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Uses for Cable Extension Transducers

Cable extension transducers are also called string pots, draw wire sensors, yo yo pots, string encoders or cable actuated position Sensors. Cable extension transducers are used to precisely measure linear position and are well suited to wet, dirty and out-door environments. They can be installed...

Sensors used for Engine Management

In modern engines, there are high demands to provide maximum performance and fuel economy and often, reducing fuel emissions is a must. This requires an increasing number of sensors in order to monitor and help manage the operation of the engine. At Variohm, we can offer a wide variety of...

What is Differential Pressure?

It is a type of pressure measured within different industries using differential pressure sensors.   There are 3 common types of pressure; ·         Differential Pressure ·         Gauge...

Why Piezo Sensors are well suited for use in the Medical Industry

Piezo sensors offer unique properties which make them well-suited to the detection of many vital signs in patient monitoring. They can be mounted directly to the skin or mechanically coupled through intervening layers. Some piezo elements can even monitor the human pulse when the device is carried...

Load Cells for Silo, Tank and Hopper Weight Management

These types of scales use weighing systems which usually consist of three or four load cells along with a weighing module, a junction box and a weight indicator or transmitter. This type of industry requires very high accuracy and all equipment used must adhere to food hygiene and safety...

What is linear displacement?

Therefore; “Linear Displacement” can be defined as the movement of an object in a linear fashion along a single axis in a straight line, for example; from side to side or up and down. Linear Displacement can be measured by non-contacting sensors such as LVDTs as well as other linear...