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SENSORS for 400°C

By on January 3, 2019 in 90° Probes, Displacement Sensor, Fiberoptic Sensors, Helicopter Flight test, High Temperature, Hot Targets, Right Angle Probes

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

“We just got some feedback about the 9 sensors with special configuration and copper sheathing. They are quite satisfied by the sensors, which are well resisting against the 400°C. They have done several tests and measurement campaigns in laboratory and on flight.”

THE APPLICATION

Philtec has delivered 9 sensors to be used during helicopter flights to measurement displacement of engine components. The sensors have 40 mm displacement range and are designed for 400°C continuous tip exposure.

The sensors are equipped with the following options:
Option B – Connectorized Probe
Option C9 – Bendable Copper Cable Jacket, Part B
Option E2 – 3 m total fiber cable length
Option P – Polynomial Curve Fits
Option Q – Connectorized Power Supply and BNC Outputs
Option T6 – Custom 90° Tip with Threaded Probe Extension
Option T9 – 400°C High Temperature Probe Construction

90° Probes for 400°C
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1000°F Application

By on December 6, 2018 in 90° Probes, Displacement Sensor, High Temperature, Hot Targets, Non-Contact Sensing, Right Angle Probes, Uncategorized

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

“I wanted to let you know the sensors worked as designed during our tests.  I may follow up with Chris on a few specific questions as we begin to sift through all of our data.  Thank you again for your professionalism and for all your support.” … Sincerely, VMR, Mechanical Engineer

THE APPLICATION

Five special right angle probes were delivered for a 1000°F tip exposure test.

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Blue Light Sensors

By on July 17, 2013 in Hot Targets, Quartz Fibers

BlueLight600

INTRODUCING
Blue Light Sensors for displacement measurements on extremely hot targets.

Metals emit light energy in the red spectrum when heated above 600°C. Red-glowing parts interfere with displacement measurements of optical sensors that use red lasers or LEDs as the light source.

Tests run by Philtec engineers demonstrate there is no detectable light energy from hot targets in the blue wavelength spectrum.

MATERIALSTest Data
Sensor probes and tips exposed to temperatures >600°C are constructed with exotic materials that can withstand extreme temperatures such as:
– fused silica (quartz) fibers
– ceramic adhesives
– high temperature alloys

APPLICATIONS
– gas turbines
– glass forming ovens
– glowing metals and ceramics
– hot steel processing

CONTACT US
The combination of blue wavelength and exotic material technologies allow displacement measurements to be made in extremely high temperature applications.  Tell us about your application.  Our engineers will help you configure sensor systems meeting your requirements.

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