‘Position Transducers’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Micro stepper motors bring pictures into focus from EMS, which we summarised at the time by saying "Electro Mechanical Systems has supplied Precistep micro-stepper motors to Life Optics to allow it to develop a compact, reliable and light-weight head-mounted microscope.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release ITT introduces packer feedthrough system from ITT Interconnect Solutions: "The BIW field-attachable packer feedthrough system launched by ITT Interconnect Solutions is designed to provide a faster method of passing power cables through packers.".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Endevco - take a look at Pressure transducers measure up to 20,000psig which says: "Endevco has announced the 8511A series, a range of piezoresistive gauge pressure transducers designed for maximum reliability in extreme measurement environments. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Endress+Hauser, Liquiphant accurately measures liquid levels, as well as GFM416 provides onsite biogas measurement from Gas Data, and Rittal's PSM measures power consumption per socket from Rittal.

Latest stories...

CNC router reduces time to market (November 2009)

A manufacturer of personal care products has saved money by switching to a low-cost computerised numerical control (CNC) router that can produce point of purchase displays internally.

Emerson Smart Wireless monitors resin products (November 2009)

Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless technology is monitoring resin-batch temperatures at AOC's Perris, California, USA facility to enable better process control.

Dynamometer helps maintain satellite position (November 2009)

Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) has utilised a three-component dynamometer manufactured by Kistler Instruments to simulate the operation of the positioning wheels on one of its satellites.

Bodet to show tachometers for landing gear (November 2009)

Bodet Aero is exhibiting at the SAE Aerotech Congress and Exhibition in Seattle, Washington, from 10-12 November, 2009, as part of the Aerospace France Pavilion.

Instron unveils SI Series impact testing machine (November 2009)

Instron has introduced the SI Series motorised pendulum impact testing machine (Model SI-1M) with Fracta software for the data acquisition and calculation of energy.

Moving coil actuators have no mechanical backlash (November 2009)

SMAC electric direct drives utilise moving coil technology, which the company said provides long life and high reliability in comparison to conventional pneumatic devices.

Able Widebeam clamp-on flowmeters measure gas flow (November 2009)

The Able range of Widebeam Ultrasonic Clamp-on Flowmeters offers advanced, accurate and reliable ultrasonic metering technology for gas-flow applications.

Eaton launches Memshield 3 distribution boards (November 2009)

Eaton has introduced Memshield 3: a new generation of final distribution boards and associated circuit protection devices for commercial, industrial and public buildings.

Position transducers put 007 effects on the spot

Variohm PT8420 cable-extension position transducers have a high pedigree for use in harsh environments.
Position transducers suit tough environments

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.