRail, a group of safety barriers is energized from an AC or DC source & monitored for group fault conditions. The PowerRail & IS barrier combination allows for simple expansion with no additional wires. You can also design multiple redundant power configurations.

As an Idec Distributor, we can also offer you choices for instrinsically safe explosion proof barriers as well. 

Call Marshall Wolf Automation today: 800-325-9653 for all of your industrial automation needs!

Menics has introduced a new series of LED strobe lights that offer you 3 colors in 1.

The Menics MS86M and MS115M industrial warning lights are IP65 rated and have an optional adjustable buzzer.

These strobes are available in 86 or 115mm and are ideal for patrol cars and emergency vehicles.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your source for a huge selection of industrial stack lights and industrial warning lights.

We are your authorized industrial automation distributor for the top manufacturers including Patlite, Idec, Werma and, of course, Menics!

In an earlier blog, I explained to you why polycarbonate enclosures were better than metal enclosures.  Today, I'm going to tell you about some of the different choices you have in polycarb boxes.


Altech's TG series offers small to medium ABS plastic or polycarbonate enclosures in a high gloss finish for unsurpassed industrial quality.  Altech also offers an IP65 enclosure, ideal for displaying timers, LED's, circuit breakers & more! UV resistant - great for solar and wind energy applications!  Altech's EK series polycarbonate enclosures are perfect for use in combiner box or generator isolation housing applications. The enclosures are made of polycarbonate materials that are UV resistant, have a wide temperature range and flame retardant... making them perfect for harsh outdoor environments!

The Idec FB series is ideal for 22mm switches, pushbuttons and more!  These plastic switch enclosures offer 1-5 holes and an IP 65 rating.  With an outer depth of only 59.5mm it’s easy to mount them in confined spaces, while a polycarbonate cover and base with stainless steel screws makes them corrosion resistant and durable for a longer life.

Attabox's Heartland series of indoor/outdoor enclosures are proudly made in the US! 

This innovate series of Industrial Enclosures, available with UL certification improves end-use functionality and structural durability while remaining cost competitive.

Key enhancements include: internal integrated channel mounting system, flush-fit swing panel (patent pending), DIN rail mounting system, grid of bosses, reinforced side walls, and high impact polycarbonate resin.

Get a grip... on these grip style enabling switches with optional emergency stop. Idec's HE1G series enabling switch is ideally suited for use as an enabling (aka "deadman") switch for robotic cells.

An enabling switch is a 3-position (OFF-ON-OFF) switch to allow a machine operation only when the switch is lightly pressed and held in the middle position (position 2).

The enabling switch disables machine operation when released (position 1) or further depressed (position 3) by a panicked operator so the safety of operators is ensured.

Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized Idec distributor for Idec switches, pushbuttons, industrial light towers and much more!

Check out all Idec products here!

Are you looking for a lightweight plastic box for 22mm switches?

The new Idec FB series is an excellent solution!

A variety of mounting options include:

• Front panel mounting
• Rear panel mounting
• Hook mounting
• Frame mounting

The Idec FB series of plastic control enclosures is available without mounting holes or with 1 to 5 holes. A yellow cover version for emergency stop switches is also available!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of IDEC products including photoelectric sensors, DIN rail power supplies, Idec switches, industrial touchscreens and more.

View all of our Idec products now, we are the only Idec distributor you need!

It's time to say goodbye to fluorescent lights!

Our new Idec LF1B-N slim LED light strips offer high reliability and more options than ever before.

Are those words describing me?  Those may apply but in this case I am referring to the NEW LF1B-N slim LED light strips from IDEC. 

The Idec LF1B-N light strips are the smartest choice to get customers to make the switch away from traditional lighting sources.  With high reliability and more options than ever before, it's time to say goodbye to fluorescent lights and head to long-lasting LEDs!  Super-bright and energy efficient, LF1B-N lights are available in six different lengths with a choice  or transparent or white covers and six colors.
Marshall Wolf Automation, your full-line industrial automation distributor, is an authorized IDEC distributor.

Some highlights of the IDEC LF1B-N LUMIFA LED are:

• Long life:  Five times longer than fluorescent lamps
• Energy saving:  One third that of a fluorescent lamp
• Compact design with six lengths
• Vibration and shock resistant

Please visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com and view our large selection of industrial automation products.

The Idec LF1B miniature LED light strips come in 4 different lengths, 2 colors and are IP54 rated for protection from dust as well as limited water spray!

These industrial lights are perfect for custom control panels, enclosures, shelf or refrigeration illumination and machine tool manufacturing.  These lights are RoHS compliant and mercury free too!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your Idec Distributor for these LED light strips, switches, and industrial light towers, just to name a few.

Click here for more information on these Miniature LED Light Strips!

Where do you buy your terminal blocks from?

Buy our Altech terminal blocks and save right now. 43 cents each, sold in packs of 100 pieces.

Altech terminal blocks have the highest rated terminal blocks on the market! Even better? They are in stock and can ship today!


How much do you pay for your industrial DC power supplies?

Ours start at just $21.45. Yes, you read that right! We have all the top brands of panel mount and DIN rail power supplies. 

IDEC power supplies, Delta, Altech, Micron, Carlo Gavazzi... we have them all!

Are you interested in more ways to easily save money?
Take a look at www.WolfAutomaiton.com now - we are an authorized stocking industrial automaton distributor for every line you see listed. 

That's how we can offer you the best price all the time!

• Are you looking for a compact general purpose relay?
• Would you like to cut installation time with a pre-assembled relay and socket combination?

The new IDEC RV8H series are 6mm interface relays and sockets that are shipped pre-assembled.

The IDEC RV8H series is ideal for PLC and electronic systems, panel builders and any application that requires a high switching capability in a compact space.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized IDEC distributor for their complete line of AC to DC switching power supplies, Idec switches, industrial stack lights, miniature photoelectric sensors and much more.


Learn more about our IDEC RV8H interface relays and sockets!

Many of our IDEC customers do not realize just how large the IDEC line of products is. IDEC carries a wide range of automation products including:

• Industrial DC power supplies
• General purpose relays (also called ice cube relays)
• SmartRelays - programmable logic relays
• Innovative industrial light towers - check out the Idec LD6A
• Circuit breakers
• Miniature photoelectric sensors
• Pushbuttons
• Much, much more!

Marshall Wolf Automation is a top rated, stocking IDEC distributor. We can offer you great pricing and quick delivery on IDEC switches, sensors and everything else.

Search all of our IDEC products now!

Don't be confused on where to purchase your industrial automation equipment!

Marshall Wolf Automation wants be to be your one-stop source for all of your industrial automation equipment.  We want to help end the confusion and simplify your purchasing!

Our website at www.wolfautomation.com gives an excellent overview of the huge variety of products we have to offer.

Our variable frequency drive selection encompasses AC Tech Lenze, Delta, Fuji, Hitachi, and Teco
Westinghouse.

Marshall Wolf Automation is also an authorized distributor for Bonfiglioli USA and Motovario gearboxes. 

Need a sensor?  Again, Marshall Wolf Automation is your answer.  We distribute for Pepperl & Fuchs, Baumer, Carlo Gavazzi, Takex and Leuze.

Top your order off with some industrial light towers from Patlite, some power supplies from IDEC, Delta, or Altech.

Let Marshall Wolf Automation become your one-stop industrial automation distributor and ease the confusion.

Please email your request to sales@wolfautomation.com.

Are you looking for a low-cost alternative to Panasonic's high-cost  operator interface touch screen?  The Delta DOP-B series of industrial operator interface touchscreens is available in 5.6", 7" and 10.1" displays with multiple colors.

High resolution and high speed, high color and wide screen display in a low cost package!

Users can design more screen elements and create a more colorful display. Delta provides a Standard type (DOP-B10S615) and an Ethernet type (DOP-B10E615) for different applications.

Major applications include: A wide range of industrial monitoring systems, such as HVAC, Printing Machine, Exposure Machine and Product Line Monitoring Equipment.

Count on Marshall Wolf Automation to provide all of your industrial touchscreen needs in one place.  We can also provide products from Advantech and we are an Idec distributor as well.

Call us at 800-325-9653 today!

That's right, our Autonics S2ER series of 22mm emergency e-stops starts at just $6.08 each!

• 22mm emergency e-stop pushbutton
• Small (40mm) or large (60mm) head
• Push Lock & Twist-to-release
• Mushroom head with illuminated (40mm only) or non-illuminated head
• Voltage: 110/220VAC
• Choose one NO or one NC contact
• Red button
• Illuminated available in 110 ~ 220 VAC LED or 12 ~ 30 VDC/AC LED

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Autonics industrial automation distributor and we also carry the complete line of IDEC switches. 

Take a look at all of our pushbuttons and emergency e-stops now!