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Single-axis linear stepper stages integrates linear encoder

September 16, 2021 By Redding Traiger

The LSS-031-04-011-MEA is a revolutionary new series of single-axis linear stepper stages that integrates a linear encoder into the single-axis linear stepper motor stage to operate the linear stepper motor as a 2-phase brushless linear motor when coupled with an advanced motion control electronics package provided by H2W. When operated this way, the motors will […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, Encoder, Linear, Stages Tagged With: h2wtechnologies

LVIT sensor addd to linear position portfolio

August 17, 2021 By Redding Traiger

Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC (HGSI) has expanded its sensor product offering by adding a line of ILPS-19 Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors using LVIT Technology; contactless devices designed for factory automation and a variety of industrial or commercial applications such as motorsport vehicles, automotive testing, solar cell positioners, wind turbine prop pitch and brake […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Consumer, Inductive, Industry Standards/Specifications, Linear, Position, Sensors Tagged With: haroldg.schaevitzindustries

LZ-13 Series LVIT miniature inductive linear position sensor with built-in electronics  

July 27, 2021 By Heather Hall

G. Schaevitz, Alliance Sensors Group has expanded its sensor product offering using LVIT Technology by adding the LZ-13 Series of miniature linear position sensors. Designed and manufactured in Moorestown, N.J., the LZ-13 series LVITs are contactless devices designed for use in OEM, factory automation or assembly machinery applications where space is a premium. These miniature […]

Filed Under: Linear Tagged With: Alliance Sensor Group, Alliance Sensors Group, alliancesensorgroup, alliancesensors, H. G. Schaevitz LLC Alliance Sensors Group, H.G. Schaevitz

Rod & Barrell style linear position sensors employ magnetostrictive technology

June 23, 2021 By Redding Traiger

AMETEK Factory Automation has released the updated Gemco 956 eBlok linear position sensor.  The new 956 eBlok is a Rod & Barrell style package that can help simplify installation and serviceability and improve on performance and price without affecting quality. Gemco 956 eBlok is a high-performance, cost-effective linear position sensing solution that is designed for […]

Filed Under: Industry Standards/Specifications, Linear, Machine Health, Magnetic sensor, Position, Sensors Tagged With: ametekfactoryautomation

Direct-angle hall-effect sensors get ASIL-B status

May 20, 2021 By Redding Traiger

TDK Corporation has upgraded its Micronas 3D HAL direct-angle Hall-effect sensor family, HAL 37xy (HAL 37xy, HAR 37xy, and HAC 37xy),* for automotive and industrial applications regarding functional safety aspects. All members of HAL 37xy are now defined as SEooC (Safety Element out of Context) ASIL B-ready, according to ISO 26262. HAL 37xy rotary position […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Consumer, Hall Effect, Industry Standards/Specifications, Linear, Rotary, Sensors Tagged With: tdkcorporation

Linear position sensor is an inductive and spoiler combo

May 4, 2021 By Redding Traiger

Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC (HGSI) 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 motorsport vehicles, automotive testing, solar cell positioners, wind turbine prop pitch and brake […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Industry Standards/Specifications, Linear, Packaging, Position, Sensors Tagged With: haroldg.schaevitzindustries

Hermetically-sealed LVDTs serve as OEM replacements for steam turbine systems

February 23, 2021 By Redding Traiger

NewTek HAR Series of Hermetically-Sealed Linear Position Sensors provide critical position measurement in the monitoring and control of steam turbine valves in power plants. Ideal for power plant rehabilitation programs, these AC-operated LVDTs serve as OEM replacements for legacy applications, offering the same fit, function, and reliability as original units. Gas turbines use various valves […]

Filed Under: Industry Standards/Specifications, Linear, Position, Sensors Tagged With: newtek

NewTek designs submersible linear position sensors for offshore drilling

October 27, 2020 By Redding Traiger

As offshore drilling goes into deeper depths, NewTek Sensor Solutions offers custom designs of Submersible Linear Position Sensors that offer high reliability and long-term operation in corrosive and high-pressure subsea environments. Constructed of special alloys, the Submersible Displacement Sensors can offer chemical resistance to water in depths exceeding 15,000 ft or more and with external […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, Energy Harvesting, Linear, Position, Sensors Tagged With: newteksensorsolutions

Alliance Sensors Group’s LV-45 Series LVIT linear position sensors

November 25, 2019 By Mike Santora

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H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group has released its LV-45 series inductive, contactless linear position sensor using LVIT Technology. The LV-45 linear position sensors 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 […]

Filed Under: Inductive, Linear Tagged With: alliancesensorsgroup

Line of fiber optic incremental encoders reduce controller size and cost

June 24, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas

fiber optic incremental encoders

At Sensors Expo 2019 (June 26-27, San Jose, CA, USA), Micronor will unveil the MR340 series ZapFREE Fiber Optic Rotary and Linear Incremental Encoders. The new products offer a comprehensive family of solutions for End User and OEM motion control operations stressed by EMI, RFI, Microwaves, Magnetic Fields, High Voltage, or Explosive Atmospheres. The new […]

Filed Under: Encoder, Linear, Rotary Tagged With: Micronor

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