In-Die Verification of Thread Presence or Absence

The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products (Middletown, CT), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems, announces the availability of its improved ThreadChecker™. This line of non-contact application-specific sensors provides rugged, reliable verification of thread presence or absence in nearly any electrically conductive material.

Consisting of a single electronics module compatible with any probe/material combination, it can check threads regardless of part cleanliness, reducing the cost of implementation. With proven eddy current technology at its core, this sensor is designed specifically for in-die use. It features four internal probes, ranging from 4 mm to 10 mm and two external probes, 6 mm and 8 mm. Available with a DIN rail mounting option, the sensor is CE-compliant and features IP-67 rated probes and electronics.

Available with both switched and analog outputs, with the switched output option, the sensor is wired to a PLC or other controller, programmed to alarm when no thread is detected. As an alternative, users can monitor the analog voltage and program the PLC or other control device with limits suitable for the application.

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Kaman Precision Products is a worldwide leader in the design and production of high-performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems using inductive, Eddy current technology. Part of Kaman Corporation (Bloomfield, CT), they design and manufacture products at a state-of-the-art production facility that meets AS9100/B and ISO 9001:2000 quality management system requirements.

Kaman Precision Products/Measurement, 217 Smith Street, Middletown, CT 06457, 800-552-6267, measuring@kaman.com, www.kamansensors.com.