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New light curtains supplied by Instralec
February 2007
Instralec has represented Sunx in KZN for 14 years. The range is well represented in the following industries: pharmaceutical; rubber and plastic; automotive; food; material handling. In particular the ...

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Spectroscopic camera that uses electron multiplying CCD technology
February 2007
Andor Technology, a world-leading supplier of specialised cameras and spectrographs for scientific applications, recently released the Newton which is the first spectroscopic camera to use electron multiplying ...

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Rotary measuing system with magnetic rings from Kübler
February 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new magnetic rings RI20 from Kübler, combined with the proven LIMES sensor head, offer a particularly compact incremental rotary measuring system, ideal for installation areas where space is very ...

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Factor 1 sensor in Q12 housing
January 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck presents the highly complex uprox+ sensor with 5 mm switching distance for mounting and handling applications. Turck has extended its range of uprox+ sensors especially for uses in mounting and ...

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Measure and switch with a parallel light beam
January 2007, Temperature Controls
With the addition of the ParCon, Baumer Electric has extended the family of line sensors. Depending on the specific requirements, a switching or analog version with lateral or frontal optics is available. The ...

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'Pick-to-light' sensor light
January 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck presented the K50 signal light with integrated optical sensor for so-called 'pick-to-light' applications at the Motek. In 'pick-to-light' applications signal lamps indicate to the operator the compartment ...

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A belt 'scale' that is easy to install and maintain
January 2007
The new LM50SBR conveyor belt scanner from Laser Measurement uses completely different measuring principles from conventional belt weighing instruments. Instead of detecting the physical load on a conveyor ...

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Vibration sensor with integrated, frequency selective diagnosis
December 2006, Shorrock Automation
IFM Electronic's award winning Octavis vibration sensor has been upgraded with integrated, frequency selective, diagnosis functions. The Octavis type VE, with up to 20 freely-configurable monitoring frequencies, ...

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MTS enhances sensors for severe shock and vibration
December 2006, ATI Systems
MTS Sensor Technologie introduces a new option for the R-Series magnetostrictive linear position sensors which is designed for use in extreme shock and vibration environments. These more rugged versions ...

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Vibration sensors designed for water industry
December 2006, Temperature Controls
An increasing number of Monitran's vibration sensors are being used to monitor vibration levels on important plant and components around the water industry, with many being fitted on sites outside the ...

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Vision sensors: the bigger picture - shrinking the number of applications that warrant vision systems
November 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Vision sensors can solve more inspection challenges

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Microwave radar level sensor for use in coke ovens and furnaces
November 2006, Allpronix
Wire Automatic Device announces the MWS-RF range of microwave level transmitters designed for furnaces. Suitable for use in coke ovens as well as blast and inductive furnaces, the FMWC Radar Level Transmitters ...

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Easy-to-use photoelectric sensors
November 2006, Pepperl+Fuchs
The new RL31 series of photoelectric sensors from Pepperl + Fuchs is compact, reliable and easy to use. It can accommodate a universal voltage supply ranging from 12 to 240 V d.c. and also 24 to 240 V ...

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Self-monitoring temperature sensor
November 2006, Shorrock Automation
No calibration is necessary for the new TAD temperature sensors from IFM Electronic. Each sensor has two high-precision and long-term stable measuring elements that guarantee the safety and quality of ...

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Condition monitoring improves productivity at BMW, Opel and Volvo
October 2006, SKF South Africa
The latest SKF on-line monitoring system uses a new improved condition monitoring unit; the 'CMU' and a new online version of SKF Machine Analyst software

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Microwave sensory mechanism under extreme conditions
October 2006, Endress+Hauser South Africa
The sensor presented in this document now answers the area of extreme application conditions

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Tectra installs level 4 safety system
October 2006, Tectra Automation
A leading supplier of components to the automotive industry in Gauteng has commissioned Tectra Automation to install close on a R1-million worth of optoelectronic protective devices throughout its metal ...

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Inteligent range of light curtains
October 2006, Gail Norton Instrumentation
The new line of Merlin light curtains are designed to meet and exceed demanding safety requirements without hampering production.    Features include:    * User friendly controls and instructions. * Replaceable ...

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Suspended solids and turbidity measured accurately
October 2006, PREI Instrumentation
Hach SOLITAX sc sensors provide accurate, colour-independent measurement of turbidity and suspended solids in drinking water, wastewater, and industrial process applications. A self-cleaning device prevents ...

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Optical distance sensor with up to 10 m measuring range
October 2006, Shorrock Automation
A new optical distance sensor has been introduced by IFM Electronic, for use, in particular, in the automotive industry. The type O1D101 features precise background suppression, even at distances up to ...

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