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In industries where disrupted operations mean loss of income, decreased productivity and reduced performance, such as in power generation, manufacturing, mining, and transportation, WearDetect comes in handy.Gill WearDetect is an oil debris sensor that diagnoses the initial stages of machine failure by monitoring continuous ferrous wear within the equipment, resulting in minimised unexpected downtime, and preventing further damage. It is primarily used in oil-based systems, such as gearboxes, axles, and engines, and are applicable for use for the following applications, to name a few: Wind

Skip frequency is a feature in variable frequency drives (VFDs) that helps to avoid mechanical resonance issues by setting a frequency range where the drive will not operate continuously.

Watlow F4T is a temperature and process controller often used to control commercial ovens or any equipment that requires precise temperatures for a specific time. F4T is a type of PID controller that comes with 4.3-inch, color touch panel with high-resolution, graphical user-interface, data logger, trend chart, over/under-temperature limit, power switching, logic, math, timers, and counters combined into an integrated system. It has various communications options available including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP (Ethernet) SCPI and EIA-232/485 Modbus RTU. Another helpful feature of the F4T is the

The Watlow Power Controller range is comprised of the ASYPYRE and the DI-NA-MITE Series. The Watlow ASPYRE and DI-NA-MITE series are Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCR), switching device type of thyristors or power controllers. ASPYRE Series features multiple advanced microprocessor-based firing and control mode algorithms. On the other hand, Watlow DI-NA-MITE provides a low-cost option for controlling electric heat. Watlow ASPYRE ASPYRE comes in two distinct types, AT and DT. ASPYRE AT Power Controllers are modular, compact, and scalable SCR power controllers that integrate with Watlow’s EZ

For over 60 years, Watlow has built a reputation for reliable heating solutions based on the “thermal loop” solution. As a world-class industrial technology, and thermal products leader, Watlow designs and manufactures heating solutions, which include: Cartridge Heater: FIREROD Watlow designed and manufactured the first swaged cartridge heater in the 1954, and revolutionised the heating element industry. A cartridge heater is a tube-shaped, industrial heating element that can be inserted into drilled holes. They provide superior and uniform heat transfer, are resistant to oxidation and

A PID temperature controller is a device that helps keep a certain temperature (hot or cold) through three control measures: proportional, integral, and derivative, that is why they are called PID. To learn more about how PID works, and its practical application, you can read our previous article here. The Watlow PM LEGACY Series is a PID controller range available in 1/16 DIN and 1/32 DIN panel mount packages, with optional Bluetooth communications. The LEGACY includes one universal input, and an option for up to two outputs, which can be ordered as a PID process controller, or as a dedicated

Variable frequency drives are powerful tools for controlling motor speed, torque, and efficiency in industrial applications. However, they can encounter issues if not correctly operated or maintained. Invertek drives have built-in protections that raise warnings, initiate trips, or signal faults to prevent damage.

Reliable and continuous angle measurement is crucial for the operation, safety, and functionality of machinery as well as static structures. The DIS Sensors QG Series meets this need by accurately measuring the tilt of objects in relation to gravity using MEMS technology.

POSITAL is a leading manufacturer of position sensors that have developed innovative solutions for measuring tilt angles with their dynamic and static inclinometers. While both types serve to measure angles relative to the force of gravity, they differ fundamentally in their design and solutions provided. Static Inclinometers Static inclinometers from POSITAL are designed for very small moves or vibrations. Using an accelerometer, the device relies on measuring the Earth's gravity components to calculate tilt angles and slope position. It provides accurate measurement in stable environments

Did you ever wonder how robots move their joints with precision, or how the axle wheels of trains accurately run on track? What do these two have in common with conveyor belts, sushi trains and crane hoists? Encoders. These small yet mighty gadgets pack a punch when it comes to motion feedback and control. What is an Encoder? An encoder is a type of sensor that converts motion into electrical signals that can be interpreted by electronic control devices, such as a counter or a programmable logic controller (PLC). These signals provide position, speed, count, or direction feedback, which enable