Improved range (1st January 2010)

HBM has improved the performance of its T40 all round torque flange with a new rated measuring range from 200Nm. The T40 is now available with rated torques of 200Nm, 500Nm, 1kNm, 2kNm, 3kNm, 5kNm and 10kNm.

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  Overload protection (1st January 2010)

New from HBM is a digital amplifier VKIA405 that is reported to securely and permanently protect warehouse storage areas from overloading.

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  Software used in plasma research (1st November 2009)

HBM's Genesis HighSpeed systems and Perception data acquisition software are are being used in plasma experiments that, says the company, could pave the way for energy production in future-generation fusion power statio

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  Gauging strain (1st September 2009)

HBM has developed optical strain gauges with a plastic encapsulation that simplifies handling and makes the sensors highly resistant to mechanical damage. The encapsulation virtually eliminates the possibility of a fibr

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  Feel the pressure (1st September 2009)

New from HBM, P3IC-series compact pressure transducers are suitable for measuring static and dynamic pressures with measuring ranges from 10 to 3000bar.

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  Force sensors now sold separately (1st July 2009)

HBM has made its CFT piezoelectric force sensors available without a corresponding charge amplifier to give clients greater freedom when choosing components.

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  Force washers for monitoring tasks (1st March 2009)

HBM's new CFW piezoelectric force washers for production monitoring applications are compact, enabling easy, direct integration into the force flow, for example, in assembly and testing applications. The measuring body

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  Latest load cell range (1st January 2009)

HBM has extended the range of its family of PW12C load cells with a 750kg capacity unit for use in platform scales of up to 800 x 800mm and 600kg capacity.

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  New amplifier (1st January 2008)

HBM has introduced a universal amplifier, QuantumX, with eight connectors, each of which independently recognises and supports all current transducer technologies.

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  Speeds development (1st January 2007)

HBM's latest T12 digital torque transducer sets new standards by integrating high precision measurement and analysis tools – such as monitoring and diagnosis functions – for automation systems while ensuring maximum reliabili

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  Easy automation (1st September 2006)

HBM has launched an EasyScript module for its catman Easy measurement software that enables tasks like measurement, computation, and analysis procedures to be automated easily.

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  No more strain (1st September 2006)

HBM has updated its free electronic order system for strain gauges; the eStrain Gage Catalogue 2006, with the latest detailed technical information now available in four language, English, German, Spanish and Italian, individ

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  More precise (1st July 2006)

The latest reference torque transducer from HBM, the TB2, uses the principle of axial shear to provide increased accuracy and very low measurement uncertainty, especially with the temperature effect on zero, the linearity and the reproducibility.<br

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  Shifts strain (1st July 2006)

The SLB700A strain transducer from HBM attaches directly to a plane surface with a friction joint and four bolts. This enables the strain of the test object to be transferred directly to the stainless steel SLB700A making it suitable for installation

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  Weighing modules (1st July 2006)

HBM has launched its latest range of RTN weighing modules that conforms with the requirments of DIN 18800 as certified by TV. The RTN modules are designed to be easy to mount, reducing assembly time and costs. They provide all the functions nedded fo

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  Robust tension load cell (1st July 2006)

The RCSBC3 tension load cell from HBM is a robust, hermeticallyencapsulated S-type load cell made from stainless steel that measures loads from 500kg to 5t. It is suitable for a wide range of hybrid, overhead track and conveyor scale applications.<br

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  Amplifier improves accuracy (1st May 2006)

A multi-channel carrier-frequency amplifier system, the ML455 can measure while suppressing interference such as voltage 'noise', making it suitable for use in electrically demanding environments.

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  Digital torque transducer (1st May 2006)

Described by HBM as a new dimension in torque management for power test benches, the T12 digital torque transducer is the first member of the smarttorque product family.

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  CD tool (1st May 2006)

Technical information about HBM products is now available on HDMdoc. This is a CD that provides complete document for any desired solution within three clicks.

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  Modular amplifier (1st March 2006)

The digiCLIP product family has been introduced by HBM UK to simplify automation tasks in industrial environments and to monitor manufacturing processes such as those found in automotive manufacturing, textile machines, printing machinery or energy r

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  Mobile calibration service launched (1st January 2006)

HBM United Kingdom has introduced a mobile calibration service for its MGCplus systems to save users removing and transporting their measurement equipment for calibration. An engineer will visit the site where the MGCplus device is fitted to calibrat

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  Handles the pressure (1st September 2005)

HBM UK’s P3MBP Blue Line range of pressure transducers are intended for extreme pressure ranges. Models are made using one-piece steel measuring body, without any weld seams or other potential weak spots.

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