The new Model 9970 Hall-effect position sensor from BEI Sensors ships within two weeks and features a 50-mm mounting hole spacing for drop-in compatibility with existing installations. It’s IP67 and IP69K rated non-contacting technology, so the sensor withstands harsh environments. A 1.5 Series AMP Superseal connector is standard. With life to 35 million cycles and a temperature rating from -40° to […]
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Brushless DC HPHT motor rugged enough for oil drilling
BEI Kimco Magnetics now sells a rugged brushless DC (BLDC) motor to withstand harsh oil-exploration applications … as well as other severe-environment applications that can’t have failures. Called the DII15-60-200A High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) brushless dc motor, it’s tested to operate under continuous duty in temperatures up to 205º C and pressures to 30,000 psi. As oil extraction reaches greater depths, […]
Explosion-proof encoder is most compact, for oil and gas
A new flameproof and explosion-proof encoder that meets UL, ATEX, and IECEx standards — Model LP35 from BEI Sensors — is the first hollow-shaft encoder with a 2.01-in. profile that operates directly in Division 1, Zone 1 environments. It’s for oil and gas machinery that must withstand extreme conditions where ignitable concentrations of flammable substances can exist under normal conditions. “In […]
How to select, apply and integrate the right encoder for an industrial automation application
Updated June 2016 by Lisa Eitel || by Joe Kimbrell, Product manager, Drives, Motors and Motion, AutomationDirect Encoders are used to determine the position, velocity and direction of motor shaft speed and other mechanical motion. They provide information required for the precise control of a variety of applications, such as positioning a rotary table, pick […]
BEI Sensors Introduces Triple Certified Hazardous Area Encoders
BEI Sensors full line of UL-certified nonincendive Division 2 encoders are now compliant to CENELEC/ATEX and IECEx non-sparking Zone 2 hazardous area standards. This triple certification is provided on six popular heavy-duty encoder models sized 2 to 4.5 inches in both hollow shaft and shafted versions. These models include the H20, H25, HS20, HS25, HS35, […]
BEI Sensors Launches New Website
BEI Sensors announces the launch of its fully redesigned website that features improved navigation and functionality. Visitors can easily access an extensive product portfolio with detailed information on optical and magnetic encoders, potentiometers, Hall effect sensors, and a variety of other related position sensing products. The website provides visitors several ways to quickly find product […]
BEI Kimco Magnetics unveils Limited Angle Torque Motor
Acknowledging the need for smooth motor operation in precision positioning and actuation applications, BEI Kimco Magnetics (www.beikimco.com) has unveiled its latest BLDC Limited Angle Torque Model LAT40-48, which seamlessly eliminates disruption from cogging while delivering high peak force. “The beauty of this limited angle torque is that it has absolutely zero cogging or detent which […]
BEI’s HS52 explosion proof rotary encoder revealed
BEI Sensors (www.beisensors.com) has unveiled a space-saving and ultra rugged industrial encoder that meets the required standards and certifications for use in potentially explosive environments. Model HS52 is the industry’s first ATEX and UL rated explosion proof hollow shaft encoder. This rotary encoder can be operated directly in Zone 1 and Division 1 work environments […]
BEI Kimco’s Brushless DC Motor survives high pressures, temperatures
BEI Kimco Magnetics (www.beikimco.com), a subsidiary of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has met the demanding Brushless DC Motor requirements employed in a Down Hole Oil Exploration application. The product’s design should feature a motor that delivers 62 in lbs (7.0 Nm) of peak torque and 44 in lbs (five Nm) at 2000 rpm […]
BEI Brushless Generator withstands high shock and vibration
BEI Kimco Magnetics (www.beikimco.com), a subsidiary of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), Inc., has been unveiled the DIH18-21-BBNA Brushless Generator. The generator, which is used to power a remote brake health monitoring system, was developed in response to a railroad train signaling application requirement. The challenging generator requirement demands that at the speed of 10,000 […]
