Sometimes small parts, such as a broken ball bearing, can cause major damage. In such cases, valuable maintenance time is lost, while the costs of machine downtime mount up. However, most of these failures can be avoided quite simply with the help of a force transducer, because in many applications, force is used to determine load, wear and quality parameters.
Large production plants equipped with conveyor belts usually have a large number of ball bearings. These are often maintenance-free, but sometimes the bearing fails, resulting in costly machine downtime. The main reason for bearing failure is usually overload. Force transducers can detect such overloads, thus preventing machine downtime. Based on force measurement data, conveyor belts can be adjusted accordingly, and maintenance cycles can be better organized.
There are also many other applications in which force transducers provide important information: for monitoring the quality of pressing processes, the holding force of a clamping device in a machining center, or determining the filling volume of a tank by measuring its weight.
With its new DLM force transducers, Baumer offers a range to suit every application, offering different force ranges and mounting options. The range comprises 44 transducers, divided into three size categories. The DLM range covers forces from 50 to 20,000 N. Three load cell designs are available for each force range: a button model for measuring compression forces, and a screw-in line model for pressure and tension measurements.
The force transducers' compact design allows them to be installed even in confined spaces. All Baumer force transducers detect variable forces over the entire nominal force range. In dynamic applications, such as punching or assembly, the sensor can therefore be loaded over the entire measuring range.
With its new force transducers, Baumer expands its product range to ensure easy force measurement. Baumer also offers customized solutions for force measurement, as well as strain transducers for large force ranges.
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