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Eddy Current <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors
Eddy Current Linear Position Sensors - (23 companies)

Eddy current linear position sensors detect the distance from a target by using magnetic fields generated by a reference and sensing coils. Search by Specification | Learn More

Capacitive <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors
Capacitive Linear Position Sensors - (40 companies)

Capacitive linear position sensors are devices that sense position / displacement using capacitance technology. Search by Specification | Learn More

Variable Resistance <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors and Switches
Variable Resistance Linear Position Sensors and Switches - (11 companies)

Variable reluctance linear position sensors and switches are noncontact devices that use variable reluctance based technology, and whose output signal represents the distance between an object and a reference point. Search by Specification | Learn More

<B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors
Linear Position Sensors - (610 companies)

Linear position sensors is a general search form for all linear position / displacement detection product areas. Search by Specification | Learn More

Inductive <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors and Switches
Inductive Linear Position Sensors and Switches - (77 companies)

Inductive linear position sensors and switches are noncontact devices that determine an object's coordinates (linear or angular) with respect to a reference. Search by Specification | Learn More

Cable Extension <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors
Cable Extension Linear Position Sensors - (26 companies)

Cable extension linear position sensors are used to measure the movement and displacement of objects. A cable or wire is attached to an object, and as the object moves, the transducer produces an electrical signal proportional to the wire's linear extension. Search by Specification | Learn More

Fiber Optic <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors
Fiber Optic Linear Position Sensors - (30 companies)

Fiber optic linear position sensors use fiber optic technology to sense position and displacement. Search by Specification | Learn More

Ultrasonic <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors and Switches
Ultrasonic Linear Position Sensors and Switches - (72 companies)

Ultrasonic linear position sensors and switches use ultrasonic waves in combination with light and frequency readings for position and displacement sensing. Search by Specification | Learn More

Magnetoresistive <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors and Switches
Magnetoresistive Linear Position Sensors and Switches - (44 companies)

Magnetoresistive linear position sensors and switches have a linear resistance output signal representing the distance an object is from a reference point. Search by Specification | Learn More

LVDT <B>Linear</B> <B>Position</B> Sensors
LVDT Linear Position Sensors - (78 companies)

Linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) linear position sensors have a series of inductors in a hollow cylindrical shaft and a solid cylindrical core. These devices produce an electrical output proportional to the position of the core Search by Specification | Learn More

<B>Position</B> Probes
Position Probes - (143 companies)

Position probes measure the position of a target surface, usually with a high degree of accuracy. This search form covers many different linear position products. Search by Specification | Learn More

Magnetostrictive <B>Position</B> Sensors
Magnetostrictive Position Sensors - (16 companies)

Magnetostrictive position sensors are non-contact linear position sensors that use the momentary interaction of two magnetic fields to produce a strain pulse that moves along a waveguide. One field is from a magnet that moves along the outside of the waveguide. The other field is from the waveguide itself. Search by Specification | Learn More

Optical Triangulation <B>Position</B> Sensors
Optical Triangulation Position Sensors - (51 companies)

Optical triangulation position sensors use reflected waves to pinpoint position and displacement. The source of these waves may be a light emitting diode (LED), infrared (IR) light, or laser. Search by Specification | Learn More

<B>Linear</B> Potentiometers
Linear Potentiometers - (59 companies)

Linear potentiometers are sensors that produce a resistance output proportional to the displacement or position. Search by Specification | Learn More

Hall Effect <B>Position</B> Sensors
Hall Effect Position Sensors - (52 companies)

Hall effect position sensors are non-contact devices that convert energy from a magnetic field into an electrical signal. They use the Hall effect, a voltage caused by current-flow in the presence of a magnetic field. Search by Specification | Learn More

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Product News for linear position sensing

Measurement Specialties, Inc.
Custom Linear Position Sensors

Measurement Specialties provides customization services for OEM and Test & Measurement linear position sensing applications. Our modular Linear Position Sensor construction encourages a "mix and match" approach to manufacturing which efficiently uses design engineering time. (read more)

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Control Products, Inc.
Durable SL Linear Position Sensor by CPI

Today, the applications for automating hydraulic powered equipment are growing by leaps and bounds. As manufacturers strive to increase their competitive edge through Precision, Efficiency, Reliability, and Safety, they look to automation as the solution. CPI's new SL720 Sensor will play a key role in this new direction for heavy machinery. (read more)

Browse Linear Position Sensors Datasheets for Control Products, Inc.
Macro Sensors, A Division of Howard A. Schaevitz Technologies
Linear Position Sensors - 24 VDC Pre-Calibrated

Pre-calibrated DC-LVDT's. Position Sensor applications for automated machinery and OEM applications. We offer a complete line of controllers and indicators for ease of setup and use. Robust custom engineered designs for extreme environments. Now with enhanced 0.1% non-linearity as standard. Output from the DC LVDT operates with many PLCs, and data acquisition systems. (read more)

Browse Linear Position Sensors Datasheets for Macro Sensors, A Division of Howard A. Schaevitz Technologies
Kaman Precision Products Measuring
SERIES 8000 Multichannel Position Sensing System

The Series 8000 high-precision displacement measuring system comes in a modularized rack format to provide customized building-block measuring solutions. (read more)

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MTS Sensors
Temposonics® linear-position sensors

MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division's Temposonics® linear-position sensors can generate up to 20 simultaneous position outputs along a given sensing element, making them a cost-effective replacement for the traditional array of proximity sensors. (read more)

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MTS Sensors
R-Series Temposonics® linear-position sensors

MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division's Temposonics® linear-position sensors are now available with an improved linearity correction option, which makes them an attractive alternative to the magnetic linear encoders currently used in a number of rolling mills. (read more)

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Honeywell Sensing and Control / Sensors for Test & Measurement
Custom Linear Position Sensors, All Types

Honeywell Sensing & Control - Sensors for Test & Measurement manufactures a wide range of linear variable displacement transducers (LVDT). LVDT's are manufactured as standard, modified standard, and custom transducers to provide the quickest delivery possible. Many units can ship from their extensive stocking program within 24 hours. (read more)

Browse Linear Position Sensors Datasheets for Honeywell Sensing and Control / Sensors for Test & Measurement
Honeywell Sensing and Control / Sensors for Test & Measurement
Honeywell - Custom Linear Position Sensors

Honeywell Sensing & Control - Sensors for Test & Measurement manufactures a wide range of linear variable displacement transducers (LVDT). LVDT's are manufactured as standard, modified standard, and custom transducers to provide the quickest delivery possible. Many units can ship from their extensive stocking program within 24 hours. (read more)

Browse LVDT Linear Position Sensors Datasheets for Honeywell Sensing and Control / Sensors for Test & Measurement
Everight Position Technologies Corporation
Gauge-head Type Linear Position Sensors - P112

Gauge-head Type Linear Position Sensors from Everight Precision. Popular "gauge head" configuration inductive linear sensor with stainless steel spring loaded push rod and IP67 sealed body. 1/2 in. UNF mounting thread for easy application; callibrated stroke length from 10-50mm. An intrinsically safe version, X112, is available. (read more)

Browse Linear Position Sensors Datasheets for Everight Position Technologies Corporation
Everight Position Technologies Corporation
Stainless Steel Linear Position Sensor - P101

Stainless Steel Linear Position Sensors with Target Rod (LIPS 101) from Everight Precision. Externally mounted, robust and easy to install linear sensor with stainless steel body and target rod. Available in any stroke length from 20 mm up to 600 mm. An intrinsically safe version, X101, is available. (read more)

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Parts by Number for linear position sensing

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
TTSSRBUU0160DE00 PLC Radwell MTS SYSTEMS CO Not Provided LINEAR TRANDUCER POSITION SENSING SYSTEMS
640ES103A06NAAY Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control Sensors, Transducers ROTARY POS TRANSDUCER 90DEG 10K
LTS07N07KF5C Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control Sensors, Transducers LINEAR POSITION TRANSDUCER 7"" 1%
640CS103A06NAAY Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control Sensors, Transducers ROTARY POS TRANSDUCER 180DEG 10K
HRS100SSAB090 Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control Sensors, Transducers SENSOR HALL EFFECT ROTARY
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Linear-Position Sensors MTS Temposonics linear position sensors provide accurate, Linear-Position Sensors Liquid-Level Sensors
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Everight Position - Linear position, rotary (angular) position...
Linear position, rotary (angular) position, and tilt sensors by Everight Precision, Everight Position, Positek, Ltd. and Netzer Precision
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Position & Current Sensing - Infineon Technologies
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Melexis: Hall-effect Position Sensors | Sensorless BLDC Motor...
The AN Linear Position Sensing Axial Parallel with MLX90333 gives useful information about magnets for linear position sensing with MLX90333 Triaxis
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Festo United States - Drives with linear guide
For contactless position sensing Guide unit DFP in the catalogue Tandem and multi-position cylinders Stopper cylinder
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Linear Position and Measurement Linear Position Transducers Magneto-Inductive Linear Position Sensors
BEI Duncan Electronics - Precision Potentiometric Devices for...
and reliability in providing all types of precision position sensors, including linear position sensors, encoders, potentiometers, panel controls,
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Sensors | MTS Systems' Temposonics Linear-Position Sensors |...
LINEAR POSITION SENSORS Temposonics linear-position sensors can generate up to 20 simultaneous position outputs along a given
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