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Load cells form part of our product range, they are available to view on our website. We have a wide range of load cells which are various shapes, sizes and have different approvals for use in different environments. What is a Load Cell? A load cell is a type of transducer which is used to...

We have a range of railway gauges which we have been supplying into the rail industry for many years. Our railway gauges are aimed at measuring and monitoring the thickness of the wheels of railway vehicles and the track itself. We also have gauges available which measure the diameter of the...

Temperature Sensors are part of our product range at Ixthus. They are used within every industry to monitor the temperature. There are many different temperature sensor applications and a different temperature sensor to suit each one. What is a Temperature Sensor? Temperature sensors are...

Sensors are available in many different types. At Ixthus we specialize in sensors, particularly for test and measurement applications. Different sensor types are suitable for different applications and industries. Each different type can be used to take a different measurement of a different...

At Ixthus Instrumentation, we have a vast portfolio containing different sensors and transducers. In our experience, we have found that the terms “sensor” and “transducer” are used interchangeably. They are often confused with each other as the devices are so similar....

Displacement sensors is another term used for position sensors. They measure movement or “displacement” of objects, this can be in any direction and can be linear or rotary. Movements are converted into electromagnetic, electrostatic or magnetoelectric signals and then converted into...