Aimed at manufacturing, production
and quality assurance applications,
Kistler Instruments has developed a
range of value-for-money sensors.

The latest new product is the Type
4520A contactless, low maintenance
torque sensor for around the same
price as slip-ring types, typically less
than £1500. Using non-contact signal
transmission eliminates wear, making
the new sensor robust and maintenance
free even in continuous use.

Ten models are available with
rated torque from 1 to 1000Nm, each
with class 0.5 accuracy at speeds up
to 10,000 rpm. Output is the
standard ±10V plus a speed signal of
60 pulses/rev and a remotely
switchable 100% test function.