Mitutoyo America Corp. (MAC) announces organizational changes. For the past 10 years, Mr. Shigeyuki Sasaki has provided leadership as vice president, executive vice president, and most recently, as president. His guidance has created a rich team environment with an emphasis on providing outstanding service to our customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. During his tenure as […]
New miniature teardrop ICP accelerometer
A new miniature teardrop ICP accelerometer is released by PCB Piezotronics Inc. Model 352A74 has a sensitivity of 100 mV/g and a measurement range of ±50 g peak. The sensor is hermetically sealed in a low profile titanium housing and is adhesively mounted. With a flexible one-foot, twisted pair integral cable, it easily mounts in […]
Trelleborg posting oil and gas sealing test certification online
For the first time, test certification for almost 30 of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions best-in-class materials for the oil and gas market is made available online at Trelleborg’s dedicated oil & gas microsite for seals, reinforcing the company’s commitment to quality and safety credentials. The material grades are compliant with international industry standards and have been […]
Rotary encoders for use in explosive atmospheres
POSITAL analog ATEX-certified absolute encoder is designed to operate safely in atmospheres where there are potentially dangerous levels of explosive gases or dust. These devices are part of the IXARC family of magnetic rotary sensors and are available in single- or multiturn versions. Rugged, reliable and highly accurate, these devices can be ordered with a […]
Linear position sensors are designed for valve position sensing applications
The Alliance Sensors Group PG Series LVDT linear position sensors are designed and engineered specifically for valve position sensing applications for steam turbine control systems in electric power generation plants. Previously, the LVDTs used in the power generation industry were either designed by OEMs more than 40 years ago, or are catalog LVDTs slightly modified for […]
Posital inclinometers feature dynamic load compensation
Posital has introduced new versions of its Tiltix inclinometers that can provide reliable tilt measurement for moving equipment. These new devices use a combination of electro-mechanical gyroscopes and accelerometers to provide accurate measurements, even if the instruments are subject to strong accelerations. Posital’s Tiltix inclinometers rely on monitoring the effect of gravity on a tiny […]
ZF Electronics announces new linear, angular position sensors
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components, is now stocking ZF Electronics’ new generation linear and angular position sensors. The LIN- and ANG-series sensors are non-contact linear position sensors with one or two independent outputs. The sensors operate through the use of Hall Effect technology with magnetic fields generated by […]
Balluff introduces safety solution combining PROFIsafe with IO-Link
Balluff Inc. is pleased to announce the industry’s first and unique functional safety solution that combines PROFIsafe, an industry standard safety communication protocol, with IO-Link, a standard communication technology for sensors and actuators. As a part of this solution portfolio, Balluff is introducing an IO-Link safety I/O hub enabled for PROFIsafe and a host of […]
Bidirectional power-switching solution is one of the industry’s smallest
TE Connectivity has released an additional size for the KILOVAC current-sensing [KCS] high-voltage contactors. The KILOVAC KCS01 contactor is a compact power-switching solution with an integrated current sensor and current trip function. These contactors are suited for applications in harsh military and commercial electric vehicles, power distribution, energy storage and battery storage systems. For more […]
Industrial-duty LVIT linear position sensor suitable for factory automation
The Sensor Connection has expanded its sensor product offering by adding a line of ILPS-27 Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors using LVIT Technology; contactless devices designed for factory automation and a variety of industrial or commercial applications such as motor sport vehicles, automotive testing, solar cell positioners, wind turbine prop pitch and brake position, and […]
