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Burster subminiature load cells suit force measurement for delicate precision mechanics

Burster’s 8416 and 8417 series tension and compression load cells are aimed at force measurement in space restricted assemblies or where discreet and minimal weight installation is important. Now available in lower full-range measurement options to 0 - 20 N, these miniature stainless steel...

8661 series dual-range precision torque sensor with USB interface from Burster GmbH

With a single sensor covering two torque ranges  - 0...5 Nm and 0...200 Nm -  the new 8661 model is raising the standards bar and the convenience for the measurement of static and bi-directional torque for the laboratory, production test and quality assurance.   The USB version of...

RIFTEK'S new binocular triangulation laser sensor solves down-hole debris detection problem

The RF096-Insp was developed after attempts to use a machine vision system for inspecting debris in a customer’s brake cylinder components had returned poor results. Whilst the application was specific to the component, the inspection system and its unique principle has a high problem solving...

Ixthus distribution partner wins NASA award

Towcester – UK – June 2016: Engineering staff at Strainsert Inc., the USA-based premier force sensor manufacturer represented in Europe by Ixthus Instrumentation, has earned a Special Achievement award from NASA’s Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) Team for conceiving,...

Rifteks new IDK Compact wheel diameter measurement gauge

Aimed at metro, light rail and tram wheel maintenance and inspection, the IDK Compact has a measurement base (distance between ball supports) of only 122 mm and the gauge can measure wheel diameters from 400 to 750 mm. With the same measurement performance as other RIFTEK’s IDK series...

New Metrix Datawatch IX monitor/recorder for industrial condition monitoring now available

The 3.5 inch colour TFT display offers clear visualisation of vibration, acceleration and other process parameters through four or eight universal inputs with fully configurable views plus alarm, shutdown and data recording/storage capability. In addition the panel-mount device offers communication...