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Ultrasonic sensors provide continuous level measurement to 32 ft

July 28, 2020 By Mary Gannon

Madison Co ultrasonic sensors U5098

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 […]

Filed Under: Level, Ultrasonic Level Sensor Tagged With: madisonco

Pressure transducers offer accuracy and reliability in harsh environments

December 4, 2019 By Mary Gannon

Sigma-Netics SST_14X pressure transducers.jpg

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 […]

Filed Under: Pressure

Inductive couplers for discrete sensors transmit power, signals across air gap

November 11, 2019 By Mary Gannon

Balluff inductive couplers

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 […]

Filed Under: Inductive Tagged With: balluff

TE Connectivity completes acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.

October 18, 2019 By Mary Gannon

TE logo

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. […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: teconnectivity

Balluff launches new machine vision system configurator tool

August 26, 2019 By Mary Gannon

Balluff 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 […]

Filed Under: Vision software, Vision systems Tagged With: balluff

Hermetically sealed, spring-loaded LVDTs for harsh industrial applications

December 11, 2018 By Mary Gannon

NewTek Spring-loaded LVDTs in GA-750 Paper Mill

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 […]

Filed Under: LVDT, Position Tagged With: newtek

RVDT rotary position sensors offer accurate angular displacement measurement

October 11, 2018 By Mary Gannon

NewTek Sensors RV Series Valves Background

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, […]

Filed Under: LVDT, Position Tagged With: newtek

Compact touchless position sensors from Novotechnik for wear-free operation

September 26, 2018 By Mary Gannon

Novotechnik TFD 4000 4x5RGB72dpi

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 […]

Filed Under: Position Tagged With: novotechnik

POSITAL incremental encoders with space-saving angled cable entry

September 26, 2018 By Mary Gannon

PressPhoto.POSITAL_AngledHousing_IXARC incremental encoders

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 […]

Filed Under: Encoder Tagged With: posital, positalfraba

New flow switches from Balluf warn users of reduction in flow

September 26, 2018 By Mary Gannon

Balluff Flow Switch 1

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 […]

Filed Under: Flow Tagged With: balluff

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