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About Hansford Sensors
Hansford Sensors is a UK-based company with a global presence, specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of industrial accelerometers, vibration transmitters, and ancillary equipment. Their products are renowned for quality, reliability, and competitive pricing, supported by excellent customer and technical service.

Unique Selling Points
Hansford Sensors emphasizes strong customer relationships and offers worldwide support through trained staff. Their sensors are integral to predictive and preventative maintenance, providing precise measurements under demanding conditions.

Product Applications
The sensors are used in various industrial applications, including fans, pumps, and motors. They support data collection and trend monitoring through 4-20mA sensors and PLC/BNC systems. Installation is facilitated by a range of cables, connectors, and accessories.

Sensor Options
- Side Entry: Lower profile sensors with 90° connection angle.
- Frequency Range: Standard 0.8Hz to 15kHz, customizable for specific applications.
- Mounting Threads: Available in metric and imperial options.
- Sensitivities: Standard 100 mV/g output, with customizable options.
- Temperature Output: Available with voltage or PT100 signal.
- Bi/Tri-axial: Multi-axis readings for comprehensive machine condition analysis.
- Dual Output: AC and temperature outputs available.
- Line Drive: Current signal for specific data collectors.

Certifications
Hansford Sensors' products are ATEX and IECEx certified for use in potentially explosive environments, with additional certifications for high-temperature applications.

Product Range
- HS-100 Series: AC acceleration output for data collectors, customizable features.
- HS-400 Series: 4-20mA output for loop powered systems, customizable outputs.
- Supporting Products: Includes data collector cable assemblies, enclosures, and handheld devices for vibration measurement and verification.

Additional Tools
- Spot Face Toolkit: Ensures correct sensor mounting.
- Crimping Kit: For connector assembly.
- Vibration Modules: DIN rail mounted modules for alarming and protection.
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Catalog excerpts

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About Us Who are Hansford Sensors? At Hansford Sensors, we design, develop and manufacture a wide range of high performance industrial accelerometers, vibration transmitters (loop powered sensors) and ancillary equipment. Where are we? Manufactured in the UK with offices globally, our products are used internationally by the world’s leading companies. In each case, we deliver an unrivalled combination of product quality and reliability, prompt delivery, competitive prices and outstanding customer and technical support. What do our sensors do? Industrial accelerometers and vibration transmitters,...

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Sensor Options Top entry Side entry Frequency range Popular and cost-effective, top entry sensors can be supplied with either cable or connector output. The connection direction is on the same axis as the sensitivity. A sensor with a lower profile than its top entry equivalent, side entry sensors can be manufactured with cable or connector. The connection direction is at a 90° degree angle to the axis of sensitivity. Frequency ranges are 0.8Hz to 15kHz ± 3dB as standard. Options are available to suit high or low speed applications using filters to ensure that the range required by the customer...

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Accelerometer Product Range AC Standard General purpose AC accelerometers HS-100 - Providing an AC acceleration output for use with a data collector. The sensors are produced on demand with a wide range of features that can be customised. Operating temperature range up to 150°C/300°F, with our HS-105 family rated up to 250°C/480°F. AC Premium Premium AC accelerometers HS-150 - Our premium range is manufactured using a shear method giving fast settling time and stability in many applications. HS-170 - A more compact accelerometer designed using the premium shear method, ideal for use with a data-collector....

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Accelerometer Product Range 4-20mA The HS-400 Series provides a 4-20mA output that interfaces into any loop powered system (PLC/DCS/BMS). The ranges can be customised to suit the application and there are a variety of different outputs including dual AC and temperature. 4-20mA velocity only 4-20mA velocity and AC acceleration 4-20mA acceleration only 4-20mA acceleration and AC acceleration Supporting Products Cable assemblies for online use A comprehensive range of cable assemblies exist providing direct connection to M12 or MS style connectors. They are available with silicon boots and are sealed...

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Supporting Products Vibration modules/trip switch and charge amplifiers A cost-effective DIN rail mounted range of modules capable of interfacing AC and 4-20mA accelerometers to provide alarming and protection for pumps and fan applications. The HS-429 has integral 4-20mA and trip sensor with variable alarm and delay settings. There is also a selection of charge amplifiers and direct velocity output units that can take the charge output and provide acceleration and velocity outputs for high temperature accelerometers. Handheld vibration meter and Handheld accelerometer checker The HS-620 and...

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