The trend on truck-mounted concrete pumps is for greater reach with less weight. Schwing, in partnership with Baumer Electric AG, has developed a new strain sensor with an IP 69K protection rating and an exceptionally broad measuring range to provide precise signaling of deflections as they occur in the boom. The Baumer corrosion resistant strain sensor DST55R provides cost-effective external force measurement under tough conditions.

The clever inspection system from automation specialist AUMO utilizes ten CX cameras for quality inspections on 10 million socket cover plates per year to check dimensions and outer contours for smallest scratches or surface irregularities. Want to learn more? Read the application report.

MAGRES EAM are especially predestined for the tough outdoor application, such as for determining the boom position of a mobile crane. The use in safety-relevant applications up to PLd is possible thanks to ISO 13849 compliant firmware.

How do I integrate the sensor into my process? Do I need an adapter? How do I find the right accessories? This tutorial series gives you answers to exactly these questions and introduces you to our BCID system for selecting the right accessories.