As rotational speeds increase, electric motor and generator manufacturers need a reliable and versatile method of measuring torque accurately for both product development and quality control in production and assembly applications.
A non-contact laser for fast, high-performance gauging has been introduced by Ametek Solartron Metrology. The new Orbit LTH laser triangulation unit offers 2 or 10mm measurement ranges, yielding an accuracy of up to .05µm with the 2mm stroke.
Mantracourt Electronics’ miniature load cell and strain gauge amplifier (ICA4S) was chosen as a key component in a project to build a drill that recently extracted a 763m ice core from the Ross Ice Shelf in western Antarctica.
The SICK OD Mini displacement sensor achieves micron resolution and millisecond response in a rugged, compact and lightweight package.
Following its release last year, BEI has added more input/output options and expanded the operational environmental capabilities of its 9960 series Hall Effect rotary position sensor.