Automation & Controls

Motor control, PLCs, drives, and automation components for industrial process control.

Process automationMotor starting & protectionMachine controlBuilding automation

4 MANUFACTURERS

Our Manufacturers in This Category

World-class manufacturers providing products and solutions for automation & controls applications.

Akron Electric

Only family-owned manufacturer of explosion-proof enclosures worldwide. Division of Akron Foundry Co. (est. 1950), based in Barberton, OH. Vertically integrated with captive aluminum foundry. 75+ enclosure sizes, 3-10 day lead times with Accelerated Shipping Program. Products are copper-free cast aluminum (<0.25%), UL/CSA/ATEX/IECEx/FM certified for Class I Div 1&2 Groups B,C,D; Class II Div 1&2 Groups E,F,G; Class III; NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 7, 9. Serves oil refineries, petrochemical, natural gas, wastewater, mining, grain elevators, textile mills, chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing, and marine/offshore.

AXJ Series External Flange Junction Boxes (Class I/II/III, Groups B-G, NEMA 7/9, UL 886)AXJ-FCS Flat Cover Junction Boxes (with viewing windows, UL 1203)EXI Series Internal Flange Junction Boxes (CSA C22.2, NEMA 4X)AXI Series Internal Flange Junction Boxes (UL 886, NEMA 7/9)+103 more

Bonitron

Founded 1962 in Nashville, TN by Robert 'Doc' Benson (Vanderbilt professor). Bonitron is a leading manufacturer of VFD accessories — overvoltage braking solutions, line regeneration, and undervoltage ride-through (UPD) systems. Privately held, 51-200 employees. Rockwell Automation Technology Partner. Products connect directly to drive DC bus terminals for maximum efficiency. Patented problem-solver approach — products born from solving real customer problems. Over 99% efficiency on line regeneration. Made in USA. 60+ years in business.

M3675T Compact Braking Transistor (0.5-10 HP, 115/230/380/460 VAC, 10A peak, 2A continuous, 20% duty cycle, powered from DC bus, no separate control power needed)M3575T Standard Braking Transistor (8-600 HP, 230/380/460/575 VAC, 15-600A peak, UL Listed, CE Marked, compatible with any VFD with DC bus terminals, 20% duty cycle)M3452 Heavy Duty Braking Transistor (up to 2,300 HP, 230-690 VAC, 75-1,600A peak, 50-100% duty cycle, master/slave paralleling, EtherNet/IP and PROFIBUS DP options, event logging, UL/CUL Listed)M3575R Standard Braking Resistors (1-33 HP per unit, 230/460 VAC, 6% and 20% duty cycles, UL/CUL Listed, CE Marked, cabinet temps below 85°C)+103 more

Crohm Resistors

Cincinnati, OH-based specialty manufacturer of power resistors — ISO 9001 certified, IEEE 32 tested. Neutral Grounding Resistors (10s to continuous, up to 20kV L-N, 2,400A), High Resistance Grounding systems (up to 98% arc flash reduction), dynamic braking resistors for all major VFD brands (ABB, Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens, Yaskawa, Toshiba), and Series CC/CE/CG/CH/CW resistor elements. NEMA 1/3R/4/4X enclosures, stainless steel 304/316 options.

Neutral Grounding Resistors (NGR) — 10s/60s/10min/extended/continuous ratings, 208V–20kV L-N, 0.5–2,400A fault current, IEEE 32 tested, stainless steel edgewound elementsHigh Resistance Grounding (HRG) Systems — Wye/Delta 50/60Hz, 240V–13,800V, 1–10A fault, up to 98% arc flash reduction, NEMA 1/12/3R/4/4X, pulsing/alarm/ammeter optionsBraking Resistors — VFD dynamic braking, 0.5–500 HP (230/460/575V), 10–100% duty cycle, deceleration and overhauling load modesBraking Resistor OEM Replacements — drop-in for ABB, Fuji, GE, Mitsubishi, Omron, Rockwell, Siemens, Toshiba, Yaskawa+104 more

Quantum (MCA)

Motor control automation and power distribution solutions for industrial applications, specializing in motor control centers, power panels, and custom electrical assemblies.

MCC NEMA 1 Indoor 600V (vertical sections, FVNR starters, draw-out buckets, UL 845)MCC NEMA 3R Outdoor 600V (weatherproof, vertical sections, draw-out, UL 845)MCC NEMA 4/4X 600V (watertight/stainless, washdown environments, UL 845)MCC NEMA 12 600V (dust-tight, oil-tight, industrial manufacturing, UL 845)+103 more

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