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Theory of Operation |
These vials operate in the same way as conventional spirit level
vials, the main difference being that the position of the bubble
is detected opto-electronically rather than by the eye of the user.
As the bubble position changes, the movement can be measured and used to
provide information of level and angle to the controlling system. This
technology is now widely used in a variety of applications, and
we specialise in manufacturing the high performance bubble vial
sensors used in such a system. Please
contact us
for more information. |
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Manufacturing and Quality Control |
We specialise in the design and production of vials suitable for
opto-electronic bubble position sensing. We have more
experience of these systems than any other sensor manufacturer
in the world today. As a result of extensive
research and development we have created an entirely new
production process for these vials. We guarantee
quality and long term performance, and it is this which sets us apart from other
manufacturers. The quality of our finished product is a
result of a carefully monitored production process, and a high
level of in-process and final inspection. Although these
vials are similar in appearance to normal spirit level vials,
the quality needs to be much higher because the bubble position
can be detected more precisely electronically than is possible
by eye. The accuracy and measurement range will depend on the
sensitivity
of the vial, and we can recommend a suitable sensitivity based
on your application. Because
of the performance requirements, the inside surface of the vial
must have a high precision and ultra clean finish.
To achieve this, we manufacture in a clean air environment and have implemented
two separate proprietary cleaning processes to our manufacturing line.
We manufacture both circular and tubular
types and offer a range of standard sensors, or can easily design and produce a sensor to
suit your exact requirements. If you are currently using
a vial like this and would like to test our quality, or get a
competitive quote, or if you are interested in how this
technology could work for your application, then please
contact us
for more information. |
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Applications |
Opto electronic sensor type bubble vials can be used in any
application which requires a low cost, high accuracy, easy to
implement solution for the electronic control of level or angle.
These are some of the areas they are currently used.
- Self levelling laser levels
- Platform levelling
- Vehicle tilt sensing and tilt threshold switching
- Headlight levelling systems
- Surveying instruments and total stations
- Crane levelling and level monitoring
- Oil platform monitoring
- Monitoring the movement of buildings during construction and in the long term
These are only some of the possible applications, we are always looking for
more so if you think you have one then please
contact us
for advice on the suitability and implementation of these vials. |
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