Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Hostile Environments",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Sealed sensors are positioned for long life from
Macro Sensors, which we summarised at the time by saying "Position sensors have no parts that wear out, offering unlimited cycle life and greater performance than a potentiometer".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Linear motion components suit OEMs and end users from
HepcoMotion: "Utilitrak is suitable for running two systems in parallel where one slide uses DualVee guide wheels and other MadeWell crowned rollers".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Wyko, an Eriks Company
concerning its Fenner Plus chain and sprockets
- take a look at Roller chain promises long-life performance
which says: "Chain and sprockets promise the ultimate combination of rugged construction, reliable and efficient performance and value for money".
Take a look also at the news release from Macro Sensors, Metric LVDTs are sealed against ingress,
as well as Encoder measures where others fear to tread from Renishaw,
and Polymer materials adsorb moisture from Brownell.
See also:
Wave spring suits oil industry
(September 2007)
The design of the triple interlaced wave spring allows for a higher preload and more consistent performance in the restricted cavity of the design
Small accelerometers suit hostile environments
(August 2007)
Inertial Aerosystems' analogue accelerometer modules have a +/-4V differential output or 0.5V to 4.5V single ended output, with an operating voltage of 9 to 32V DC
Laser sensor operates in harsh environments
(August 2007)
Contrinex' new M12 sensor is immune to interference from other light sources, resistant to high shock levels and protected against the effects of electro-magnetic radiation
Position transducers suit tough environments
(July 2007)
Macro Sensors' HSI/R 750 series of hermetically sealed, loop-powered 4-20mA position transmitters is designed for mechanical position measurement where a hard connection can be made to a test piece
Guidance technology improved
(May 2007)
DualVee Motion Technology linear guidance technology is now more flexible and more cost-effective
Alignment system suits hostile environments
(May 2007)
John Crane's Lase-a-lign Ex alignment system has been designed for use in hazardous and potentially explosive environments
Linear position sensors tolerate radioactivity
(May 2007)
Macro Sensors' HSTAR linear position sensors can tolerate high temperatures and mild radiation
IEC-frame AC motors handle caustic solutions
(April 2007)
Baldor's new SSE motors are ideal for applications involving exposure to caustic chemicals
Linear encoder offers 0.1mm resolution
(March 2007)
In operation, the KH53's read head determines the absolute position of the crane or vehicle using non-contact scanning of permanent magnets
Gearboxes offered with epoxy resin coatings
(March 2007)
Watt Drive's complete range of Uniblock helical worm gearboxes is now available with an extended choice of epoxy resin coating systems to suit hostile environments and extremely high hygiene areas
Italian gearboxes cover industry standards
(January 2007)
Powerdrive PSR has been appointed official UK distributor for the Italian manufacturer of power transmission equipment, Chiaravalli Transmissioni (CHT)
Industrial Ethernet switch can have 12 fibre ports
(January 2007)
Highly compact, the 6KQ has been developed to meet user requirements for small form factor Gigabit Ethernet switches in demanding industrial applications
Current loop output LVDTs are hermetically sealed
(January 2007)
Rugged, hermetically sealed LVDTs provide 4-20mA input/output for easy field integration with PLCs, digital indicators, host computer-based data processing and QC data collection systems
Precision movement systems handle magnetic fields
(November 2006)
Demand for nonmagnetic movement systems has increased steadily over recent years with stages being used in life science applications, microelectronics and nanotechnology
New name in the UK chain market
(November 2006)
Chaintech UK has unveiled a new trading name and company identity
Silica gel replacement is ready for export
(October 2006)
VMAP represents a breakthrough in desiccant technology, standing out in its versatility
Forty years of working with LVDTs
(September 2006)
For transducer specialists RDP Electronics, 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of the company's foundation
Cables are made for extreme environments
(September 2006)
Cables deliver extreme performance and system reliability in the world's most extreme environments
Position sensors are made for hydraulic control
(July 2006)
ASM has extended its Posichron family of magnetostrictive position sensors with a new sensor designed for special requirements in the field of mobile hydraulics in space-constrained installations
Ex compliant connector allows live connection
(June 2006)
A new ATEX/IEC Ex compliant connector is designed for live connection and disconnection of both intrinsically safe and non intrinsically safe circuits in zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 applications
Speedy camera slows down fast events
(June 2006)
The ultima APX-RS is billed as the world's fastest high speed digital video camera
Boots offer colourful sealing options
(June 2006)
Customers can order any colour, including non-colour-transparent, for illuminated switches and switch and circuit breaker silicone rubber boots
Handhelds add long-range wireless
(June 2006)
With its new Jett-Wave Radio option, Two Technologies now offers its most popular brands of handheld computers with the longest range wireless datacommunications solution in the industry
Gearboxes extend to heavy duty applications
(May 2006)
Shaft mounted helical gearboxes extend to heavy duty applications, matching the largest equivalent units from Fenner, Benzler Sala and Dodge
Enclosure range answers process industry demands
(May 2006)
The new Euronord range offers installers and process control engineers a variety of solutions for housing a multitude of DIN rail mounted terminal blocks, switches and devices
LVDTs toughen up for industrial use
(May 2006)
Enclosed in a heavy wall, stainless steel housing, the HSE/HSER 750 Series of 0.75in-diameter DC-operated LVDTs are impervious to dirt, water, steam and other corrosive elements
Handheld computers add long-range wireless
(May 2006)
With its new Jett-Wave Radio option, Two Technologies now offers its most popular brands of handheld computers with the longest range wireless data communications solution in the industry
Controller is made for the plastics industry
(April 2006)
A new version of the highly successful dTron 300 controller series has been specifically developed for the plastics industry
Transducer simplifies pneumatic control
(April 2006)
An electropneumatic transducer converts milliamp input signals to a switch-selectable proportional pneumatic output signal, for lower pneumatic supply consumption and reduced operating costs
Acquisition system takes wireless approach
(April 2006)
A novel cable free remote data acquisition and transmission system is set to revolutionise the global seismic industry
Sensor suits mobile hydraulics
(April 2006)
Position sensors with compact stick design enables precise position measurement directly within a hydraulic cylinder
Sensors spring into position for measurement
(March 2006)
The GHSE 750 line of 24V spring-loaded position sensors offer accurate position measurement in a variety of dimensional gauging applications
Infra-red sensors check for CO2 and hydrocarbons
(March 2006)
Five dual beam infra-red gas sensors provide a low drift, high accuracy OEM sensor with single button calibration and simultaneous voltage and current outputs
Micron level accuracy from stage
(January 2006)
Linear positioning stage uses direct-drive brushless servos and linear motion guide bearings to provide micron level accuracy and repeatability with a 50kg load and a travel range up to 450mm