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Prevent Mechanical Damage Before it's Too Late - Temperature Sensors for Hydraulic Systems

From Danfoss, Inc. - Industrial Automation Division
 

 

A report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) states that US companies spend billions of dollars each year repairing damage caused by mechanical wear. There are many things companies can do to reduce the damage, and a key part of the solution is choosing components that can protect their equipment's hydraulic systems by helping to monitor the target device temperatures to ensure optimal operations.
The Danfoss MBT 3270 temperature sensor can help reduce mechanical wear dramatically by ensuring that all hydraulic system components stay within the recommended temperature range.


Products & Services
Resistance temperature detector (RTD) temperature transmitters convert RTD resistance measurements to current signals, eliminating the problems inherent in RTD signal transmission via lead resistance. Search by Specification | Learn more about RTD Temperature Transmitters
Thermocouple temperature probes are bimetallic probes that are used in various temperature-sensing applications. They consist of two wires, each of which is made of a different metallic element or alloy. Search by Specification | Learn more about Thermocouple Temperature Probes
Thermocouple temperature transmitters convert the small millivolt output of a thermocouple to a current signal (typically 4-20 mADC) that is immune to noise and voltage drops over a long distance. Search by Specification | Learn more about Thermocouple Temperature Transmitters
Temperature instruments use contact or noncontact methods to measure temperature. Products include dial, digital, industrial and laboratory thermometers; temperature probes, indicators, and sensors; RTD elements and transmitters; and thermistors, thermocouples, thermopiles, and thermal switches.  Search by Specification | Learn more about Temperature Instruments
Thermostats and thermal switches are electro-mechanical on/off switches that are activated by temperature changes. They are typically used to control heating and cooling systems. Search by Specification | Learn more about Thermostats and Thermal Switches

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