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AutomationDirect: Pneumatics product line

The NITRA™ line of pneumatics from AutomationDirect includes several new series of products to help meet a broad range of pneumatic air supply pressure regulation and filtration applications, and may be used in stand-alone or modular design applications.

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The AF Series particulate and moisture separation air filters are available with 1/8 to 1-in. NPT female port sizes and either a semi-automatic or automatic drain. NITRA AR Series pneumatic air pressure regulators are available with adjustable pressure ranges of 20-130 psi or 7-60 psi. The AFR Series combines particulate/moisture separation air filters and adjustable pressure regulators. AL Series mist-type air lubricators are available with 1/8- to 1-in. NPT female port sizes and a lubrication rate adjustment with sight gauge. NITRA ARV pneumatic manual shut-off pressure relief valves are available with 1/8- to 1/2-in. female ports. Three new series of directional control solenoid valves are also available.
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