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Position Sensors is one of our main product categories, we have a range of position sensors proven in the Motorsport Industry.   Many of our Motorsport Position Sensors have been designed and manufactured in house, taking our customer needs into consideration. They have added features to...

A pressure sensor is a device or instrument which is able to measure the pressure in gases or liquids. A pressure sensor consists of a pressure-sensitive element which can determine the pressure being applied and components to convert the information into an output signal. A pressure sensor will...

Temperature Range  Temperature range should be the first consideration when selecting a temperature sensor for an application. Different temperature sensors will be more suited to different ranges.   NTC thermistors are well suited to applications from -50° up to +250°C...

Each wire has a name, both 4 wire and 6 wire load cells have +input, -input, +signal and –signal wires. A 6 wire load cell will also have a +sense and a –sense wire which are sometimes referred to as +reference and –reference. When a load cell is in use, the cables will measure...

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...

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...