HBM UK Ltd. - PRODUCT NEWS

Latest fiber-optic sensors offer improved effectiveness HBM has launched its OptiMet system of fiber-optic components that includes optical sensor gratings in addition to a comprehensive product range. The OptiMet system comprises mono-mode optical fibers with integrated functional gratings, fibers without gratings, interrogators that evaluate the signals from optical strain gages (SG) and the recently developed X120 adhesive, which comes with a special mixing nozzle and applicator. The range provides users with all the components available for successful optical SG applications. HBM has developed its fiber-optic SG, based on Bragg grating technology, as an alternative to the proven standard electric SG that have been used for decades in mechanical stress analysis. Strain is measured with light in optical SG so that an electric signal is not needed. This gives an SG with higher insensitivity to electromagnetic interference, high voltage, potential differences and humidity. Applications in potentially explosive atmospheres are also possible. The installation costs are considerably reduced compared with standard SGs because the fiber acts both as sensor and signal transmission medium. Up to 13 Bragg gratings can be included as standard on a single fiber enabling parallel measurements to be taken. Another advantage of fiber-optic SG is the high alternating load stability, which is a particular advantage when taking measurements on different lightweight materials. In applications on highly stressed glass-fiber materials, for example, the maximum possible number of problem-free load cycles is at least 20 times higher than with standard SG. HBM Test and Measurement Founded in Germany in 1950, HBM is today the technology and market leader in the field of test and measurement. HBM's product range comprises solutions for the entire measurement chain, from virtual to physical testing. The company has production facilities in Germany, USA and China and is represented in over 80 countries worldwide. About HBM: HBM (www.hbm.com) is a globally operating company specializing in test and measurement. HBM provides complete measurement solutions - from sensor to software - based on high quality products as strain gages, load cells, tranducers, signal conditioning and data acquisition electronics and software. With development and manufacturing operations in Europe, America and Asia, HBM provides measurement solutions to a wide variety of companies in the automotive, aerospace, marine, rail transport, medical equipment, packaging, appliance, automation, and scale industries. With a 50 year history of quality and precision products, the HBM name has become synonymous with "Measurement with Confidence. Founded in Germany in 1950, HBM is today the technology and market leader in the field of test and measurement. HBM's product range comprises solutions for the entire measurement chain, from virtual to physical testing. The company has production facilities in Germany, USA and China and is represented in over 80 countries worldwide. For further information please contact: HBM UK Ltd. 1 Churchill Court, 58 Station Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7SA UK Tel: +44(0) 20 8515 6100 Fax: +44(0) 20 8515 6149 Email: info@uk.hbm.com Web: www.hbm.com March 2012 Home - Website - Search - Suppliers - Links - New Products - Catalogues - Magazines Problem Page - Applications - How they work - Tech Tips - Training - Events - Jobs