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A new level of detection
August 2009, ifm - South Africa
ifm electronic’s O1D300 photoelectric sensor is designed to detect the levels of non-dusting and non-transparent bulk materials without contact. Using a visible laser beam the distance sensor detects ...

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Precise instrumentation
August 2009, VEGA Controls SA
Under extreme process conditions, many measuring techniques quickly reach their limits – not ProTrac, the new development from VEGA. This radiation-based measuring instrument is completely unaffected ...

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Rugged rotary position sensors
August 2009, Atlas Industrial Systems
Heavy duty applications require products from companies that are reputed for quality, reliability and attention to detail. This is why ASM has developed its new PRAS5 heavy duty Hall effect sensors with ...

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Long-range position sensors
August 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
New analogue sensor combines range with high accuracy. Turck has extended its portfolio of linear position sensors with a new magnetic field sensor providing a measuring range of up to 200 mm. Hall effect ...

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Compact encoders
August 2009, ATI Systems
Rotary MCD series allows electronic range adjustment. Many applications use cost-efficient analogue interfaces to detect rotary motion. If more than one revolution must be registered, users can choose ...

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Two sensors - one connector
August 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has created a twin-set sensor to augment its line of BIM-UNT cylinder position sensors. The twin-set is comprised of two BIM-UNT sensing heads connected by an over-moulded cable. The power and signal ...

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Force measurement made easy
August 2009, Temperature Controls
DSRT strain links from Baumer are easily screwed onto the surfaces of machines to detect linear strains: the systems calibration allows any extensions to be subsequently converted into force. Strain ...

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Accurate 4 kA current transducer
July 2009
LEM has introduced the ITL 4000-S current transducer for non-invasive measurement of currents up to 4000 A (RMS) in conductors of up to 268 mm diameter. The new transducer allows the isolated measurement ...

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Sensor system for cement industry
July 2009
The FlameSightCem system from Orfeus Combustion Engineering is a high-temperature video imaging system with analysis and video data processing. It operates in combination with an online, non-contact temperature ...

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Baumer ultrasonic sensors
July 2009, Temperature Controls
In lab automation small containers such as micro-well plates or test tubes are used in analytical processes of liquids. Since the liquids to be analysed are often available in limited quantities only, ...

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Verisens in steel housing
July 2009, Temperature Controls
The powerful and compact Baumer VeriSens vision sensors are now also available in stainless steel housings with protection class IP 69K. As a result, VeriSens vision sensors can be used without an expensive ...

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Pepperl+Fuchs - inclination sensor F99
July 2009, Pepperl+Fuchs
Numerous measurement devices are available for monitoring inclination angles in automation and commercial vehicle applications as well as in wind energy and solar plants. However, this information is ...

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Stainless steel tape position sensor
July 2009, Atlas Industrial Systems
ASM has expanded its line of absolute linear position sensors with the Positape WB17KT series of stainless steel tape sensors. Available for measurement ranges of 3,5 m, 6,5 m and 10 m, this robust sensor ...

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Hydrodynamic cavitation monitoring system
July 2009
In continuous industrial processes, such as in the petrochemical or wastewater treatment sectors, flowing materials might cause various phenomena inside pipes, valves, or pumps that are damaging to the ...

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Wind turbines get smarter
June 2009
The rapid depletion of conventional energy sources has generated an increased interest in renewable energy. Countries around the world are implementing subsidies and grants to improve the technologies ...

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Wet feet - no thanks!
June 2009, Temperature Controls
Baumer’s new optical sensor for leak monitoring ensures that seepage from storage tanks is detected early to prevent costly losses and inconvenience. The FODK 23 is screwed or glued onto a floor panel ...

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Banner ultrasonic sensors
June 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The U-GAGE M25U ultrasonic sensors from Banner Engineering are opposed mode ultrasonic sensor pairs specifically designed for use in sanitary environments. The sensors, rated IP69K, IP67 (NEMA 6), are ...

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Vision sensor inspects 6000 parts per minute
June 2009, Westplex
Cognex is offering its third generation Checker 3G vision sensor. The device includes built-in lighting, can function over variable working distances – and is capable of inspecting over 6000 parts per ...

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Miniature retro-reflective sensors
June 2009, Temperature Controls
Baumer’s newly developed series 10 retro-reflective sensor with its polarisation filter achieves long range (4 m) by using a 50 x 50 mm reflector. The specially developed optics are characterised by ...

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Multifunctional flange connection
May 2009, ifm - South Africa
ifm electronic’s PY7000 series electronic pressure sensors are especially designed for fast mounting in hydraulic applications. If an existing mounting-hole pattern is to be used directly, the sensor ...

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