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. This solution offers excellent protection for the sensor while minimizing the number of moving parts.
We offer four different technology options in our cylinder sensors 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 to the PS6300 in larger volumes, which offers better linearity.
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.
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.
Regasense®
Regasense® is our own brand for cylinder sensors. You can find these sensors on our product pages, although many are developed and manufactured as custom solutions to meet our customers’ specific requirements.
Please contact us if you need help finding the right solution to your application.
Complete the solution with sealed connectors and cables for easy connection.