New Vishay Transducers GLT Web Tension Systems Combine PS-1010T Transmitter with Galvanically solated 0 V to 10 V, 4 mA to 20 mA Output Signals, and GLT Transducers with Rated Output of 2.000 mV/V +/-0.25%

Systems precisely measure winding, rewinding, slitting, coating, laminating, printing zones

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA — June 3, 2005 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) announces the release of Vishay Transducers GLT Web Tension Systems. Designed to meet the needs of paper, film, foil converting, and printing equipment manufacturers, the new, low-tension GLT Web Tension Systems precisely measure winding, rewinding, slitting, coating, laminating, and printing zone to ensure premium process performance.

GLT Web Tension Systems combine an easy-to-install Vishay Transducers PS-1010T web tension transmitter and precision Vishay BLH Model GLT transducers to provide reliable, repeatable, web tension measurement at a reasonable price.

The PS-1010T web tension transmitter is a signal conditioner/amplifier for single-zone web tension measurement that eliminates low- tension signal drift. The galvanically isolated analog output signal accurately tracks web tension force signals for precise brake/clutch control or remote panel meter display. Features include compact, lightweight DIN rail “Snap Track” installation; independent zero and span adjustments; galvanically isolated 0 V to 10 V, 4 mA to 20 mA output signals; and low power (24 VDC @ 125 mA). It filters electrical noise caused by AC drives, servo motors, and switching devices.

GLT transducers eliminate drift and frequent recalibration problems encountered with conventional half-bridge, semiconductor type load cells. In fact, GLT specifications are twice as accurate as those of competitively priced semiconductor load cells. Full Wheatstone-Bridge, temperature-compensated, SR-4® strain gage construction provides precision performance with high signal stability and negligible drift. GLT outline dimensions are identical to existing equipment, thereby enabling simple, drop-in replacement. Factory calibration with matching output signals significantly simplifies installation while ensuring long-term calibration reliability.

GLT transducers are available in 20-lb, 50-lb, 100-lb, 200-lb, and 500-lb ratings, and operate over a temperature range of -40 degrees C to +105 degrees C. Rated output is 2.0 mV/V +/-0.25%, while non-linearity and repeatability are 0.25% and 0.02% RO respectively.

While ideally suited for a very wide range of installations, GLT Systems perform superbly in applications with high roll weight/low tension ratios and/or wide rangeability requirements.

Vishay BLH, a leading manufacturer of web tension measurement technology, is part of the Vishay Transducers division of Vishay Measurements Group. Vishay Measurements Group develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of sensors for a wide variety of test and measurement applications. These include electrical resistance strain gages for both stress analysis testing and transducer manufacturing applications, instrumentation, hybrid strain gage assemblies and transducers for OEM applications and certified load cells for electronic scales and other weighing applications. Vishay Measurements Group is part of Vishay Intertechnology.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and ability to provide "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.