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Sherborne Sensors New A545 Series Solid State Linear Accelerometers
A545 series accelerometers
Sherborne Sensors, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of inclinometers, accelerometers, force transducers, load cells, rotary encoders, instrumentation and accessories for industrial, military and aerospace customers, has introduced the A545 series, a range of single, biaxial and triaxial solid state linear accelerometers, designed to measure acceleration and deceleration within demanding environments, and within the same, compact package size.
Available in ranges from ±2 to ±500g, A545 series accelerometers feature an advanced MEMS sensor, incorporating air damping. Unlike fluid-damped devices, air damping is essentially independent of temperature, which enables the transducer to reliably perform over a wide temperature range. Sensors are fully compensated for temperature effects on both sensitivity and zero, and incorporate positive mechanical stops. Housed within a robust, lightweight, (less than 40 gm), durable light alloy package with solder pin connectors, the A545 series confers excellent shock resistance, and provides reliable over-ranging protection. The A545 series is designed to operate from an unregulated DC power source and have useable frequency responses from DC to several kHz.
Typical applications for the A545 series include data acquisition systems, crash testing, fatigue life monitoring and prediction, low-frequency vibration analysis, and structural surveying. Custom designed units can also be manufactured and tested to conform to specific requirements. All A545 series accelerometers are 100% tested and calibrated at the factory prior to shipment, and are accompanied by a two-year comprehensive warranty. A545 accelerometers are also part of the new Sherborne Sensors Guaranteed On-Time Delivery program.
Sherborne Sensors A545 series accelerometers have the added benefits of ISO9001: 2000 certified manufacturing, extensive applications engineering support, global technical sales presence, repair, refurbishment and calibration services, stocking programs, and continuous product improvements. For additional details, drawings and specifications, please contact Sherborne Sensors toll-free (in the US & Canada) at (877) 486-1766 nasales@sherbornesensors.com or on +44 (0) 870 444 0728 sales@sherbornesensors.com (rest of world), or by visiting www.sherbornesensors.com.
About Sherborne Sensors: Sherborne Sensors is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-precision inclinometers, accelerometers, force transducers and load cells, rotary encoders, instrumentation and accessories for industrial, military and aerospace customers. Products offered under the Sherborne Sensors brand are renowned for their ultra-reliability and long-life precision within critical applications. Recent acquisition of synergistic technologies by Sherborne Sensors within our inclinometer and force and load cell offerings has allowed customers to benefit from expanded product lines, with added benefits of engineering support, global sales presence, repair, refurbishment and calibration services, stocking programs, and continuous product improvement.
Insulated Blower Hose Compressible for Convenient Storage
A new, lightweight insulated blower hose that is designed for delivering hot and cold air, is highly compressible for easy storage, and comes in a wide range of sizes is being introduced by Flexaust of Warsaw, Indiana.
Flexaust® Springflex® Artic Duct U features two single-ply neoprene coated polyester fabric plies protecting an insulation barrier that is reinforced with a spring steel wire helix and an external PVC coated wear strip. Made from flame retardant materials, it has an R4 insulation factor, operates over -40°F to 250°F, and is highly compressible for convenient storage.
Supplied with standard sewn cuffs on each end, or optional end finishes to match application requirements, Flexaust® Springflex® Artic Duct U comes in standard sizes from 4” to 20” I.D. and custom up to 48” I.D. Suitable for commercial and military applications, the standard color for this rugged blower hose is yellow with a black wear strip; custom colors are optional.
Flexaust® Springflex® Artic Duct U is priced according to size and quantity. Literature and pricing are available upon request.
PCB Load & Torque – Excellence in Calibration
PCB Load & Torque, Inc. – a PCB Group Company, provides torque and force calibration services at its A2LA Accredited Calibration Laboratory in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This calibration service is a necessary requirement for facilities seeking to obtain or maintain ISO 9001:2000 certification. Items of measuring and testing equipment that are calibrated with the scope of accreditation are rotary torque, reaction torque and force measuring transducers. The commercial calibration capabilities of PCB Load & Torque, Inc. are defined according to the Scope of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025-2005 and AJNSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994. The PCB Load & Torque A2LA Certificate Number 1015.01 and Scope can be found in its entirety at the A2LA website: http://www.a2la.org/scopepdf/1015-01.pdf.
PCB® Load & Torque, Inc., an ISO 9001 registered company, designs and manufactures high quality, precision load cells, wheel force transducers, torque transducers, electronic hand torque wrenches, OEM transducers, and fastener torque-tension test systems! We offer A2LA Accredited Calibration Services for torque, force, and related instrumentation! Our Threaded Fastener Testing Laboratory is also A2LA Accredited!
The expert team of Design, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service individuals draw upon vast in-house manufacturing resources to continually provide new, more beneficial sensing solutions. From ready-to-ship stock products, to custom-made specials, PCB Load & Torque, and the RS Technologies division, proudly stand behind all products with services customers value most, including a 24-hour customer support, a strategic global distribution network, an industry-exclusive Lifetime Warranty, and a Total Customer Satisfaction guarantee. For more information please visit www.pcbloadtorque.com. PCB is a registered trademark of PCB Group, Inc.
Diversified Products Introduces Bundle Lifter to Simplify Conductor Support
Diversified Products introduces a Bundle Lifter, providing power line and electric utility crews with a faster and more efficient solution for removing, supporting and reconnecting insulator strings during energized work. The bundle lifter enhances safety while optimizing the utilization of equipment and personnel.
For applications involving bundles held by a yoke plate, the bundle lifter offers linemen the advantage of maintaining the plate in an upright position, rather than having to straighten it up using hot sticks. By making it faster and easier to reconnect the plate to an insulator string, the bundle lifter saves time for line crews while also greatly diminishing lineman fatigue.
Field-tested and approved by transmission and distribution maintenance professionals, the bundle lifter is constructed of high strength steel and 10-foot clear span fiberglass. For optimal maneuverability and safety, the unit is designed to allow ample clearance above a crossarm while avoiding interference with an insulator string. Weighing 125 pounds, the lifter has a load capacity of 3,500 pounds and is rated to 240 kV.
Standard features of the bundle lifter include a pivoting gate that retains the yoke plate within the lifter, as well as an attachment point for linemen to guide the lifter with hot sticks.
A lineman for a major electrical utility company conceived of the idea for the bundle lifter, and the product concept was further developed by actual line crews in the field.
Diversified Products designs, engineers and manufactures a full line of utility products, including line lifters, insulated work platforms, man baskets and pole pullers. For more information, contact Diversified Product Development, 1001 Webster Avenue, Waco, Texas 76706, phone 254-757-1177, fax 254-757-1188, or visit the Web site at www.diversifiedproduct.com.
Honda Introduces All-New Large GX and iGX Engines Series
Honda has introduced an all-new generation of its versatile and reliable GX and iGX series of general purpose engines at the 2010 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. The new generation GX Series, Honda’s legendary family of commercial grade engines, brings improvements in power, fuel efficiency, emissions performance and quiet operation to the already popular engine line.
Featuring four all-new models, the large GX engine line combines increased power and versatility with greater fuel economy in the same envelope. The new GX240, GX270, GX340 and GX390 engine models are overhead valve (OHV) horizontal shaft engines that offer users durable power for a wide range of demanding commercial, construction and rental applications.
In addition to the new GX series, Honda is expanding its iGX series with an all- new iGX340 and iGX390 engine. The iGX series offers further enhancements to the GX series, incorporating an electronic self tuning regulator (STR) governor. Similar to GX, iGX engines are also (OHV) horizontal shaft engines, yet provide additional advanced technologies for more complex applications.
“Our new GX and iGX series of engines have been redesigned to provide more power and excellent fuel efficiency while reducing emissions and noise,” said Scott Conner, assistant vice president, Honda Engines. “The new GX and iGX bring an enhanced level of value and performance to our customers.”
Potential applications for the large GX series of engines include:
- Commercial Concrete Equipment
- Commercial Generators
- Water pumps
- Trenchers
- Chippers/shredders
- Air compressors
- Stump grinders
- Pressure washers
- Aerial lifts and platforms
The new large GX series of engines features a host of technologies and design elements that allow for improved power output. The new GX models produce 6 percent more power than previous models, making them among the most powerful engines in each of their respective categories. This additional power is achieved via an advanced combustion chamber design, the implementation of Digital Capacitive Discharge Ignition (CDI) with variable ignition timing, and an increased compression ratio.
Along with improved power, the new GX series of engines provides a significant reduction in noise and vibration, which is vital to end users of both commercial and residential engine applications. Noise has been reduced up to 5 decibels, making the new GX one of the quietest engines available in its class. A new reed-style breather valve and a new muffler design also contribute to the engine’s quiet operation, while a new light weight piston allows an optimized overbalance ratio for less operating vibration.
Although fuel efficiency is a key attribute of all Honda engines, fuel consumption in the new GX family of engines has been significantly improved for 2010. The new large GX engines increase fuel efficiency by 12 percent. In addition to increased fuel efficiency, the new GX engines will meet the 2011 EPA exhaust emission regulations without the use of a catalyst.
The all-new iGX engine series features an integrated electronic control unit (ECU) using Honda STR governor technology. A long life multi layer gradient density-type air filter extends the air cleaner maintenance interval by 50 percent. Premium features such as an electronically controlled governor, fully automatic choke and an automotive style electric starter are standard on the iGX series engines.
Potential new applications and attributes of this technology include:
- pressure washers that automatically respond to the load when the user squeezes or releases the trigger handle;
- water pumps that can be automatically activated by a remote switch based on water level;
- generators that can automatically respond to load and adjust engine speed based on electrical draw.
- drive-by-wire applications, including utility vehicles, scissor lifts, ride-on trowels and other remotely operated products.
Honda is the world’s preeminent engine maker, selling more than 24 million units globally in 2008 through a diverse array of automotive, motorcycle, and power equipment products. Honda engines are characterized by the same quiet and fuel-efficient technology that is behind the company’s reputation for premium quality.
Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., markets a complete range of outdoor power equipment, including outboard marine engines, general purpose engines, generators, lawnmowers, pumps, snowblowers, tillers and trimmers for commercial, rental and residential applications. Its comprehensive product line consists exclusively of 4-stroke engines.
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Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Ultra-Thin Absolute Pressure Transducer for Surface Air Flow Measurements
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a division of Meggitt PLC, and a leading supplier of high-reliability sensing and monitoring systems for physical parameter measurements in extreme environments, has announced the debut of Endevco® model 8515C, a miniature, high-sensitivity piezoresistive pressure transducer, designed for surface air flow and other aerodynamic measurements requiring high output in a small, lightweight package.
The ultra-low profile design of Endevco® model 8515C has an overall thickness of 0.030 inch (0.76mm) and diameter of 0.250 inch (6.3mm). Units are available in ranges of 15 and 50 psia, with 200 mV full scale output, and frequency responses of 180 kHz and 320 kHz, respectively. The transducers offer stable performance over an temperature operating range of -65 to +250°F (-54 to +121°C), with combined non-linearity, non-repeatability and pressure hysteresis error of less than 0.50% FSO. In addition, model 8515C is designed to survive 10,000 g shock and 10,000 g acceleration, with minimum 5X burst pressure, making it the best performing pressure transducer of its kind in the industry.
Model 8515C is supplied with an integral cable, and is typically surface mounted onto curved surfaces, for minimal effect on laminar air or hot gas flow. A flush mounted fit may also be achieved by recessing both transducer and lead wires into the mounting surface, while using a supplied protective screen to prevent particular impingement. For airflow smoothing requirements within flight test applications, an optional rubber fairing is available. Modified versions of model 8515C are also available for wider temperature compensation. All units are shipped in special electrostatic discharge (ESD) packaging, for added protection during product shipment and handling.
Because of its uniquely high overload capability, high frequency response, very low base strain sensitivity and excellent temperature performance, model 8515C is ideally suited for small-scale wind tunnel testing models, helicopter or turbine blade surface pressure measurements, as well as aerodynamic surface measurements required during flight test. For detailed specifications, drawings or additional information about Endevco® model 8515C or other products, visit http://www.endevco.com.
About Meggitt Sensing Systems: Meggitt Sensing Systems, a division of Meggitt PLC (http://www.meggitt.com), is a leading supplier of high-performance sensing and monitoring systems for physical parameter measurements in extreme environments. It has operated since 1927 through its antecedents —ECET, Endevco, Ferroperm Piezoceramics, Lodge Ignition, Sensorex, Vibro-Meter and Wilcoxon Research —whose portfolios form the basis of product lines offered by today’s Meggitt Sensing Systems. Meggitt’s Endevco® range of piezoelectric, piezoresistive, Isotron® and variable capacitance accelerometers, piezoresistive pressure transducers, acoustic sensors, electronic instruments and calibration systems ensure critical accuracy and reliability within aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, medical, power generation, R&D, space and test and measurement applications. Endevco® and Isotron® are registered trademarks of the Meggitt group.
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