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Displacement sensors, also known as position sensors, are a very common type of sensor. They are used throughout many industries and can be found all around us. Displacement sensors are available in different types, different shapes and different sizes to suit different applications. What is...

There are many types of sensors used within this growing industry, found within the various demanding applications. The most commonly found sensors within this industry are; temperature sensors, pressure sensors and humidity sensors. HVAC Sensors – Temperature Sensors Temperature...

A negative temperature coefficient thermistor alters its resistance characteristics with temperature. What is a Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistor? The name thermistor comes from the fact it is a THERMally sensitive resISITOR and Negative Temperature Coefficient refers to the...

Sensors for The Motorsport Industry We have provided sensors for Motorsport applications for many years. Some of our products have been specifically designed with this industry in mind. ELPM – our ELPM is a small linear potentiometer. It is suitable for limited space and is extremely...

Different displacement sensor types are used to suit different applications, for example, a small compact potentiometer would suit applications measuring foot pedal displacement whereas a larger heavy duty cable extension transducer would suit a longer-range application such as hydraulic boom...

If the thermostat is set to a certain level between 1-5, a certain temperature is associated with it. With setting 3, for example, it is around 20 degrees Celsius. Each increase or decrease by one position corresponds to a temperature change of 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. Temperature...