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Fluxgate technology shrinks CTs
2nd Quarter 2009, Denver Technical Products
The CAS, CASR and CKSR family of PCB-mounted current transducers from LEM are intended for AC and DC isolated current measurement from 6 to 50 A rms nominal, up to three times the nominal values for the ...

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Osiconcept: simplicity through innovation
1st Quarter 2009, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has developed a patented unified range of industrial detectors under the Osiconcept name with the goals of simplifying selection, stocking, installation, set-up and maintenance, while ...

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Type 2 or Type 4? Selecting the right safety light curtain category
1st Quarter 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
There are important differences between Type 2 and Type 4 safety light curtains. For personnel and plant safety it is important that designers and purchasers select the appropriate type.       Introduction...

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Festo introduces new Control for Motion range
1st Quarter 2009, Festo South Africa
For point-to-point movements, pre-calculated positions or complete path control, the new Control for Motion range from Festo is scalable and modular, forming an integral part of the company’s mechatronic ...

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SPM introduces new vibration transducer
1st Quarter 2009
The SOLID transducer line from SPM has been extended to include a new vibration transducer with side connector. The new transducer has been developed for harsh industrial environments where moisture ...

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Distance sensor operates in 50-1000 mm range
1st Quarter 2009
The SICK DT20 Hi analogue distance sensor for operation in the 50–1000 mm range is a robust sensor which has high immunity to ambient light, and is easy to install. The sensor offers high accuracy even ...

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When push comes to shove
1st Quarter 2009
Supercylinder electro-linear actuators from ISO 9001-registered Duff-Norton are available in the range 2 tons to 25 tons and stroke lengths of up to 4000 mm. Purchasers can choose clevis or trunnion mounting; ...

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3-phase probes measure to 3000 A
1st Quarter 2009, Denver Technical Products
The PRO-flex ACP3003_3 is a new 3 phase AC current probe utilising the Rogowski principle. It can be used to measure currents up to 3000 A from very low frequencies up to 10 kHz. The flexible and lightweight ...

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Proximity sensor fits in tight spaces
1st Quarter 2009, Tectra Automation
The Datasensor M18 tubular S15 sensors, with reduced housing length of 40 mm are especially suited to applications where space is limited. The S15 is supplied without the sensitivity adjustment trimmer, ...

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Laser distance sensor - a flash of inspiration
1st Quarter 2009, Tectra Automation
The Datasensor S81 features a highly focused laser spot, with a diameter of only 5 mm at 4 m. This permits a precise definition of the exact target point where distance is measured. The distance sensor ...

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Lubrication extends wire rope life
1st Quarter 2009
Lubrication system supplier, Operational Marketing, has introduced a wire rope spray lubrication system for use on mines and other applications where wire ropes require lubrication to improve safety, ...

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Safety light curtains for machine protection
1st Quarter 2009, Tectra Automation
The recently launched Datasensor SG2 Tiger series of Type 2 safety light curtains is designed to provide machine protection and supplemental safeguarding. These light curtain sensors reinforce Datasensor’s ...

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Sauer-Danfoss steps up to the next tier
Fourth Quarter 2008
H1 offers better horsepower management via improved total pump efficiency, in addition to helping control vehicle maintenance and operating costs

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Life-cycle cost management in lubrication
Fourth Quarter 2008, Hytec Fluid Technology
Life-cycle cost (LCC) management is making its mark in an increasing number of industries. More companies are starting to apply the lessons learnt in the automotive arena with regard to looking beyond ...

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Intelligent bearings drive safety and productivity
Fourth Quarter 2008, SKF South Africa
SKF pioneered the introduction of smart hubs with integral electronic sensors to communicate wheel speed data to ABS and traction control systems (TCS). Now MEMS technology is opening up new possibilities ...

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Sendix encoders offer EtherCAT
Fourth Quarter 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
In response to the increasing importance of Ethernet connectivity for field instrumentation Kübler now offers IP67 protected single-turn and multiturn encoders with an EtherCAT interface in the robust ...

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Crack detection for preventive maintenance
Fourth Quarter 2008, Associated Technology
Crack detection and early awareness of metal fatigue can provide major cost savings for plant operators and can be instrumental in preventing fatal accidents. The CrackFinder X5 from SaluTron GmbH provides ...

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Foot-operated grease gun limits contaminants
Fourth Quarter 2008
Anyone involved in the earthmoving, construction or engineering industries will know the importance of grease both in bearings and in mechanical shafts. Genflex has introduced an inexpensive foot-operated ...

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4 in 1 segmented LED indicators
Fourth Quarter 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The EZ-LIGHT segmented indicator from Banner Engineering Corporation provides operator guidance and indication of equipment status. The rugged IP67 rated indicator is fitted in a K80L housing and uses ...

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High current CTs have true rms output
Fourth Quarter 2008, Denver Technical Products
The HAZ Series of high current DC current transducers (CTs) from LEM covers the 4000–20 000 A current measurement range. The transducers use open loop Hall effect measurement techniques and provide galvanic ...

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