Sensor Technology
The world is growing more connected and smarter. Sensors are part of the technological basis and are used wherever physical parameters such as temperature, pressure, force, acceleration or filling level are electronically measured, tested, monitored and automated. The sensor measures an actual value and forwards it to a data processing system via a sensor cable.
A prerequisite for the absolute reliability of the overall system is the quality of the individual components. For example, the measurement results of the sensors must be transmitted through the sensor cable to the processing system without interference.
Smart Everything – Smart Everywhere!
Smart Industry, Smart Home, Smart Car. There is hardly an area in which sensors are not used.
This is why you find sensor cables and sensor lines from HEW
- In process control
- In mechanical and plant engineering
- In robotics
- In the oil and gas industry
- In wind turbines
- In vehicles
- In aerospace engineering
- In railway technology and
- In many other industrial, medical or scientific institutions
Sometimes the measuring lines are exposed to temperatures of more than 260 °C and aggressive media, in other areas the challenge is to transmit very small signals that can nevertheless be reliably evaluated and thus enable secure control. As a manufacturer of specialised cables, HEW-KABEL has adapted precisely to these changing conditions with custom-fit cable concepts and combinations of material.
Flexible and Reliable in All Areas
HEW develops and produces application-specific sensor cables for measurement and control technology.
We manufacture our cables to the highest standards and ensure compliance with standards, safety regulations and manufacturer specifications.
Flexible and robust solutions ensure that measurement data and signals are transmitted loss-free, safely and reliably – no matter what the environment.
Depending on the application and the requirements, our sensor cables are resistant to:
- Mechanical effects such as bending, friction, vibration and torsion
- Liquids, oils, greases, chemicals, disinfectants
- Heat and/or cold
- Flames, flying sparks
- Electromagnetic disturbances
- Effects of environmental factors, e.g. UV radiation
HEW sensor cables ensure excellent signal quality – even in adverse environments
Our solutions are...
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Robust
- Resistant to tensile and alternating bending stress
- Resistant to torsion
- Resistant to temperature
- Chemical and oil resistant
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Compact
- Optimum conductor cross-sections
- Small bending radii
- Space and weight saving
- Highly flexible
- Easy to install and position
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Safe
- Safe insulation resistances
- Equipped with excellent EMC compatibility
- Equipped with excellent data and signal transmission
The Right Solution for Every Application
As already mentioned, sensor cables are needed in all kinds of industries these days. Therefore, we can only present a small excerpt of possible areas of application on this site.
However, due to our excellent material competence and patented manufacturing processes, we are able to create sensor cables for almost any task and according to your requirements.
Please get in touch with us. We love to answer your questions.
Example Solution for Pipeline Monitoring
ipelines are used for the safe and effective transport of liquids or gases. To avoid incidents and ensure smooth operations, the transport systems must be monitored and regularly maintained.
HEW offers optimal solutions for monitoring wells and pipelines in the oil and gas industry. Media and temperature resistant material combinations of fluoropolymers and FPM (Viton™) combine economy with optimal function. Shielded silicone cables with increased mechanical strength.
| HEW-SENSE® PTFE connecting cable | |
|---|---|
| TEHCTE-Cu vs/vs 4 × AWG30 | |
| Resistance at 20°C: | max. 349 W/km |
| Test voltage (Ueff): | 2.0 kV AC (wire/wire) 1.5 kV AC (wire/braid) |
| Operating voltage (Ueff): | 250 V AC |
| Weight: | 16.8 g/m |
| Bending radius: | 7.5 x D (fixed installation) 15 x D (free movement) |
| Temperature range: | -90°C to +200°C |
Example Solution for Temperature Monitoring
The measurement of different temperature ranges in different ambient conditions, immersion depths and application areas requires a wide variety of sensors for temperature monitoring.
For temperatures from 80°CC, HEW enables the safe connection of, for example, temperature sensors, resistance thermometers (e.g. Pt100, Pt1000), level sensors or temperature limiters, by utilising combinations of fluoropolymers, elastomers or glass silk elements.
| HEW-SENSE® FEP connecting cable | |
|---|---|
| TEHTE- Cu vz 3xAWG 22 (19x0.161 mm) K | |
| Resistance at 20°C: | max. 52.2 W/km |
| Test voltage (Ueff): | 4.6 kV AC (spark test) 2.0 kV AC (wire/wire) |
| Operating voltage (Ueff): | 600 V AC |
| Weight: | 30.7 kg/km |
| Weight: | 7.5 x D (fixed installation) 15 x D (free movement) |
| Temperature range: | -100°C to +180°C |
Example Solution for Temperature, Force and Pressure Sensors
HEW offers customised material combination options and special cable designs that enable the safe connection of temperature, force and pressure sensors. Even under extreme conditions, media and temperature-resistant PTFE connection cables, for example, ensure reliable data transmission (low noise).
| HEW-SENSE® PTFE/silicone(EWKF*)/FPM line | |
|---|---|
| TEHSICR - alloy vs/vs 2x2xAWG 24 (19x0.127 mm) E | |
| Resistance at 20°C: | max. 90.6 W/km (conductor) max. 8.7 W/km (braiding) |
| Test voltage (Ueff): | 2.0 kV AC (wire/wire) 1.5 kV AC (wire/braid) |
| Operating voltage (Ueff): | 600 V AC |
| Weight: | 123 kg/km |
| Bending radius: | 7.5 x D (fixed installation) 15 x D (free movement) |
| Temperature range: | -20°C to +180°C |
*TTPNR= Tear, tear propagation, notch resistance
Longer service life than conventional silicone cables under harsh operating conditions
