The magnetostrictive sensor has many technical and practical advantages over other measurement technologies, which include precision, reliability, cost, flexibility, and low maintenance. Many types of industrial equipment uses sensors to provide the feedback needed for monitoring and controlling a process. This maintains the design parameters and produces the manufactured product at the desired level of…
Bi-Polar Linear Position Sensors
Pennsauken, NJ — Macro Sensors offers a bi-polar version of its DC-operated LVDT linear position sensors. Operating from ±15 V DC input, the HSD/HSDR 750 Series Hermetically Sealed LVDT Position Sensors offer a precalibrated 0 to ±10 V DC output that is ideal for easy integration with PLCs, digital indicators, A/D converters, computer-based data processors…
TURCK analog+ Proximity Sensors Differentiate Between Metal Types
Minneapolis, MN — TURCK announces their analog+ proximity sensors have been enhanced to differentiate between varying types of metal during detection—independent of their distance from the sensor. Available in ring and flat housings, these material detection sensors provide sensing ranges up to 11 mm and are well suited for stamping, die cutting and metal sorting…
MTS Makes Mobile Hydraulic Sensor Even More Compact
CARY, NC – MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division has made its smallest mobile hydraulic sensor, the Temposonics® MS linear-position sensor, even more compact by reducing the dead zone length by more than an inch. The newly designed, more compact MS sensor will replace the previous design, which was already the most compact, embeddable magnetostrictive mobile…
Celesco’s PT9420 Linear Position Sensor
Chatsworth, CA ~ Performing under the harshest of environmental conditions, an expanded stroke range from 75 to 1,750 inches and its inherent flexibility are just three of the many features available to customers thanks to Celesco Transducer Products’ PT9420 linear position sensor. This sensor is the most full-featured position transducers on the market today. Built…
Micropulse Generation 7 Linear Position Transducers from Balluff
Florence, KY — Balluff introduces the first of its new Micropulse Generation 7 linear position transducers, featuring improved measurement and environmental specifications, longer lengths, and more flexible setup than previous models. Debuting in the analog rod style housing, Generation 7 is available in two versions, Micropulse and Micropulse Plus. Micropulse, the base offering, is fully…
BIM-UNT Cylinder Position Sensors from TURCK
Minneapolis, MN – TURCK has expanded its line of BIM-UNT cylinder position sensors with a new 2-wire DC version, along with a NAMUR option for intrinsically safe applications. The cylinder position sensor features a wear-free design and short circuit protection, making it a suitable alternative to electromagnetic switches in the automotive industry. To further the…
Position Sensor Used in Predictive Maintenance of Gas Turbines
Pennsauken, NJ – The Macro Sensors HLR 750 Series of ¾” diameter LVDT Position Sensors play an important role in the predictive maintenance of gas turbines as part of process control systems used to monitor shell expansion and bearing vibration. Installed on turbine shells, these hermetically sealed AC-LVDTs measure shell expansion, providing linear output that…
Linear Position Sensor Tutorial
Pennsauken, NJ – Macro Sensors offers an in-depth tutorial on Linear Variable Differential Transformers or LVDT linear position sensors on its web site at http://www.macrosensors.com/lvdt_macro_sensors/lvdt_tutorial/index.html. The tutorial covers everything you want to know about LVDTs including construction, significant features, operation and industrial applications. It even answers questions on where to use an LVDT and what…
Position Sensor Solutions Brochure from BEI Duncan Electronics
IRVINE, CA — BEI Duncan Electronics announces the immediate availability of the Position Sensor Solutions for Off-Road and Industrial Vehicles Brochure. The new brochure provides comprehensive information on BEI Duncan’s history and successful track record of reliable product performance in extremely harsh environments. BEI Duncan’s position sensors can be found in a wide range of…
Fast Update for Plastics Applications
Temposonics® linear-position sensors now have a faster update rate option, taking measurements every 100 µs for such applications as injection molding machines, extruders and thermoforming machines. The fast update rate option, available for SSI and EtherCAT® protocols, enables controllers to read the absolute position values with an update frequency of up to 10 kHz (independent…
Longer Range Position Sensor
The Q25L sensor is a magnetically actuated linear displacement sensor that detects piston position on pneumatic cylinders. Available with measuring ranges of 100, 125, 160 and 200 mm, it suits applications that require precise signal transmission over long measuring distances. It uses an external magnet as a position indicator. Hall elements sense the piston magnet…
Canfield Connector’s Compact Reed and Electronic Sensors
Canfield Connector’s Series 8000 compact reed and electronic sensors are designed for sensing applications on round cylinders from 9/16” to 4” and tie-rod cylinders from 3/4” to 8” bore. They are CSA approved for the US and Canada and most are designed to meet NEMA 4 specifications. They are compatible with wash down applications as…
Bipolar Hall-Effect Magnetic Position Sensor
MINNEAPOLIS, MN —Honeywell (NYSE: HON) introduces its SS30AT Bipolar Hall-Effect Magnetic Position Sensor, a subminiature SOT-23 surface mount package that takes up less space on the printed circuit board (PCB). Honeywell has optimized the size of the integrated circuit, saving on manufacturing costs while still meeting customer requirements. These cost savings result in lower costs…
Stainless Steel Resolvers from AMCI
AMCI realizes the need for extreme-duty sensor feedback in harsh industrial environments, and in response, has developed a family of stainless steel resolver transducers. Options include 303 or 304 stainless steel housing and shaft, and a variety of mounting styles. The IP67 rated product line comes standard with either a 1/4″, 3/8”, or 5/8” stainless…
Standex Electronics Unveils 3.7 mm Magnetic Reed Switch
Standex Electronics introduces the smallest magnetic reed switch in the world — measuring just 3.7 mm in length. In addition to being able to fit in very small spaces, the GR150 also maintains a very narrow sensitivity range. With a magnetic sensitivity of 2-4 Ampere Turns (AT), typical operating time of 0.2 milliseconds (typical) and…
Extended Range Inductive Proximity Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs
TWINSBURG, OH — Pepperl+Fuchs introduces X-Series Pile Driver™ Extended Range Inductive Sensors. These robust sensors are available in 12mm, 18mm and 30mm diameters to deliver sensing ranges of 5mm, 10mm or 15mm — up to 2.5 times longer range than traditional inductive sensors. 100% stainless steel housings deliver durability more than 20 times that of…
Magnetically Actuated Proximity Switches from Gems
Gems® Sensors & Controls™ (Gems) announces the launch of a new line of magnetically actuated proximity switches for the most basic to the most complex customer applications. The PRX-100 Series is a line of high performance, moisture resistant proximity switches designed for use as a safety switch. Made from tough Noryl® material, the PRX-100 Series…
Celesco’s SR1M Industrial String Pot
Chatsworth, CA – Celesco Transducer Products now offers another low-cost, high-end cable-extension transducer as part of its flexible SR1 series of products. Celesco’s SR1M is the third in a series of rugged, low-cost, high performance string pots that offers industry standard position feedback signals. This sensor’s 4-20 mA signal provides a position feedback signal that…
High Temperature Resistant Position Sensors
Pennsauken, NJ – Built for extraordinary reliability and resistance to high temperatures, Macro Sensors’ HSTAR 750 Series Hermetically Sealed Position Sensors offer a highly accurate and long life solution for the position measurement of steam control valves in power generation plants. Constructed of stainless steel, these ¾” (19 mm) diameter AC-operated position sensors operate in…
Precalibrated Position Sensor from Macro Sensors
Pennsauken, NJ – Macro Sensors has designed a position sensor that is hermetically sealed, frictionless and will serve as a long-life replacement for failing potentiometers. Offering frictionless position feedback similar to the potentiometer, the LP750 Series position sensors have no parts that wear out, offering unlimited cycle life and greater performance than a potentiometer. Unique…
RAL Series Slot Style Photoelectric Sensors Offer One Piece Housing for Simple Mounting and Error-Free Alignment
(TWINSBURG, OH) — The RAL series features a multiple-beam light grid and one-piece metal slot housing with slot widths from 50mm to 150mm for simplified mounting and alignment. They feature 5 kHz switching frequency, a built-in one shot timer, beam suppression and sensitivity adjustment, and can detect targets as small as 0.5mm with response time…
Ultrasonic, Thru-Beam Proximity Sensors
Ultrasonic, thru-beam proximity sensors for splice, label, and double sheet detection help detect errors, protect machinery, and avoid waste. Each sensor is 18 mm in diameter and has a teach-in input mode for easy set-up and operation, with a detection threshold that is easily adjustable for individual applications. They provide a sensing range from 20…