Non-contact position sensing meets pharmaceutical requirements
August 2007
Sensors & Transducers
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 to pharmaceutical companies for mixing, apportioning and liquid, paste and powder dispensing. The company is now also supplying its position sensors for greater control and efficiency in packaging automation and process.
"Automation is the key," said Dave Edeal, Temposonics marketing manager, MTS Sensors. "Pharmaceutical packaging applications are cost-sensitive, and the E-Series sensors are not only low-cost, but also very accurate and reliable. The simplicity of their design, ease of use, and the ability to embed them in customers' product designs makes them an ideal fit for the requirements of packaging equipment."
MTS Temposonics linear-position sensors provide accurate, non-contact position sensing in a wide array of output configurations and application housing styles. Magnetostrictive technology has clear performance advantages over pots or LVDTs due to its non-contact, repeatable, no-drift, no-wear measurement.
The E-Series
The E-Series sensors offer no-frills, low-cost sensing that is reliable, suiting them to both new and retrofit factory automation applications. The model EP2's low profile package design allows installation in limited space applications. The sensor allows for automatic upload of the scaling factor. This facilitates automatic calibration, system setup and maintenance while cutting costs by eliminating the possibility of operator error.
The model ER 'rod and cylinder' sensor, with a variety of mounting options, helps to simplify sensor installation design and facilitate articulated motion sensing. These sensors can be used in sorting, pressing and packaging equipment positioning applications.
For more information contact Wim Annandale, ATI Systems, +27 (0)11 824 1315, [email protected], www.atisystems.co.za
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