Gefran Magnetostrictive Linear Position Transducers from AutomationDirect

PB-48-Automation-MagnetostrictiveTransducers-400.jpg

August 27, 2021

AutomationDirect has added Gefran WPG and WPP series magnetostrictive linear position transducers. These transducers work like other linear position sensors by translating a linear position to an electrical signal. However, they are contactless, which provides a longer life because there is no mechanical wear; since they use magnetostrictive technology, they are also immune to electromagnetic interferences.

Transducers are available in stroke lengths from 50 to 500mm and with an analog output signal of either 0-10VDC or 4-20mA for single output models. Double output models provide either a 0-10VDC and reverse 10-0VDC signal, or a 4-20mA with a 20-4mA reverse signal.

The electrical connection is made via a standard DIN connector or M12 connection, and all units are IP67 rated. Cursors are sold separately.

The Gefran magnetostrictive linear position transducers start at $222.00 and have a 3-year warranty.

Learn more by visiting: https://www.automationdirect.com/magnetostrictive.

Related Articles

Hammond Manufacturing: 1555F Series Type 4X, 6P Enclosures

Hammond Manufacturing: 1555F Series Type 4X, 6P Enclosures

Introducing the 1555F series type 4X, 6P enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing, designed for harsh industrial environments and outdoor applications and ideally suited for mounting printed circuit boards, panels or DIN rail mounted components. The 1555F series are designed for wall mounting, with an interior secured by lid screws behind the lid, and can be made more secure if wall mounted with tamper resistant security screws. These enclosures feature a satin texture finish with a smooth recessed surface on the lid for a membrane keypad or label.

POSITAL: Safety First – Through Clever Design

POSITAL: Safety First – Through Clever Design

Sensor manufacturer POSITAL has introduced an inexpensive and flexible alternative for safety-critical motion control systems. Supplementing its existing range of formally certified SIL safety encoders, the new ‘diverse-redundant absolute encoders’, based on non-certified standard components, are an attractive choice for many installations where functional safety is required.

 

 

 

IDEC: Compact XA/XW Emergency Stop Switches Enable Improved Safety for Demanding Applications

IDEC: Compact XA/XW Emergency Stop Switches Enable Improved Safety for Demanding Applications

IDEC Corporation has expanded their line of emergency stop (E-stop) switches with new XA/XW series short body models. These industrial-grade and outdoor-rated models are designed in the space-saving size essential for robotic and industrial equipment applications, with innovative features to meet the increased requirements of international safety standards.

Phoenix Contact: PTCB eFuse Circuit Breakers

Phoenix Contact: PTCB eFuse Circuit Breakers

With the PTCB eFuse circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact, nominal currents below 1 A are now also electronically protected. Features such as status message and local and remote reset options provide benefits that were previously only available when protecting larger nominal currents. This facilitates the clear detection of faults and supports precise fault localization and fast recovery. Response times are shorter compared to conventional fuse protection.

Changing Scene

Sponsored Content
The Easy Way to the Industrial IoT

The way to the Industrial IoT does not have to be complicated. Whether access to valuable data is required or new, data-driven services are to be generated, Weidmuller enables its customers to go from data to value the easy way. Weidmuller’s comprehensive and cutting-edge IIoT portfolio applies to greenfield and brownfield applications. Weidmuller offers components and solutions from data acquisition, data pre-processing, data communication and data analysis.

Visit Weidmuller’s Industrial IoT Portfolio.

ADVANCED Motion Controls Takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro Extended Environment Product Line

Advanced Motion Controls is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments.

Many motion control applications take place in conditions that are less than ideal, such as extreme temperatures, high and low pressures, shocks and vibrations, and contamination. Electronics, including servo drives, can malfunction or sustain permanent damage in these conditions.

Read More

Service Wire Co. Announces New Titles for Key Executives

Bruce Kesler and Mark Gatewood have been given new titles and responsibilities for Service Wire Co.

Bruce Kesler has assumed the role of Senior Director – Business Development. Bruce will be responsible for Service Wire’s largest strategic accounts and our growing Strategic Accounts Team.

Mark Gatewood has been promoted to the role of Vice President – Sales & Marketing. In this role, Gatewood will lead the efforts of Service Wire Company’s entire sales and marketing organization in all market verticals.

Read More

Tri-Mach Announces the Purchase of an Additional 45,000 sq ft. Facility

Tri-Mach Elmira Facility

Recently, Tri-Mach Inc. was thrilled to announce the addition of a new 45,000 sq ft. facility. Located at 285 Union St., Elmira, ON, this facility expands Tri-Mach’s capabilities, allowing them to better serve the growing needs of their customers.

Positioning for growth, this additional facility will allow Tri-Mach to continue taking on large-scale projects, enhance product performance testing, and provide equipment storage for their customers. The building will also be the new home to their Skilled Trades Centre of Excellence.

Read More

JMP Parent Company, CONVERGIX Acquires AGR Automation, Expanding Global Reach

Convergix Automation Solutions has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry.

Following Convergix’s acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview’s strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Read More

Latest Articles

  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Revival: Repurposing and Extending the Life of Aging ATE Systems

    Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Revival: Repurposing and Extending the Life of Aging ATE Systems

    Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Automated Test Systems (ATS) serve the critical purpose of ensuring that electronic devices operate according to specifications in the field. As such, these systems are widely utilized for testing automotive electronics, batteries, telecom infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and consumer electronics. The aerospace and defense sectors also make substantial investments in… Read More…

  • Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: The Future’s Here

    Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025: The Future’s Here

    Canada is Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2025, underscoring the strong economic and political ties between “The True North” and Germany. Canada announced its Partner Country commitment in August 2022 when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Canada. Canada’s starring role from 31 March to 4 April 2025 at HANNOVER… Read More…