Orbit® Low Tip Force and Rugged Probes

DT/S – Spring Push Actuation (Feather-Touch)

• Feather-touch
• Low tip force of 0.18N (options available)
• 2, 5, 10, 20 & 30 mm measuring ranges
• Accuracy better than 0.1 µm
• Resolution better than 0.01 µm
• Repeatability better than 0.05 µm
• Range of tips available
• Spring actuation
• IP50 sealing
• Excellent sideload capability

Feather Touch transducers have been designed specially to gauge or measure delicate surfaces such as car windscreens, pharmaceutical bottles, electro-mechanical components, and plastic parts. A traditional transducer exerts a tip force of approximately 0.7 N, the Feather Touch exerts a mere 0.18 N when used in the horizontal position. This reduction is achieved by replacing the gaiter with a close tolerance gland.

DT/P – Pneumatic Push Actuation (Feather-Touch)

• Feather-touch
• Low tip force of 0.18N (options available)
• 2, 5, 10, 20 & 30 mm measuring ranges
• Accuracy better than 0.1 µm
• Resolution better than 0.01 µm
• Repeatability better than 0.05 µm
• Range of tips available
• Pneumatic actuation
• IP50 sealing
• Excellent sideload capability

Feather Touch transducers have been designed especially to gauge or measure delicate surfaces such as car windscreens, pharmaceutical bottles, electro-mechanical components, and plastic parts. Whereas a traditional transducer exerts a tip force of approximately 0.7 N, the Feather Touch exerts a mere 0.18 N when used in the horizontal position. This reduction is achieved by replacing the gaiter with a close tolerance gland. Despite the low volume of airflow, the bearing is constantly purged, avoiding the build-up of dust.

Digital Probe with Ultra Feather-Touch Spring Push DW/S

• Ultra-Low tip force as low as 0.03 to 0.06N
• 10 mm measuring range
• Accuracy better than 0.1 µm
• Resolution better than 0.01 µm
• Repeatability better than 0.05 µm
• Nylon and Ruby tips available
• Spring actuation
• IP50 sealing

The Ultra Feather Touch probe has so light a tip force, it is a viable alternative to a non-contact sensor in many applications. With various tips in ruby and nylon, the UFT is already being used to check glass, rubber, semiconductor wafers and other delicate materials.

Digital Probe with Ultra Feather Touch Pneumatic Push DW/P

• Ultra-Low tip force as low as 0.03 to 0.06N
• 10 mm measuring range
• Accuracy better than 0.1 µm
• Resolution better than 0.01 µm
• Repeatability better than 0.05 µm
• Nylon and Ruby tips available
• Pneumatic actuation
• IP50 sealing

The Ultra Feather Touch probe has so light a tip force, it is a viable alternative to a non-contact sensor in many applications. With various tips in ruby and nylon, the UFT is already being used to check glass, rubber, semiconductor wafers and other delicate materials.

D12P/S Rugged Spring Actuation

• Very tough for harsh environments
• Excellent sideload capability
• 2, 5 and 10 mm measuring ranges
• Accuracy better than 0.1 µm
• Repeatability better than 0.05 µm
• Resolution better than 0.01 µm
• Range of tips available
• Spring actuation
• Tip force 0.7N (options available)
• IP65 sealing (fully sealed option available)

A Rugged digital probe is an option for environments where a standard probe may be easily damaged. The 12 mm body has thicker walls than the standard gauge probe, while a larger bearing with a 5 mm diameter shaft copes with sideloading and impacts better.