Hansford’s new vibration sensor offers tri-axial functionality
May 2013, Temperature Controls

Hansford Sensors has launched a new tri-axial accelerometer, enabling three axes to be read simultaneously. The new HS-109 Series vibration sensor comes complete with the established and proven M12 connector ...

New functions extend efficiency of Leuze MLD series
May 2013, Countapulse Controls

The Leuze multiple light beam safety sensors (MLD series) were designed for efficiency and these sensors have now been equipped with new functions as part of a further development. Effective immediately, ...

New ideas for difficult detection applications
May 2013, Peter Jones Electronic Equipment

Difficult applications that formerly required multiple conventional photoelectric or proximity sensors can now be tackled easily and at low cost with one IV series vision sensor from Keyence using a new ...

Leuze sensors for industrial packaging applications
April 2013, Countapulse Controls

BUQ, Germany’s leading producer of mineral water, uses Schaefer pallet transport systems at its filling facilities for ease of handling, Leuze electronic sensor systems are used throughout for detection, ...

Coded safety switch with electromagnetic locking
April 2013, RET Automation Controls

Comitronic-BTI the French manufacturer of machine safety products has announced the SuperMagnet locking system, to prevent the accidental opening of machine guards while dangerous machinery is still in ...

Omron’s new vision sensor
April 2013, Omron Electronics

Omron has launched a new version of its FQ vision sensor, addressing market requirements for an easy to use vision system that can address more complex applications. With improved performance, expanded ...

Tamper-proof magnetic safety switch
April 2013, RET Automation Controls

Comitronic-BTI has expanded its machine safety switch range with the latest version of its Massimotto switch: a tamper-proof, contactless, coded magnetic safety switch with an integrated M12 connector. ...

Fire risks that affect the power generation industry
March 2013, Alien Systems & Technologies

Power generation plants can pose significant fire risks. There are many different areas on a plant, each posing unique fire threats that could be catastrophic if not protected adequately. In the case ...

Omron's next generation in sensing performance
March 2013, Omron Electronics

Omron has completely redesigned and expanded its popular M18 cylindrical range. Renowned for its high quality and product reliability, the new generation represents one of the largest varieties of dependable ...

High-speed, high-precision colour mark detection
March 2013, ASSTech Process Electronics and Instrumentation

ASSTech Electronics has introduced the Spectro-3-FIO colour mark detector that can detect colour like a human at a sample frequency up to 40 kHz. The use of reflected-light optical fibres allows this ...

Rugged IP camera for extreme conditions
March 2013, RJ Connect

Moxa has released a rugged IP camera that operates reliably in temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C without a heater or cooling fan. The VPort 36-1MP is an industrial-grade H.264 box-type IP camera that ...

Temposonics sensors
March 2013, ATI Systems

The compact Temposonics E-Series sensors EH (rod style), EP (profile style) and EL (ultralow profile style) are now also available with digital SSI and CANOpen outputs. Together with the existing analog ...

Cylindrical photoelectric sensors from SICK Automation
March 2013, SICK Automation Southern Africa

GR18S is the new SICK Automation family of cylindrical photoelectric sensors. The compact housing design and choice of axial or radial optics provide particularly space-saving solutions with wide sensing ...

Enhanced steel cord inspection system
March 2013, Evanet

The Steelcord Inspection System SIS XP from Roland Electronic uses magnetic induction technology to examine steel corded belts in real-time. Suitable integration into cutting or splicing stations allows ...