Whether at home, in the office, or outdoors, we need to be confident that the air around us is clean and safe to breathe – COVID-19 has clearly highlighted the importance of air quality. Due to the particulates, gases, and even airborne viruses ubiquitously present in our modern environment, poor air quality has an increasingly […]
Sensors
Torque sensors feature non-contact technology
Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the Sensor Technology TorqSense SGR510/520 Torque Sensors which use a four-element strain gauge bridge design with non-contact surface acoustic wave (SAW) detection. These sensors offer a 250% over-range reading capacity, allowing sudden spikes in torque to be measured and recorded accurately without clipping. The new design compensates for extraneous, inadvertent forces such as bending […]
Pressure transducer for harsh environments helps cut machine downtime
There is an increased demand among design engineers in the industrial and commercial transportation (ICT) and industrial space for reliable sensors and components that improve operational efficiency in hydraulic machinery and compressed gas applications. To serve this need, TE Connectivity (TE) has developed the M9100 pressure transducer. Based on TE’s proven Microfused strain gauge technology, […]
Hermetically-sealed LVDTs serve as OEM replacements for steam turbine systems
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 […]
Finally, customizable temperature sensors for OEMs
Ashcroft has introduced a new line of customizable temperature sensors to satisfy nearly any OEM requirement. The new ITS and KTS sensors offer a selection of sensor types, including thermocouple, RTD, KTY, and NTC. They also provide completely customizable stem lengths, connections, signals, and wiring configurations. Ashcroft ITS and KTS temperature sensors can be tailored to […]
Wide-bandwidth triaxial accelerometers monitor critical health of machinery
Driven by an increase in factory automation and the Internet of Things, demand for sensors to monitor the critical health of machinery is rising. Downtime for these automated machines can be costly, making machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance with sensors crucial to improving efficiency and equipment utilization. To address this need, TE Connectivity (TE) […]
Humidity/temperature transmitters handle hazardous environments
Vaisala launches a new next-generation humidity and temperature transmitter series to take advantage of advancements in technology and to meet and exceed current hazardous area regulations. The new Vaisala HUMICAP Intrinsically Safe HMT370EX Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series builds on over 20 years of experience with the trusted Vaisala HMT360 series with an even more robust and […]
Battery powered inductive proximity sensor sports 70-ft range
Mercury United Electronics, Inc. announces the release of their complete Inductive Proximity Sensor System that allows operation of the sensor and the transmitter from just two +1.5V AA batteries with a typical transmission range around 70 feet, or 22 meters. The typical total current draw for the combined Inductive Proximity Sensor and RF Transmitter module [MPRF-01] is 5 […]
Magnet-Free inductive position sensing targets automotive motor commutation
Renesas Electronics Corporation launched its magnet-free IPS2550 inductive position sensor. Featuring improved performance and easy customization, as well as total stray field immunity, and reduced weight and form factor, the IPS2550 is ideal for use as an absolute position sensor for high-speed motor commutation in passenger cars, heavy-duty commercial and off-road vehicles as well as […]
Automotive noise-canceling sensor cuts cable weight, complexity
Molex introduced an accelerometer-based Road Noise Cancelling (RNC) sensor, the first product in a new family of automotive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) sensors. These sensors will play a critical role in combatting unwanted road, wind and HVAC car noise while reducing low-frequency sounds that increase driver fatigue. Advancements in the electronics industry have enabled ANC technology, […]
