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New Ex area vibration sensors launched
September 2007, Temperature Controls
Hansford Sensors has launched a new range of ATEX and IEC Ex certified intrinsically safe vibration sensors to extend its existing HS-100 series. The sensors are suitable for use in environments where ...

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Video monitors hazardous environment
September 2007
IVC video systems are being used at a major chemical plant to monitor a hazardous material incineration facility. The cameras monitor the flow of materials through the facility, confirm the accuracy of ...

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Distillation column: non-contact level and pressure measurement
September 2007, VEGA Controls SA
Distillation columns are used in the refining process for the production of petroleum products. After crude oil has been desalinated and cleaned, it is fractionated into its constituent parts in distillation ...

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Smokeless flare stack monitoring and control
September 2007, Temperature Controls
In many locations, environmental regulations require ‘smokeless flares’ to minimise hazardous emissions. To satisfy these requirements steam injection systems are typically used to add oxygen to the flame ...

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ATEX certified infrared camera
September 2007, R&C Instrumentation
Hawk IR International offers a selection of fixed and portable, ATEX certified infrared cameras for use in marine applications, by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers, in the petrochemical industry and ...

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New range of InLab sensors
September 2007, Microsep
Mettler Toledo has released a new range of InLab sensors, the result of innovative technologies and a tradition in glassblowing. Building upon the successful features of the former InLab range, the new ...

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Non-contact position sensing meets pharmaceutical requirements
August 2007
Temposonics magnetostrictive sensors from MTS Systems' E-Series are being used by the pharmaceutical industry for processing and packaging applications. MTS has been supplying its M-Series level sensors ...

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Monitoring product loss in dairy factories
August 2007, Temperature Controls
Product spills are a fact of life in dairy factories and town milk treatment plants. These spills are now more difficult to detect because of the recent trend of reducing the number of plant operators ...

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Life, death, fertility and photo-electric sensor
August 2007, Schneider Electric South Africa
Telemecanique has a range of photo-electric sensors, aptly called Osiris, for the detection of objects in the industrial and commercial sectors. The sensors incorporate a microprocessor and an optical ...

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Device detects filter failure
August 2007
The Durag D-FW 230/231 filter monitors are designed for continuous in situ monitoring of filter installations in flue gas ducts, duct work for dust extraction and similar applications. The instrument ...

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Miniature optical sensors support IO-link
August 2007, Temperature Controls
The FHDK-04 is the newest addition to Baumer's family of optical sensors. This miniature sensor measures only 4 x 6 x 45 mm. These small dimensions combined with high precision makes this mode an attractive ...

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Rugged inclinometer uses Hall Effect technology
August 2007, Atlas Industrial Systems
ASM has introduced a new, innovative inclinometer series, PTAS2, with ranges from ±15° to ±180° in a robust IP68 rated stainless steel housing. This rugged industrial grade sensor is suited for a wide ...

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Stainless photosensor switches speedily
August 2007
The universal and easy to mount OG photoelectric sensors from IFM Electronic offer long sensing ranges. Their cylindrical M18 housing consists completely of high-grade stainless steel making them especially ...

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Stainless steel load cell is multipurpose
August 2007, Instrotech
Instrotech's model 9363 Universal Load Cell, manufactured by Vishay Revere, is a multipurpose stainless steel, 'S' type load cell which can be used for tension and compression applications. Suitable ...

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Monitoring system protects belts
July 2007, Gail Norton Instrumentation
The Telco Belt Monitoring Unit (BMU) has been designed to effectively monitor conveyors, prevent further damage on belt failure and minimise the resulting expense of such incidents. Gail Norton, MD of ...

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IR thermometry benefits steel manufacturing
July 2007, R&C Instrumentation
Non-contact infrared thermometers are ideal for use in steel manufacturing processes where monitoring and controlling temperature is critical to productivity and product quality. Temperature readings ...

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Vegapuls 66 takes the heat!
July 2007, VEGA Controls SA
Non-contact radar sensing is well-suited for continuous level measurement of molten metal. Vega's solution for this application is the Vegapuls 66, a robust instrument capable of delivering accurate measurement ...

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MEMS-based sensors and actuators find opportunities in industrial automation
July 2007
The reliability, scalability, sensitivity, and cost-effective solutions offered by micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology has provided viable sensor solutions for industrial automation. The ...

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Proximity sensors take the heat
July 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has released a new high-temperature sensor family. The new inductive proximity switches CQ40 and CQ80 can operate in temperatures up to 250°C and are ideally suited for the drying and curing ovens ...

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Short cylinder sensor mounts simply
July 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck presented a new magnetic field sensor for position detection of pneumatic cylinders at the Hannover fair. The BIM-UNT can detect all standard magnets in pneumatic cylinders, safely and without multiple ...

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