Rotary Torque Sensors For Aircraft Turbine Engine Air & Electric Starters

Depew, New York, USA, September 3, 2009 – PCB Aerospace & Defense – a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., announces new Series 4115K Rotary Torque Transducer. These new transducers use non-contact, rotary transformers for sending excitation voltage to, and receiving measurement signals from, the strain gage instrumented rotating sensor element. Their unique flange and splined shaft design, which conforms to AND 10262 & 20002, makes these units ideal for use in torque studies on aircraft turbine engine air starters, cantilevered aerospace hydraulic motors and pumps. Other applications include automotive applications such as dynamometers, drive shafts, transmissions, fans, and electric motors.

In addition to the torque output signal, an optional pickup provides an output proportional to speed and an optional K-type thermal couple to monitor internal bearing temperature. These units feature high torsional stiffness and low rotating inertia. Models are available with several measurement ranges and speeds up to 27,000 rpm.

PCB Aerospace & Defense is a dedicated sales, engineering, manufacturing and support group located in Depew, New York, devoted to the sensing needs of the global market. This team is focused on the development and application of products and services for development, qualification and production verification programs, including modal analysis, ground test, flight test, engine test, maritime environmental test, qualification and certification test, wind tunnel testing, acoustic testing, ballistic testing, and ammunition tests. This PCB® Group also provides sensors for use on aerospace and defense aircraft and vehicle systems including health and usage monitoring, engine vibration monitoring, active noise and vibration cancellation, rotor balance, bearing fault detection, launch and separation shock monitoring, and fuze and safe and arm shock monitoring.

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of force, torque, load, strain, pressure, acoustic and vibration sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology. This instrumentation is used for test, measurement, monitoring, and feedback control requirements in automotive, aerospace, industrial, R&D, military, educational, commercial, and OEM applications. From ready-to-ship stock products, to custom-made specials, PCB® proudly stands behind all products with services customers value most, including 24-hour customer support, a strategic global distribution network, and a Total Customer Satisfaction guarantee. For more information about PCB® visit www.pcb.com.

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