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Eilersen Electric also offers its expertise to customers with special requests where the capacitive technology can often be the solution to challenging applications.
Examples of customized solutions are: Stress measurements in roller bearings, Web tension measurements in paper and plastic foil manufacturing equipment, Monitoring of construction equipment, Load measurements in commercial vehicles etc.
* Classes OIML C1 to C6
* Atex versions
* Uncomplicated mechanical installation without protecting devices
* High overload and sideload capacity up to 1000 %
* Patented high reliability sensor - stainless steel, laser welded to IP68
* Uncomplicated electrical installation - coax cable only
* RS485, Profibus, Devicenet, CAN bus to PLC's, PC's, etc. and EE instrumentation
* 32 bit data word does away with dead weight compensation
* Withstands welding voltages and ESD to IEC 1000-4-4
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The quality of spot welding depends on the force applied by the electrodes as well as on the intensity of the welding current. Within such a control program, the measurement of the force applied by the electrodes is extremely important for ensuring constant production.
That is why we have developed this equipment to measure the closing force of the grips that may be used during the final stage or during periodic maintenance. The end-pieces are interchangeable and can be used to measure force with various shapes of electrodes, the minimum closing dimension being 0.12 in.
This new instrument leverages the robustness, quality and precision of the Centor instrument family, which are specially designed for mobile use in a production workshop.
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The Dytran model 1203V series is a ring style IEPE force sensor ideal for dynamic force applications such as press monitoring, automated machinery, and a myriad of other applications involving dynamic force measurements. The 1203V series is available in sensitivities from .5mV/Lb to 500mV/Lb with ranges from 100Lbs to 5,000Lbs. This sensor features very high stiffness, a no load mounted resonance frequency of 75kHz and excellent linearity characteristics. To learn more about the 1203V series, visit the Dytran website or email us.
Key Features
- Through hole mount
- .5mV/Lb to 500mV/Lb sensitivities
- Ranges from 100Lbs to 5,000Lbs
- Very high stiffness
- All stainless steel construction
- Radial 10-32 coaxial connector
- IEPE
Potential Applications
- Press monitoring
- Automated machinery
- Process monitoring
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Dynamic Force Sensor, 1053V Series
Dytran is pleased to introduce a new series of dynamic force sensors. The 1053V series is similar to the already existing 1051V series but features a 10-32 tapped hole on the top and bottom. The 10-32 mount is the industry standard for driving point force applications for modal analysis.
The 1053V line includes 6 different ranges, from 10 LbF to 5,000 LbF and features a radial 10-32 coaxial connector. These force sensors have very high (75kHz) resonant frequencies that are ideal for rapid force impacts and are used for industries such as press applications, automated machinery, and a myriad of other applications involving dynamic force measurements. To learn more about the 1053V series, visit the Dytran website or email us.
Key Features
- Available in ranges from 10 LbF to 5,000 LbF
- Available in sensitivities from 1mV/Lb to 500mV/Lb
- 10-32 mounting hole in top and bottom surfaces
- 10-32 side connector
Potential Applications
- Press monitoring
- Automated machinery
- Process monitoring
- Modal analysis
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When a FANUC Robot is fi tted with the FANUC „Force Sensor”, it enables the robot to perform High Precision assembly operations such as meshing of gears and close tolerance insertion of parts.
The Force Sensor can also be utilised when the robot is used to perform precision grinding and polishing applications.
FORCE GUIDED INSERTION
Force Control allows the insertion of shafts and pins into matching holes using the force sensor.
FORCE GUIDED PHASE MATCHING
The Force Control enables the assembly of gears and other mechanical components via phase matching.
FORCE CONTOURING
This function controls the force so that the robot constantly pushes the surface along the taught trajectories.
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BZA made of aluminum
The radial force sensors of the BZA series are suitable for the direct measurement of web tension forces which occur in the manufacturing and further processing of webs.
The sensors are used like any common flange house bearings for the measurement of tension forces. Depending on the flow of the web and the distribution of the load, the sensors can be used single sidedly or as a pair of sensors.
Features
Tenfold overloading
Light weight design made of special aircraft aluminium
Very cost effective solution
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FemtoTools sensors are highly precise and highly productive force sensing tools, which can measure forces down to nanonewton (10-9).
Conventional force sensors are usually based on strain gauges and can only measure forces down to milli-Newton (10-3). Our FT-S270 and FT-S540 are produced in a special manner, which is already successfully used in the IC industry, and allows to operate (work) in a unique (an unreached) force sensing range between the atomic force microscope (AFM) and conventional force sensors.
The individual calibration of the FT-S270 and the FT-S540 force sensors guarantees a high measurement accuracy and readout speed. A calibration data sheet is delivered for each individual sensor.
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Multi-component force measurement places high demands on the measuring device. The characteristics of the force vector to be measured largely determine the result. The size and direction of the force application point, as well as the dynamics, should have as little effect as possible on the process.
With the new Kistler Type 9327, 9347, 9367 and 9377 sensors, our company's established experience and know-how is now available even for multi-component force measurements carried out by the customer. The precisely preloaded measuring elements are easy to fit and, as they come ready calibrated from the factory, they can be used immediately for multi-component force measurements.
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Series 261A
Triaxial 3-component dynamic force link, ICP®
- Automotive Chassis and Other Vehicle Dynamic Measurements
- Monitor Cutting Tool Forces and Detect Tool Wear
- Provide Feedback for Force Limited Vibration Testing
- Measure Input Forces for Modal and Structural Testing
- Measure Impact Forces During Drop Testing and Crash Testing
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For over a decade, FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology has been supporting the Automotive Industries’ sensor requirements in endurance testing, validation, verification and qualification. Our Automotive Load Cells are designed to fit a wide range of applications from component testing to full assembly. Specialty products such as our Low Profile Spike Resistant Pedal Force Sensor, Bi-Axial Stick Shift Sensor, and Compact Seat Belt Sensor are selected and fully trusted product throughout the Automotive Industry.
Any of our Automotive Load Cells can be easily modified or customized to meet your requirements. The standard models are often available in our stock making it available for 24 hour shipping. All Load cells and Force Transducers are manufactured in the US. All Sensors are available with in-line signal conditioned amplifier and or TEDS / IEEE1451.4 option.
• Custom Strain Relief
• One piece construction suitable for endurance testing
• Low Profile Height
• Light Weight
• Available in Tension, Compression, and Multi-Component Loads
• Removable Mounting Plate
• Spike Resistant
• Excellent Off Center Loading
• Operating Temperature of -60° F - 200° F
• Capacity ranging from 10 lb to 100,000 lbs
• Utilizes Metal Foil Strain Gauge Technology
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If you have special requirements for your measurements, why not rely on transducers and sensors that optimally match your specific application? We develop and manufacture customized transducers for you that meet your specifications. Benefit from the market leader's experience and competence to get your custom-designed sensor.
Measure force using customized transducers from HBM - also available as multi-component transducers!
Benefit from the proven high quality, delivery reliability and global availability you already know from our standard range of products.
- Flexible design and quantity - be it small or large quantities. With or without amplifier - it's your choice
- Quick development and manufacturing - Rapid engineering and rapid prototyping make it possible
- Reliable through our competent After Sales service, two-year warranty, DKD calibration and ISO9001 certification
...at an excellent price/performance ratio!
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Responding to specific projects is a part of our strength.
Are you looking for a solution for which no available component is to be found on the market? We will help you solving your problem by means of one of the special load cells we already realized or by developing a custom made model. Our design team will assist you in your project, from its very beginning till its complete realisation. Designing and realizing new solutions are our specialties; it belongs to our company's culture. During the last years, we have developed more than 1500 models and applications, from single part till medium and great serial production. We can present you a documented proposal including quotation within short time.
Even a part of an existing machine can, under certain conditions, become a force transducer measuring tension or compression. Transducers that will respond to your need at particularly competitive prices.
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Testweld™ KR1000 Robot Welder Force Monitor (For measuring electrode force on resistance welding guns)
ADVANTAGES:
• Robot checking of Electrode Force
• No need to stop robot cells for force checking
• Very fast payback
• Alerts operators to immediate faults & variations
• Can eliminate scrap due to weld deterioration
• Reduces equipment damage and wear
• Keeps force within preset limits
• Gives early warning of equipment deterioration
• Continuous robot operation via go/no go signals
DESCRIPTION - KR1000:
Stand alone analogue output force sensor. Supplied for direct plug and play replacement to commonly existing units.
The target pads remain spatially the same. Robot reprogramming for test position is not required.
The monitor is preset to Zero on no load but can be simply adjusted by the user if required.
The innovative design of the KR1000 force head makes it far less susceptible to errors induced by electrodes not being perpendicular to the target pads.
Exacting construction standards guarantee this instrument is of greater accuracy than other monitors of this kind.
Multiple testing during construction further assist in achieving the superiority that we have set out to achieve.
When coupled to its onboard electronics package the sensor is preset for zero load & calibrated
to a known (NPL) standard.
The KR1000 is robust, durable, reliable, and accurate. KR1000’s have been installed on Car Manufacturing lines since 2005 and have been in constant use without failures.
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Testweld™ Hand Held Electronic Force Gauge
An ergonomically designed hand held force gauge.
ADVANTAGES
User comfort "'Ergonomically" designed - for ease of use
One piece unit
Very high accuracy
Swivel head allows access to difficult to reach positions
As with all welding procedures, it is important to eliminate as many variables as possible in order to achieve optimum welding consistently over long periods.
Electrode force is one of the critical parameters in obtaining repeatable, reliable resistance spot welds.
Force can vary because of variable factory air pressure, water in the air lines causing air cylinders to deteriorate and loss of air pressure due to worn seals.
This self contained instrument uses a cell with a force sensor to provide accurate digital read out for auditing weld electrode forces.
Accuracy of this instrument is better than 0.2% and can be switched to read 0-2000 kg, 0-20.00 kN or 0-4400lbs.
In cases of difficult access the head of the swivel head gauge can be swiveled at least ±72º up or down and rotates at least ±90º. Once the desired position is reached it can be fixed by a simple hand tightened knob. A 90 mm long handle is provided for optional use with 2 mountain positions either in-line or at 90º.
A support wrist strap is attached to the gauge so that in the event that it is forced out of the operators hand by misaligned electrodes, it need not fall to the floor and be damaged.
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Faults in welding tongs or incorrect process parameters in welding can result in production line waste or defective parts. Checking the electrode force periodically permits spark malfunctions to be detected at an early stage so that repairs can be carried out in good time.
The new Type 9833A test sensor allows precise and reliable measurements to be carried out with minimal electrode gaps. The built-in charge amplifier simplifies the task of mounting and helps to ensure the reliability required by the automobile industry.
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Force Sensors manufactured by FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology (FUTEK), offering a huge selection of Force Sensors, utilizing one of the most advanced technologies in the Sensor Industry: Metal foil strain gauge technology.
A Force Sensor is defined as a transducer that converts an input mechanical force into an electrical output signal. Force Sensors are also commonly known as Force Transducers.
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HBM force transducers measure static and dynamic tensile and compressive loads - and virtually without any displacement. Force sensors can be supplied in the most varied of designs and classes of accuracy. Typical application areas include bench testing, e.g. force measurement to check material quality and automation technology, e.g. for monitoring quality during reshaping or bonding operations. HBM's own DKD calibration laboratory mirrors the company's competence in the area of force measurement.
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Honeywell Sensing and Control Force sensors operate on the principle that the resistance of silicon implanted piezoresistors will increase when the resistors flex under any applied force. The sensor concentrates force from the application, through the stainless steel plunger, directly to the silicon sensing element. The amount of resistance changes in proportion to the amount of force being applied. This change in circuit resistance results in a corresponding mV output level.
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A standard range from 10N to 5000 KN
Our know how and expertise in the field of force measurements enables us to propose a wide range of sensors.
Force sensors are used to measure tension or compression forces with a precision of up to 0.05% with a protection level up to IP67.
We provide sensors for many industrial fields such as automobiles, aeronautics, test and inspection benches, assembly, handling, servocontrol and safety systems, etc.
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Our broad range of industrial load cells and force sensors feature Microfused™ technology, which enables OEMs to measure force with low cost and high reliability. Measurement Specialties also offers packaged load cell assemblies for test and measurement applications that require high performance or unique packaging. For dynamic impact applications such as industrial stamping or ballistics, our Piezo Film provides a reliable way to measure force up to thousands of pounds.
Measurement Specialties enables OEMs to measure force using Microfused™ load cells. The same proprietary piezoresistive silicon strain gage technology used to measure pressure can also be configured into a reliable, low-cost package to measure force. The flexible technology allows us to design tension, compression, or both into one simple, inexpensive construction.
Features of our Microfused™ force sensors (load cells) include low cost, small size, low noise, robust design, high reliability and fast response time. Microfused™ load cells are used in consumer, medical and industrial applications such as medical pumps and monitors, robotics, compression sensing, variable tension control, seat occupancy detection and appliances.
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When a FANUC Robot is fi tted with the FANUC „Force Sensor”, it enables the robot to perform High Precision assembly operations such as meshing of gears and close tolerance insertion of parts.
The Force Sensor can also be utilised when the robot is used to perform precision grinding and polishing applications.
FORCE GUIDED INSERTION
Force Control allows the insertion of shafts and pins into matching holes using the force sensor.
FORCE GUIDED PHASE MATCHING
The Force Control enables the assembly of gears and other mechanical components via phase matching.
FORCE CONTOURING
This function controls the force so that the robot constantly pushes the surface along the taught trajectories.
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SS2
Range ±30grams, 12mV/V output
The SS2-3 load cells have been designed for applications where precision measurement of extremely low forces is required. They are based upon
bonded semi-conductor strain gauge technology, conferring excellent sensitivity and eliminating the fragility associated with unbonded strain gauge types.
The design features excellent immunity to the effects of eccentric loading, side loading and bending moments.
Forces may be applied either in tension or compression and alternative loading adaptors are available. The low deflection and consequent high frequency response ensures that the unit is suitable for measuring peak and transient forces.
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Smaller than a no. 2 pencil tip, this submergible micro-force transducer is ideal for medical research applications. The AIFP® is constructed from micro-machined stainless steel and heat treated to form an elliptical spring microstructure, which deforms elastically when loaded. This construction allows the device to accurately and reproduceably measure applied forces.
A quarter bridge strain gauge bonded to the structure provides a sensititve output, linearly proportional to force. The strain gauge's self temperature coefficient is matched to the stainless steel substrate to minimize the effect of temperature on probe output. The elliptical cross section and 3-conductor flat tape cable keep the device anchored and oriented within fibrous materials. In addition, bridge completion resistors are included in the AIFP's® integral connector.
For implantation, a trocar and slotted cannula are used to bury the transducer within the tissue substance. A suture may be placed in an aperture located in the wall of the probe to facilitate probe removal. The AIFP® is coated with high temperature polyimide and parylene coatings for protection against moisture and saline solutions.
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The forces which arise in industrial processes such a press-fit, punching or crimping often have implications for the quality of the final connection. Such forces can also be measured indirectly in terms of the strain occurring at the surface of the machine structure. This is often simpler than taking a direct force measurement, which requires the sensor to be built into the structure.
Kistler's new Type 9234A… strain transmitter with integral amplifier is fitted to the machine very simply by means of a single M6 screw. Thanks to its high sensitivity, accurate measurements are possible even with extremely rigid machine structures.
The robust transmitter is particularly suitable for use with presses and assembly line robots.
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Sensortechnics is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of sensors and fluid control devices. The product portfolio includes basic pressure sensors, rugged transmitters, submersible level sensors and customised pressure sensing systems from 1 mbar up to 1000 bar as well as liquid level sensors and switches, flow, oxygen and force sensors. Additionally, Sensortechnics offers ultrasonic air bubble, air-in-line, liquid level and fluid monitoring detectors. Fluid control devices include miniature solenoid valves, diaphragm pumps and electronic pressure controllers.
Sensortechnics has more than 25 years of experience in providing highly customised sensing products and in the development of complex integrated fluid control systems for OEM customers worldwide.
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The advantages of piezoelectric sensors are particularly evident in force measurement. Robust and overload-proof, they are capable of resolving the smallest changes in force, even with high preload.
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PCB® Series 5400 Wheel Force Transducers are designed as rugged one-piece sensors that mount between the vehicle hub and the wheel rim, delivering highly accurate road load data measurement and superior performance in a durable water resistant package. Possessing superior temperature compensation properties and integral overload stops, these sensors provide a high level of confidence in data acquired during aggressive road events, including heavy braking tests.
Available in a wide variety of sizes for vehicles including passenger cars; light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks; commercial vehicles including tractor trailers, buses, agriculture, and earth-moving equipment; and military vehicles. Passenger car and light truck units use a custom hub adaptor to accommodate a wide range of vehicle sizes while maintaining vehicle geometry. Heavy truck units mount directly to the vehicle hub. All units can be fitted with either slip ring or telemetry signal transmission, and come equipped with on-board signal conditioning and calibration circuitry for each channel of data measurement, making their setup and use with the Transducer Interface Unit (TIU) quick and easy.
These sensors are also ideal for calibrating and adjusting biaxial wheel test machines; drive-file development of full vehicle and module test systems up to 6
Degrees of Freedom (DOF); and product development of stability control, brake systems, suspension, and tires.
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Utilising many years of load cell and transducer design and manufacturing experience, Flintec is able to provide a custom strain gaging service on customer supplied components. From low volumes through to serial production, Flintec can provide a cost effective and reliable service to OEMs.
For customers requiring solutions to force measurement problems, Flintec is able to supply custom designed and manufactured load cells, transducers, application parts and electronics or even complete sensing solutions.
Flintec provides
- Sensing element design - CAD, FEA and 3D solid modelling
- Production of prototypes - in-house CNC machining and heat treatment
- Strain gage installation - modern, well equipped production facilities
- Calibration - temperature calibration and force calibration using hydraulic and dead weight test machines
- Electronics - internal or external signal conditioning electronics
- Rapid turnaround - all processes under one-roof
- Design verification and validation - tailored to meet the needs of the client
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Strain Measurement Devices provides a seemingly infinite variety of sensors to accurately measure force, pressure, acceleration, and other physical parameters. Approximately 90% of SMD products are custom designed, these sensors meet the more specialized needs of OEM’s.
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Doubled-ended tuning-fork force-sensors
Statek has designed and manufactured quartz-crystal resonators using photolithographic and chemical milling methods for over three decades and has applied this expertise and capability to now offer double-ended tuning-fork (DETF) force-sensors.
Features
- Highly sensitive
- Small size
- Operates based on frequency principles
- High signal-to-noise-ratio
- Low aging
- Designed for customer specific applications
Applications
- Accelerometers
- Pressure sensors
- Precision scales
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