Sensors & Transducers


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Multibeam light arrays
14 September 2010
Wenglor’s new multibeam light arrays provide body protection up to PL e for easy integration in the industrial workplace

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World-beam opposed-mode water sensors
September 2010, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering manufactures a number of special purpose sensors for various ­challenging applications

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Automated stop-start system
September 2010, SKF South Africa
SKF signs a long-term contract with Valeo for supply to the new i-StARS. SKF has signed a three-year contract with Valeo to supply SKF rotor positioning bearings for the new i-StARS, Valeos stop-start ...

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Counter detects newspapers on conveyors
September 2010, Temperature Controls
The newest member of the Scatec sensor family was developed to count newspapers on conveyor belts precisely and reliably. Its unique feature is the ability to recognise whether none, one, two or more ...

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Banner's touch screen bar code reader
September 2010, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering has introduced the iVu BCR (bar code reader), its first industrial touch screen bar code device. The iVu BCR reads 11 industry-standard bar codes to facilitate advanced traceability ...

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Heavy duty motion sensing switch
September 2010, Siemens South Africa
The new heavy duty motion sensing switch, Sitrans WM100, of Siemens Industry Automation Division is used to detect the presence or absence or of motion on rotating, reciprocating or conveying equipment. ...

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Photoelectric sensors for dusty areas
September 2010
The O5 sensors for hazardous dust areas complement the photoelectric sensors of the O5 family from ifm electronic. The ATEX sensors comply with category 3D for use in zone 22 hazardous areas (with non-conductive ...

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Current transducers - milliamps to kiloamps
September 2010
LEM offers a comprehensive range of current transducers for the measurement of leakage current (mA) on solar installations up to high current (kA) electro-metallurgical processors. The illustration shows ...

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Leuze introduces quick response codes
September 2010, Countapulse Controls
Installation and maintenance of sensing and monitoring equipment has been stepped up with the introduction of Quick Response (QR) codes by Leuze Electronic. Established in Japan, the methodology of QR ...

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Cool combination!
September 2010, WIKA Instruments
Fully welded in stainless steel or with innovative sealing technology in brass, WIKA offers just right sensor technology for a wide range of applications in refrigeration and air-conditioning. The company ...

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Sensor differentiates between metals
18 August 2010, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The analog+ material detection sensors use inductive coils whose RF fields are influenced differently for each metal type

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Leuze maximises contrast detection
18 August 2010, Countapulse Controls
The Leuze KRT 3B, KRT 53 and KRT 55 sensors provide mark detection with reliability

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Adjustable foreground suppression sensors
August 2010, Turck Banner
Banner Engineering has introduced the World-Beam QS18 adjustable field foreground suppression sensors, designed to detect objects reliably regardless of colour, reflectivity, surface irregularities or ...

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Leuze extends the offering
August 2010, Countapulse Controls
Leuze electronic has extended its product line-up to include a range of optical and inductive switches. This latest addition to the range makes the company a full service provider allowing customers to ...

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High-speed bottle packing
August 2010, Westplex
Cognex vision sensor helps automate loading of transparent cartons. A major beverage manufacturer uses transparent cartons to package its bottled drinks so that their distinctive branded labels are visible ...

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Retro-reflective area sensor
August 2010, Pepperl+Fuchs
Photoelectric sensors are in the forefront of modern production automation. Their reliability impacts the entire system – from efficient day-to-day operation to product quality. With the Visolux brand, ...

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Stable hot wire anemometer
August 2010, Temperature Controls
Miniature air velocity transmitter for measurements in HVAC applications. The EE575 is a compact air velocity transmitter designed for high volume applications, whose small design allows the module to ...

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Shaft driven speed sensors
August 2010, Siemens South Africa
The new shaft-driven speed sensor Sitrans WS300 from Siemens’ Industry Automation Division provides consistent and accurate results in industrial applications. The sensor can be combined with a Milltronics ...

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Absolute and incremental encoder
August 2010, Countapulse Controls
The new Hengstler Acuro AC58-I has two outputs that support both positioning, speed and direction feedback in one encoder. With a wide operating temperature range from -40 to 100°C, the encoders are designed ...

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Safety certified vibration sensors
August 2010, Temperature Controls
Hansford Sensors has introduced the new HS-105I range of ATEX and IEC Ex certified intrinsically safe vibration sensors, capable of operating in tough environments at temperatures up to 250°C. The new ...

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