Sensor Technology Ltd has released the new SGR525/526 Torque Sensors featuring square shaft ends for integration with fastening applications. The sensors are engineered for torque measurement in power tools, test equipment, industrial machinery, and precision fastening operations without requiring additional adapters. The SGR525/526 series delivers real-time torque measurement data with high-precision specifications. The design incorporates […]
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Torque sensor adds Ethernet port
Sensor Technology Ltd announced an update to its TorqSense SGR521 transducer, a significant enhancement in our innovative TorqSense rotary strain gauge series. In addition to standard digital outputs such as RS232 and USB, the TorqSense SGR521 now features an optional Ethernet output, providing users with enhanced connectivity and data transfer capabilities. This allows for seamless […]
Torque sensor provides analog and Ethernet outputs
New low-capacity models of Sensor Technology’s non-contact torque sensors offer accurate measurement down to 200mNm (0.2Nm), for applications such as precision and high-speed robots, medical devices, prostheses and implants, small drives, and micro motors. The new TorqSense SGR 510/520 torque sensors cover capacities from 0.2Nm to 1Nm, making the full range 0.2Nm to 13,000Nm. The […]
What makes a cobot unique from a robot?
Unlike robots whose roots trace back to 1962 or even sooner, collaborative robots or cobots trace their roots to 1996 – over 34 years later. While the robot is an autonomous machine that functions without human control, a cobot employs artificial intelligent (AI) to perform tasks in collaboration with human workers. Major sensors used in […]
How are multi-axis sensors improving product development?
With a multi–axis sensor design, a single load cell sensor can measure 3 axes of force and 3 torque moments simultaneously. These sensors consist of multiple bridges that precisely measure the applied force from one direction with minimal crosstalk from the other axes. Using a multi-axis sensor, forces can be measured simultaneously in three mutually […]
Torque sensor houses sensing head and electronics separately
Sensor Technology has extended its new range of torque sensors with a model that has the sensing head and electronics in separate housings. This has two advantages: the sensing head can fit into very confined spaces, and the electronics can be located in a position where they are protected from physical damage, dust, dirt, moisture, […]
Ultra-thin force/torque sensor targets compact, high-precision apps
ATI Industrial Automation has developed the ultra-thin Mini43LP Force/Torque Sensor, providing high-precision force sensing in a rugged, yet compact transducer. At less than 8 mm tall, the newest member of ATI’s force/torque sensor product family is uniquely suited for smaller automated applications. The low-profile sensor body allows users to optimize their work envelope and preserve […]
ATI develops space-rate force /torque sensor for Mars 2020 Rover
ATI Industrial Automation worked with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) to develop a custom Force/Torque Sensor for Perseverance, the latest Mars 2020 Rover project. JPL is the leading US research entity for robotic exploration of our solar system and manages NASA’s Deep Space Network, the hardest-working telecommunications system on the planet. The Mars 2020 mission […]
Safety torque sensor for integrated and improved functional safety in collaborative robots
To address the growing demand for safe collaborative robots in manufacturing, TE Connectivity (TE) has designed a safety torque sensor with integrated and improved functional safety, including increased accuracy and speed, in the next generation of human-robot collaboration. TE’s ring-shaped safety torque sensor, which can be integrated at each cobot joint, meets the new level of safety requirements up to ISO13849 […]
Integrated Solution for Torque and Position Sensing
Electronic power steering (EPS) contributes 3% to 4% reduction in fuel consumption in a variety of vehicles. TT Electronics’ Sensing and Control division’s integrated solution for measuring torque and steering wheel angle combines its non-contacting torque sensor with a multi-turn position sensor in a single compact package. The Magnetorque Plus sensor’s torque and position sensing […]
