Sensors withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and aggressive chemicals By Will Meenan, Kaman Precision Products / Measuring It takes an extremely durable design to make reliable measurements in extreme conditions. Extreme environment position/displacement sensors perform where most sensors cannot survive. These sensors are designed to operate in the following environmental conditions: High or cryogenic temperatures Aggressive […]
Inductive linear position sensors from Alliance Sensors are designed for heavy-duty use
H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group has released its LV-45 series inductive, contactless linear position sensor using LVIT technology. They are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices, whether measuring position of steam turbine valves, mounted in a paper mill head box or calendar roll stand, or outdoors fastened to a building, bridge […]
Balluff integrates two companies into the group
Balluff is extending its digitalization know-how with the acquisition of two companies: the Stuttgart software company iss innovative software services GmbH (iss) and the machine vision pioneer Matrix Vision GmbH (MV) from Oppenweiler, near Stuttgart are now part of the sensor and automation specialist. The relevant contracts were signed in July and August after nearly […]
Miniature, lightweight hybrid sensors from Micro-Measurements
The Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group Inc. has introduced a new range of miniature, lightweight hybrid sensors, offering cost-effective force, displacement, pressure, strain and acceleration measurements within high-volume OEM and test applications. Design of the new Micro-Measurements hybrid sensor range incorporates the brand’s own renowned precision foil strain gages, adhesively bonded to flat substrates, […]
New infrared temperature sensor from Balluff
When there is a need to detect objects with high temperatures during various processes in foundries, forging, steel plants, metal stamping, the ceramic industry or glassworks the new infrared temperature sensor from Balluff is the ideal solution. This sensor allows the non-contact monitoring of high temperatures in inaccessible or harsh environments. Housed in a rugged […]
PCB Piezotronics launches University Laboratory Programs
PCB Piezotronics Inc. announces the launch of its University Laboratory Programs. These Programs provide significant cost savings for acoustics, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics curricula that incorporate hands-on student labs. Each program bundles sensors and accessories, laboratory experiments, classroom lecture, and technical poster for use in academic classrooms and laboratories. With a history of […]
Balluff launches magnetic field C and T slot sensors with multiple switchpoints
Balluff BMF magnetic field sensors for cylinders, grippers and valves have evolved to offer a solution for many types of applications. The newest technology in the Balluff BMF family is the all new remote teach sensor, featuring advanced settings through IO-Link. The BMF remote teach magnetic field sensors for C and T slots offer eight […]
Canfield Connector magnetic sensor adds reliability, safety, to machines and systems
Canfield Connector is introducing its Series CS Cylindrical Threaded Mount Sensor, which senses magnetism and triggers action in a variety of applications. The rugged and compact CS Sensor is set within a miniature-encapsulated stainless steel M8 threaded housing and performs effectively where greater sensing distance is required. “This sensor is valuable in any application where […]
UHF reader family extends its powerful versatility
The Ha-VIS UHF portfolio is being significantly strengthened: The flexible Ha-VIS RF-R300 will now become even more versatile. Effective immediately, there are now two more powerful reader models joining this new product family. These devices enable individual project requirements to be met even more efficiently and flexibly. Two additional reader models are now available based […]
Kaman Measuring announces KD-5100 differential measurement system
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products Inc. announces the availability of its KD-5100 differential measurement system, which provides resolution to a nanometer of positional change. With its proven stable design, extremely small size, and low power consumption, the KD-5100 is ideal for night vision systems, precision telescope positioning, fast steering mirrors (FSM) for space-based […]
