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Laser sensor for particularly demanding applications

Laser sensor for particularly demanding applications

Baumer: With three new sensors Baumer expands its OADM 13 family of distance measuring laser sensors. Thanks to innovative technical improvements, the laser class 1 sensors solve particularly demanding, so far unresolved tasks. At the same time,...

2011-01-26
Large selection of robust stainless steel encoders

Large selection of robust stainless steel encoders

Baumer: Sensor products deployed in harsh environments demand specific housing and sealing techniques as protection against the prevailing adverse conditions. Typical application examples can be found in the chemicals industry, offshore, in...

2011-01-26
Encoders with modular Ethernet interfaces

Encoders with modular Ethernet interfaces

Baumer: Thanks to high-grade performance merged with ease-of-use, Ethernet provides the ideal basis for effective data communication in industrial automation. As a consequence, industry-standard Ethernet interfaces are becoming increasingly...

2011-01-25
Vented DC-DC LVDT for high-pressure environments

Vented DC-DC LVDT for high-pressure environments

Pewatron’s DC-DC LVDT Series 240 of precision linear displacement transducers from Trans-Tek is widened with a specially designed model for high-pressure applications. When exposed to a non-conductive and non-corrosive fluid or gas up to 350bar...

2011-01-22
High Performance Capacitive Sensors

High Performance Capacitive Sensors

Rechner Sensors are now offering an M12 version of their new high performance standard. The new format is available with an ultra-bright, all round visible LED, and in a chemically resistant housing. The sensors hava a medium optimised adjustable...

2011-01-16
Capacitive High Performance Sensors from Rechner

Capacitive High Performance Sensors from Rechner

Rechner Sensors: Sensing distance indication (Si) is a new option available with the capacitive High Performance Sensors from Rechner. In addition to the green-yellow LED, which as usual shows power-on and operation state, there is a further...

2011-01-16
Double Security with RECHNER High Performance Sensors and holders

Double Security with RECHNER High Performance Sensors ...

Rechner High Performance Proximity Sensors provide a specialised solution, compared with other non-high performance sensors. The user will notice the large sensing distance and the excellent resolution with the adjustment of the sensors. This...

2011-01-16
Capacitive Sensor for level monitoring of conductive products

Capacitive Sensor for level monitoring of conductive ...

Rechner Sensors: Level control of extremely conductive media is a recognised problem for a good many users. Products that may appear to be non-adhesive can often leave an almost invisible but highly conductive film on the sensor body, making level...

2011-01-16
AV58M – absolute analogue magnetic encoder – with signal adjustment at the touch of a button

AV58M – absolute analogue magnetic encoder – with signal ...

SIKO GmbH: With the AV58M SIKO GmbH has expanded its product range by the addition of an absolute encoder with analogue output, in which the gear ratio is not defined in advance. The AV58M’s resolution is 12 bit throughout the entire measurement...

2011-01-16
Cost Effective Stainless Steel OEM Pressure Sensors Offer Ranges from 200 mbar and G 1/8 Threaded Ports

Cost Effective Stainless Steel OEM Pressure Sensors ...

Sensortechnics’ SSO stainless steel pressure sensors accurately measure gage or absolute pressures in ranges from 200 mbar up to 35 bar. Fully welded, media isolated rugged stainless steel constructions with G 1/8 (BSP) threaded pressure ports...

2011-01-16
Customized ultrasonic level sensors with 3 binary outputs

Customized ultrasonic level sensors with 3 binary outputs

SNT Sensortechnik AG: For certain level control tasks sensors with more than one binary output are often favorable. SNT Sensortechnik AG offered so far ultrasonic UPK sensors with one or two PNP outputs. The same sensors with distance ranges from...

2011-01-14
Smart infrared thermometer optris CS LT

Smart infrared thermometer optris CS LT

Optris GmbH reacts to the growing demand within the low-price market segment of infrared thermometers for non-contact temperature measurement with the enhancements of the optris CS LT. “Due to a regular exchange with our customers, we are able...

2011-01-13
Rethinking Maintenance Procedures Using IR Thermometers

Rethinking Maintenance Procedures Using IR Thermometers

Optris GmbH: Noncontact temperature monitoring is an essential tool for ensuring the safety and reliability of equipment. As alternative solutions to portable thermal imagers, both portable and fixed infrared thermometers are gaining importance in...

2011-01-13
Function tests of assembled circuit boards using IR temperature measurement

Function tests of assembled circuit boards using IR ...

Optris: More and more manufacturer of electronic components and circuit boards turn to the use of non-contact temperature measurement due to the increasing productivity of their components. The thermal behaviour can be captured and optimised...

2011-01-13
Battery Powered, Handheld Load Cell Indicator – Free Calibration Available

Battery Powered, Handheld Load Cell Indicator

LCM Systems: The TR150 handheld load indicator from LCM Systems is a versatile and intuitive precision instrument, ideal for use by both OEMs and end users alike. The portable, environmentally sealed unit has been specifically designed for...

2010-12-30
Vert-X EasyAdapt Evaluation Kit for user programming of Vert-X rotary sensors

Vert-X EasyAdapt Evaluation Kit for user programming of ...

Contelec: With its absolute-measuring magnetic rotary sensors of the Vert-X MH-C2 family, Contelec has extended the scope of flexibility of angle measurement, enabling customer-specific user programming of the various parameters, such as...

2010-12-29
Rotary sensors – miniaturization with maximum performance

Rotary sensors – miniaturization with maximum performance

Contelec: The possibility of untying Gordian knots through commitment and a high level of engineering expertise is clearly demonstrated by Contelec with its miniaturized rotary sensors. These make no concessions in terms of performance compared...

2010-12-29
Rotary sensor for heavy-duty applications

Rotary sensor for heavy-duty applications

Contelec: With the high-end version of the contactless Vert-X 28 rotary sensor, Contelec is launching an angle sensor created for demanding heavy-duty (HD) applications. Mounted in a sealed aluminium body, the compact Vert-X 28HD rotary sensor is...

2010-12-29
Robust Sensors for Cranes and Heavy Vehicles

Robust Sensors for Cranes and Heavy Vehicles

Baumer: Hardly any other application demands more from a sensor product than outdoor deployment. Operation and functionalities must not be affected by frequent and extreme temperature fluctuations, heavy impacts by shocks and vibrations, moisture,...

2010-12-26
New fiber optic sensors – enhanced ease of use

New fiber optic sensors – enhanced ease of use

Baumer: With the new Series 66 fiber optic sensors Baumer enhances the ease of use in fiber optic applications. Amongst others this is achieved with a user-friendly, clearly arranged interface and an easy teach-in process. Sensitivity and sensing...

2010-12-26
Distance measuring sensors – high performance in miniature format

Distance measuring sensors – high performance in ...

Baumer: As a pioneer in terms of miniaturization Baumer offers the smallest, and at the same time most powerful sensors in its measuring sensors‘ portfolio. The very compact inductive, photoelectric as well as ultrasonic sensors have large...

2010-12-25
Small absolute magnetic kit encoder MAE3

Small absolute magnetic kit encoder MAE3

Pewatron: The MAE3 is a small absolute magnetic kit encoder from US Digital designed to easily mount to, and dismount from, an existing shaft to provide feedback information over 360° of rotation with no stops or gaps. This magnetic encoder...

2010-12-22
Miniature Accelerometer for Modal Analysis Testing, 3305A Series

Miniature Accelerometer for Modal Analysis Testing ...

Dytran Instruments, Inc. is pleased to release a new accelerometer series designed for use in modal analysis applications. The Dytran 3305A series consists of three accelerometers, offered in sensitivities of 10 mV/g, 100 mV/g, and 500 mV/g. The...

2010-12-21
HBM strain gage catalog

HBM strain gage catalog

HBM's new catalog "Strain Gages and Accessories" is now available in English and German versions. Strain gages are mainly used in the manufacture of transducers and, also, for experimental stress analysis. In particular, when applications in...

2010-12-20
digiCLIP from HBM – the universal industrial amplifier for strain gage sensors with an integrated DeviceNet interface

digiCLIP from HBM – the universal industrial amplifier ...

HBM: Add this to the already possible CAN and Profibus interfaces and you have digital amplifiers that can be integrated into any automation environment with leading fieldbus systems. Typically, digiCLIP amplifiers from HBM are used for process...

2010-12-20
High-Sensitivity, Miniature Triaxial K-Beam® MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Family for Vehicle Dynamics, Structural Analysis and NVH

High-Sensitivity, Miniature Triaxial K-Beam® MEMS ...

Kistler, worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, has announced the launch of the Type 8395A…, a miniature, cube-shaped, high-sensitivity,...

2010-12-19
Novel Contactless Current Sensor

Novel Contactless Current Sensor

Melexis: The drive for green power and mobility demands next generation current sensor technology. Melexis’ introduction of its MLX91206 custom programmable IMC-Hall-Sensor provides an ideal solution. Melexis takes a next step into driving green...

2010-12-18
Turbocharger speed sensor system for test cell and on-vehicle testing

Turbocharger speed sensor system for test cell and ...

Micro-Epsilon has launched the new turboSPEED DZ136 turbocharger rotation speed sensor for test cell and on-vehicle testing. Like its predecessor, the DZ136 enables measurements on turbocharger blades made from titanium or aluminium, with a...

2010-12-17
Laser sensor for food and process manufacturing industries

Laser sensor for food and process manufacturing industries

Micro-Epsilon has developed the new optoNCDT 1402SC sensor series, which is ideal for demanding environments such as the food and process manufacturing. With a stainless steel enclosure that provides class IP69K protection, the sensor is resistant...

2010-12-17
Non-contact and wear-free measurement technology for position and angle detection

Non-contact and wear-free measurement technology for ...

SIKO MagLine is known for its decades of experience in the field of magnetic non-contact measurement technology. SIKO Magline offers a range of measurement solutions specially designed for the metrological requirements in tracking photovoltaic,...

2010-12-16
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