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Angular Displacement Transducer (ADT) Applications & Uses

ADTs are used in a wide variety of applications. Several of the more common methods of use have been documented in detailed articles.

Spiral Contractometer 

This specially designer ADT – with lower starting torque – minimizes friction and backlash.
Series 600

Keeping the Shuttle Level

NASA has a lot riding on our ADTs…
Series 605

Road Profile Machine

Large asphalt level tester uses ADT to retrieve data on smoothness of new road construction.
Series 600

Butterfly Valve Control

Large gate valves used to control waste gas from a power generation plant rely on the excellent repeatability offered by our ADT technology.
Series 600

Flight Simulator

ADTs are used on a flight simulator for exceptional level control.
Series 605

Orthodontic Fixtures 

ADTs are often used in R&D laboratories; in this case, they  precisely monitor the turns of a corrective screw on orthodontic braces.
Series 600

Throttle Control 

Automotive applications such as throttle control take advantage of the ADT’s high accuracy and robust construction.
Series 605