The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products has launched an improved version of the ThreadChecker.
The ThreadChecker is a teachable eddy current inspection tool widely used for thread detection, material sorting, plating verification and confirming the presence or absence of heat treatment. Consisting of a single electronics module compatible with any probe and material combination, the ThreadChecker can inspect threads regardless of part cleanliness, reducing implementation costs. It is suitable for automated inspection processes in the fastener industry.
With Kaman’s proven eddy current technology at its core, the ThreadChecker is designed specifically for in-die use. It features four internal probes ranging from four to ten millimetres and two external probes measuring 6mm and 8mm. Available with a DIN rail mounting option, the ThreadChecker is CE compliant and features IP67-rated probes and electronics.
The ThreadChecker is available with both switched and analogue outputs. With the switched output option, the sensor is wired to a PLC or other controller and programmed to trigger an alarm when no thread is detected. Alternatively, users can monitor the analogue voltage and programme the PLC or other control device with limits suitable for the application.
