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Torque Transducer utilizes digital signal transmission.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:34:29 -0500

Multi-purpose torque flange, T40, is available with rated torques of 200 and 500 Nom as well as 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 kNom. Identical electrical configuration throughout series allows use in various applications without modification. Able to handle numerous torque measurement applications on test benches and in process monitoring, product is insensitive to parasitic loads and ensures secure, error-free measured value acquisition/transmission even under difficult ambient conditions.

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Rotary Torque Transducer has flange and splined shaft design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:35:10 -0500

Suited for torque studies on aircraft turbine engine air starters and cantilevered aerospace hydraulic motors and pumps, series 4115K uses non-contact, rotary transformer for sending excitation voltage to, and receiving measurement signals from, strain gage instrumented rotating sensor element. Optional pickup provides output proportional to speed and optional K-type thermal couple monitors internal bearing temperature. Models are available with speeds up to 27,000 rpm.

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Load Cells facilitate aircraft structural testing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:28:52 -0500

Available with capacities ranging from 500-50,000 lb, PCB® Series 1200 includes dual output feature that offers sensor redundancy and ability to provide control feedback from one sensor while other is used for data acquisition. Dual-bridge, strain gage load cells have A2LA accredited calibration to ISO 17025 in both tension and compression directions, and include both thermal and barometric compensation.

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Universal Load Cells offer +10 Vdc full range output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:28:53 -0500

Designed to measure both tension and compression loads, Series SS5000 offers 4 measurement ranges from ±250 to ±2,000 N. Units feature integral amplification and internal stainless steel load cell element, which offers resistance to overload, shock, and corrosion. Wheatstone bridge design is fully compensated for temperature effects on zero output and sensitivity. Measuring 17.52 in. dia x 12.21 in. long, miniature strain gauge load cells weigh just 8 oz.

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Torque Functional Test Systems include hollow-shaft units.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:30:20 -0500

Intended for intelligent assembly applications, TFT-HS series is based on direct drive rotary motor technology and lets users access components with tools/sensors inserted through center hole during assembly operation. Products utilize servomotors, precision position sensing feedback technology, and torque transducers to produce controlled torque inputs and feedback monitoring. Torque sensor accuracy is 2% FS and repeatability is 0.25% for models rated from 20-300 Nm.

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Strain Transducer suits process monitoring applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:31:28 -0500

With measuring range of 500 µm/m, SLB-700A is designed for measuring strains on solid components, such as cranes and bridges, where high loads need to be measured. It provides safety reserve with breaking strain of 300%. Measuring 6 mm, unit can be mounted on any component with standard M6 hexagon socket. Housing is made of stainless steel and meets IP65 to protect it against environmental influences.

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Load Cell offers 100,000-300,000 lb capacity .

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:30:45 -0500

Made of 17-4PH stainless steel, Model LCA600 features raised spherical surface to minimize possibility of off center loading, and removable ergonomic handle for carrying. High-capacity, canister type load cell measures 5 in. in diameter and 5/8 in. in height. Operating from 0-160°F, unit utilizes metal foil strain gauge technology and withstands chemically active and corrosive environments. It includes removable connector guard, mounting holes, and optional USB output.

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Torque Transducer has 100-200 Nm measurement range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:25:15 -0500

Suited for engine, gear or chassis test benches in automotive industry, T12 series of digital torque transducers have accuracy class of 0.03 over measuring frequency range of 0 Hz to 6 kHz. Measurement data are available via either voltage or frequency output or via fieldbuses CAN-open and Profibus DP with up to 4,800 measured values per second output. T12 dialog facilitates secure, error-free data transmission between rotor and stator, even under difficult ambient conditions.

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Digital Pressure Transducer is designed for CANBus systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:26:51 -0500

With standard pressure range up to 15,000 psis, 220-38 Digital Series transducers suit high cycle and high pressure applications in sub-sea, industrial, automation, military and automotive environments. Integrating CANBus serial communications interface, all-welded, hermetically sealed unit uses standard CANopen protocol. Other features included are internal linearity and temperature correction, self test, state of health status, outputs in psi, Bar and Pascal.

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Tension/Compression Load Cell offers USB output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:40 -0500

Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology, Model LCB500 with USB output eliminates need for analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment. Device features 100-5,000 lb range with ±0.25% nonlinearity and deflection of 0.002-0.005 in. nominal. Machined from single block of stainless steel for use in aggressive environments, standard load cell features male/female threads and Bendix receptacle. USB software allows user to monitor output in real-time.

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Force Transducers measure and collect road load data.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:32:15 -0500

Designed as one-piece units that mount between vehicle hub and wheel rim, Series 5400 Wheel Force Transducers (WFT) come equipped with on-board signal conditioning and calibration circuitry for each channel of data measurement. Water-resistant products, available in various sizes for diverse vehicles, can be fitted with either slip ring or telemetry signal transmission. Offered in aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, series incorporates temperature compensation and overload stops.

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Displacement Transducers have virtually frictionless movement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:31:46 -0500

Useful for measuring displacement of soft, pliable materials, AML/SGD Series strain gauge displacement transducers offer stroke lengths from 0-5 to 0-100 mm. Internal construction ensures smooth, frictionless movement of inner core, resulting in minimal resistance and providing accuracy of ±0.1%. Design is based on 4-arm active Wheatstone Bridge, with nominal impedance of 350 ohms, which ensures low current consumption and temperature stability.

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High Capacity Load Cell offers USB option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:34:36 -0500

Utilizing metal foil strain gage technology, Model LCA700 features 17-4PH stainless steel construction and offers 1 million lb capacity. Canister/column type unit has raised spherical surface to minimize possibility of off-center loading, and comes equipped with removable handle for carrying. Load cell is suited for truck scale weighing, setting up rolling loads at steel mills, and monitoring bridge static, dynamic, and earthquake induced loads.

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Pancake Load Cell features USB digital interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:38:27 -0500

Offered in 500-5,000 lb, various outputs (3 mV/V, ±5 Vdc, ±10 Vdc, 4-20 mA), LCF400 pancake load cell uses heat-treated 17-4 SS construction for optimal performance. Featuring female/female threads, unit has USB output and metric threads capabilities. Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology for accuracy, it has capacity ranging from 250-5,000 lb. Other features included are nonlinearity of ±0.10%, bridge resistance of 700 W, and deflection of 0.002-0.005 in. nominal.

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Load Cells come with 16 bits resolution USB output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:27:46 -0500

Available in both anodized aluminum or 17-4 stainless steel, Standard S-Beam load cells suit medical bag weighing applications as well as automated feed back control and inline processing applications. Aluminum version weighs 7.5 oz, where as steel version of product weighs 18 oz. Customizable units have nonlinearity of ±0.05%, deflection of 0.003" nominal, and operating temperature of -60 to 200°F.

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Load Cell offers USB output and metric threads.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:49:44 -0500

Featuring one-piece, heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel construction, Model LCF400 is available in 500-5,000 lb with various outputs of 3 mV/V, ±5 Vdc, ±10 Vdc, and 4-20 mA. Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology, completely welded tension and compression load cell offers linearity of ±0.10%, bridge resistance of 700 W, and deflection of 0.002-0.005 in. nominal. Standard unit can be modified or customized to meet requirements.

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Miniature Load Cell is available with USB output option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:37:54 -0500

Offering plug-and-play operation with basic software, LSB200 S-Beam Jr Strain Gage Based Load Cell features 16-bit USB digital interface. Miniature solution measures 0.75 in. high and utilizes metal foil strain gauge technology. Along with overload protection, load cell comes with female threads, 2024 Aluminum or 17-4 Stainless Steel construction, and 5 ft 29 AWG 4 conductor shielded silicone cable. It exhibits accuracy with nonlinearity of ±0.1% and deflection of 0.005 in.

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Summing Transmitter powers up to 4 load cells.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:36:06 -0500

Designed for multiple load cell systems, Model 4800 can be powered from 115 Vac, 230 Vac, or 11-30 Vdc. Unit has built-in excitation supply capable of delivering up to 120 mA at 10 V, enough current to drive four 350 W load cells. Input is isolated from output and both are isolated from supply voltage, eliminating unwanted ground loop problems. Full scale live load signals as low as 5 mV can be amplified to 20 mA or 10 V with overall accuracy of ±0.1%.

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Torque Transducers offer measurement range to 10,000 Nm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:27:58 -0500

Suited for limited space applications, TorqSense RWT330/340 Series provides non-contact measurement of torque, speed, power, and position of rotating shafts. Tiny piezo-ceramic combs fixed to transducer's shaft distort in proportion to instantaneous torque level, creating data signals that are transmitted via non-contact radio frequency coupling. Once transmitted to control unit, signals can be read on alphanumeric display or transferred to PC for storage and analysis.

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Load Cell Indicator is available with single or dual channels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:10 -0500

Single channel Smart Indicator Series 4215A-104 and dual channel 4215A-204 feature bipolar range, ±999,999 display with 24-bit resolution; nonlinearity of 0.005%; TEDS-Tag® Auto Load Cell ID; and setup for 25 load cells. They combine force channels, encoder position channels, print capabilities, and RS-232/485 serial communications into single platform. Microprocessor-based units are designed for measurement/control of strain gauge transducer based systems.

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