Linear Sensors for Hydraulic or Pneumatic Cylinders
Cylinder sensors are a specific type of linear position sensor designed for installation in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.
The integration into the actuating cylinder provides a very robust and installation-friendly solution for electrical feedback in the form of one with analog or digital output signal that increases linearly with the stroke length.
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This solution offers excellent protection for the sensor while minimizing the number of moving parts.
Right Sensor Technology in the Right Place
We offer four different technology options in our cylinder position sensors; potentiometer, hall effect, inductive and magnetostrictive, to provide sensors with a continuous signal over the entire stroke length.
Many of our cylinder sensors can be installed without the need for soldering cables.
Potentiometer
Our potentiometric cylinder sensors are designed in-house and are well-suited for applications requiring high repeatability for absolute positioning.
The PS6500 cylinder sensor, manufactured by us, is a cost-effective alternative.
Hall Effect
Our cylinder sensors with Hall effect technology feature non-contact measuring, resulting in a superior lifespan and high linearity.
The compact design includes built-in electronics, simplifying installation and providing a cost-effective solution. These cylinder sensors are versatile and applicable in a broad range of applications.
Our latest cylinder sensor, the SenseAI RSL51, incorporates both Hall Effect and AI technology to deliver a robust, reliable, rapid, and adaptable sensory system.
Inductive
The inductive cylinder sensors have the advantage of being non-contact during movement, eliminating mechanical wear and significantly extending application life.
This technology can also meet high linearity demands.
Inductive cylinder sensors have a compact design with small dead zones, meaning that the total mechanical length is close to the active electrical stroke. The sensor probe has an operating temperature ranging from -40°C to 155°C.
Magnetostrictive
For applications where linearity and reliability are paramount, even in strongly magnetic environments, magnetostrictive cylinder sensors are the optimal choice.
These non-contact sensors ensure an exceptional lifespan and offer markedly higher precision compared to inductive and Hall effect types.
Our magnetostrictive cylinder sensors are available with either analog or digital outputs, depending on application needs.
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Complete your solution with sealed connectors and cables for easy connection.
| Technology: | Hall Effect |
| Linearity: | < ±0.5 mm |
| Strokes: | 50… 400 mm |
| Output: | 0.5-4.5 VDC |
| Temperature range: | -40°C … +105°C |
| Technology: | Potentiometer |
| Linearity: | ±2% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…1000 mm |
| Output: | Voltage divider |
| Temperature range: | -40°C … +125°C |
| Technology: | Potentiometer |
| Linearity: | ±2% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…1000 mm |
| Output: | Voltage divider |
| Temperature range: | -40°C…+125°C |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ≤ ± 0.04 % FS Min +/-0.1mm |
| Strokes: | 50…2500 mm, 50…4000 mm |
| Output: | Analog (V-mA), digital CANopen, CAN SAE J1939 |
| Temperature range: | -40°C…+105°C |
| Technology: | Potentiometer |
| Linearity: | ±0.75% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…1000 mm |
| Output: | Voltage divider |
| Temperature range: | 40°C…+125°C |
| Technology: | Inductive |
| Linearity: | ±0,3% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…1500 mm |
| Output: | 0…5V | -2,5…+2,5V | 0…20mA | 4…20mA |
| Temperature range: | -40°C … +155°C |
| Technology: | Inductive |
| Linearity: | ±0,3% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…1500 mm |
| Output: | 0…5V | -2,5…+2,5V | 0…20mA | 4…20mA |
| Temperature range: | -40°C … +155°C |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.05% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…1000 mm |
| Output: | 0…10V | 4…20mA |
| Temperature range: | -20°C…+80°C |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.025% FS |
| Strokes: | 15…7500 mm |
| Output: | 0…10 V | 4…20mA SSI | Incremental |
| Temperature range: | -20ºC…+80ºC |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.02% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…7500 mm |
| Output: | Profibus DPV0 |
| Temperature range: | -20°C…+75ºC |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.025% FS |
| Strokes: | 10…3000 mm |
| Output: | 0…10V | 4…20mA |
| Temperature range: | -20ºC…+80ºC |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0,04% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…2000 mm |
| Output: | 4…20mA |
| Temperature range: | -20°C – +80°C |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.05% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…2800 mm |
| Output: | 0…10V | 4…20mA |
| Temperature range: | -20°C…+80ºC |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0,05% FS |
| Strokes: | 15…3500 mm |
| Output: | 0…10V | 4…20mA |
| Temperature range: | -20°C…+80ºC |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Linearity: | ±0.025% FS |
| Strokes: | 50…7500 mm |
| Output: | 0…10V | 4…20mA | SSI |
| Temperature range: | -20ºC…+75ºC |
| Technology: | Magnetostrictive |
| Application: | Magnets for GY-cylinder sensors |
| Standard: | MIL-C-26482 |
| Protection rating: | IP68 |
| Temperature range: | -40°C…+125°C |
| Standard: | M12 A-code |
| Protection rating: | IP68 |
| Temperature range: | -40°C…+125°C |
| Standard: | M12 A-code |
| Protection rating: | IP67 |
| Temperature range: | -25°C …+85°C |
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