DN Staff

April 9, 2001

2 Min Read
Product News

Torque sensor

BRLTSX brushless torque sensors are designed for torque measuring applications where accuracy and reliability are the main concerns. The manufacturer says the product is suitable for measuring torque on pulse tools with strong vibrations while delivering consistently accurate readings when compared to brush-style sensors which can bounce on the armature slip rings.

Mountz Inc., 1080 North 11th St., San Jose, CA 95112; FAX (408) 292-2733; www.Etorque.com.

For Information, enter 612

Temperature control

Digital temperature controllers are now standard equipment on this company's line of JT series chillers. The controllers are said to provide precise control of temperature set point, while a display provides operators with real-time status of the fluid temperature. The chillers are designed as stand-alone units to supply a closed loop circuit of constant temperature water.

Koolant Koolers, 2625 Emerald Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49001; FAX (616) 349-8951.

For Information, enter 613

Proximity sensor

SUPERPROX(R) SM300 series proximity sensors are said to be the first to offer a combination of a miniature 12 mm housing as well as an extended sensing range of 50.8 mm for the detection of virtually any material. No adjustments to the product are required to compensate for sensing different materials, colors, light conditions, or distance from the object.

Hyde Park Electronics, 1875 Founders Dr., Dayton, OH 45420-4017; FAX (937)

258-5830; www.hpsensors.com.

For Information, enter 614

Gauges

Eclipse gauges and accessories are designed to provide accurate and reliable automotive instrumentation readings. The line includes a user programmable speedometer with an LCD odometer with resettable trip function, and a switchable tachometer. Clear bulbs are standard with different display colors available through the use of filters.

GB Instruments, 6434 Wise Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720; FAX (330) 498-5305; www.gbinstruments.com.

For Information, enter 615

Touch screen controller

Two USB analog resistive touch screen controllers have just been added to this company's product line. The TSHARC-10USBM and TSHARC-12USBm are said to be HID compliant for smooth integration with compact LCDs, industrial controls, retail kiosks, and medical equipment. Sensitivities available range from simple touch screen operations to more complex drawing and character capture applications.

Hampshire Co., 3235 N 31 St, Milwaukee, WI 53216; FAX (414) 873-4775; www.hampshiretouch. com.

For Information, enter 616

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