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"How It Works"
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ITW ActiveTouch
Sensors, Switches, Electronic Controls



 

What is it?

  • The next generation of switching and sensing technology
  • Virtually impervious to environmental effects, shock and vibration
  • Works with metal, glass, stone, ceramic and some plastics
  • Offers a BIT mode and fault sensing
  • Can be operated with gloved hands
  • Can be used to detect cracks, ice build-up or vibration


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Trapped torsional mode
is the key to the
technology’s unprecedented performance

A Few of the Possible Applications

  • Crack Detection in materials
  • Vibration monitoring
  • Ice build-up detection and monitoring
  • Keyboards/Keypads/Switches
  • Underwater
  • Anyplace vibration, material
    intrusion, etc. are concerns

ActiveTouch Bezel

An ActiveTouch bezel currently
in use on Navy T-45 aircraft

 

 
 
From Design to Deployment
             
ITW ActiveTouch "How It Works" Video