Posted to News on 18th Jun 2007, 16:33
Temperature sensors suit highly reflective metal parts
As the exclusive UK representative for the Williamson range of specialist infrared temperature sensors, Calex Electronics is introducing the PRO series of high-performance sensors for extremely reflective metal targets at both high and low temperatures.
These sensors can address the most demanding applications and are particularly suited for measuring metals. With these state-of–the-art models, it is possible to measure the temperature of materials that were at one time thought all but impossible - such as aluminium and polished stainless steel at temperatures from 50-2475degC.
The PRO series offers single-, dual- and multi-wavelength sensors, all of which are housed in rugged cast iron enclosures, allowing them to withstand the harshest conditions. Advanced signal processing enables units to take readings through thick smoke, dust, steam and even plasma, and accurately measure moving targets down to just a few millimetres in size.
Laser and through-lens sighting is available on all PRO series models to ensure precise alignment on small targets, and bi-directional serial communications provides remote system monitoring and configuration. Fibre-optic models allow the sealed fibre-optic sensor to view the target, while the electronics are mounted in a more convenient position. Heavy armouring is available on the fibre-optic cable to ensure it is safe even in hazardous environments.
These models from Williamson complement the existing Calex range of infrared temperature sensors, which are designed for use in low to mid-temperature applications from –40 to 1000degC in markets such as food production, textile and fabric manufacturing, the plastics industry, paper manufacturing and the glass industry.
