by Mark Howard, Co-founder, Zettlex UK When it comes to inductive and capacitive position sensors, each is built quite differently, meaning that each technology is suited to particular geometries and applications. When German scientist Ewald Georg von Kleist suffered an electric shock from his laboratory apparatus in 1745, he suddenly learned that it was possible […]
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Contact Sensor Squeezes into Pencil Size Spaces
With the addition of the GT2-P, KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA extends its high-precision GT2 Series of contact sensors. The new sensor features high accuracy and rugged design as well as flexible communication options in a pencil-size body. With KEYENCE’S Scale Shot System, the sensor employs both the conventional scale and transformer methods to achieve high […]
Inductive Proximity Sensor Boasts Industry’s Lowest Operating Current
Using patent pending technology, Micro Oscillator, Inc. (MOI) has developed Inductive Proximity Sensor Products with the industry’s lowest operating current and voltage. The sensors incorporate the company’s Sensor IC which operates at voltages as low as 1.5V to 3.5V and operating currents from 1µA to 4 µA. Two MOI Inductive Proximity Sensor Evaluation Boards are […]
Pepperl+Fuchs’ New PMI Linear Inductive Sensors
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces two new PMI40 models to its family of PMI linear inductive sensors. PMI40-F90-U-V15 and PMI40-F90-I-V15 sensors offer a 40 mm distance measurement ideal for vertical valve measurements. PMI linear measurement sensors are an ideal replacement for standard cylindrical analog sensors because they deliver greater linear range, linearity and accuracy. With these new models, […]
Encoder for Heavy Equipment
In heavy equipment applications, the operator needs to know the exact location of relative moving parts at all times in order to prevent accidents. At the same time, the measurement technique must be rugged to survive. Leine & Linde designed its model PHE 900 encoder absolute encoder to address both of these areas. The inductive […]
Reliably Monitor Both Speed and Acceleration
Detecting wire, thread and web break quickly in industrial applications is important to reduce scrap and downtime. For these and other applications, SICK’s SAM inductive sensor provides both speed and acceleration monitoring. The sensor’s acceleration monitoring functionality measures the change in speed, detecting a break almost immediately. Both a raw pulse output and a programmable, […]
Hall-Effect Sensors Target Commutating Brushless DC Motors
Using a quad Hall element and proprietary programming, Honeywell Sensing and Control developed a high sensitivity and fast response, latching sensor without using the traditional chopper-stabilization technique. Benefits of the new design include: high sensitivity, repeatability, and fast response time that all contribute to a more efficient brushless DC (BLDC) motor design. The SS360PT (SO-23 […]
Small Size Sensors Increase Application Opportunities
Many companies are addressing the need for smaller sensors. Check out: It’s a Small World: Sensing in Tight Spaces. However, Balluff has a particularly strong effort in this area with miniature sensors that use inductive, photoelectric, magnetic, capacitive and ultrasonic operating principles. In addition to increased design freedom from limited space constraints, the sensors do […]
Use an Inductive Proximity Sensor as a Switch
As a new addition to its Proxtrol family, SoftNoze USA Inc’s ShortSTOP products convert a standard shielded-style inductive proximity sensor into a mechanical switch. While inductive sensors are designed for non-contact sensing, some applications require or benefit from physical contact. In a targeted application, the ShortSTOP adapter gets physically triggered and its internal target activates […]
Baumer Hygienic Sensors for Food Processing and Packaging
To meet the demanding requirements associated with processing and packaging food products, Baumer offers a broad portfolio of photoelectric, liquid level, inductive, and ultrasonic hygienic sensors designed to withstand chemicals and/or high pressure washdowns. For volume measurement in meat and cheese processing, Baumer’s OADR 20 series of laser sensors provides a high degree of accuracy […]