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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
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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Pepperl+Fuchs' new light curtains
May 2009, Pepperl+Fuchs
High resolution, ultra-slim profile safety light curtains are the ideal solution for the most challenging machine safety applications. Higher resolution (smaller beam spacing) reduces the safety mounting ...

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Touch screen image sensors
May 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
An alternative to vision systems. When an inspection application requires more sophisticated data acquisition than that provided by a traditional photoelectric sensor many application engineers will ...

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Process Expo 2009 preview: Atlas Industrial Systems - Stand 17
May 2009, Atlas Industrial Systems
Atlas will be exhibiting ASM’s latest addition to its MEMS-based POSITILT range, the PTAM2. The new tilt sensor, with ranges from ±5 to ±180° for single axis and from ±5 to ±60° for dual axes, is housed ...

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Process Expo 2009 preview: AT Technical Services - Stand J7B
May 2009
AT Technical Services will be exhibiting the new Taylored Instruments RDR12000 – a 26 GHz radar in a robust aluminium housing with an anticorrosion lid. The RDR 12000 is designed for reliable readings ...

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Process Expo 2009 preview: Allpronix - Stand G1
May 2009, Allpronix
Allpronix will be officially launching the APM 3D level scanner, an innovative instrument that takes the guesswork out of measuring the level, volume and mass of materials inside a silo or open bin. The ...

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Process Expo 2009 preview: IFM Electronic SA
May 2009, ifm - South Africa
ifm electronic will be exhibiting a range of AS-i modules, as well as position, fluid and photoelectric sensors. Also on display will be the Octavis vibration sensor, the award winning efector PMD distance ...

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Process Expo 2009 preview: Transducer Technology - Stand F5
May 2009, Transducer Technology
Transducer Technology will be displaying the new compact pressure transducer series from Gems. The 3100/3200 Series offer an all stainless-steel design, less than 25 mm in diameter, and they provide ...

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Do not chance an overflow!
April 2009
You cannot rely on mechanical devices like floats. If you are serious about spill prevention, you have to eliminate devices that are bound to fail. Even if your primary control fails (RTU/PLC), the high ...

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Bare your teeth
April 2009, Temperature Controls
Baumer has designed a range of Hall sensors that are particularly well-suited for scanning gears and racks made of ferromagnetic materials. High resolution allows them to reliably detect gear teeth starting ...

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