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Helping with a testing role (1st January 2012)
Berkshire-based safety specialist, Kee Safety, is using a range of HBM products to ensure that its latest PPE conforms to EN 795:1997 for anchor devices in protecting workers against the possibility of falls from height.
From Health safety welfare
Torque transducers (1st November 2011)
New from HBM is a comprehensive range of customised torque transducers with both rotating and non-rotating designs and nominal torques of up to 1.5MNm, designed to ensure the latest generation of wind turbine plants ach
From Energy management
New scale display (1st November 2011)
HBM's DWS2103 digital scale display facilitates the set-up of legalfor- trade scales to meet the new European Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) and Directive 2009/23/EC for non-automatic weighing machines.
From Plant process control
Amplifiers gain certified DTM (1st November 2011)
HBM is now offering a certified Device Type Manager (DTM) for its digiCLIP measuring amplifier models, enabling the use of Field Device Tool (FDT) technology.
Data acquisition cards (1st September 2011)
Measurement technology specialist HBM has launched new data acquisition cards for its Genesis Highspeed modular data acquisition systems that provide 16 or 32 channels.
HBM appointssales manager (1st September 2011)
HBM UK has appointed Greg Todd as sales manager for companies in the south of the country. Todd is an electro-technical engineer. He has five years of experience in electrical testing, combined with similar experience
High precision (1st July 2011)
HBM has made a number of improvements to its established TB2 torque reference transducer family of products to ensure it continues to meet the needs for very high precision results delivered quickly.
Data capture (1st May 2011)
HBM has improved its ISOBE5600 product family with the launch of the ISOBE5600m receiver unit which has four channels and a 64MB integrated transient recorder for measurement to a connected PC. The company says al
Total traceability (1st March 2011)
DURA Automotive Systems Reiche is using the latest measurement technology from HBM to ensure that the steering coupling it produces for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG sports car meets the extremely high production and qualit
From Production engineering
Flexible,multi-chanel amplifier (1st March 2011)
HBM now presents the MX1601, a 16-channel amplifier that can work together with large numbers of different sensors.
Takes the strain (1st January 2011)
HBM's new Strain Gauges and Accessories catalogue is now available in both English and German versions. The catalogue includes a flow chart that poses a few simple questions to easily and quickly determine the best stra
Automatic compensation (1st November 2010)
HBM has resolved the challenge of compensating optical strain gage measurements for temperature fluctuations with its latest K-OTC sensor. The new sensor is based on an optical strain gage applied to an aluminum sensor
digiCLIP with DeviceNet (1st November 2010)
HBM has launched two digiCLIP modules, 1-DF30DN and 1- DF31DN, with a DeviceNet interface to extend the range of suitable applications for its universal industrial amplifier. The interface has been developed to conform
Rosette for drilling (1st September 2010)
HBM has launched a hole-drilling rosette to increase the accuracy of residual stress measurement. The new RY61M SG has a patented structure that uses six measuring grids to determine the eccentricity of a hole, a potent
Measure of force (1st September 2010)
High-precision measurement of compressive and tensile forces is possible with the new S9M force transducer from HBM. The transducer works with strain gages and attributes its accuracy to its S-type geometry. The S9M has
Food grade cell (1st September 2010)
HBM has launched a platform load cell – the PW27 – which meets the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group) guidelines for applications in the food sector.
Enhanced software (1st September 2010)
HBM has added new functions to its catmanAP software to make it easier to take measurements and analyse data. The 3.1 version includes display filters to help engineers keep track when using large numbers of measurement
Single point load cells (1st July 2010)
TSM Control Systems of Dundalk in Ireland is using HBM's single point load cells to ensure high accuracy in its range of weigh blending systems. These measure a recipe of different plastic granules by weight and blend
Load cell for hygienic applications (1st July 2010)
New from HBM, the PW25 platform load cell can be hermetically encapsulated to meet both IP68 and IP69K for applications in the food industry or pharmaceutical sector.
Gives clear display of data (1st May 2010)
HBM has launched an upgraded version of its powerful nCode GlyphXE software that is suitable for analysis and evaluation of huge amounts of data. The 2.0 version features a new software module that automatically correct
Standardised maintenance (1st May 2010)
HBM is now offering standardised software maintenance for all its software packages including the different catman versions (catmanEasy and catmanAP), Perception and nCode GlyphXE analysis software. The software mainte
High flying tests (1st May 2010)
Using HBM's data acquisition equipment, AgustaWestland has conducted a series of tests on the undercarriage of the future Lynx naval helicopter to ensure superior operational landing performance.
New four-channel universal amplifier (1st May 2010)
HBM's MX440A is a 4-channel universal amplifier that supports up to 15 different transducer types per channel. All four channels can be individually configured and used for measuring a wide range of thermal, mechanical o
Strain gages (1st March 2010)
HBM has improved its K-OP optical strain gages (SGs). They are, for example, well suited to material tests of new fiber composites with tests of up to 10 million load cycles with an alternating strain of ±5.000µm/m now
Data recorder (1st March 2010)
Compact dimensions and simple operation are said to ensure HBM's latest GEN2i data recorder is suited to the demands of maintaining, servicing and commissioning industrial devices.
Improved range (1st January 2010)
HBM has improved the performance of its T40 all round torque flange with a new rated measuring range from 200Nm. The T40 is now available with rated torques of 200Nm, 500Nm, 1kNm, 2kNm, 3kNm, 5kNm and 10kNm.
Overload protection (1st January 2010)
New from HBM is a digital amplifier VKIA405 that is reported to securely and permanently protect warehouse storage areas from overloading.
From Handling storing
Software used in plasma research (1st November 2009)
HBM's Genesis HighSpeed systems and Perception data acquisition software are are being used in plasma experiments that, says the company, could pave the way for energy production in future-generation fusion power statio
Gauging strain (1st September 2009)
HBM has developed optical strain gauges with a plastic encapsulation that simplifies handling and makes the sensors highly resistant to mechanical damage. The encapsulation virtually eliminates the possibility of a fibr
Feel the pressure (1st September 2009)
New from HBM, P3IC-series compact pressure transducers are suitable for measuring static and dynamic pressures with measuring ranges from 10 to 3000bar.
Force sensors now sold separately (1st July 2009)
HBM has made its CFT piezoelectric force sensors available without a corresponding charge amplifier to give clients greater freedom when choosing components.
Force washers for monitoring tasks (1st March 2009)
HBM's new CFW piezoelectric force washers for production monitoring applications are compact, enabling easy, direct integration into the force flow, for example, in assembly and testing applications. The measuring body
Latest load cell range (1st January 2009)
HBM has extended the range of its family of PW12C load cells with a 750kg capacity unit for use in platform scales of up to 800 x 800mm and 600kg capacity.
New amplifier (1st January 2008)
HBM has introduced a universal amplifier, QuantumX, with eight connectors, each of which independently recognises and supports all current transducer technologies.
Speeds development (1st January 2007)
HBM's latest T12 digital torque transducer sets new standards by integrating high precision measurement and analysis tools – such as monitoring and diagnosis functions – for automation systems while ensuring maximum reliabili
Easy automation (1st September 2006)
HBM has launched an EasyScript module for its catman Easy measurement software that enables tasks like measurement, computation, and analysis procedures to be automated easily.
No more strain (1st September 2006)
HBM has updated its free electronic order system for strain gauges; the eStrain Gage Catalogue 2006, with the latest detailed technical information now available in four language, English, German, Spanish and Italian, individ
More precise (1st July 2006)
The latest reference torque transducer from HBM, the TB2, uses the principle of axial shear to provide increased accuracy and very low measurement uncertainty, especially with the temperature effect on zero, the linearity and the reproducibility.<br
Shifts strain (1st July 2006)
The SLB700A strain transducer from HBM attaches directly to a plane surface with a friction joint and four bolts. This enables the strain of the test object to be transferred directly to the stainless steel SLB700A making it suitable for installation
Weighing modules (1st July 2006)
HBM has launched its latest range of RTN weighing modules that conforms with the requirments of DIN 18800 as certified by TV. The RTN modules are designed to be easy to mount, reducing assembly time and costs. They provide all the functions nedded fo
Robust tension load cell (1st July 2006)
The RCSBC3 tension load cell from HBM is a robust, hermeticallyencapsulated S-type load cell made from stainless steel that measures loads from 500kg to 5t. It is suitable for a wide range of hybrid, overhead track and conveyor scale applications.<br
Weigh fast (1st May 2006)
An adjustable output rate of up to 1200 measurements per second on HBM's FIT/5 digital load cell makes it suitable for fast weighing applications, such as dynamic checkweighers.
Amplifier improves accuracy (1st May 2006)
A multi-channel carrier-frequency amplifier system, the ML455 can measure while suppressing interference such as voltage 'noise', making it suitable for use in electrically demanding environments.
Digital torque transducer (1st May 2006)
Described by HBM as a new dimension in torque management for power test benches, the T12 digital torque transducer is the first member of the smarttorque product family.
CD tool (1st May 2006)
Technical information about HBM products is now available on HDMdoc. This is a CD that provides complete document for any desired solution within three clicks.
Modular amplifier (1st March 2006)
The digiCLIP product family has been introduced by HBM UK to simplify automation tasks in industrial environments and to monitor manufacturing processes such as those found in automotive manufacturing, textile machines, printing machinery or energy r
Mobile calibration service launched (1st January 2006)
HBM United Kingdom has introduced a mobile calibration service for its MGCplus systems to save users removing and transporting their measurement equipment for calibration. An engineer will visit the site where the MGCplus device is fitted to calibrat
Handles the pressure (1st September 2005)
HBM UK’s P3MBP Blue Line range of pressure transducers are intended for extreme pressure ranges. Models are made using one-piece steel measuring body, without any weld seams or other potential weak spots.
