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

In the extraction industry, in power stations, as well as in waste management, oversized conveyor systems are often used to transport raw materials or finished products in bulk. Sometimes a conveyor belt can travel between its rollers off-centre, for example if it has been loaded unevenly. If this error remains undetected, the result can be standstill, meaning a plant shutdown and considerable repa...

Balluff GmbH has expanded their product range of BNS electromechanical limit switches to include an unusually space-saving wireless transceiver solution for the license-free 868MHz ISM band. The new, compact sensor in the miniature series 99 housing features housing dimensions of just 40x20x51 mm and receives its power from a high-performance battery. Installation, startup and function are identica...

Balluff kicks off a new, powerful series of optical object detection sensors using red light with their new BOS 50K, a diffuse sensor with IP 67 rating and background suppression. The new block-style sensor with a measuring range of from 200 to 2000 mm and a Fresnel receiver element lens is ideal for object detection over long distances, including assembly operations outside the hazardous area ...

The roll-out of the world's first measuring tram took place in Dresden, Germany, on 5 March with the handover of the tram for regular operation on the tramway network of the Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (Dresden Transport Company). The project, directed by the Institute for Rail Transport and Technology of Dresden Technical University is receiving support from Kistler Instrumente AG and a number of ot...

Andilog Technologies just released its new website: you can now discover more than 200 pages of technical information dedicated to force and torque measurement on www.andilog.com. You will also discover our new data acquisition software CALIGRAPH: draw curves directly from your measuring instrument, display multi curves in the same time, analyze results, save your datas et use our new statistica...

With the F-S-Master-System you can measure compression or tension and also the corresponding length. Then the graph can be shown on a computer. Applications are tests in tensile strength, crushing strength, stretching, for example in automobil-, electronical- and packaging industry. The F-S-Master-System consists of a motorized teststand with an integrated high resolutioned length gauge, a...

Photoelectric M18 sensors optimised for harsh applications in wet areas. * Selected materials, suited for food applications. * Tested quality, confirmed by ECOLAB certificate. * Consistent use of ifm's application know-how. * Ideal sealing concept IP 67, IP 68 and IP 69K. * Fixed ranges - simple set-up (plug & play). Applications for OG wetline The OG wetline series w...

New contrast sensor with RGB transmitter LED. * Automatic selection of the ideal colour of the transmitted light. * Setting process saves time and cost during set-up. * Simple detection of print marks and particularly flat objects. * High switching frequency of 10,000 Hz. * Extensive range of accessories. Application With the O5 contrast sensor, print marks and very f...

I.M.S Ltd. recently released a new package for weighing trains in motion. The demand for such a package came from some of our customers that were looking for ready to go package in order to enter the market in a short period of time. The new package, named Train-Wim-reporter runs on almost any PC with windows XP operating system. It communicates with our popular Load Cell Interface Card model LCI...

Comus is proud to introduce additions to its MEMS accelerometer based EMS sensor line. The EMS TF01-24D0-1N1-AX, is built in a robust standard M18 nickel plated metal proximity housing. The tilt angle detection of 45° is factory set and can be changed from 0 to 180° on request. Also the same module can be produced as a g-force detector from 0 to 6g. Applications: Industrial robotics, - tilt, ...

Perfect product inspection without compromise = X Series - X Series = configurable modular weighing systems with the latest technology - Product inspection solutions – precisely tailored to your requirements - Checkweighers and combinations - HACCP-compliant design for size 3 models – with good looks! Designed by experienced expert teams, the new X-series checkweighers are the modern answe...

MTS has released absolute linear-position sensors which are now available as versions approved for installation in hazardous areas. They are suitable for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere containing flammable gases (groups IIA, IIB, IIC) and dusts. An independent test body certified the sensors in compliance with the European ATEX directive 94/9/EC. With aboveground applications, the exp...

The year 2009 marks an exceptional silver jubilee for PRÜFTECHNIK. We are able to look back with sustained pride at 25 years of laser shaft alignment. In 1984, PRÜFTECHNIK introduced the world's first laser-optical shaft alignment system. This marked the beginning of an exclusive achievement. The development of the original OPTALIGN set a new benchmark in alignment technology. This innovative inve...

Based on more than 20 years of experience in force and torque measurement, Andilog Technologies just released a new data acquisition and analyzing software: CALIGRAPH. Our Caligraph software is the perfect extension of our Centor series force and torque gauges Centor series. This all new easy to use and intuitive Windows software is designed to help you with graphing, analysing, storing and reporti...

Chatsworth, CA – February 13, 2009, – Dytran Instruments, Inc. has just released a new miniature triaxial accelerometer designed for modal analysis testing. The 3273A series features a robust, laser welded titanium design which includes ceramic sensing elements coupled to ultra low noise JFET electronics. With a low end frequency response of -10% down to 0.31 Hz, the 3273A series accelerometer ...

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the TFF Reaction Torque Sensor to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage that much easier. The plug and play gives you power to monitor the output of the sensor and enjoy measurement and are less affected by noise, temp...

Kübler introduces a compact technological revolution. Technology companies do this quite frequently, however in this case the term is fitting. A new encoder technology, developed with the new Kübler Sendix F36 series, aims to spur on applications in the future; whilst getting rid of technological disadvantages such as wear and ageing or magnetic sensitivity. All the advantages on one chip – this is...

Scaime, a World leader in load cells and weighing solutions, is introducing the eNod3-D, its new digital dosing controller. eNod3-D is an intelligent signal transmitter dedicated to integration into industrial automated systems. It takes control of all measurements and provides complete dosing/filling process management, unloading PLC resources. Designed around the latest 24-bit A/D converter, ...

Eriez’ Metalarm series of metal detectors are designed for the protection of downstream equipment from damaging tramp metal. These versatile and reliable metal detectors are ideal for the aggregates, coal, wood, plastic and textile industries. Metalarm detectors have the unique advantage of fitting easily to virtually any conveyor, belt or vibratory. Metalarm detectors employ pulse induction te...

Further to it’s wide range of encoders and linear transducers, ELCIS presents now a new series of linear potentiometers. The models belonging to this family are the models RPA, RPB and RPC, characterized by a stainless steel shaft with guides inside the housing, and the model RPF, characterized by a slider with ball coupling which reduces the effects of misalignment with the actuating part and wit...