Speed Sensors
AMETEK SFMS speed sensors provide accurate, non-contact rotational speed measurement for aircraft engines, turboprops, helicopters, and other rotating equipment. Utilizing proven variable-reluctance and eddy-current technologies, they deliver reliable RPM data, high-temperature performance, and configurable outputs for critical aerospace applications.
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Product Details
AMETEK Sensors & Fluid Management Systems (SFMS) designs and manufactures speed sensors that provide non-contact rotational-speed measurement for aircraft turbine engines, helicopter engines, turboprops, and related rotating equipment. Variable-reluctance and eddy-current technologies support N1, N2, power-turbine, and propeller-speed applications.
- Non-contact RPM measurement
- Variable-reluctance and eddy-current technologies
- Single, dual, or triple isolated outputs
- Fixed and spring-loaded configurations
AMETEK applies aerospace engineering, manufacturing, calibration, and environmental-test experience to tailor each solution to the required installation, interface, and performance needs.
Benefits
- Non-Contact Operation
- High-Temperature Capability
- Redundant Outputs
- Hermetic Construction
Feature
Turbine-Speed Expertise
Custom designs account for target geometry, signal level, temperature, vibration, and electromagnetic requirements.
Feature
Reliable Redundant Measurement
Dual and triple mutually isolated outputs support applications requiring redundant speed information.
Benefits
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Markets & Applications
Commercial Aviation
N1 and N2 speed measurement for transport-aircraft engines.
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Military Aviation
RPM sensing for military turbine applications.
Business Aviation
Engine-speed measurement for business and regional aircraft.
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Rotorcraft
Power-turbine and rotorcraft-engine speed measurement.
Turboprops
Propeller and gearbox speed sensing.
Aeroderivative Turbines
Rotational-speed monitoring for industrial gas turbines.
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Overspeed Protection
Speed inputs for overspeed detection and shutdown functions.
Aftermarket Support
Replacement sensors for supported engine platforms.
Downloads
Data Sheet
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Media Gallery
Explore the AMETEK SFMS Media Gallery for a closer look at our speed sensors, aerospace applications, and supporting technologies. Browse product images, videos, and technical visuals that highlight the engineering behind accurate, rugged, and reliable sensing.
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