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

Measurement Specialties has released to production two new PE accelerometers for shock and vibration measurement. Models 7500A and 7501A feature welded construction and wide bandwidth to >15kHz. These hermetic devices offer outputs from 5.6pC/g to 20pC/g with operating temperatures from -73°C to +260°C. Popular through-hole mounting with optional cable, in-line charge convertor and signal cond...

Circuit board for the parallel conversion of serial encoders with Standard SSI interface The conversion board measuring 175mm x 70 mm can either be panel mounted, using the four holes located in the corners, or DIN guides in the version with support base-mounts (standard version). This circuit board synchronises the data supplied by the SSI serial encoder with a parallel port. It is possible...

High temperature micro-miniature (< 1gm only) triaxial vibration transducer comprising of three shear plate sensing elements, each mounted orthogonally into a titanium block, and welded construction. Side O/P is via an integral triple coaxial cable. Standard cable length is one meter but any other length can be supplied on purpose. The three wires cable can be fitted with three 10-32 UNF Micr...

Renishaw has announced the launch of a successor to its well established QC10 ballbar system; a tool adopted worldwide for the assessment of machine tool positioning and servo control performance. The QC20-W ballbar is a completely new design featuring a Renishaw developed linear sensor and Bluetooth® wireless technology. This design offers benefits in ease of use and enhanced durability and all...

Incremental hollow and semi-hollow shaft encoder Cover: Lacquered aluminium. Body: Aluminium Solid shaft: Stainless steel. Bearings: 2, ballraces Weight: Approx.300gr. Protection: IP64 Rpm: 6000 Max. Torque: 5Ncm. Inertia: 100gcm² Shaft loading: Axial 50N - Radial 50N (the value decrease when the number of pulses increase)

SensoPart has set a new standard in industrial sensor technology with its F55 series. This product line combines excellent performance data with a robust housing design and many user-friendly details. Product advantages at a glance » Bright light spot plainly visible even in daylight with a clear contour » Standardised design for all product versions » Robust, glass-fibre reinforced p...

Scaime, a World leader in load cells and weighing solutions, is introducing the AXD, its new digital load cell dedicated to dosing/filling management and dynamic checkweighing control. The AXD offers capacities from 15kg to 75kg and, with a full hermetically sealed stainless steel construction, it reach an IP69K protection level. Thanks to Its patent-pending measuring principle, the AXD combine...

FUTEK introduces an Internally Amplified Rotary Torque Sensor. The TRS605 Rotary Torque Sensor with non contact shaft to shaft has signal transmission, integral measurement electronics and a high level of interference immunity. The non-contact (slip-ring-free) sensor is made from a compact design and size with rotational speeds of up to 7,000 RPM. An advantage to this Torque sensor is less friction...

The Centor First XZ is a simple yet complete digital force tester with RS232 output and uses efficient technology to simplify force measurements and tests in regard to tension and compression. A large display shows the measured force from tension or compression as selected by the operator : newtons, kilograms, or even pounds. The bargraph completes the measurement. The three buttons make it very...

Lika Electronic announces the introduction of Fieldbus absolute encoders with high resolution, available with single (HSx58) or multiturn (HMx58) version. These encoders are rugged, easy to install and particularly suggested for its flexibility. The advantage of the new Hx58x FB series is that one encoder fits all Fieldbusses, programmable by the connection cup. Various programmable functions ...

New light trip fork sensors for reliable web edge guiding are now offered by sensor specialist and connectivity provider Balluff. These fork sensors with 30 or 50 mm openings and a generous red light field of 25 mm offer a resolution and repeat accuracy of < 0.1mm and high linearity for precise measuring of objects and fast, accurate and sensitive web edge guiding. In contrast to conventional solut...

PRÜFTECHNIK Alignment Systems has introduced SHAFTALIGN®, a new laser shaft alignment system that will redefine shaft alignment standards. Launched at its International Sales Meeting in October 2009, SHAFTALIGN® combines simplicity of operation with precise measurement and state-of- the-art technology. Its backlit TFT colour display and the computer's built-in display light sensor optimizes ima...

This sensor was specifically developed for the direct measurement of small and medium Web tension forces ranging from 25 to 1000 Newton, for instance for forces acting in cables, wires, ropes and tapes. They can be used in machines which already require such deflection rolls or pulleys. Examples are: - Cable making machinery - Stranding machines - Foil capacitor making machinery - Label p...

In response to the current economic situation HAEHNE has complemented their range of aluminum-based web tension sensors of the cost-effective BZA design with two larger sizes. Whereas the current sizes 1 and 2 are suitable for nominal forces of up to 1000 Newton respectively 1600 Newton, the sizes 3 and 4 are suitable for nominal forces of up to 3000 respectively 5000 Newton. Thus machine builders ...

In today environment, our customers are looking for tacho generator less expensive with the same performances. In such a respect, we would like to point out an alternative which is quite successful among OEM motors manufacturers in Europe. We would highly recommend you to have a close eye to the solution, our RE.0444 NV serie. Please make a request to olivier.duchatelet@zodiacaerospace.com

Thank you for the interest you place in reading these brief presentation. PRECILEC optical incremental encoders are designed for accurately measuring speed and position of rotating shafts in industrial environment: machine tools, motor drives … RCI 444R FS type is a mix with the worldwide know tacho generator RE.0444 flange (Ø 115mm) fitted to an encoder, available in all resolutions. Full shaft...

IX 342: This new SSI indicator for use with SSI absolute encoders provides two presets with strong relay outputs and a serial RS232/RS485 interface at the same time, at a very competitive price. The unit can operate with all SSI encoders and sensors up to 25 bits at Baud rates up to 1 MHz, using Master mode or Slave mode as well. Similar to all other motrona SSI products also the new IX 342 u...

SDI’s new 2470 triaxial accelerometer module offers increased operating temperature range and tighter tolerances. Issaquah, WA, USA – May 29th, 2009 - Silicon Designs, Inc. has begun production of its new model 2470 triaxial accelerometer module. The 2470 combines the universal flexibility of the widely popular 2460 and the higher performance abilities of the 2440 into one low cost module. Thi...

Easy, quick and precise from all angles. * Metal housing reduces distortion. * Quick set-up: no need to alingn transmitter and receiver. * Easy sensitivity setting via potentiometer. * Light-on/dark-on mode via rotary switch. * Across the whole fork width: fine and precise light beam! Optical sensors in new designs The new ifm units with robust metal housing resist di...

The new 1000 range from Leine & Linde offers encoders for extreme environments. The range is designed to meet the exceptional robustness requirements of the steel industry. Here, the encoder is exposed to high mechanical loads, vibrations and shock, in an environment of heavy dust and high temperatures. With sturdy bearings and enclosure the encoder has an extraordinary durability in all applic...