267 press releases : Detection, Measurement: Position, Movement, Weight, Force...

Conventional reed switches have very small contact closing current capability and they often exhibit contact welding when used in long wiring cables because the cables themselves act as capacitors over long distnaces. When the switch operates, high inrush current is often seen leading to contact sticking (micro-welds) or even welding. A protective circuit is often used that can lessen this inrush b...

Andilog SPRINGTEST 2 is a system specially designed for high precision measurements of force in compression. With its high reduction ratio, this manually operated test stand is well suited for the measurement of small springs with low force levels. The displacement sensor gives a measurement of the flexion or height measured under load with a resolution of 5 µm. The test stand is equipped with a se...

Kavlico, a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) has recently added the P528 OEM Refrigeration Pressure Sensor with a 1/4 SAE Female Flare, Schrader Deflator with 7/16-20 UNF internal threads to their P528 family of sensors. This sensor which incorporates Kavlico’s 4th generation ceramic capacitive sensing technology has been specifically engineered for high volume OEM refrige...

Kavlico, a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is pleased to announce the availability of their 4th generation ceramic capacitive pressure sensor, the model P500 which is packaged with Kavlico’s state-of-the-art ASIC. Rugged and highly reliable, this multi-purpose sensor is ideal for measuring a broad range of process media including hydrocarbon based fluids, air, and water....

MASTER Series 410 SRS/SRC Solid and reliable scales, for rough use year after year! Simple uncomplicated operation is the first requirement in industry for the smooth functioning of your balance. Clear user guidance from the display guarantees correct entering of commands. Weighing range: from 75 kg till 300 kg Strain gauge platform SRC (380x500) stainless steel IP 67 Strain gauge pla...

Transducer specialists RDP Electronics Ltd’s MTS Temposonic range of magnetostrictive transducers now extends to versions for double or triple redundancy for astonishing accuracy and exceptional levels of reliability. The Temposonics series of transducers very accurately measure the position of the ring magnet along the metal tube. They are frequently used inside hydraulic cylinders to measure ...

Despite the very small configuration (diameter 24 mm) of WDG24C meets the extremely high Wachendorff-quality requirements in terms of reliability and load. The WDG24C is designed for high mechanical loads of 80 N radial and 50 N axial and at temperatures between -40 ° C and +80 ° C fully operational. Optionally equipped with the high protection class IP67 is the use in wet and dusty environments wi...

Resolutions in the milligram range, exceptionally high overload protection and a rugged design: these are the features that Sartorius is offering in the way of technological enhancements by extending its Signum® series of scales for fast and stable weighing results. The series now includes the high-resolution scales Signum® Advanced and Signum® Supreme. Among the many outstanding features of ...

Sherborne Sensors Introduces Series SS5000 Miniature High Output Universal Load Cells Units Weigh Just Eight Ounces, Offer +10 Vdc Full Range Output Sherborne Sensors (Sherborne) has announced the North American launch of Series SS5000, a family of miniature strain gauge load cells, designed to measure both tension and compression loads. Series SS5000 is specially designed with integral ampl...

...with ultimate reliability and no wear Potentiometers provide low cost, analogue position feedback with simple integration. However, they are subject to degradation of performance, or even failure, due to wear and contamination. A dirty or worn potentiometer can provide noisy, unreliable operation, requiring periodic replacement. A new generation of non-contact solid state devices provides...

The new inductive sensors from RECHNER can be used for detection of metal objects in ambient temperatures of 150°C and 180°C. The electronics are self contained within the housing, like all conventional inductive sensors. This means with these sensors a separate evaluation unit is no longer required. The sensors are available in the body sizes M 12 x 1, M 18 x 1 and M 30 x 1,5. Power supply 1...

Manufacturers of industrial machines and lifting equipment often need to measure the load applied on pulleys by the connected ropes for weighing and avoiding overloads. DS Europe, for satisfying these needs, is proposing the series MD5000 strain gauge pin load cells that can optionally have analog and digital electronics inside. Load cells MD5000 can therefore substitute pre existing pins of pul...

A new test kit is now available from MTS for quick functional testing of the off-highway M-Series Temposonics® position sensors. Now the cylinder manufacturer can ensure quality by performing a functional check on the completed cylinder-sensor-assembly after integration of the sensor into the hydraulic cylinder and prior to delivery to the customer. Testing may also be performed by the OEM on the c...

A&D announces the launch of its final addition to the FZ-i/FX-i precision balance family, the FZ-iWP Series. Two features provide the principal benefits of the FZ-iWP Series: Firstly, the balances are protected against dust and water at the IP65 level.�@�@Only A&D has achieved this for precision balances of 1 mg resolution.�@�@Secondly, the balances incorporate an air pump-controlled, direct-dri...

ASM launches the new PCFP25 series of slim line Magnetostrictive sensors to compliment the existing “POSICHRON®” range. The PCFP25 is a slim, non-contact linear position sensor using Magnetostrictive sensing technology which has been specifically designed for harsh applications with limited space. With a profile of only 8mm x 28mm it can fit into areas that were previously inaccessible. The PCF...

The compact revolution: Kübler Sendix F36 Optical encoders, 100% insensitive to magnetic fields, without gear The absolute multiturn and singleturn encoder series Sendix F36 is characterized by its sturdiness. A hollow shaft diameter of up to 10 mm is realized with a device size of only 36 mm. Its very precise, optical sensors reach a high resolution of up to 17 bits for singleturn. The mul...

ES TrackerTM Conveyor belt emergency stop, pull-key monitoring system Dont waste time walking conveyor belts to locate activated pull-key boxes. Use ES-Tracker! Continuously monitors the emergency stop (ES) switches along your conveyors Easily retrofits most conveyor pull-key (or pull-cord) ES systems Also, can add pre-start warning throughout your belt systems Robust telemetr...

... combines high accuracy, tape scale convenience and unrivalled ruggedness FASTRACK is a revolutionary track-mounted linear encoder scale system from Renishaw that combines ±5 µm/m accuracy, with the ruggedness of stainless steel, and the quick and easy installation of a carrier-type encoder system. Designed for applications that demand high accuracy and easily removable scale, the FASTRACK...

The slim, compact design of the SG30 wire actuated encoder and its measurement length of 3000 mm predestine it for use in very space-constrained situations such as found in crane construction, where it is chiefly used for measuring the position of crane support adjustments. This particular area of application requires systems with a small footprint to enable simple, cost-effective implementation of...

AGME designs and manufactures control stations that can be independent or integrated into assembly lines. This machine is an automotive parts loading and control module that is integrated into a seat track pre-assembly line. In this machine there is automatic parts positioning and feeding with two vibrators and pneumatic selection systems that are integrated into mini-conveyor belts. Then th...