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Solutions for Diversified Industrial Applications

Across its product brands, Sensata delivers an extensive range of solutions to manage a wide variety of diversified industrial applications – industrial automation and motion control, heating control, medical switching, and more.

Sensata Technologies provides a wide range of products that are integral to various industrial automation applications. These applications span across several industries, enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability.

                                                                                                                                                                                              
  
Industrial Applications:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

  • Manufacturing & Assembly Lines                                                                                                                                                                     
  • Robotics                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  • Material Handling & Conveyance
  • HVAC/ Energy Management/ Power Distribution/ Renewable Energy
  • Agricultural Automation
  • Food & Beverage Processing
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Industrial Safety Systems
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Featured Solutions

POSITION SENSING & ENCODERS

Sensata & Kavlico range of position sensors – including linear and rotary encoders, potentiometers, draw wires and inclinometers – are designed to deliver accurate and reliable performance in challenging environments. Our high quality components deliver precise motion control across a wide variety of applications – including those requiring functional safety designs or which require hazardous location certifications.

Challenges:

  • Application-specific requirements: Industrial applications vary widely, and each may have specific requirements for accuracy, resolution, speed, environmental conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and presence of contaminants), size, and mounting options. Identifying sensors that meet all these requirements can be challenging.

  • Compatibility with existing systems: Many industrial systems rely on legacy equipment or specific communication protocols. Ensuring that the chosen position sensors are compatible with existing systems and can seamlessly integrate into the overall setup is crucial.

  • Reliability and durability: Industrial environments can be harsh, with exposure to vibration, shock, dust, moisture, and other contaminants. Position sensors need to be robust enough to withstand these conditions without compromising accuracy or reliability over time.

  • Cost-effectiveness: While high-performance sensors may offer the best accuracy and reliability, they can also be expensive. Balancing the need for performance with budgetary constraints is a common challenge in selecting position sensors.

  • Maintenance requirements: Some sensors require regular calibration or maintenance to ensure accurate operation over time. Assessing the long-term maintenance requirements and associated costs is important when selecting position sensors for industrial applications.

  • Safety considerations: In certain industrial settings, safety is paramount. Ensuring that position sensors comply with safety standards and regulations is essential to prevent accidents or injuries.

  • Availability and lead times: In some cases, specific sensors may have limited availability or long lead times, which can impact project timelines and deadlines. It’s important to consider the availability of sensors and plan accordingly.

  • Technical support and expertise: Integrating complex sensors into industrial systems may require technical expertise. Ensuring access to adequate technical support and resources from the sensor manufacturer or supplier can help address any challenges or issues that arise during installation or operation.

The Sensata 2-part Hall effect sensor assemblies are designed to provide position sensing in industrial applications that are very compact or are sensitive to wear and tear. The ACW provides a single turn absolute output while the TCW can provide a multi-turn absolute signal. The two-part construction keeps the profile low, delivering a high degree of flexibility for tight installations. By using the IO-Link protocol, integration and set-up of sensors is greatly simplified, supporting the move to factory 4.0 and IIOT initiatives. The ACW4 and TCW4 IO-Link is sealed to IP65 making it suitable for even the harshest industrial environments.

Features & Benefits:

  • IO-Link with COM3 transmission rate
  • Easy commissioning and configuration with IO-Link
  • Simple device replacement with Data Storage capability
  • Universal power supply by IO-Link Master
  • Robust and excellent resistance to shock and vibration
  • Robust magnetic technology
  • Standard IP65 protection (IP69K option)
  • Standard M12 connector
  • TCW4 IO-Link operating temp. range: -20 to 85 degrees C
  • ACW4 IO-Link operating temp. range: -40 to 85 degrees C

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Pressure & Temperature Sensing

Managing temperature and hydraulic fluids are two of the core principles of industrial automation, providing reliable control over process and packaging equipment. With a variety of ceramic, MEMS, and other pressure sensing options, and a full range temperature and thermostat options allow for the fulfillment of all possibilities.

Challenges:

  • Harsh Environments: Industrial environments often involve exposure to extreme temperatures, moisture, vibration, and other harsh conditions. The hermetic sealing of the PTE7300 sensors provides robust protection against these environmental factors, ensuring reliable performance over extended periods.

  • Accuracy and Precision: In industrial processes, accurate pressure measurement is essential for maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency. The PTE7300 sensors offer high accuracy and precision, enabling precise monitoring and control of pressure levels within industrial systems.

  • Long-Term Stability: Industrial operations often require continuous and long-term pressure monitoring. These sensors are designed to maintain stability over time, reducing the need for frequent recalibration and ensuring consistent performance throughout their operational lifespan.

  • Compatibility with Various Media: Industrial processes may involve a wide range of fluids and gases. The PTE7300 sensors are compatible with different media types, allowing for versatile use across various industrial applications without compromising performance or reliability.

  • Remote Monitoring and Control: With the digital output interfaces (such as I2C or SPI), these sensors facilitate seamless integration into industrial control systems, enabling remote monitoring and control of pressure levels. This capability is particularly valuable for industrial automation and process optimization.

  • Cost-Effectiveness: Industrial operations often face pressure to optimize costs without compromising on quality or performance. The reliability, longevity, and low maintenance requirements of the PTE7300 sensors contribute to cost-effectiveness by minimizing downtime and reducing overall operational expenses.

  • Compliance and Safety: Industrial processes are subject to regulatory requirements and safety standards. The accurate and reliable pressure measurement provided by these sensors helps ensure compliance with industry regulations and enhances overall safety within industrial facilities.

The PTE7300 pressure sensor is the sensing platform from Sensata Technologies, offering best-in-class accuracy with excellent mechanical shock resistance and EMC protection to meet the most demanding applications in mid to high-pressure ranges. Available with a wide range of ports, low power consumption, fast response time, and increased sensor diagnostics capabilities, it enables customers to standardize and simplify designs.

Features

  • Rugged Design Built to meet demanding applications with high vibration and requirements
  • Configurable Port Design Allows for many different port configurations
  • Enhanced Data Integrity – Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) assures you that communications and data are reliable
  • Mid to High Pressure Range – Pressure ranges from 16-600 bar (230-8700 psi) with high proof and burst pressures
  • IP69K Design – Hermetic M12 Connector option
  • Easy Integration – Small form factor option for easy integration

PTE7300 Product Sheet

 

Solid State Relay Solutions

Sensata | Crydom continues to be the global leader in Solid State Switching technology for over 45 years, by offering the most extensive range of standard and custom solid state relays and contactors suitable for any load control application. Our SSRs can control almost any type of load in applications that can benefit from the many advantages that SSRs have over traditional electromechanical relays, such as extended life expectancy, faster switching speed, lack of acoustical noise, higher resistance to shock and vibration, among others.

 

Challenges:

  • Reliability and Longevity
  • High-Speed Switching
  • Noise and Interference
  • Heat Dissipation
  • Control and Precision
  • Vibration and Shock Resistance
  • Size and Weight
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Maintenance and Downtime

high voltage & reed relays

High Voltage and Reed Relays Deliver in Isolation-Intensive Applications

Sensata’s High Voltage and Reed Relays from its Cynergy3 and Gigavac brands deliver the switching solutions needed in the medical, semiconductor, and insulation testing industries – where the needs for higher voltages and better isolation create the need for solutions beyond standard EMRs or SSRs.

Benefits:

  • Durability and Longevity: Both high voltage and reed relays are designed to be highly durable and offer a long operational life, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and replacements.
  • Enhanced Safety: These relays contribute to safer industrial operations by providing reliable performance in high voltage and sensitive applications, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and equipment failure.

  • Versatility: Sensata’s relays are versatile and can be used in a wide range of industrial applications, from automation and control systems to power management and telecommunications.

Sensata | GIGAVAC brings you decades of experience in DC and RF applications of high voltage relays. With a variety of voltages from 2- 100kV Gigavac has the largest selection of High Voltage Relays in the world. Sensata’s High Voltage Relays deliver the switching solutions needed in the medical, semiconductor, and insulation testing industries – among others. Their HV relays are sealed, providing rugged, small, and efficient high voltage designs for most demanding applications.

GH Series – Known for high isolation and robust design
HGV Series – Designed specifically for high voltage applications with enhanced thermal management and compact form factor
EP Series – Offers high reliability and excellent electrical performance
CX Series – Provides high voltage switching with a focus on compact design and efficient operation

Industrial Challenges:

  • Handling High Voltage Loads
  • Insulation and Isolation
  • Compact Design for High Voltage Applications
  • Reliability Under High Stress

Features:

  • Output Type: AC, DC
  • Voltage Range: AC – Up to 70,000V. Current Up to 150 Amps. DC – Up to 70,000V. Current Up to 150Amps
  • Vacuum, Gas Filled
  • Certifications: ISO, RoHS, REACH
Benefits:
Package size, sealed contacts, physical isolation, high power
 
 

circuit breaker & circuit protection

Hydraulic Magnetic Circuit Protectors: Series IAL/IUL/IEL/LEL

Hydraulic-Magnetic circuit breakers are used when precision is critical. Their overcurrent protection performance is largely independent of the ambient temperature within the specified operating range and can be fine-tuned to 1/10 of an ampere. These circuit breakers can also be made to compensate for transient conditions such as the motor inrush currents, to avoid nuisance tripping.

Sensata |Airpax™ Hydraulic-Magnetic circuit breakers are recognized and listed by globally recognized agencies such as UL, TUV, CCC, CSA and Military Standards and designed to protect your valuable equipment and personnel. Our circuit protection products are available in many mechanical and electrical configurations to provide maximum versatility for the designer, along with a wide variety of packages, mounting types, terminations, handle types, and other features to construct the ideal solution for each application.

IAL/IUL/IEL/LEL magnetic circuit protectors provide low-cost power switching, reliable circuit protection and accurate circuit control for equipment in the international marketplace.

LEL magnetic circuit protectors provide low-cost power switching, reliable circuit protection and accurate circuit control for equipment in the international marketplace. IEL models are for those applications where the unit’s inherent attributes are desired, but compliance with the various standards is not required. Single or multi-pole versions are available with a variety of pole arrangements to meet your specifications. Please see the appropriate product specification table for ratings and limitations.

Features:

  • LEL versions meet IEC spacing requirements for installation in equipment that must comply with IEC 601 and 950 and VDE 0730, 0804 and 0805
  • Multi-pole options with multi or single handle
  • Auxiliary switch options
  • Snap-in mounting option
  • Mid-trip handle option
  • Various actuator options
  • Dual frequency delay options

Benefits:

  • Enhanced Safety: Overload and Short Circuit Protection  &  Reliable Tripping Mechanism
  • High Performance and Reliability: Consistent Operation  &  Durability
  • Compact and Lightweight Design: Space Efficiency &  Ease of Integration
  • Versatility and Flexibility:  Wide Range of Current and Voltage Ratings  &  Multiple Mounting Options
  • Cost Efficiency: Reduced Downtime  &  Longevity
  • Compliance and Standards: Adherence to Industry Standards  &  Quality Assurance
  • Operational Efficiency:  Manual and Remote Operation  &  Quick Response
  • Application Diversity:  Industrial Machinery Protection  &  Power Distribution Management

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