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Displacement Transducers

Displacement Transducers are available in various technologies & housing types to fit different applications. Displacement Transducer Technologies At Variohm, we have a wide range of displacement transducers that use different technologies. The majority of these are non-contacting as...

Load Cell Basics

They are available in many different forms, types and configurations. Each different type of load cell has various features which make it better suited to applications in certain areas. Load Cell Basic Working Principle Load cells work using internal strain gauges. The strain gauges are...

Weight Sensor Types

Weight sensors are a device used to measure force and load. They convert weight into an electrical signal which can be processed and used within various applications. To measure force and weight, most weigh sensors used internal strain gauges to measure the weight. Weight Sensor Types There...

Sensor Technologies

Within our portfolio, we have a wide array of different sensor technologies. What is a Sensor? A sensor is a device used to measure or monitor a change in the immediate environment. This could be a movement of an object, monitoring weight, temperature change, pressure, strain, motion, and...

Types of Pressure Switch

We have been supplying pressure switches for many years, our range come from our trusted suppliers and partners as well as our own range; the EPS01, EPS02, EPS03 and VPS100A can be seen on our website. Working Principle of a Pressure Switch Pressure switches are electrical devices used to...

Load Cell Sensors

Load cell sensors are available in many different types and configurations with various approvals and certifications.   How Do Load Cell Sensors Work?  Load cell sensors measure force and weight using strain gauges which are small and very sensitive...