Our wide range of measurement microphones, preamplifiers, sound sources and other acoustic transducers deliver results you can depend on. HBK acoustic transducers are known throughout the industry for delivering unparalleled performance, highly accurate acoustic measurements, and stringent testing results - providing a peace of mind and a long-term return on your investment.
HBK's CTS/CTM series of current transducers feature industry-standard, fluxgate, closed-loop technology. The second harmonic zero flux detection ensures the highest accuracy and lowest drift. With the high-bandwidth support, they can be used with fast-rise time signals, such as those found in electric drives or other inverter-based power applications.
Displacement transducers and displacement sensors ensure reliable measurement results in many areas of research, development and production. Almost all of our displacement transducers work according to the extremely reliable inductive measurement principle. They are easy to use and rugged, can achieve high precision, and feature minimum wear.
HBK Force Sensors and Force Transducers with strain gauge or piezo technology measure static and dynamic tensile and compressive loads - with virtually no displacement.
Many force sensors are now available with IO - Link, 4-20 mA or 0 - 10 V output. Use output signal filter below to view IO - link or analogue amplifier options.
HBK weighing technology is synonymous with precision, safety, dependability, and quality. The brand stands for innovative capacity as well as flexible and cost-effective solutions that meet virtually any customer requirement. We are also committed to the promotion and advancement of hygiene in relevant industries.
Our load cells have set the standard for decades. Whether it is analog or digital load cells, single point load cells or bending beam load cells – it’s your choice! In addition, we offer the right weighing electronics and matching accessories for your application.
Up to six forces and moments on three axes (x, y, z) can be measured with a multi-axis sensor. It is ideally suited for mechanical engineering usage, test benches, and also in research and development.
HBK pressure transducers and pressure sensors ensure precise results up to accuracy class 0.01. Thanks to strain gauge technology and monolithic design, the sensors are extremely durable and are also suitable for high-pressure measurements up to 15,000 bar.
Strain gauges are the key asset for measuring fatigue and testing materials for better and safer products. Whether it is in structural durability testing, structural health monitoring, or the production of OEM transducers, HBK's optical and electrical strain gauges are the first choice.
In addition to the comprehensive range of products for quantities such as force, torque, pressure, and displacement, HBK also offers strain transducers, e.g. for monitoring press uprights.
Temperature sensors for measuring in diverse environments. HBK temperature measurement sensors are based on optical Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology that allows for small size and weight sensors and for multipoint temperature measurements over long distances and harsh environments.
Tilt Sensors for measuring small angles towards the vertical. Suited for a large range of monitoring applications such as sustaining walls, bridge piles, tunnels, buildings, and other structures.
Rely on the highest precision and best performance from the worldwide market leader in torque measurement. Find the torque sensor, interface module and slip ring assemblies that you need to achieve precise results.
Our range of vibration transducers includes accelerometers, force transducers, impedance heads, impact hammers, tachometer probes, vibration calibrators, cables and accessories.
A transducer is a device that converts energy (electrical signals is a form of energy) from one form to another so that the desired characteristics of the input energy can be read at the output signal.
Transducers are a vital first link in your measurement chain.
Transducer sensitivity can be stated in electrical quantity/physical parameter (for example, Picocoulomb/m/s2) or physical parameter/electrical quantity (such as Pascals/Volt).
The terms transducer and sensor are in many cases used interchangeably.
Both a sensor and a transducer can respond to changes in a physical phenomenon (like temperature or pressure) and provide a signal that can be measured using appropriate instrumentation. However, they can be very different devices with notable differences in characteristics.
There are many transducers types and equally many measurement applications.
Whether you measure electrical signals, high-frequency acceleration (HFA), or sound waves, our transducers stand on the front line and provide you with the full scale of raw data needed to make informed decisions. As an example, our sensors and airborne amplifiers are being used to provide critical flight data for a rocket's onboard telemetry. In situations like these, it is absolutely vital that the data is trustworthy.
The measurement applications range from the development of quieter, safer cars, to ensure that an aircraft and its engines are totally reliable and environmentally friendly and that household appliances have low levels of noise and vibration.
The HBK types range from industry-leading measurement microphones, and hydrophones, to sound sources (or loudspeakers and amplifiers)designed for acoustic measurements, to force sensors, impact hammers, and our extensive range of accelerometers for vibration measurements.
HBK Test and Measurement market-leading strain, force, load and pressure sensor technology provide accuracy in a wide range of measurement applications.
HBK has invented many of the technologies used in most today’s accelerometers and microphones. It is our firm conviction that technology has no limits. If we can imagine it, we can develop it.
In production, every HBK product is thoroughly tested to ensure that its performance is within the specified parameters. All components, whether from sub-suppliers or manufactured, are subjected to rigorous inspection. The inspection takes the form of physical and dimensional control systems to ensure conformity to specifications and quality, as reflected in our status as an ISO 9001 and EN 9100 certified company.
With ultrasound, components are inspected and then cleaned in a demineralized water and soap solution. The parts are then dried using compressed air and placed in an oven to remove any traces of humidity. A unique process is then applied to clean the electronic components. On average, we conduct between five and ten separate test procedures together with individual calibration and validation before shipment.
HBK products are made with the utmost care and tested in extremely harsh environments. You can follow the process in this video showing the making of Type 4966 Free-Field Microphone:
We perform an individual calibration before shipping. Our unique status as the primary Danish standards lab reduces our traceability steps and uncertainty in measurement sensitivity.
The information we gather when testing and calibrating is detailed in our product datasheets, providing information on device sensitivity to external inputs together with any additional specifications.
Calibration is performed in our own laboratory using a technique based on FFT analysis.
This provides the needed resolution to detect certain types of problems that are hard to identify in other systems.
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At HBK we don’t just design, manufacture, and develop transducers. We are in the business of innovation and always have been. Many of our employees are world-renowned experts, frequently speaking at conferences, presenting papers at seminars, and advising on new standards.
Sometimes a measurement situation requires a solution that cannot be met by existing HBK products. To effectively satisfy the needs of our clients, we have a procedure for efficiently handling requests for customized products.
Minor modifications are handled with ease and at low cost, whereas major or new items requiring substantial engineering, will need technical and economic assessment.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
