Honeywell Force and Rotary Torque Sensors Make European Debut
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Solutions to Measure Forces Applied to Elevator, Aileron and Rudder Flight Control Systems
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 12, 2007 - Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced its linear force and rotary torque sensors. These environmentally sealed devices comprise integral load cells and signal conditioning electronics and are designed to replace existing flight control linkages and control cable quadrants in elevator, aileron and rudder flight control systems on business, regional and commercial aircraft.
Force sensors measure the force applied by the pilot or co-pilot to the elevator, aileron and rudder flight control systems. Sensor output is used by both autopilot and flight data recorders. A mechanism in each sensor allows the device to continue to function as a control linkage in the unlikely event of sensor failure. Unlike other solutions, this is designed to eliminate the need to incorporate a secondary load path or increase component count aboard the aircraft to measure the pilot/co-pilot forces.
Honeywell's strain gage-based sensors offer flexibility in output format and the potential for lower-cost assemblies. Available technologies include thick film strain gage, metal foil strain gage and spring LVDT. The modularity of the designs allows for ready product customization with a variety of load ranges and ac or dc excitation versions available.
These devices are already available in our North American portfolio and utilize proven sensor element designs that deliver a low cost of ownership.
Honeywell International is a $34 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit http://www.honeywell.com/.
