Category: Engineering

Futek Sensor Catalogue

New FUTEK Sensor Catalogue has been released

FUTEK Sensor Catalogue has been released. This 8th edition features more details about their autoclaveable sensors, a new micro reaction torque sensor, three new instruments, and a brand-new addition to their miniature s-beam load cell line. They also have highlights on …

vibration measurement system

Vibration Testing made easy!

Model 5340B2, Vibrascout Portable USB DC Triaxial Vibration Measurement System Ideal for field-portable data collection, end-of-line testing, static angular measurements, ride quality, and diagnosis of rotating machinery. The VibraScout™ 3D Vibration Measurement System, includes a USB digital triaxial accelerometer combining a …

EtherCAT Applications

EtherCAT Interface Applications to 3rd Party Systems

This EtherCAT Interface applications post was provided by our valued partners DEWESoft. NEW APPLICATION AREA: ETHERCAT® INTERFACE TO 3RD PARTY SYSTEMS DEWESoft SIRIUSe and KRYPTON® Data Acquisition instruments are compatible with 3rd party EtherCAT® masters. This allows many new applications such as: Control system …

prevent temperature measurement errors

6 Steps to prevent Temperature Measurement Errors

Six Steps to Prevent Temperature Measurement Errors When Using Thermocouple Sensors and Transmitters Acromag has released a White Paper to provide you with a keen understanding of the three basic laws of thermocouples.  Homogeneous materials, Intermediate Metals, and Successive or Intermediate …

thermocouple transmitters

Thermocouple Transmitters measure in Paint Systems

This application note on Thermocouple Transmitters was supplied by our valued supplier Acromag Defining the problem: The area around an auto manufacturer’s paint curing ovens is at elevated temperatures affecting the performance of locally installed instrumentation. Placing Signal Conditioners rated for …

Miniature threaded in line load cells

Miniature Threaded In Line Load Cells Video

Watch FUTEK’s LCM300 Miniature threaded in line load cells video! FUTEK’s LCM300 Miniature Threaded In Line Load Cell is built for endurance, press, or in-line applications. This  load cell offers an exceptional miniature design and mounting clearance with a body height …

torque sensor sizing

Torque Sensor Sizing Criteria for Servo Motors

Perfect Torque Sensor Sizing Criteria for Servo Motors At the heart of many automated assembly platforms and robots is an electric motor. If the motor is the heart, then the brain is the controller and closed loop control system. However, the …

Torque Auditing

Fastener Torque Auditing and Certification

Fastener Torque Auditing and Certification Talk is on Torque Auditing. Firstly, over torqued screws on devices can compromise the final product. Therefore, to ensure that smartphones meet their torque tolerances. Accurate bolt loading methods are established.  Finally, this helps to help …

Miniature Threaded In Line Load Cell

FUTEK Product: Miniature Threaded In Line Load Cell

Watch FUTEK‘s Product Highlight video on their LCM200 a miniature threaded in line load cell. About the LCM200 Miniature Threaded In Line Load Cell FUTEK’s LCM200 is built for endurance or inline tension or compression applications. The standard LCM200 model has a …

Bridge monitoring systems

Bridge Monitoring Systems

Distributed Monitoring Solutions or Bridge Monitoring Systems on Large Scale Constructions application note provided by our partner DEWESoft. The DEWESoft® EtherCAT® (ECAT) solutions have already become standard in distributed, industrial monitoring applications. But when we are talking about monitoring the HongKong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, “distributed” …