Predictive maintenance sensor to detect leakage and improve energy efficiencies September 2006, Shorrock Automation The compressed air sensor, efector Metris from IFM Electronic, continuously monitors compressed air systems to identify leakage areas and to improve energy efficiencies. Compressed air is considered to ...
MCD CANopen magnetic rotary encoders August 2006, ATI Systems Fraba Posital's new Magnetocode series of absolute rotary encoders uses an innovative method to determine position values: their single-turn sensor is based on an integrated Hall circuit which provides ...
Loop-powered AC current transducers July 2006, PREI Instrumentation A range of both cable and busbar mounted current transducers which are locally manufactured for PREI Instrumentation, are 2-wire loop-powered devices with an output of 4-20 mA that can be integrated directly ...
Sensor-actuator boxes with M8 slots July 2006, Phoenix Contact Five different master cable connection concepts for M12 sensor-actuator boxes from Phoenix Contact can now be fully implemented for distributors with M8 slots. Distributors are available with preassembled ...
New magnetostrictive position sensor replaces existing model July 2006, Atlas Industrial Systems Position sensor manufacturer, ASM, replaces its model PCST21 with the new PCST24, thereby setting new standards in the field of magnetostrictive position measurement for applications in hydraulic cylinders ...
Separation of bearing load and sensor for longer service life July 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa The bearing block by Kübler is a specific solution for prolonging the service life of encoders. It was designed for use in applications where belts are used together with encoders. The encoder bearings ...
New radar sensor used for standard measurements July 2006, VEGA Controls SA Radar sensors are often used for level measuring under extreme conditions, such as temperatures above 150°C and pressures over (10 bar). The construction of the sensors is therefore mechanically elaborate ...
Magnetostrictive position sensors used in mobile hydraulics July 2006, Atlas Industrial Systems Position sensor manufacturer ASM has extended its family of magnetostrictive position sensors with the new PCST25 sensor series. This series has been designed to meet the requirements in the field of ...
Safer, faster and more versatile absolute encoders July 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa Kübler recently announced a new range of absolute encoders with the new Sendix product family. The absolute shaft and hollow shaft encoders, which are offered in singleturn (max 17 Bit) and multiturn ...
IP69K - sensors for harsh environments June 2006, Shorrock Automation IP69K (usually accompanied by an IP68 or IP67 rating) offers complete protection against ingress of water during high-pressure steam cleaning
Robust position sensors June 2006, ATI Systems In harsh shock and vibration applications, the 'mechanical noise' frequently causes measurement problems in sensing systems, and without good sensor data, it is impossible to control motion accuracy.
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Vibration sensors help keep frozen chips moving June 2006, Temperature Controls Many producers of the UK's favourite food, the chip, are using Monitran's vibration sensors to monitor the vibration levels of their vibratory feeders and conveyors. These feeders perform the important ...
Success in wind power June 2006, Temperature Controls Wind power is the fastest growing energy sector worldwide, showing market growth of 39,5% over the last five years. Industry aims are to take a 10% share of the global electricity generating market by ...
Detecting 4 mm object at up to 15 m/s June 2006, Gail Norton Instrumentation The Dinel frame sensor from Gail Norton Instrumentation is intended for applications such as: dynamic detection of parts of various materials (plastic or metal), various shapes and colours; counting of ...
Detecting registration marks on hard-to-read surfaces June 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa Banner Engineering is offering its R58 Expert Series colour register mark sensors for detecting colour contrast in common product and material registration applications. The R58 Expert accurately detects ...
New magnetic sensors on the SA market June 2006 Previously, drives with a large shaft diameter, such as torque motors, have often been fitted with encoders mounted to one side and driven through toothed belts, for the acquisition of the rotor position ...
Optocode encoders with through hollow shaft June 2006, ATI Systems Fraba Posital's optocode series of absolute rotary encoders now also includes models with a hollow shaft (Ø 12 mm) that may be fitted with a torque support or clamping rings on both sides. The encoders ...
Split-core, high-current AC/DC transducers June 2006, Denver Technical Products LEM is offering its AHR series of AC and DC current transducers that offer versatile and precise measurement of nominal currents up to 2 kA true RMS, extending the existing family that ranges from 100 ...
Rotary encoders from a specialist May 2006, ATI Systems As a single-turn model, the rotary encoders' highly integrated opto-ASIC provides a resolution of 65 536 steps per revolution (16 bit)
IR sensor includes visual camera option May 2006, R&C Instrumentation The Marathon MM Series of high-performance infrared pyrometers is made by Raytek. This premium IR sensor family comes with a choice of through-the-lens or laser sighting methods that make correct sensor ...
