H. G. Schaevitz LLC dba Alliance Sensors Group is pleased to announce a partnership with AIM Electronics in Levittown, PA to distribute its line of LVDT and LVIT linear position sensors designed for automation, power generation, fluid/mobile hydraulics, and heavy industrial applications with sensors and instrumentation made specifically for the power generation marketplace. AIM Electronics […]
Z-Series magnetic marker types for angle sensor applications
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces a selection of four magnetic marker types designed to suit various mounting applications for their RFC- and RFD- Series of touchless rotary angle sensors that provide absolute, rotary position. These two sensor families utilize a magnetic pickup to provide a touchless measurement range of 0° to 360° and makes measurements through air […]
Extensometer for industrial, EN15000 and EN280 compliant off-highway vehicles
The VPG Transducers brand of Vishay Precision Group Inc. announced the global market introduction of its Model 182 extensometer, a specialty high-performance strain gage-based force sensor, expressly designed for industrial, EN15000 and EN280 compliant off-highway vehicle and equipment safety applications. The Model 182 extensometer accurately measures deformation, or changes in the length of a solid […]
New triaxial ICP case isolated accelerometers
PCB’s two new triaxial ICP accelerometer models 354A04 and 354A05 are case isolated to help ensure measurement accuracy in the presence of electrical noise sources such as EMI and ground loops. These accelerometers are rugged, with durable, titanium housings. The case isolated design eliminates the need for special isolation bases, coatings and insulated mounting screws. […]
LVIT linear position product line expands into new markets
Alliance Sensors Group’s linear position product-line of LVITs (Linear Variable Inductive Transducer) has broadened to include three series, each targeting different applications. LVITs are contactless devices designed for factory automation and a variety of heavy duty industrial or commercial applications such as solar cell positioners, wind turbine prop pitch and brakes, chute or gate positioners […]
New Two-Sensor ICP blast pencil probe
PCB’s new quartz, free-field, ICP blast pressure pencil probe is a two-sensor pencil blast probe that provides time of arrival and the pressure time wave form for total impulse measurement, all in a single sensor. The Model 137B25 pencil probe is the first of its kind and features an extremely fast micro-second response time, with […]
High-performance MEMS capacitive accelerometers feature improved temperature performance, scale factor and bias temperature shifts
Silicon Designs Inc. has announced the global market introduction of six new series of low-cost, high-performance MEMS capacitive accelerometers, in both traditional and smaller footprints. These include the single axis Model 2220 or triaxial Model 2470, featuring aluminum housings and a standard 1 meter integral cable; the single axis Model 2240 or triaxial Model 2480, featuring […]
Precision magnetic encoders now available with CANopen interface
POSITAL’s IXARC high-precision magnetic absolute rotary encoders are now available with CANopen interfaces. These new interface option is in addition to the previously announced SSI, EtherNet/IP, EtherCat, Powerlink, Profbus DP and Profinet interfaces. Together, this range of interface choices makes the rugged and compact IXARC encoders one of the most versatile devices of its type […]
PCB Piezotronics supplies accelerometers for GOES-R weather satellites
PCB Piezotronics has supplied Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company with accelerometers for use on NOAA’s GOES-16 weather satellite. GOES-16 is the first of four Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R) next-generation weather satellites. The advanced spacecraft and instrument technology used on the GOES-R series will result in more timely and accurate forecasts and warnings. It will improve […]
CHT sensor for engine monitoring applications
The Sensor Connection a division of Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC, has expanded its line of temperature sensors with the addition of the CHT-FS series Cylinder Head Temperature CHT Sensor. Installed under the spark plug or head bolt for monitoring of engine performance and critical over-temperature conditions. The unique flexible stem design allows for installation […]
