Inductive Rotational Measurement Sensors for Material Handling Apps

For material handling machinery applications including feeders, conveyors, turning tables and web handling, Pepperl+Fuchs PMI360DV Rotational Measurement Sensors provide highly flexible operation. The analog output sensors have user-settable, minimum range of 0 to 90 and a maximum range of zero to 360 degrees to satisfy the requirements of a variety of rotational or angular measurements. With either a voltage or current output, the repeatable accuracy is as low as 0.5 degrees and resolution as low as 0.2 degrees.

For more information about Pepperl+Fuchs PMI360DV Rotational Measurement Sensors, click here.

Flexible Non-Contact Position/Displacement Sensing

Using inductive (eddy current) technology, Kaman’s SMT-9700 system can provide extremely high-resolution, non-contact, position/displacement feedback of electrically conductive targets.

The 13 sensors for the system range in size from 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) to 15.0 mm (0.6 inch) and can detect non-ferrous and ferrous materials.

For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Kaman can customize both the electronics packaging and sensor design. For example, it can vary the frequency response, linearity, or a combination of the two to achieve desired system performance. In addition, if thermal stability is critical, the company  can tradeoff linearity and tune the system for thermal stability.

For more information about Kaman’s SMT-9700 position sensing system, click here.

Photoelectric and Inductive Sensors Designed for Hygienic and Washdown Apps

Hygienic applications may require more than one type of sensor. With its newest sensors, Baumer addresses measurements that require photoelectric and inductive sensing. To meet hygienic and washdown requirements, the sensors have smooth, groove-free V4A stainless steel housings. In addition, mounting accessories are EHEDG-certified, Ecolab-approved and the materials are FDA-compliant.

 Baumer developed its proTect+ concept for higher impermeability and guarantees a higher sensor performance and lifetime. In addition to traditional IP68 and IP69K impermeability tests, special endurance testing exposes the sensors to continuously changing temperature cycles to ensure higher reliability.

Get more information on Baumer’s Sensors for Hygienic Design: for inductive sensors, click here and for photoelectric sensors, click here.

Eco-Friendly Sensors: Good for the Environment and Applications

Recycled corn by-product – it’s not the first design aspect I look for in a sensor. However, Carlo Gavazzi’s engineers used a potting material made of a recycled corn by-product to obtain higher resistance to mechanical stress and increase the reliability, improve the stability and provide a longer sensor lifetime for its ICB Series inductive proximity sensors.

The Eco-Friendly Inductive Proximity Sensors have air-core sensing coils that replace traditional ferrites and coils. This design provides two application advantages. For one, it has a higher immunity to magnetic fields than traditional coils. Secondly, because the sensor has no ferrite coil that could crack, it can withstand higher vibration levels and impacts than older inductive proximity sensors.

Additional information on the ICB Series includes a brochure and data sheet.

Limited Space? Not a Problem for Short Proximity Sensor

With its 6-mm package, Balluff claims to deliver the shortest self-contained inductive proximity sensors in the world. The fully integrated SuperShorty sensors do not require additional amplification and include reverse polarity and short circuit protection.

The sensors have a 1.5 mm sensing range with PNP and NPN and normally open and normally closed versions. 

 Three housing styles in metal, stainless steel and plastic, smooth or knurled plastic housings that can be press fit or glued into place and 90º cable add to sensor ability to mount in extremely small spaces.

For more information about Balluff’s SupertShorty proximity sensors, click here.

Proximity Sensor for Welding Applications

Rather than frequently replacing a sensor in an abusive welding environment, a new inductive proximity sensor can provide increased impact protection. Balluff’s  BunkerProx M18 sensor has a thick housing for withstanding mechanical impact in welding applications. A frontal-impact deflection ring protects the face from repeated welding impacts.  In addition, the sensor’s ceramic face resists weld spatter burn-through up to 2200°F. With these and other improvements, the new sensor has demonstrated 10X increased life compared to a previous design. The M18 sensor has a PNP, normally open output and a sensing range of 4 mm.

For more info on Balluff’s BunkerProx M18 proximity sensor go to http://www.balluff.com/Balluff/us/NewsChannel/News/en/Bunkerprox+Inductive+sensors.htm

DC stainless inductive sensor

Minneapolis, MN — Turck announces its complete line of 2 and 3-wire DC ArmorGuard™+ stainless steel front face inductive sensors. The line includes 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm barrel diameters with 1.5 to 10 mm achievable sensing distances.

The sensors feature one-piece construction and IP 68 and IP 68K ratings, making them particularly suitable for food and beverage industry applications requiring frequent washdowns. Select sensors are available with Turck’s proprietary WeldGuard™ protective sensing face material, which resists weld slag build-up and abrasion often found in robotic welding applications, including those in the automotive industry.

The sensors come equipped with an M12 quick disconnect connection or with potted-in 2 m cable for ease of installation on the plant floor.

Turck
www.turck.us

Eric Pilaud Appointed President & CEO of CST

Moorpark, CA – Eric Pilaud, Executive Committee member of Schneider Electric has been appointed to the position of President & CEO of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), effective July 1, 2009. Eric was previously in charge of Strategy, Customers, Innovation & Technology for Schneider Electric.

Eric began his career as both a university professor and researcher and a corporate consultant in the information technology sector. He joined Schneider Electric subsidiary SES in 1986. Five years later he was appointed to head SF Gandy in Chalon-sur-Saone (France). Mr. Pilaud spent 1995 to 1998 in the UK, first as director of Westinghouse Systems and then of the Automation and Control Division. He led the “Schneider 2000+” Company program from 1999 to 2000. He was subsequently responsible for the development of eBusiness within the group (eBusiness@Schneider Electric) until 2001. Between 2002 and the end of 2003, he was in charge of the Strategy Markets Division. In 2003, he was named Executive Vice president for the Strategic Deployment Division and in 2005, he assumed additional responsibility for the company’s new Services Division. In July 2006, he was appointed Executive Vice president in charge of Strategy, Customers & Technology Division and the Services & products Business Unit.

According to Eric, “Despite the current challenging economic environment, Custom Sensors and Technologies has the ability to grab huge opportunities. In a world where intelligent and communicating sensors play an increasing critical role in every application, we will invest in technologies and customer intimacy to create a reference in our industry”

Eric replaces Hal Grant, who acted as interim CEO from March – June of 2009 after the departure of Chuck Treadway who held the position of President and CEO at CST for three years.

Custom Sensors & Technologies
www.cstsensors.com

Schneider Electric
www.schneider-electric.com