Standard Digital Displacement Sensors | Gauge Probes

 

Solartron Metrology contact digital gauging probes or displacement sensors provide the gauge builder with the most cost-effective solution for a range of dimensional precision measurement and positioning applications.

The digital gauge probe combines the strong features of a conventional linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) with enhanced accuracy. The accuracy specified for the digital sensor is total accuracy unlike conventional LVDTs which specify linearity. Another benefit of the digital displacement sensor (Gauge probe) is the probe requires no set up or adjustment with conditioning electronics like a traditional LVDT because the digital displacement sensor provides a precision measurement straight out of the box. Combining multiple sensors using the Orbit Digital Measurement network is easy and data can be read using a Solartron readout or the Gauge Computer Software making system integration simple.

Like a conventional LVDT the displacement probe tip is pushed out using an internal spring. The precision bearings inside the digital displacement senor ensure precise positioning of the contact senor tip. At the same time the unique bearing design provides repeatable measurements even when the displacement transducer is subjected to mechanical side loads. Please see understanding repeatability for more information on this important feature.

Attention to detail in both design and manufacture of the displacement sensor ensures precision measurement throughout the linear displacement transducer's life.

Solartron Metrology offers a large range of displacement sensors to suit multiple applications with different cable outlets (radial or axial), multiple measuring ranges, different cable types like steel braided which provides additional protection for displacement sensors that are being used in harsh environments. I

Buy your displacement sensor or digital gauge probe from Solartron Metrology and be sure that you are getting a sensor that is a result of 40 years continual improvement from our experienced design engineers, manufactured solely in our dedicated ISO9001 accredited factory in the UK. 

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Digital Gauge Probes | Spring Push DP/S
  •  0.5,1,2,5,10,20 and 30 mm displacement transducer measuring ranges
  •  Accuracy better than 0.1 µm
  •  Repeatability precision better than 0.05 µm
  •  Resolution better than 0.01 µm
  •  Range of contact sensor tips available
  •  Spring actuation
  •  Standard contact sensor tip force of 0.7N (other options available)
  •  IP65 sealing (fully sealed options available)
  •  Displacement sensor with excellent sideload capability
  •  Superior performance compared to traditional Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) displacement sensors
  •  High resistance to external magnetic fields which can interfere with measurements from typical LVDTs

 

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