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Proximity Sensors

10/27/2015 12:11 PM

Hello ,

At this time I am searching about manufacturers making "high specs proximity sensors" ,we have applications with

very high temperatures

also cryogenic

sometimes in high pressure environment

sometimes with high vibration level & schocks

may somebody in the community suggset us company names showing high expertise for these rugged sensors types ?

thnks

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Re: proximity sensors

10/27/2015 12:32 PM

Yep. A lady called "Globalspec" can do that. Go to the toolbar above, click Products and Suppliers, and follow the Yellow Brick Road from there.

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10/28/2015 4:50 AM

still did a search on Globalspec before my post , I just wanted to complete with your expertise , giving me some name of manucaturers making high spec "proximity sensors" ( photo,magnetic,inductive,ultrasonic …) , willing to find out worldwide

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10/27/2015 1:00 PM

Google

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10/27/2015 5:14 PM

I strongly suggest that you learn how to use a search engine or, as suggested, use the resources of IHS Globalspec at Products & Suppliers.

All of your requests for information are readily available either here or the internet.

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10/27/2015 6:13 PM

I'd go sonic

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10/27/2015 6:30 PM

Here's a link: Sonic

Is this what you had in mind?

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10/27/2015 6:58 PM

more like this, no cheese

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10/27/2015 8:28 PM

Go IR sensors or laser type proximity, your conditions wont have interference with those.

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10/27/2015 8:33 PM

the OP clearly stated he has a very high temp application and your suggesting IR?????????????????????????? you're an idiot who should stay silent

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10/27/2015 8:40 PM

It may just be a match made in Heaven.

Think about it.

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10/27/2015 8:48 PM

Mechanical vibration and electromagnetic wavelengths in the same bandwidth would have erroneous reading. Physics tells you the speed of sound varies with temperature. With wide range of temperature in operation, you would do much compensation or error correcting function on your device. It is fundamental for designing tranducer and computing modules to be relatively simplistic. 2nd law of thermodynamics tells you so. More process more error, more talk more mistakes.

Write a program with so many sub programs in it, and i do mine with a simple single line expression/function that would do just about the same output. Which do you think would be better? In the long run yours will deteriorate the memory and with elevated operating temperatures yours will have malfunction and will become erratic and stress your processor. Now, where are we? Perhaps, you should do more homework.

If i am an idiot, no need to remind me and other people. I am very much ok with that. Let the truth speaks for itself.

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10/28/2015 10:01 AM

Welcome to the ID10T club! You are in good company. I've been in it for years and often display symptoms of it's influence when I least expect or need it to happen.

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10/28/2015 11:06 AM

if they call us idiots, I would not want to imagine what's the lower level than us? Then people get insulted, at least not by shouting or nagging and not my intentions any way in the first even second place.

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10/28/2015 2:51 PM

I have been there too. That level is and I quote; "Lower than a whale turd in the deepest level of the Mariana Trench at the bottom of the ocean." It is not an endearing experience but it was humorous.

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10/30/2015 4:44 PM

I like your answer!

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10/27/2015 10:27 PM

In your formers posts you say:

"we design vacuum pumps for apllications in semi conductor process , coating ..."

"search person able to explain ( technical & process ) types of valves , sizes used in nuclear power plants , number of valves used ( motorized , air operated , manual ) .."

"could somebody give access to complete repair manuals of recently launched ( 20060 -2007 ) forklift models ( electric powered & with internal combustion ) , allowing me to understand details how work "

"does somebody know about the motor driving the CPAP ( continuous positive air pressure ) air turbine ? specs ? manufacturers of this motor ?

  • same question for pressure sensors ?" but you have no clue how to find the products/answers you need!

You have never indicated that you have put forth any effort to find the answers to these questions on your own.

ALL of your questions demonstrate a lack of ability or desire to find these answers independently.

You were given a great source Products & Suppliers.

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10/28/2015 4:57 AM

Google high "temperature reed switch". The first hit shows a product good from -270°C to +400°C suitable for both high pressure and high shock loading. "High temperature and cryogenic" are relative terms, be specific about your needs i.e. " A switch with operating parameters between X°C and -Y°C" or "up to a pressure of Z bar" Secondly don't limit yourself to a specific type of switch. Proximity switches contain electronics which restrict their use to a narrow temperature range. Reed switches, mercury switches and mechanical limit switches all work over a much wider range.

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10/28/2015 7:47 AM

ok thanks , searching proximity sensors / switches manufacturers with temperatures > 200° C for first application , second application Temperature > 400°C

do you know & have experience with manufacturers ? who ?

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10/28/2015 10:09 AM

I have used Honeywell HR series switches on a steel production plant at 270°C (they are rated up to 315°C). For reed switches contact Hamlin (You should study their application note AN105A). Generally I avoid putting any electrics at above 100°C if possible because you need over sized cable with high temperature insulation, porcelain terminal blocks, crimped connections, special mounting features and expensive switches, motors and solenoids. Overall it is normally easier and cheaper to find a way of taking the electrics away from extremes of temperature and vibration. For high pressures the greatest problems are encountered sealing cables where they penetrate the high pressure shell.

For more detailed information E.mail me privately with your full application requirements and I will quote you my consultancy fee rates.

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10/28/2015 10:13 AM

For starters take a look at Omega Engineering offerings as they carry and have access to a very broad spectrum of high quality sensors and controls from several different manufacturers and they provide excellent free technical support for ease of application.

Emerson Rosemount, Endress Hauser, Vega, ABB, and Siemens, are a few of the manufacturers that make high quality instrument devices that will monitor, report, and control a broad range of process variables.

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10/28/2015 10:56 AM

Sick (a company name, not an adjective) make every kind of sensor you can think of, including some for high temperature operation.

They have a product selector matrix that can start you off, but I suggest calling them in your country, because 200C is a serous challenge and they will need to be consulted. Whatever you use will need to be remotely located, because no electronics can survive in that environment. https://www.mysick.com/eCat.aspx go=Finder&Cat=Gus&At=Fa&Cult=English&Category=Produktfinder

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10/28/2015 12:58 PM

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10/29/2015 11:01 PM

Give them their proper name please, Erwin Sick. It doesn't sound quite so bad

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