Position sensing in mobile applications can be tricky, especially on large machines with long boom cylinders. Such machines often rely on cable reels and string pots, but these devices are not always reliable. They can stretch, thus require recalibration. And the elements—winds causing erratic readings and dither in the hydraulics, ice buildup preventing the wire […]
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DR4 Connector from Rota Engineering
Rota Engineering Ltd, a worldwide specialist on Ex d Connectors, debuted their DR4 Connector. This is the first certified Ex de IIC T6 Gb II 2G connector that may be disconnected with power on both sides and without the need for a hot work permit. Based on the technology developed by Rota it contains beneficial […]
New linear transducer package from Rota Engineering
Rota Engineering’s model LA is the latest release of Hall Effect technology linear transducer designed specifically for the mobile hydraulic cylinder market. The LA was designed to have the smallest footprint possible so that the critical pin to pin dimension of existing cylinders would not be required to change.
