ThreadChecker™

Non-contact eddy current system for thread presence verification

  • Non-contact application-specific sensors that verify thread presence or absence
  • Universal electronics compatible with any probe/material combination
  • Four internal probes (4 mm to 10 mm) and two external probes (6 mm and 8 mm)
  • Teachable — also detects material sorting, plating presence, and absence of heat treatment
  • Checks threads regardless of part cleanliness
  • Designed for in-die use
  • DIN rail mounting option
  • CE-compliant with IP-67 rated probes and electronics
  • Switched and analog outputs for direct PLC integration
Specifications
Operating temperature range 0°C to 70°C
Switching speed Up to 3 kHz
Probes Four internal (4-10 mm); two external (6 mm, 8 mm)
Outputs Switched and analog
Protection Reverse polarity and short circuit; IP-67 probes and electronics
Sensors
Certifications

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Conforms with Applicable Standards of:
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive)
Council Directive 2006/95/EC on Low Voltage Equipment Safety (LVD Directive)

EMC
EN 61326-1:2006 — Industrial Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use
EN 55011:2007 — Class A Group 2 Radiated Emissions

LVD
EN 61010-1:2001 — the ThreadChecker requires a limited-energy power supply circuit per Article 9.3.

Options

Probes — four internal thread probes (4-10 mm) and two external probes (6 mm, 8 mm).

Mounting — DIN rail mounting option.

Outputs — switched output for PLC alarms, or analog voltage for user-defined limits.

Accessories

Cables, mounting hardware, and replacement probes are available. See the Accessories data sheet for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can the ThreadChecker detect besides threads?

As a teachable eddy current tool it also handles material sorting, plating presence, and absence of heat treatment — any physical property difference tied to material conductivity.

Does part cleanliness affect the ThreadChecker?

No. It checks threads regardless of part cleanliness, which reduces the cost of implementation in production environments.

How does it integrate with a control system?

Use the switched output wired to a PLC to alarm when no thread is detected, or monitor the analog voltage and program your controller with application-specific limits. Switching speed is up to 3 kHz.