Honeywell International    Freehold, NJ 07728
May 25, 2012 Experion® MX Quality Control System (QCS) is capable of making Transmission Infrared (TRIR) Fiber Weight and Moisture Measurements via sensor that simplifies overall operations in tissue production industry. Sensor provides measurement of both dry weight and moisture while decreasing sensitivity to environmental factors such as temperature and head alignment. Solution can also be retrofitted to replace older systems containing nuclear source betagauges.

Peratech    North Yorkshire 3510754  United Kingdom
May 24, 2012 Utilizing Quantum Tunnelling Composite materials that change resistance when force is applied, QTC Electronic Nose rapidly detects Volatile Organic Compounds and recovers in seconds. One form of sensor uses granular type of QTC material that provides high surface area for absorption, enabling it to detect levels of VOCs in 10-100 ppm region.

Jenoptik Laser Technologies USA Corp.    Brighton, MI 48116
May 24, 2012 Designed for workpieces up to 430 mm in diameter, Hommel-Etamic F435 and F455 complete fully automatic measurement of geometrical tolerances, surface roughness, and straightness in single setup. Advanced probe design permits roughness and waviness inspections along with form and position tolerance measurements via adjustment on rotary control. With CNC rotation and tilt module, fully automatic axial and radial measurements are performed without interruption.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
May 24, 2012 Measuring 31 x 11 x 23 mm, F77 Series is insensitive to color, provides reliable clear object detection, and ignores target holes and ridges. IP67-rated products provide up to 50 Hz switching frequency and operate from -14 to +158°F. With 2 Hz/mm max resolution sensors exhibit acoustic interference immunity; provide one PNP, NO, or NC switch point output; and use discrete PLC inputs. Diffuse, retroreflective, and thru-beam models offer respective ranges up to 400, 400, and 800 mm.

Sensirion Inc.    Westlake Village, CA 91361
May 23, 2012 SHT20 humidity and temperature sensor features typical accuracy of 3% RH, temperature measurement accuracy of ±0.4°C, and measuring range of -40 to +120°C. Using CMOSens® technology, full calibration and both digital and analog interfaces, sensor features compact 3 x 3 mm footprint and 1.1 mm profile.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
May 23, 2012 Micropulse® Generation 7 transducers are offered with Rapid Replacement Module (RRM) option that allows field replacement without removing pressure tube from hydraulic cylinder. With this option, transducer electronics and sensing element can be replaced as single unit while hydraulic seal remains intact. There is no danger of oil spillage during replacement, and there is no need for environmental containment procedures. Also, there is no danger of dirt/wood debris entering hydraulic port.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
May 23, 2012 At 5 g and 0.39 in. high, model 3316M1 utilizes planar shear technology and features charge mode element mounted in hermetically sealed, miniature Inconel® housing. Silver window on top cover of housing provides oxygen access to crystal at high temperatures while maintaining hermetic seal. Along with sensitivity from 1-2 pC/g, unit offers 10,000 Hz upper frequency response and has 10-32 tapped hole and 10-32 radial connector. Model 3316C, similar to 3316M1, comes with 5-40 tapped hole.

NOTIFIER Fire Systems    Northford, CT 06472
May 23, 2012 Used in commercial and industrial applications, Fire Sentry units integrate with any version of ONYX Series fire alarm systems for detection of true fire emergencies. Series of algorithms accelerate detection of real fire event while minimizing false alarms. In addition to monitoring for spikes in radiant energy of flame, detectors monitor entire flame spectrum for inconsistencies to verify alarm. Units protect against fires from hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases in all conditions.

Emhart Glass    Elmira, NY 14901
May 23, 2012 Using light barrier consisting of transmitter and photoelectric sensor, WHS Ware Handling Supervision automatically detects substandard glass containers at hot end of production line. Pneumatic air-reject system removes unwanted ware from conveyor before it can cause jams in subsequent stages. Completely integrated into FlexIS control system, WHS enables users to enter nominal bottle width, tolerance bottle width, reject duration, and minimum bottle distance.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
May 21, 2012 Designed without reflector, SmartReflect detects objects in field of photoelectric sensors. Unit picks up tiniest changes in intensity, which enables it to detect highly transparent foils, bowls, or bottles. Color and material of background and object to be recognized are unimportant. Barrier is also available in hygienic and wash-down design, as well as protection class IP69K.

Infrax Systems, Inc.    Florida, FL 33781
May 21, 2012 Through flexible approach, SPIDer (Secure Perimeter Intrusion Detection) network helps prevent threats of copper theft and malicious attacks to power substations, generation facilities, and critical infrastructure in Electric Utility Industry. Network consists of 3 levels of detection, providing near real-time verification of remote threats to secure or restricted areas in over 47,000 Substations. Options include fence-based sensors, visual and IR image sensors, and combination of both.

E Instruments International LLC    Langhorne, PA 19047
May 18, 2012 With range of 0-10,000 ppm, Model 7899 Gas Sniffer can pinpoint small leaks of combustible gases and hydrocarbons from piping and/or appliances. Portable unit is equipped with large LCD/bar graph display that provides readings in ppm, %vol, and %LEL. Detector includes HOLD function, audio alarm, auto zero-drift adjustment, and 11 in. flexible probe for hard-to-reach areas.

Honeywell    Golden Valley, MN 55422 3935
May 17, 2012 Built on Sensotec pressure platform, Models IPG1 and IPG2 feature pressure ranges of 5-10,000 psi with accuracies of 0.15 and 0.25%, respectively. Sensors include temperature in its Total Error Band configuration, eliminating need for supplementary calculations by user. Compatible with liquids, chemicals, and gases, sensors are suitable for heavy equipment hydraulic/pneumatic monitoring, process and factory automation, and component and material test.

ifm efector, Inc.    Exton, PA 19341
May 16, 2012 Suited for industrial automation and food/beverage industries, Part No. MFT202 (M12 dia) and MGT203 (M18 dia) use giant magnetoresistive (GMR) technology for non-contact indication in position and speed applications. Features include 316 stainless steel sensing face, all-metal housing, and zero-leak, IP69K-rated design. Sensor detects magnet through materials such as stainless steel, non-ferrous metal, aluminum, plastic, and wood. These 24 Vdc units have PNP, NO switching output.

Heidenhain Corp.    Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337
May 15, 2012 Available in 2 models with line counts of 9,000 and 18,000, ERO 6000 has METALLUR scale graduation that is adhered to steel hub, and compact scanning head based on divergent scanning principle that does not require lenses or other beam-directing optics. Scanning method results in grating period of 20 µm, regardless of diameter. Integrated in encoder's scanning sensor, signal error compensation function compensates amplitude size and amplitude ratio within certain limits.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
May 14, 2012 Supporting collision avoidance and vehicle detection, R-GAGE Series of radar-based sensors have capability to detect large objects in outdoor environments. Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar, unaffected by rain, snow, wind, fog, light, humidity, or temperature, promotes reliable detection and can also detects stationary objects that cannot be detected by Doppler radar. Distance capabilities minimize dead zones, and dual-zone signaling prevents damaging collisions.

McCrometer, Inc.    Hemet, CA 92545
May 11, 2012 Suited for gas or liquid service in line sizes from 1-6 in., Wafer-Cone® Flowmeter features flangeless design and plug-and-play mounting, eliminating potential source of flow measurement errors. Unit uses differential pressure sensing technology with built-in flow conditioning, achieving accuracy of +1.0%, with repeatability of +0.1%, and operation over flow range of 10:1. When flow conditions change over time, cone can be removed and replaced with cone at different beta ratio.

Eagle Product Inspection    Tampa, FL 33634
May 11, 2012 Capable of withstanding impact of repeated use of harsh chemical cleaners and pressurized water, Eagle Pack 400 HC increases uptime and hygiene in wash-down environments. Stainless steel plates, cut and welded together, eliminate food debris collection points, while interlocked hinged louvers facilitate access to conveyor. While water-cooled heat exchanger eliminates need for separate A/C unit, knurled end drive roller with v-grooves ensures conveyor belt traction and position retention.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
May 10, 2012 H3LIS331DL is motion sensor that measures high accelerations along 3 axes with ultra-low current consumption. Accelerometer measures shock detection from ±100 g up to 400 g in space- and power-constrained applications, from car black boxes to medical monitoring devices and sports equipment. An on-chip IC interface converts data into 12-bit digital bit stream that is transmitted to microcontroller chip through standard SPI or I2C protocol.

Pepperl+Fuchs    Twinsburg, OH 44087
May 09, 2012 Offering snap-in installation, BB10 Series operates from -40 to 60°C, making sensors suited for door, turnstile, elevator, and escalator applications in locations that experience widely fluctuating temperatures. Units feature watertight IP67-rated housing with sealed rear panel and status LED that confirms alignment and signal strength. Housing depth of less than 1 in. enables sensors to fit within door frame or extruded metal railing.