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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.  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 ...





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New Electromechanical NC Joining Module NCFB – a Low-Cost Alternative
 
Electromechanical NC Joining Module NCFBKistler's electromechanical joining modules facilitate automation of force-displacement monitored joining and press-fitting processes. The new NC joining module NCFB Type 2160A... has been specially designed for standard joining processes and is an enhancement of the existing product range. With its cost-optimized design, it offers a more favorable price/performance ratio. The piezoelectric force sensor integrated into the robust case offers a choice of two predefined measuring ranges, 50 kN and 25 kN, for precision force measurement. Even deep end points such as the position of bearings in half-shell gear boxes can be easily reached with a 400 mm stroke. The speed of up to 150 mm/s offers a quick return stroke and hence a short machine cycle, even for a long idle stroke. The use of the absolute encoder, which is part of the standard equipment on all Kistler NC joining modules, eliminates the need for reference point determination even during operation. The NC Compact Firmware (2159A…), which is integrated into the servo controller, is perfect for simple force displacement evaluation ...





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Compact Electromechanical NC Joining Systems for Efficient Assembly now with 15 kN Nominal Joining Force
 
Electromechanical NC Joining SystemsWith its well-proven electromechanical NC joining modules such as NCFH Type 2151B…, Kistler offers a particularly compact and high-precision system solution for a wide range of press-fitting and joining tasks with integral force displacement monitoring. This series has now been enhanced with a new joining module with a 15 kN nominal joining force. The smaller size 1 electromechanical NC joining modules NCFH Type 2151B… are therefore now available with nominal joining forces of 10 and 15 kN and in various measuring range combinations from 1 kN to 15 kN. Size 2 covers joining forces of 30 and 60 kN and measuring range combinations of 15, 30 and 60 kN. The two new types differ from the established 10 kN version by a strengthened construction on the same compact space. With the piezoelectric force sensor, there is a choice of a second ...





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Multicomponent Dynamometer for Forces up to 10 kN
 
Dynamometer Type 9129AANew dynamometer Type 9129AA from Kistler Instrumente AG has an impressively low overall height of 32 mm and large measuring range of up to +-10 kN replaces the CompactDyn Type 9254. The cover plate is 95x105 mm in size. The dynamometer is used for measuring the three components of the resultant force vector and the three components of the resultant moment vector. The measurement signals of the four integral force sensors are taken to the 9-pin flange connector. The special design of the dynamometer minimizes temperature error. The piezoelectric sensor system on which this measuring system is based measures the forces with virtually no displacement. Ground loop problems are largely avoided by ground isolated mounting of the sensors. Provided cable Type 1687B... for 3-component force measurement or Type 1677A... for 6-component force/moment measurement is used, the corrosion-resistant dynamometer is protected against ingress of fluids to IP67. Together with Kistler charge amplifier Type 5070A and DynoWare software Type 2825A, this dynamometer is ideal for general ...





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PCB Piezotronics Announces New Wheel Force Transducer Series
 
PCB Automotive Sensors Division introduces Series 5400 Wheel Force Transducers (WFT), for road load data acquisition applications. Designed as rugged one-piece units that mount between the vehicle hub and the wheel rim, these units deliver highly accurate measurements and superior performance in a durable water-resistant package. Units are available in a wide variety of sizes for vehicles including passenger cars; light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks; commercial vehicles including tractor trailers, buses, agricultural, and earth-moving equipment; and military vehicles. Passenger car and light truck units use a custom hub adapter to mount to the vehicle; while heavy truck units mount directly to the axle hub. The units can be fitted with either slip ring or telemetry signal transmission, and come equipped with on-board signal conditioning and calibration circuitry for each channel of data measurement, making their setup and use with a Transducer Interface Unit (TIU) quick and easy. Possessing superior temperature compensation properties and integral overload stops, these sensors provide a high level of confidence in data acquired during heavy braking tests. These sensors are also ideal for calibrating and adjusting biaxial wheel test machines; drive-file development of full vehicle and module test systems up to 6 Degrees of Freedom (DOF); and product development of stability control, suspension, and tires.  ...





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Piezo-controlled Cracking of Piston Rods
 
Piezo-electric force sensorsPiezocryst Advanced Sensorics: In nearly every motor you will find piston rods, which transfer the piston stroke to the crankshaft. Frequently, separated piston rods are employed which, in the past, had to be produced in multi-level processes with a high standard of production accuracy. Through the use of piezo-electric force sensors, it is possible today to produce piston rods in a much more simplified production process. Here, the piston rods are systematically cracked at a predetermined breaking point and then fitted together later. In using this procedure, not only production costs decrease, but the piston rods also exhibit better behavior in relation to shear forces. Procedure: Most piston rods have two bearing shells, which were always handled in separate processes and had to be intricately fine-tuned to enable proper mounting. This fine-tuning required a very high level of production precision and therefore represented a substantial cost factor. In order to reduce these costs, the piston rods are now produced as one-piece precision forging parts and then cracked at a defined position. The fracture faces created, fit together exactly and do not need any additional handling. Compared to conventional faces, micro gearing allows for high level of component strength against shear forces; the fracture faces are almost invisible after assembly. ...





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HBM miniature force transducer controls assembly processes 
 
Comparison of the sizes of 2 force transducers with identical nominal force: CFT miniature force transducer and U93 force transducer HBM’s new PACEline force transducer family provides measurement ranges from 5-120kN for reliable integrated force measurement especially where space is a constraint. Where using uncalibrated force washers has only been possible so far, transducers of the PACEline family can now be used. The flange mounted transducers eliminate the need for preloading and thus for additional calibration of the system as a whole. Every transducer is available with two calibrated measurement ranges - 20% and 100% of nominal force. This eliminates the need to use many different transducer types, because multiple measurement tasks can be implemented using a single type of transducer. The size of piezo sensors from the PACEline series is 3% of that of other sensor technologies. The sensors measure at consistent accuracy over many decades. A balanced, industrial charge amplifier is used for signal conditioning to +/-10V analog standard signals. For industrial applications, the charge amplifier provides TEDS, electrically isolated inputs, and electrical isolation of measurement signal and supply voltage. ...





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Amplifier improves solar panel production
 
digiCLIP amplifier with force transducerThe production of photovoltaic modules for solar panels can now be improved by using a measuring chain comprising HBM’s digiCLIP amplifier with a force transducer. Photovoltaic modules use large quantities of small silicon wafers. These need to be produced in large quantities to exacting standards. During this process the silicon is normally cut into wafers using wire saws. Optimal force application of the wire saws on the silicon is essential to precise cutting and minimal loss of material. digiCLIP permanently acquires the force signals and transmits the signals to the production control system through Profibus-DP within a few milliseconds. During the process digiCLIP evaluates any variations and enables immediate correction through the control system. . ...





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Impulse Hammers with TEDS
 
Dytran Instruments, Inc. offers impulse hammers with TEDS capability. With a head weight of 100 grams, they are available in five ranges, between 50 LbF and 1,000 LbF. The 5800BT Series utilize an exclusive acceleration compensated quartz force sensor to ensure that hammer self-resonances do not produce spurious “bumps” in the hammer output spectrum. The high rigidity of the force sensor combined with acceleration compensation produces a clean, smooth output signal which is an exact representation of the forcing function, both in amplitude and phase. Dytran’s piezoelectric impulse hammers of a head assembly containing a force sensor ...





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Miniature Load Cell Features New Lower Ranges
 
Miniature Load CellThe Series MIN830 miniature load cells and force sensors from Stellar Technology are now available in full scale ranges of 10, 25, 50, and 100 lbf. With the addition of these new lower ranges, the MIN830 ranges extend from 10 lbf. to 30,000 lbf. The MIN830 Series are compact compression load cells as small as 1” in diameter, with an accuracy of 0.5% and a standard output of 2 mV/V. Optional configurations of the MIN830 load cells include high level analog voltage and current outputs, as well as digital outputs. Custom configurations and ranges (including metric units) are also available. These rugged force sensors feature all-welded stainless steel construction and a static overload capacity of 150% FSO. The operating temperature range is from -65° to 250°F, compensated from ...





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Kistler Extends its Successful Series of Press Force Sensors
 
Press Force SensorsThe well established Kistler press force sensors are based on the piezoelectric measuring principle. The force acting on the quartz element generates at the output of the sensor a proportional electric charge, which is converted by the series-connected measuring amplifier (such as ICAM Type 5073A...) into a process signal suitable for evaluation (typically 0 ...10 V). The new sensor Type 9383A… extends Kistler's successful series of piezoelectric press force sensors. The sensor preloaded ready for mounting with the three standardly calibrated measuring ranges of 0 ... 3 kN, 0 ... 30 kN and 0 … 300 kN is ideal for measuring both dynamic and quasistatic forces. Together with an in-line charge amplifier with range switching, such as the ICAM Type 5073A…, extremely wide force ranges can be represented with one and the same sensor – with consistent accuracy over the entire range. The sensor also offers tried and tested mechanical features with flange connections at both ends for easier interfacing with the machine environment, and centering rings for axial adjustment. The rotationally symmetrical shape makes the press force sensor perfect for use on the end of push rods or press plungers. Press force sensors from Kistler are available in different sizes and measuring ...





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Joining in Extremely Confined Spaces with New Electromechanical NC Joining Module NCFS
 
Electromechanical NC Joining Module NCFSSuccessful automation of joining processes where room is at a premium and joining stations closely spaced requires particularly slender modules. Kistler developed its electromechanical NC joining module Type 2152B… for applications such as press fitting valve seat rings and valve guides. Its specialized housing construction makes it particularly rigid despite being very compact. Its special shape and a center distance of just 70 mm allows very close spacing of neighboring stations on an assembly line. A special high-precision guide also helps minimize the amount of space required for mounting. The center distance can be reduced even further by pressing eccentrically within the permissible range. Several electromechanical NC joining modules NCFS Type 2152B… can be assembled into a single joining station. This allows faster throughput by avoiding the usual need to synchronize several assembly stations. The integral piezoelectric force sensor in the robust housing of the NC joining module NCFS gives a choice of two predefined measuring ranges of 15 and 25 kN. ...





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New: LMU 212 Load monitoring unit compatible to CE regulation
 
LMU 212 Load monitoring unitMagtrol SA: The LMU 212 Load Monitoring Unit completes Magtrol's range of "Load-Force-Weight" products, by providing an amplifier for strain gauge bridges intended for load measurement. The LMU 212 incorporates a strain gauge bridge input as well as a voltage input, allowing a summation of the two signals when needed. It can be supplied at 115 V AC/ 230 V AC or at 20, 32 V DC at the customer's choice. With regard to the output signals available, the LMU 212 provides 2 relay outputs, 1 current output and 1 voltage output. The unit allows 2 alarms setting outputs particularly usefull for load / overload survey on cranes and other lifting devices. A built-in self-test system detects any short circuits or signal line failures, thus allowing its use in security systems. The integrated test function (B.I.T.E.) enables the user to simulate a fictitious load. At each call of the B.I.T.E. function the user will be able to check on the various outputs (voltage UO/P and current IO/P) as well as on the relays REL1 and REL2 that the load monitoring unit reacts to this fictitious load as if it would be a real load. ...





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Load cells – robust and precise
 
Baumer Load cellsThe DLRx load cells from Baumer are calibrated, analog force sensors. These sensors are needed to measure forces very accurately – as quality assurance as well as when controlling facilities and machines. They are built directly into the flux of force. Thus, they can measure very close to the spot where the force takes effect. Load cells are easy and time-saving in their operation. The sensor emits the agent directly as an analog signal. Therefore, the complete system does not have to be calibrated. Higher cycle times are reached, because the sensor measures statically. In contrast to dynamically measuring sensors, this system does not have to be relieved of pressure and be tared. The precision of the load arises from their high measuring accuracy.  ...





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3-Component System for Measuring Machining Forces during Turning
 
3-Component Measuring System Type 9129A on TurretWith Type 9129A… Kistler Instrumente AG is introducing a 3-component system for measuring machining forces (cutting force (Fc), feed force (Ff), passive force (Fp)) during turning processes. The modular system is based on the dynamometer Type 9129AA, which is also new. The modularity allows different lathe adapters (VDI, Coromant Capto and clamping unit for standard turret) and various sizes of turret adapters to be mounted on dynamometer with a minimum of manipulation. Toolholders for cutting and boring tools can also be readily mounted on the cover plate of the dynamometer. Type 9129A… is suitable for machining forces of up to 8 kN. The special design of the dynamometer minimizes temperature error. The piezoelectric sensor system on which this measuring system is based measures the forces with virtually no displacement. Ground loop problems are largely avoided by ground-isolated mounting of the sensors. Provided matching cables are used, the corrosion-resistant dynamometer is protected against ingress of cutting fluids to IP67. On inclined bed lathes with two turrets the measuring system can be mounted over or under the workpiece. The components of this system are designed to ensure that - irrespective of the mounting position ...





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NC Compact System Speeds Setting Up of NC Joining Modules with Force-Displacement Monitoring
 
Example of NC joining module with piezo sensorKistler: Standard joining processes, such as pressing bearings onto shafts, can be flexibly and reliably automated by the use of electromechanical NC joining modules from Kistler with integral force-displacement monitoring. Kistler's new NC Compact System now makes setting up and operation of these modules quicker and easier. As a closed system with integral controller and firmware it cuts capital expenditure and installation costs, reduces susceptibility to faults and facilitates integration into existing on-site control environments. In addition to the NC joining module with matching IndraDrive servo controller, NC Compact System consists of firmware (NC Compact (Type 2159A)) and operating panel (Type 2158A) with 5,7" TFT touch screen display. The operating panel is used for configuring the parameters of a standard joining process, visualizing the process and backing up data. As it is not needed for ongoing operation, a single panel is sufficient for configuring the parameters of several joining modules. The NC Compact firmware is preinstalled in the IndraDrive servo controller. It includes up to 16 programs with force-displacement monitoring and integral sequence control. ...





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HBM increases calibration capability to 5 MN
 
HBM has introduced a new calibration machine for forces up to 5 MN at its DKD (German Calibration Service) laboratory in Darmstadt. The machine means that the laboratory can now calibrate force transducers from 2.5 N up to 5 MN on site. The German Calibration Service – in conjunction with experts from HBM and the German Metrology Institute, the PTB - has attested the calibration machine as having a measurement uncertainty of only 0.02% of the measured value. The maximum permissible force of 5 MN corresponds to a mass of about 500 t; by contrast a 200 m long ICE3 train has a mass of about 400 t. A hydraulic power unit generates the forces required for calibration in the machine. During calibration, signals from the force transducer under calibration are compared to the machine’s integrated reference transducer. The new machine has been specially designed to produce the huge maximum force and calibrates both compressive and tensile force transducers. The latest machine strengthens HBM’s leading role in force calibration and backed by its many years of experience since the calibration laboratory became the first to be accredited by German Calibration Service in 1977. HBM provides customers with a complete measurement chain including products and services for force measurements. The company offers integrated solutions ranging from force transducers ...





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Strain links – Force measurement made easy
 
Baumer Strain links, force measurementBaumer Electric: DSRT strain links from Baumer are screwed onto the surfaces of machines that are under pressure. In these positions they detect linear strains. Thanks to a calibration of the complete system, the extension can be converted into a force. Since they only need to be screwed, strain links are easy to install. Therefore, they provide a good alternative to strain gauges (S/G) that are glued directly onto the machine or to load cells that have to be integrated into the machine. This particular task often proves to be complicated and cost-intensive. Using a strain link can save between 40 and 90 minutes, compared to the glued S/G. The strain link can also be screwed onto the machine again easily after needing service. The sensor is reliable with small as well as superimposed strains. The special geometry of the measuring element transforms the extension mechanically, which results in higher resolutions. Additionally, the optimized design of the measuring element allows to decouple bendings and torsions from the linear extension. Hence, they do not influence the measurement results. Due to an integrated amplifier, the design of the sensor is very compact. With the taring function of the amplifier the sensor can be reset at any time. Strain links are used for easy force measurements ...





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"Process Measuring Technology and Automation", New Catalog Displays Expanded Product Range
 
The 170 page catalog "Process Measuring Technology and Automation" displays expanded product rangeThe product range of sensors, systems and accessories and also the areas in which force and torque measurement are applied in assembly, joining and testing technology is presented by Kistler in its revised and expanded product catalog "Process Measuring Technology and Automation". This catalog contains practical examples with mounting drawings, measuring chains and analyses showing the measurement of forces and torques in joining, mounting and testing processes. This includes the use of force sensors during joining, the functional control of medical equipment, monitoring of the steering column mounting process, the testing of ignition and pressure switches as well as the testing of transmissions using torque sensors and fitting elastomer bushings in chassis ...





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Loadstar introduces digital brake testing solutions - iPedal sensor is the market's first true USB pedal force sensor
 
The Loadstar iPedal sensorLoadstar Sensors Inc. announced the availability of its iPedal brake testing solution, which stands alone as the only true USB solution of its kind in the marketplace. The brake testing solution includes a sensor and an interface with optional application software. The iPedal sensors offer unprecedented ease of use with Digital USB or Analog 0-5V DC output. The iPedal sensors are designed to measure brake force at accuracies up to 1%, minimize error due to off-axis loads and improve brake testing efficiency. The iPedal sensors incorporate Loadstar's breakthrough Plug and Sense simplicity by integrating signal conditioning and communications into the sensor itself. The iPedal Digital sensor is offered with Loadstar's DS-3000U Display & Controller to provide real time readings and the ability to connect to a PC via USB uplink. The iPedal Digital and the DS-3000U work seamlessly with Loadstar's LoadVUE software which lets users log data ...





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Innovative Piezo-electric Force Washers Expand the Sensor Portfolio at Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH
 
piezoelectric force washersPiezocryst Advanced Sensorics: Piezocryst and HBM introduce new piezo-electric force washers for industrial process control. A new innovation in force measurement technology was being introduced to an audience of specialists at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES trade fair in Nürnberg. The two new force washers cover a force range up to 50kN and 140 kN and offer all the advantages of piezoelectric measurement technology: Extremely robust and virtually displacement-free, highly dynamic measurement in a compact size. The force washers offer innovation, which puts them above conventional rings. Due to their patented (patent pending) construction with a split membrane function, the housing becomes more symmetric and the actual membrane becomes more warp resistant. This characteristic elevates measurement safety during processes where the force introduction into the rings is critical (for example, from the retainer of a ball-bearing). In addition, this ring can be installed with positive locking, without influencing the measurement through friction on the inner ring surface. In conventional force washers, this often manifests itself in the form of an unwanted hysteresis. The sensors already show an impressively high linearity under minimal tension, thus making it possible to measure even minimal forces ...





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New clamping force sensor for cable car and ski lift
 
Magtrol clamping force sensorMagtrol SA, Switzerland, specialist in force measurement, presents a new range of force sensors enabling the check and control the clamping force cabin on ropeway as well as emergency brake forces. Based on strain gauges technology, the SK-01 sensor is measuring the force along the clamping distance and not only on a single point. It is easy to install and suitable for outdoor use (stainless steel construction). The sensor, which has 1% of accuracy, can also be delivered with accessories such as amplifier and specific display. This sensor is available in two different ranges: one for ropes of diameter 20 to 38 mm for forces up to 300 kN, the other for ropes of diameter 40 to 60 mm for forces up to 400 kN. The adaptation to the specific rope diameter is made by mean of shells surrounding the sensor body. Thanks to its flexibility and competencies, Magtrol is able to offer specific customized design, in both, dimension and forces. Over the years, Magtrol has been gathering a strong position in the supply of load sensors and overload control system in the cable transport field (cable cars, ski lifts, chair lifts, funiculars) and in the crane industry. This new SK-01 sensor completes favourably the Magtrol Load-Force-Weight product range, including load pins, load cells, force sensors ...





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Parameter Setting of Industrial Charge Amplifiers and Transmitters Made Easier with ManuWare
 
Parameter Setting of Industrial Charge Amplifiers and TransmittersThe ManuWare user interface shows connected instruments, instrument status and test measurement curves at a glance. The latest generation of Kistler transmitters (press force transmitter Type 9337A... and strain transmitter Type 9238A...) is equipped with a serial computer interface as standard. They can be fully parameterized quickly and easily using the PC program ManuWare. The proven industrial charge amplifier ICAM Type 5073A... is also supported by ManuWare. After connection to the PC, ManuWare recognizes sensors or charge amplifiers using an AutoScan function and lists them in the program. The status of recognized devices is shown at a glance. Instrument groups can be structured as one single project. Parameter configuration is performed intuitively through device-specific dialogs. A graphical display of the test measurements and auxiliary functions for scaling indirect measurement help the user set up force measurement applications. The number of simultaneously supported measuring channels is only limited by the power of the computer being used.The settings of the fully configured devices can be saved on the PC. The resultant back-up files make it easy to provide replacement instruments or measuring chains with identical parameter configurations for similar applications. ...





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