Product Announcements: Linear Position Sensors

Capacitec is introducing the new non-contact capacitive gap measurement GPD sensor wand that measures extruder lips gaps at operation temperatures up to 300°C. It functions the same as standard dual sensor wands except it opens up new possibilities for use in considerably hotter extrusion and coating die processes. Currently there are no electronic gap gauging tools to confirm gap sizes in... (read more)

BEI Duncan Electronics, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has added the 8360 Non-Contacting, Through-Hole Position Sensor Series to its comprehensive line of robust, highly accurate position sensors. (read more)

The Micropulse SF fill level sensor provides absolute fill-level measurement in applications that require adherence to the strictest standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Made from corrosion-free stainless steel, the Micropulse SF meets the highest international hygiene standards and fulfills strict food industry requirements. (read more)

Based on the latest in acoustic wave technology, ultrasonic sensors find objects with superior performance compared to traditional sensor technologies. (read more)

Southborough, MA – Novotechnik's MAP 4000 Series features include programmable input selection and mathematical functions as well as up to four limit switches, and analog outputs. It can perform up to 40 measurements/sec.

The MAP 4000 Series' limit switches are programmable and operate via relays. The multifunctional inputs are also programmable for potentiometers, ... (read more)

Plastics Applications - Shaping the Future

Plastics manufacturing is no longer confined to the manufacture of small parts. Plastics are being used to make automobile doors and bumpers, to house computer systems and appliances. Some of these applications require molds that weigh up to 100,000 lbs. and clamp forces of 200 tons. And, as many plastic manufacturers are ... (read more)

Rotary Position Sensors and Tilt Sensors from Everight Precision Technologies. Everight Sensors serves automated equipment and component OEMs and large end users requiring specifically designed LVDT, RVDT, LVIT, RVIT, and Nyce Wave^TM based sensor devices to provide linear and angular position information to data acquisition and control systems. (read more)

Balluff created the new Micropulse Generation 7 transducer – with improved accuracy, higher shock and vibration ratings, and more. (read more)

Capacitec Non-Contact Gap Sensors Systems Offer Reliable Performance in Critical Aircraft Assembly and Coating Applications (read more)

BEI Industrial Encoders' new linear cable transducer provides digital position and speed feedback information in a rugged, easy-to-install package. Model LT25 cable transducer utilizes a flexible measuring cable mounted to an internal spring-loaded spool and quadrature encoder output to precisely measure linear motion applications. (read more)