Products

Doubly Ensured Precision
The absolute LC 115 and LC 415 sealed linear encoders from Heidenhain are now available for use on machines with measuring lengths up to 4,240mm. Their double sealing lips on the LC 115 version protect against contamination, and their extrusions ensure high vibration resistance, making these encoders extremely strong on the accuracy front.

These encoders improve upon Heidenhain’s LC xx3 series, as the LC 115/415 now focus on the requirements for purely-serial absolute systems. This product introduction has opened with the safety-related purely-serial Endat 2.2 (up to 16MHz) encoder version. Soon, new interfaces will also be pariable with these encoders such as from Fanuc (ai), Siemens (DRIVE-CLiQ), and Mitsubishi (High Speed Interface up to 5MHz).
 

Heidenhain Corp.
Schaumburg, IL
www.heidenhain.us
 

Ultra-Miniature Isolated Accelerometer
Model 3224M5, an IEPE accelerometer weighing just 0.3g and height of 0.119" (3.02mm) in an ultra-miniature teardrop design, adhesively mounts in spaces inaccessible to other types of accelerometers. Design of the units is also for reliable operation in high temperatures up to +300°F (+149°C), featuring a frequency response of 0.32Hz to 20,000Hz. Available with a 10mV/g sensitivity, the Dytran model 3224M5 utilize a shear sensing element in a lightweight laser-welded titanium housing, with a 3ft integral cable terminating to a 10-32 jack. Design of the cable is to mate with several other Dytran extension cables, including models 6011A and 6011B. Model 3224M5 is case isolated to avoid EMI/ground loop interference.

Dytran Instruments Inc.
Chatsworth, CA
www.dytran.com
 

Miniature LVDT Position Sensors
Miniature AC-Operated LVDT position sensors, in high pressure and temperature configurations, perform in harsh environments, with a vented version of the CD 375 Series of Miniature LVDTs also available. Offering a lightweight, low mass core and a compact 3/8" diameter, these AC-operated LVDT position sensors are ideal for high response dynamic measurement such as valve position and pneumatic cylinder positioning.

Available in full-scale measurement ranges from ±0.025" (±0.63mm) to ±1.000" (±25.0mm), the CD 375 Series LVDT linear position sensors offer a 50% larger core-to-bore radial clearance (0.012") than similar sized competitive units. Customizable with Teflon bore liners, metric threaded cores, and lead wire exit points, the CD 375 Series LVDTs operate with any conventional differential input LVDT signal conditioners.
 

Macro Sensors
Pennsauken, NJ
www.macrosensors.com/CD_375.html
 

Customized Linear Motion Solutions
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions offers the ability to customize linear motion systems for just about any application. The perfect example of Haydon Kerk’s customization capabilities in meeting its customer’s unique engineering requirements is a precision linear rail system developed for an application requiring very high stiffness, accuracy, and repeatability.

Along the axial length of the system is a precision recirculating ball rail capable of extremely high-load capacity and high rigidity. The extruded aluminum frame supports all the components for the system. In this particular design, the drive mechanism is a Haydon stepper motor and a precision rolled 303 stainless steel Kerk lead screw. Attached to both the lead screw and the precision ball rail is a machined aluminum load carriage with an integral Delrin drive nut.

The rail system tailors, easily, to many other applications.
 

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
Waterbury, CT
www.haydonkerk.com