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Spring Push, Pneumatic Push orVacuum Retract Special Application Probes
(AX & DP)In a conventional 'pencil' probe the tip pushesoutwards under the influence of an internalspring. When installed in a fixture it isfrequently required to design a mechanism to bring the probe into contact with the piece part being gauged. In contrast, pneumatic operation (pneumatic push or vacuum retract) allows the number ofmoving parts in a fixture to be reduced,resulting in improved reliability and reduced fixture costs. It also enables fast and industrial safe automatic loading of components into a gauge when required. Probe types AX/5/1 andDP/10/2 feature an extended movement of 9mm before entering the total measurement range of 2 mm. When space is at a premium the extremely compact dimensions of the AX/0.25, DP/0.5, AX/0.5 and DP/1 can be exploited whilst retaining standard 8 mm diameter fixings. Also,when it is required to stack a number of probesclose to each other, the A6G/1 and D6P/2 are only 6 mm in diameter, but industrial still incorporate a precision linear ball bearing. All gauging transducer cablesfeature a polyurethane (PUR) sheath with a foil screen layer for better electrical screening. Improved mechanical properties include reducedmemory’ effect and superiorresistance to scuffs and cuts Spring push Pneumatic push, vacuum retract & Jet Miniature Ultra Slim Feather Touch New Jet range Pneumatic Gauging Probes
(AJ & DJ)With conventional pneumatic transducers, theair pressure is contained within the gaiter. The new Jet range pneumatic gauging transducers are designed so that the gaiter is not pressuried. This has the advantage that gaiter damage will not effect transducer performance, resulting in less down-time andreduced cost of ownership Machined from solid,hardened stainless steel(400 series). Feather Touch Probes
(AT & DT)Feather Touch probes have been designedespecially to gauge delicate surfaces such ascar windscreens, TV tubes, pharmaceutical bottles, electro-mechanical components and plastic parts. Whereas a traditional probe exerts a tip force of approximately 0.7N, the FeatherTouch exerts a mere 0.18N when used in thehorizontal position. This reduction is achieved by replacing the naturally elastic traditional gaiter with a close tolerance gland. On pneumatic versions the air leakage through thegland is restricted to less than 2.5 millilitres persecond at 1 bar to minimise the possibility of contamination to the surface being gauged. Despite the low volume of air flow the bearingwithin the probe is constantly purged, avoidingthe build up of dust (use of filtered air is recommended). Replaceable nylon tips are used to guard against surface damage, although, formeasuring hot glass, tungsten carbide tips canbe fitted. Woven steel braid covering on the cable provides additional protection for applications where down time is critical. For ultimate low force, Feather Touch probescan be supplied without a spring. Forward andreturn movements are activated by pneumatic/vacuum retract, but adjustment of air pressure allows all probes to have identical tip force, constant over the entire measurementrange. If the probe is mounted vertically (tipup), retraction is by the dead weight of the moving parts, eliminating the need for vacuum. A multi-chambered coil helps improve efficiency by increasing the gain as the core moves along the coil Environmental Protection
A6G/1, D6P/2 and the AX and DP series ofprobes are all fitted with Vitongaiters to exclude moisture and dust. Vitonis chemically inert and does not degrade when subjected to cutting fluids. Probes in the Feather Touch range (AT, DTseries) have glands instead of gaiters, andtherefore should only be used in a dry environment. Titanium core carrier:inert and able towithstand lateral shock Tight tolerance cartridge type bearing with carbon/chrome balls provides good non repeat and long life (type tested to over 13 million cycles)Anti rotation devicedesigned to be strong yetgive good non repeat withprobe tip off centre Absolute Measurement
All Solartron gauge probes are absolute industrial measuring devices, which means that when switched on they return the correct output,regardless of movements during the off period. Multi-dimensional gauging
An LVDT or Half Bridge gauge probe delivers its best performance close to its null point, requiring dedicated fixtures for each size ofcomponent being gauged. In contrast, theDigital Probe can be used at any point over its entire measuring range.This permits different sizes of components to be gauged in one fixture Customer Specials
Other options are available Please contact us with your requirements.