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Kistler Torque Sensors Test New Jaguar Steering Column

Kistler: The test rig, designed by Nacam with technical assistance from Kistler, uses two Kistler Type 4502 miniature torque sensors to check that both threads have been formed correctly and are neither too loose or to tight. This latter parameter...

2008-08-19

Automatic defect inspection of reflecting surfaces

Micro-Epsilon: The reflectCONTROL range of surface inspection systems from Micro-Epsilon has now been extended with new product variants. The RC-Robotic system is intended for large objects such as complete automotive body shells. Here, the...

2008-08-17

IMI Sensors Launches Series EX64xB7x for Monitoring ...

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.: The IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released Series EX64xB7x, a line of loop-powered 4-20 mA output sensors with a 1-inch NPT, 90° capped elbow conduit, to meet ATEX and CSA approval requirements for...

2008-08-11

SAWS: A Cutting Edge Technology

Sensor Technology: The RWT310/RWT320 offers a compact transducer together with the electronics integrated within the body. It has been possible to achieve this by the development of swept electronic technology, which provides the advantages of a...

2008-08-02

IMI Sensors Launches Series 686B USB Programmable Smart ...

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.: The IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released Series 686B USB Programmable Smart Vibration Switch, designed for 24/7 continuous monitoring and protection of cooling towers, fin fans,...

2008-08-01

Torque Sensors

FUTEK's Torque Sensors feature both Reaction and Rotary Torque Sensors in which the former use static and the latter uses dynamic torque mechanics. Our Reaction Torque Sensors utilize a strain gage full bridge configuration that is maintenance...

2008-07-30

Single Point Load Cells

FUTEK: The Single Point Load Cell Category offers a series of models particularly geared for OEM applications in both tension and compression. Featuring a single point design, the Single Point Load Cell Series provide easy...

2008-07-30

S Beam Load Cells

FUTEK S Beam Load Cells (Tension/Compression) offer a compact design for a variety of applications. Available in standard and metric, the S Beam Load Cell series provides accuracy, compact design features, overload protection (select models), and...

2008-07-30

Rotary Torque Sensor

FUTEK: The Rotary Torque Sensor category has Torque Sensors which are used in slip ring and non contact rotary torque measurements. The most common utilization for these models is for inline/reaction applications, where...

2008-07-30

Rod End Load Cells

FUTEK’s Rod End Load Cells provide an excellent solution for applications involving Inline Actuators or Hydraulic Jacks with Male/Female Threads. You will find a capacity range of 100 lbs to 20,000 lbs, and flexure options of 2024 Aluminum or...

2008-07-30

Multi Axis Load Cell

FUTEK Multi Axis Load Cell are designed to measure a multiple of forces and moments simultaneously with a single Load Cell. Multi Axis Load Cells can accurately measure up to six components (3 forces and 3 moments) of load. For...

2008-07-30

Load Cells

FUTEK, a leading manufacturer producing a huge selection of Load Cells, utilizes one of the most advanced technologies in the Sensor Industry: Metal foil strain gauge technology. FUTEK's strain gage based load cells are widely...

2008-07-30

Load Button Load Cells

FUTEK’s Load Button Load Cell sensors consist of Subminiature Load Button Load Cells and Miniature Load Button Load Cells. Both were developed for Off-Center Loading, Press, or Inline compression applications. Although Load Button Load Cells are...

2008-07-30

Force Sensors

FUTEK offers a huge selection of Force Sensors, utilizing one of the most advanced technologies in the Sensor Industry: Metal foil strain gage technology. Our Force Sensors are known to offer: The Highest accuracy which may...

2008-07-30

Custom Sensors

FUTEK: We can modify any of our standard products (load cells, torque sensors, force sensors, pressure sensors, and instruments) or design a completely new model to meet your custom needs. Our team can help you meet your...

2008-07-30

Bending Beam Load Cells

FUTEK’s Bending Beam Load Cell category offer slim designs with an excellent endurance making them ideal for OEM applications. One clear advantage is the models miniature size. Overload Protection is also available on select models. The standard...

2008-07-30

Automotive Load Cells

FUTEK: Specialty products such as our Low Profile Spike Resistant Pedal Force Sensor, Bi-Axial Stick Shift Sensor, and Compact Seat Belt Sensor are selected and fully trusted product throughout the Automotive Industry. Any of our...

2008-07-30

Optical strain gages are unbeatable for sustained load tests

HBM’s optical strain gages (SG) now have an improved fatigue life; 10 million load cycles at an alternating strain of ±3.000µm/m can be attained. This makes the sensors unbeatable compared with available alternatives when sustained loading is...

2008-07-21

Amplifier improves solar panel production

HBM: The production of photovoltaic modules for solar panels can now be improved by using a measuring chain comprising HBM’s digiCLIP amplifier with a force transducer. Photovoltaic modules use large quantities of small silicon...

2008-07-20

Wider K-Beam® Accelerometer Measuring Range

Kistler: K-Beam Type 8305B... capacitive accelerometers measure single axis acceleration in a truly static or low-amplitude, very low frequency environment. Featuring high sensitivity and virtual immunity to temperature transients, these...

2008-07-20

Compact Electromechanical NC Joining Systems for ...

Kistler's new generation of electromechanical NC joining modules NCFH (such as Type 2151B…) offers a particularly compact and precise system for a wide variety of force displacement monitored press-fitting and joining tasks. Unrivalled shortness...

2008-07-19

Lotus Hybrid Blooms

Sensor Technology: The torque-current characteristics of a combined motor-generator developed for a Lotus-based hybrid car have been comprehensively mapped by a TorqSense digital torque sensor. Specialist electromagnetic design company Elektro...

2008-07-02

Colibrys releases a new generation of inertial sensors ...

Colibrys: This new generation of products comes in a LCC20 (8.9mm x 8.9mm) ceramic package, some three times smaller than current sensors and in a variety of g ranges from ±2g to ±250g. These sensors can operate over extended temperature ranges...

2008-06-29