Madison Company has launched the new U5098 series of ultrasonic sensors for depths up to 32 feet. The U5098 ultrasonic sensors provide non-contact continuous level measurement of challenging medias such as sticky, semi-solid, corrosive, and viscous fluids, slurries and even some solids. The U5098 line of sensors can be used indoors or outdoors, are low […]
Pressure transducers offer accuracy and reliability in harsh environments
Sigma-Netics Inc. now offers rugged pressure transducers for demanding industrial and aerospace applications — including deep space missions. Available models include the SST 14X, SST 643-RT, SST 144 and SST 44X. These units can withstand radiation, fatigue, high shock and vibration, EMI/RFI, fluid hammers, extreme thermals and high pressures up to 100,000 psi. Users can […]
Inductive couplers for discrete sensors transmit power, signals across air gap
Balluff’s inductive couplers connect up to eight discrete sensors across a small air gap, eliminating hardware failures that can occur when slip rings, connectors, or other electromechanical connections wear out. The M18 cylindrical version can connect to up to 4 discrete PNP sensors with 100 mA of output current, and the Q40 cuboid version can […]
TE Connectivity completes acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.
Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd., completed the previously announced acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc. from Elmos Semiconductor AG on September 30. SMI’s micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor technology design and manufacturing capabilities, with TE’s operational scale, customer base and existing sensors technologies into a more comprehensive global sensing solutions offering for customers. […]
Balluff launches new machine vision system configurator tool
With Balluff’s new online Machine Vision configurator tool, users can confidently and efficiently select the product combinations required for configuring a complete vision system to meet their application needs. Users start by inputting basic physical parameters including working distance and image size and the configurator filters selections of cameras, lenses, filters, lighting devices and accessories […]
Hermetically sealed, spring-loaded LVDTs for harsh industrial applications
Extended series of spring-loaded LVDTs from NewTek Sensor Solutions provides accurate dimensional feedback for a variety of position measurement and quality assurance applications including go/no-go measurements, automotive part quality testing, roller position/product thickness control, TIR measurements and material testing under stress. Designed with a stainless-steel probe assembly and ¾-in. diameter hermetically-sealed housing, these spring-loaded sensors […]
RVDT rotary position sensors offer accurate angular displacement measurement
NewTek Sensor Solutions introduces the RV series of RVDT rotary position sensors that offer highly accurate angular displacement measurement of rotating elements such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, actuators, throttles and dancer arm tensioners used in industrial machine-to-machine applications. With a shaft that rotates a full 360° with no stops and virtually no friction, […]
Compact touchless position sensors from Novotechnik for wear-free operation
Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the TFD series of touchless linear position sensors that provide wear-free operation in tight spaces. Maximum sensor dimensions are 40 x 27 x 7 mm. The TFD-4000 series uses a magnetic position marker to provide a stroke length of 0 to 14, 24 or 50 mm—depending on the model. These sensors […]
POSITAL incremental encoders with space-saving angled cable entry
Position and motion sensor specialist POSITAL has announced that its IXARC incremental encoders will be available with a special housing that features a cable entry angled at 45° to the device’s axis. This compact design combines features of both axial and radial cable entries in a single unit, providing the installer with more flexibility when […]
New flow switches from Balluf warn users of reduction in flow
The newest flow switches from Balluff alert users to potential failures due to a reduction in necessary fluid flow. The recently released BFF series of flow sensors, which are available in both thread-in and inline versions, provide a switching output that is activated when the flow falls below a user-defined rate. This makes it possible […]
