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Variohm EuroSensor announce new NTC thermistor designed for rapid response to small mid-range temperature changes
Variohm EuroSensor, the leading sensor technology manufacturer and supplier, has launched a new NTC thermistor aimed at mid-range temperature measurement where high accuracy and fast response times are critical. The competitively priced ENTC-MTP-65-10k3977-02 features a resistance tolerance of ± 0.2°C over a zero to 70°C temperature range that will suit many areas of medical, industrial, and environmental control and monitoring. The thermistor’s 1.1 mm diameter x 5 mm long tube design, encapsulated in black STYCAST 2850FT thermally conductive epoxy, provides maximum moisture protection and excellent thermal transfer for a response time of 0.5s in liquids – and its diminutive tip size allows straightforward integration in measurement instruments and equipment. With…
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Variohm continues expansion of NTC thermistor range with new mid-range sensor for tight tolerance instrumentation
Building upon its growing range of NTC thermistors, Variohm EuroSensor has launched a new specialist 10k variant aimed at mid-range temperature sensing tasks for tight tolerance instrumentation in non-condensing moisture environments. The ENTC-EI-10k9777-02 thermistor is based on a Stycast epoxy encapsulated core with Kynar insulation for maximum durability across a -40° C to 125° C temperature range. Its high sensitivity specification of 10kOhm at 25°C and +/- 0.2°C resistance tolerance over 0°C to 70°C delivers precision sensing for HVAC, power and utilities equipment, renewables, industrial and laboratory instruments, and many other areas. The ENTC-EI-10k9777-02 thermistor has a fast time constant value of 1.5 seconds in liquids and other notable specifications…
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APPLICATION NOTE: Hydrogen H2-ready pressure and temperature sensors from Variohm EuroSensor
As the market for innovation in hydrogen fuel generation develops in line with the growing need for low carbon energy, the leading sensor specialist Variohm EuroSensor offers a range of pressure and temperature sensors that fulfil safe measurement and monitoring of hydrogen processing, storage, and transportation systems. With pressure ranges from 1.0 bar to 1000 bar, both the EPT31H2 and SMO31H2 series pressure sensors have EC79/2009 and EC406/2010 type-approvals for hydrogen processing and storage systems whilst the SMO31H2 also has European E1 automotive type-approval to comply with the required standard for mobile pressure monitoring applications on transportation vehicles. Furthermore, the SMO31H2 is designed to meet requirements for use in PL:d/SIL2…
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Control Products, Inc. supplies parking brake on-detection switches for heavy duty industrial, agricultural, and military mobile machinery
Control Products, Inc (CPI), the leading USA expert manufacturer of waterproof switches, thermal switches, and linear position sensors for harsh duty applications, offers many high-performance product lines developed specifically for and with OEMs in military, construction, off-highway, agriculture, mining, subsea, oil & gas, and other challenging markets. One application area that illustrates CPI’s capability for specialist product development and supply is that of parking brake on-detection switches used in construction equipment and agricultural machinery as well as heavy-duty military logistics vehicles. Following its recent acquisition by The Variohm Group, CPI is represented throughout Europe by Variohm EuroSensor. Parking brake on-detection tasks can be reliably and cost-effectively fulfilled with CPI’s durable…
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Competitively priced harsh-environment linear position measurement: Heavy duty, inductive linear position sensor range offers long-life and maximum reliability
The ILT series linear position sensors from Variohm EuroSensor’s sister company Ixthus Instrumentation are a cost-effective choice for precision linear measurement tasks in harsh duty areas such as construction and agricultural machinery, and heavy-duty industrial plant. The durable and robust IP67/69K rated sensor has an independent linearity specification of +/- 0.25% (FSO at 20° C) and is supplied in a choice of eleven stroke lengths from 25 mm to 600 mm. The ILTs non-contacting inductive sensor technology measurement principle offers long-life and maximum reliability with MTBF rated at 360,000 hrs. A 35 mm diameter anodised aluminium housing provides maximum protection for the sensor electronics with vibration and shock ratings specifications…
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Further product and manufacturing expansion for the Variohm Group through CPI™ acquisition – harsh duty position sensing and switching technologies
Variohm Holdings Ltd (aka The Variohm Group), part of the LSE-listed discoverIE (LSE: DSCV), has further advanced its strategic product offering and manufacturing competency through the acquisition of the USA based precision switching and linear position sensor producer CPI™ (Control Products, Inc.). CPI’s specialist range of standard and ATEX/IECEX/SIL2 rated draw-wire position sensors and its waterproof switch and thermal switching technologies perfectly suit harsh duty application areas where the ISO9001 registered manufacturer has over seventy years’ experience in demanding control tasks in aerospace & military, construction, off-highway, agriculture, mining, subsea, oil & gas, and many other challenging fields. CPI develops, designs, and manufactures its comprehensive product range from its purpose-built…
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ADZ Nagano’s new pressure transmitters have USB plug and play connection
Recently announced by ADZ Nagano, the leading German industrial sensor manufacturer, its new line of pressure transmitters feature USB powered plug-and-play interfaces. Available in the UK from ADZ’s distribution partner Variohm EuroSensor, the new USB series covers user-selectable pressure measurement ranges between vacuum and 5000 bar. Their broad specification, with parameters adjusted according to customer needs, is aimed at general industrial and process technology applications. Generic drivers allow measurement data to be recorded and processed on computers using simple commands or as part of front-end development software. Based on ADZ Nagano’s comprehensive SML series industrial pressure sensors, the USB is available with fully sealed, IP65 protection class housings in stainless…
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Variohm EuroSensor expands NTC thermistor range with polyimide sleeved variant for medical applications
Variohm EuroSensor has launched a new polyimide sleeved, high-tolerance NTC thermistor aimed at highsensitivity medical instrumentation and industrial temperature measurement applications. Expanding its ENTC thermistor range, the new ENTC-MP-10k3977-01 is specifically designed for precision sensing of small mid-range temperature changes in non-condensing moisture environment temperature sensing tasks. The new thermistor is based on the durable epoxy bead EB series encapsulated sensors. Its 1.27mm diameter by 5 mm long polyimide sleeve offers high temperature stability, robust mechanical properties, and superior chemical resistance and is a widely used material in applications where durability is an important requirement. With a time constant of 15 seconds in still air the thermistor’s resistance at +25°C…
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Variohm EuroSensor expands pressure sensor range with rail industry specification variant
Variohm EuroSensor continues to expand its range of pressure sensors with a new variant that meets the rigorous environmental and performance requirements of the rail transport industry. Tested to EN rail industry standards for EMC, vibration, shock, and corrosion resistance the new EPT3100R is available with IP66 or optionally IP69K protection. Twenty gauge-pressure range options from 0.6 bar to 2000 bar are offered with a +/- 0.5% full scale accuracy @ RT including nonlinearity, hysteresis, repeatability, calibration, and offset factors. With a 4 … 20 mA output from a 14.4 to 33.6 V supply, a wide choice of pressure ports in 17-4 PH stainless steel and a durable 22 mm…
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APPLICATION NOTE – Onboard truck and trailer weighing: Variohm supplies Zemic load cells to Onboard Solutions & Sons
Onboard Solutions & Sons is an onboard vehicle weighing specialist covering the installation, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance for load cell-based weighing systems on HGVs and other commercial trucks and trailers. From its main workshop in the industrial heartland around Nottinghamshire and with a nationwide call-out service, the Company prides itself on professional technical support gained by several years’ experience and weighing expertise including custom design and system installation. To ensure the high standards set for safety and reliability, Onboard Solutions choose load cells and mounting equipment from Zemic, the globally leading sensor manufacturer – supplied and fully supported by its exclusive UK distribution partner Variohm EuroSensor. Onboard Solutions use the…
