Absolute draw-wire encoders for hydraulic cylinders from SIKO aid in special effects for Marvel & Warner Brothers blockbusters. Draw-wire encoders are not the kind of component that is normally associated with motion picture production. But draw-wire encoders from SIKO GmbH were used for ensuring precise and safe control in compact spaces in “Fantastic Beasts” and…

Sensors and switches in fluid power use electronics to gauge critical system parameters, such as pressure, temperature, position, level and more. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor A sensor is any mechanical or electronic device designed to recognize a physical input property and then relay or transform that input in a form of an electric or…

NOSHOK announces the availability of upgraded 810 series compact temperature transmitters with expanded temperature range options and additional stem lengths. Features include: Compact size Proven PT1000 sensor provides reliability, stability and unbeatable performance All 316 stainless steel housing and wetted materials Fully welded construction with M12 electrical connection provides enhanced durability Standard temperature ranges from…

Exhibiting in booth #SL 6307, Emerson will present the new integration of AVENTICS series 652/653 air preparation units with AF2 flow sensors. The combined solution enables more efficient air consumption and versatility for packaging lines. The expanded capabilities of the newly combined solution provide a clearer picture of air consumption in pneumatic systems and deliver valuable […]

NOSHOK’s high volume OEM pressure sensors include switches and transducers that provide excellent reliability, durability and repeatability at a cost-effective price. These industry-proven OEM pressure transducers are robust and dependable, and are available with a wide selection of measuring ranges, output signals, and process and electrical connection options. NOSHOK’s upgraded mechanical pressure switch program is…

By Josh Coford, Contributing Editor Temperature, pressure, and displacement are typical transducer offerings. A linear displacement transducer measures linear position or distance, especially when high accuracy is needed. Linear transducers work using a principle called magnetostriction. A typical transducer uses three major components; the sensor assembly, a waveguide and a permanent magnet. The sensor assembly […]

Webtec’s new HPM7000 hand-held hydraulic data logger meets the demands of a broad user profile, including those involved in hydraulic system diagnostics, test stands, pre-dispatch inspection or research and development. With the highly versatile HPM7000 portable hydraulic data logger, which is the successor to Webtec’s popular long-standing HPM6000 model, users can obtain quick answers to…

Learn about common challenges and key specifications to consider when selecting pressure sensors for hydraulic systems with pressures greater than 50 bar (725 psi). Contributed by By Daniel Mullen, Product Manager, Sensata Technologies Pressure sensors are critical components in fluid power systems, where they are used in a control loop with a Program Logic Controller […]

There is an increased demand among design engineers in the industrial and commercial transportation (ICT) and industrial space for reliable sensors and components that improve operational efficiency in hydraulic machinery and compressed gas applications. To serve this need, TE Connectivity has developed the M9100 pressure transducer. Based on TE’s proven Microfused strain gauge technology, M9100 […]

Alliance Sensors Group introduced the SS-7 series LVIT (Linear Variable Inductive Transducer) designed for subsea environments and the demands of oil and gas exploration. Ruggedness, easy installation and the ability simply set the end points in the field lowers the cost of ownership is dramatically reduced without sacrificing accuracy specifications. The SS-7 is designed to…

Automation of machinery is a primary focus in many industries, due to three main factors: the global health situation, an economy under pressure, and improving technology. With the release of the new Gemco 959CT linear displacement transducer (LDT), Ametek Factory Automation places itself on the frontline of a wave of new automation products. Gemco’s 959CT […]

The OQS 2 new and improved Oil Quality Sensor puts users in control with real-time, 24/7 monitoring of oil degradation, oil condition and water ingress and is now available for purchase. The sensor is a live, highly flexible and cost effective condition-based monitoring solution, designed to be permanently mounted within any lubrication system on any […]

With up to three independent measuring systems operating concurrently in a single housing, Balluff’s new fail-safe magnetostrictive linear position sensors with digital interfaces ensure uninterrupted processing for uptime critical applications, such as hydraulic cylinders used in steel manufacturing and other applications. Available in four form factors to meet specific application needs, each of these new […]

H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors, announces its SSx-7 series of LVIT subsea position sensors. Available in full scale ranges from as short as 1 in. (25 mm) up to 36 in. (900 mm), these devices are constructed of AISI 316 stainless steel to operate at depths of 10,000 ft (3,000 m). The SSx-7 body…

EXAIR’s new pressure sensing digital flowmeters provide a way for plant personnel to monitor pressure throughout a compressed air system along with flow. A pressure sensor is mounted between the two flow sensing probes and the display can be configured to show air pressure or air flow. A transistor output can also be configured to […]

As electronification and digitization continue to grow within Industry 4.0, reliable position sensors are critical in meeting the harsh demands of industrial hydraulic applications. LVDT position sensors from TE Connectivity (TE) offer standard and custom solutions based on hydraulic application requirements of ICT off-highway equipment and industrial machine tools. “TE continues to offer one of…

Timely, contactless detection of the speed in modern mobile hydraulic control loops is an important parameter. The Rheintacho speed sensor of the FE series is a compact, robust and versatile design that is available in two different immersion depths — 18.4 and 32 mm, available as standard. This offers the possibility to select the optimal […]

With companies searching for ways to optimize and ensure longer lifetimes for equipment, reliable and accurate, oil condition monitoring sensors are important. To meet this need, the FPS2800 oil property sensor from TE Connectivity is optimized for fluid condition monitoring in applications from industrial machinery and compressors to off-road vehicles. The FPS2800 measures multiple physical […]

Schroeder Industries has met the increased demand for certified fluid condition and contamination sensors to meet technical and safety requirements for the marine sector. The CS 1000 Series offers owners and operators of hydraulic fluid powered and oil-lubricated machines real-time measurement of solid oil contamination according to ISO 4406:1999 or SAE AS 4059(D). The MCS…

Suco Technologies, Boca Raton, Fla., has developed the 063X family of pressure transmitters for operation in CAN bus systems in mobile hydraulics. The company’s 0630 series pressure transmitters support the CANopen protocol (according to CiA DS-301) with a data transmission rate of up to 1 Mbit/sec, which has established itself as the standard in the […]

Just in time for ConExpo-Con/AGG, POSITAL has announced that its innovative Dynamic TILTIX tilt sensors (inclinometers) are now UL listed, a critical step in providing customers with assurance about the safety and reliability of these products. A UL listed product has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories and meets its published and nationally recognized standards for […]

The Liebherr LiView is an innovative position transducer for hydraulic cylinders that uses the piston itself as a sensing element. The adoption of electronic controls into mobile equipment has led to game-changing productivity enhancements — precision excavating and grading, remote maintenance capabilities and autonomous machine operation, just to name a few. But for such systems […]

The schedule has been announced for the March 5 NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference on “Advanced Sensor Technologies for Fluid Power Systems” at Lawrence Technological University. Registration is free to NFPA members. As always, the event kicks off with breakfast and networking from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m., followed by welcome and introductions until 8:30. The rest of…

Rota Engineering will be featuring its newest product at IFPE in March in booth S – 82307, with its new liquid level transducer that utilizes proven Hall Effect technology which has been used successfully in linear position sensors for over 15 years. Early designs for U.S. nuclear submarine ballast tanks laid the ground work to […]

ProSense FG1 series mechanical variable area flow meters from AutomationDirect provide visual indication of flow rate for water or petroleum-based fluids. These meters provide ±5% full-scale accuracy and a repeatability of ±1%, important for cyclical applications requiring consistent readings. Two adjustable flow limit pointers are available to provide preset indication of high, low, or normal […]