Product category:
Position, speed and torque measurement
News Release from: Balluff UK | Subject: TA12
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 February 2006
Explosion-proof position transducer has
long life
The Balluff new TA12 explosion-proof position transducer is specifically designed to meet the stringent oil and gas industry requirements for high reliability and fast and easy field maintenance
In the petrochemical and process industries, uptime is critical - component failure must be a rare event When it does occur, repairs need to be fast and easy
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 20 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Balluff new TA12 explosion-proof position transducer is specifically designed to meet these stringent oil and gas industry requirements for high reliability and fast and easy field maintenance.
It is optimised for accurate and continuous feedback on hydraulically and pneumatically actuated valves for refining, storage, transport, and handling.
Balluff's Micropulse non-contact Magnetostrictive technology provides superior long-term reliability and service life over competing contact sensors such as linear or rotary potentiometers.
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In addition, our cutting edge explosion proof housing design incorporates a quick-change replaceable electronics module to get you up and running fast in the unlikely event repair is ever necessary.
Field repairs in minutes, not hours.
Held in by two retaining screws, the electronics module is simple and fast to remove and install.
If the unit ever needs repair, the entire electronics module and sensing element can be removed and replaced in a matter of minutes - the pressure tube stays in place, and the hydraulic seal is never broken.
Getting back on line is simple, fast, and easy.
Worldwide Certifications.
To meet global approval requirements for use in hazardous locations, the Micropulse TA12 series offers the widest range of hazardous location explosion proof and flameproof certifications available including FM and CSA Class 1, Div 1, Groups A, B, C, D and Class 1, Zone 1 AEx d IIC, plus CENELEC EEx d IIC and ATEX Ex II 1/2 GD.
Extended high temperature ratings for all applications are classified up to T6 at Tambient of 75C and T5 at Tambient of 85C.
Balluff, the UK subsidiary of Balluff and Co, Neuhausen, Germany is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, magnetic field sensors as well as multiple limit switches, linear position transducers and RFID Identification systems.
With over 40 years experience in sensor technology, millions of Balluff products are today in operation worldwide.
Balluff products for OEM and factory floor solutions are used to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position and monitor manufacturing, assembly and packaging sequences for a wide range of industries including automotive, material handling, packaging, food and fluid power.
Modern manufacturing, test and inspection procedures guarantees precision and quality - the Balluff hallmark.
For your FREE brochure or to find out more about this and the Balluff complete product programme, contact our sales department.
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