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Sensors / Encoders > Linear Position Sensors
Linear Position Sensors
Linear position sensors are devices that connect to an object or piece of machinery and convert the linear displacement of the object into an electrical signal that is proportional to the object's displacement. Linear position sensors are available in many mechanical styles and mounting configurations, with a variety of measurement (stroke) lengths.
Linear Position Sensors
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- Linear Potentiometers
- Inductive Linear Transducers
- Magnetostrictive Linear Transducers
- Linear Position Sensor Accessories
Linear position sensors convert the linear displacement of an object into a proportional electrical signal. Linear position sensors are available in many mechanical styles and mounting configurations with a variety of measurement (stroke) lengths.
Types of linear position sensors include linear potentiometers that convert the linear displacement to a resistance value via the use of an internal variable resistor or linear position transducers that convert the linear displacement to an analog signal such as 0-10VDC or 4-20mA. The latter are more specialized and used when higher accuracy is required.
Linear Potentiometers
Linear potentiometers use resistance between the wiper terminal and end terminals to provide a distance measurement.
- 32 x 33mm Slide Housing
- Heavy Duty Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- Rodless Slide
- Spring Loaded with Ball Tip
- 12.7mm (1/2in) Cylinder with Flange
- 12.7mm (1/2in) Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- 12.7mm (1/2in) Cylinder with Brackets
- 19mm (3/4in) Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- Linear Potentiometer Accessories
Inductive Linear Transducers
Linear Variable Inductance Transducers LVITs are contactless devices with no friction issues or moving parts that can wear out. LVITs exhibit outstanding repeatability, with resolution limited only by the electronics used with them. All of these transducers have a single output of 0-10V or 4-20mA (depending on model).
- Heavy Duty Spring Loaded w/ Ball Tip
- Spring Loaded with Ball Tip
- 19mm (0.75in) Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- 27mm (1.05in) Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- 27mm (1.05in) Cylinder - Longer Stroke
- Inductive Linear Transducer Accessories
Magnetostrictive Linear Transducers ... New!
Contactless magnetostrictive linear position transducers operate on the same principle as other linear transducers, but since they are contactless, they offer a longer mechanical lifetime and their technology provides immunity to electromagnetic interferences.
- Stroke lengths from 50 to 500mm
- Single output models available in 0-10VDC or 4-20mA
- Dual output models available in 0-10VDC and 10-0VDC, or 4-20mA and 20-4mA (direct and inverse outputs)
Linear Position Sensor Accessories ... New!
To help with installation, accessories for linear position sensors include electrical connectors, rod eye joint accessories, mounting brackets and a selection of cursors.
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