MEASUREMENT & MONITORING
Sensor for testing DC motors
The company PCE Process Control Electronic
GmbH has developed a sensor for non-contact
testing of DC motors.
The residual magnetic field of the pole housing
is detected and evaluated. During start-up, the
direction of rotation is determined, which is
difficult with DC motors without contact to the
axis. The direction of rotation can depend both
on the polarity of the power supply and on the
stator magnetic field.
After the run-up, the idle speed is measured.
The system also checks for armature faults such
as lamella closure and interruption. The results
can be read out via an RS 485 interface (I/O
standard). An adaptation to further interfaces is
planned.
www.pce-systems.com
HBM Introduces Latest Addition
to CFT Piezoelectric Range
For applications that require the coverage of a
wide measuring range, such as presses with a
large force measurement range, HBM – a market
leader in the field of test and measurement – has
introduced the new CFTplus force transducer,
which features improved accuracy and
calibration in three measuring ranges.
Designed for industrial applications, particularly
within the manufacturing sector, the new
CFTplus series is calibrated for the measuring
ranges; 1%, 10% and 100%, and can be used
immediately on installation. Featuring a high
degree of rigidity and a rugged design, the latest
series is particularly useful for use in adverse
environments. Elimination of drift, which is often
seen as a frustrating effect, is also dramatically
reduced, providing the user with more accurate
results.
For further information, please contact HBM
on +44 (0) 1525 304980 or via email:
[email protected] or visit the HBM website at
www.hbm.com
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NEWMAX PRECISION aim to stay
technically ahead with the 5-Axis
multi-pallet Matsuura HBM data acquisition amplifier
module operates under harsh
conditions
The MX-330, 90 tool unmanned cell machining
center and the hyperMILL programming cam
system allows us to meet our main objectives to
continuously satisfy customer requirements. Test and measurement expert HBM has
expanded its range of data acquisition modules
with the SomatXR MX1609TB-R. This amplifier
is part of the industry standard’s SomatXR
family, and provides engineers with a reliable
and flexible solution to measuring temperature,
particularly in harsh operating conditions.
With 16 channels and a sample rate of up to
100 kS/s per channel, the MX1609TB-R is shock
resistant with an IP54/IP67 degree of protection,
which makes it ideal for use in measurement
tasks within a wide range of applications,
such as mobile measurement and tests with
off-highway vehicles, stationary measurements,
tests on infrastructures and field tests in harsh
environments.
Our MD, Adrian Bundy says; “Since acquiring our
Matsuura the appetite that it has for machined
parts is amazing, incorporating multiple
operations in one footprint making us more cost
effective and saving our customers money”.
We utilize the 10-pallet system to give us
flexibility and increased unmanned capacity,
which allows us to give our customers the best
price, delivery and quality.
If you would like to try us out, visit Newmax
Precision’s web site (www.newmax.co.uk )
and upload a drawing for us to quote.
For further information, please contact HBM
on +44 (0) 1525 304980 or via email: info@
uk.hbm.com or visit the HBM website at
www.hbm.com
Techsil’s Form-in-Place Foam
Gasket Service Expands
Capacity by 25% DIN11864 and DIN 11853
Aseptic Unions for Orbital
Welding
To meet the growing demand for their contract
Form-in-Place Foam Gasketing (FIPFG) service,
Techsil are pleased to announce a 25% increase
in production capacity. This has been achieved
at the UK manufacturing site with the addition
of a 4th production cell. DIN11864 and 11853 unions were developed
to meet the exacting needs of the food,
chemical and pharmaceutical industries. This
range of unions has been developed from
the three most common systems used in the
hygienic and sanitary industries; namely the
“Aseptic” screwed union to DIN11864-1; the
“Aseptic” flange union to DIN11864-2 and the
“Aseptic” clamp union to DIN11864-3.
Using an innovative single-component liquid
polyurethane foam sealing system and machine
technology Techsil’s bespoke FIPG contracting
service is the economical and reliable solution
for replacing labour intensive peel and stick
gasket applications.
For further information on Techsil’s FIPG
contracting service please contact our
technical specialists on technical@techsil.
co.uk or go to www.techsil.co.uk/resource-
centre/form-in-place-foam-gasket-service/
Available with optional lengths to suit both
orbital and manual welding, these unions
have been designed to match tube and
pipe specifications to DIN11866 Table A
(DIN11850); DIN11866 Table B (ISO 1127) &
DIN11866 Table C (ASME BPE).
Size range: 10mm to 150mm and 1” to 4”
Specials are available up to 304mm
Materials: 316L SS 1.4404 and 1.4435
Specials available in Duplex and Alloy 22
Tel: 01269 841 324
Web: www.alchemprocess.co.uk