Sensors

Variable-area flow meters have generally been specified in process applications where cost is a major consideration and high accuracy is not always required. However, the nature of modern processes with their demands for low maintenance and reduced downtime to optimise production, means that another more accurate flow meter is required.

Difficult shapes, flat or transparent objects that have previously defied reliable detection can now be seen clearly with the new MultiLine photoelectric sensor from Sick UK. The MultiLine ensures a stable and continuous detection signal from the leading to the trailing edge of a product, even when surfaces are glossy, flat, or contoured.

In response to customers needing accurate proof that power pallet trucks are set at maximum site speed limits, Briggs Equipment has developed a new speed measuring tool to give managers the reassurance they require. Heading up its development is Briggs' Technical Manager, Trevor Clifton, who explained that previously, there hasn't been much focus on measuring the accurate speed of power pallet trucks.

Sherborne Sensors has successfully completed AS9100 Rev C certification, the internationally recognized quality management system for commercial aviation, space and defence organizations. The AS9100 standard includes the fundamental ISO9001 quality management standard, as well as nearly 100 additional requirements specifically designed to address the stringent, complex and unique demands of the defence and commercial aerospace industry and has recently been completely revised to Rev C.

Sherborne Sensors has re-launched its DSIC digital servo inclinometers due to continued demand from its customers and the wider market. The DSIC Series is a range of single and dual axis gravity referenced digital output servo inclinometers with total error band of less than 0.08 degrees over a temperature range of -4° to +158°F.

Banner Engineering introduces the SureCross Q45, the world’s first self-contained, wireless standard photoelectric sensor solution designed for control and monitoring applications. When traditional solutions are significantly more costly due to infrastructure requirements—complexities of cables, conduits and installation—operators can quickly integrate a scalable, wireless sensor network to improve efficiency by monitoring and coordinating multiple machines and processes.

Measurement Specialties confirmed today that their space qualified temperature thermistors are part of the SAM suite investigation contained in the MSL analytical laboratory on board the Mars Curiosity Rover. The primary mission of SAM is to investigate the capability of Mars to have supported life in the past, if it can support life now and in the future.

Endress+Hauser introduces the Proline Promag L 400 electromagnetic flowmeter for water and wastewater applications. It has an Ethernet port and built-in webserver for easy data access and configuration via any web browser. The industry optimized L sensor has drinking water approvals and corrosion protection that allows it to be installed underwater, underground and in saline environments. Sensors are available in nominal diameters from 2 to 90 in.

When the Oregon Coast Aquarium needed a reliable pressure switch for its Ozone Filtration system, they turned to the World Magnetics range of reliable switches. The USA manufacturer, represented exclusively in the UK by Variohm EuroSensor, supplied its DesignFlex PSF103 high current pressure switch to monitor the pressure within the critical filtration system that supplies safe water to the many residents of the Aquarium.

Measurement Specialties has just released to production its new urea dosing U86B media isolated analogue pressure sensor module, as well as added an “Absolute” pressure type for its existing model 86A. These amplified, ASIC calibrated sensors were designed to be mountable with o-ring seals for high performance, low pressure applications. These sensors utilize silicone oil to transfer pressure from its 316L stainless steel diaphragm to its sensing element.