One of the most important operating parameters of motor and gearmotor operation is the temperature of the motor windings. Motor heating is caused by mechanical, electrical, and copper losses, as well as heat transferred to the motor from external sources, including the ambient temperature and surrounding equipment. If the temperature of the motor windings surpasses the […]
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NK Technologies releases tech guide for motor and pump monitoring
NK Technologies’ new Motors and Pumps Tech Guide is now available online. The handbook is great resource for learning the basics about current sensing theory, current transducers and switches, and choosing the right solution for an application. Guide highlights include: Techniques for determining motor/pump conditions Consolidated selection guide for ac and dc sensors Application examples […]
Ultra-thin magnetic angle sensors from Novotechnik U.S.
The new Vert-X 05E Series of magnetic rotary position sensors from Novotechnik U.S. feature a compact, flat housing with interfaces that include analog, SPI and incremental. The Series is available in single and redundant versions. The sensors are touchless magnetic angle sensors with a permanent magnet that can be secured to an application’s rotating shaft, […]
What are IIoT sensors for motion systems?
Sensors have always been a part of industrial automation and motion control systems. However, as the industrial IoT (IIoT) continues to make inroads into real-world applications, the spotlight shifts to the sensors used and the critical role they play in bettering performance. These sensors are the vital link between the physical system itself, collecting data […]
New sensor measures equipment strain in harsh environments
Leine Linde’s new ESR digital strain sensor is now available to monitor structural health on equipment where needed. Offered in North America through HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, it is coupled with an encoder using the digital interface EnDat, and offers significantly higher signal quality, accuracy and robustness when compared with conventional strain gauges. To use, simply mount […]
Omron releases new proximity sensors with enhanced sensing distance and IO-Link
Omron Automation Americas, a globally recognized provider of advanced industrial automation solutions, has announced the release of over 2,500 new models of its E2E NEXT proximity sensor series featuring exceptionally long sensing distances and IoT functionality. Highlights of the new models include an enhanced sensing distance that minimizes target contact during production and IoT capabilities […]
New absolute single-turn angle sensors from Novotechnik
The new RSB 3600 Series of absolute single-turn angle sensors from Novotechnik U.S. are non-contact sensors with galvanized steel housing and stainless steel shaft. They feature up to 100 N working shaft load for HD versions and are sealed up to IP 69K, depending on the version. RSB 3600 Series sensors are EGMR (enhanced giant […]
Position indicators and axis-adjusting actuators from SIKO include IO-Link
Bus-capable position indicators and actuators from SIKO are suitable for an array of machine builds today. The motion sensors and adjusters make size changeover processes more efficient and reliable — which in turn supports the flexible conversion of modern production systems for ever-smaller batch sizes. It doesn’t matter if such machine conversions are done manually […]
New ultrasonic sensor series from Pepperl+Fuchs is versatile, adaptable
Pepperl+Fuchs’ new UCC*-50GK series ultrasonic sensor is intended for distance measurement using ultrasonic pulses to measure the distance to the target and reporting information through one of three sensor outputs. Versatile configuration options make the sensor incredibly adaptable. The UCC*-50GK ultrasonic sensor can be integrated into an application without a PLC and is easily incorporated […]
What are ultrasonic proximity sensors?
Ultrasonic proximity sensors are a common type of proximity sensor used in many manufacturing and automation applications. Mainly for object detection and distance measurement, they’re commonly used in food and beverage processing and various packaging applications. Ultrasonic sensors work by using sound frequencies higher than the audible limit of human hearing (around 20 kHz), which […]
