ABOUT MAGNETIC CYLINDER SENSORS

Magnetic cylinder sensors are used to detect the position of pistons in pneumatic cylinders. They are attached directly to the cylinder body and operate according to the same principle as magnetic proximity sensors. They detect a tiny magnet through in the piston throught the housing wall made of non-magnetizable material (aluminum, brass, stainless steel).

RESPONSE SENSITIVITY
The magnetic induction of the magnetic cylinders is between 5 and 25m Tesla. A response sensitivity of 3 mTesla is enough to ensure signal triggering. Adaptation of the proximity sensors to different cylinders diameters or makes is therefore no longer necessary.

SENSING FACE
The active surface of a magnetic cylinder sensor is always on the opposite side of the LED status indicator.

TRAVERSE DISTANCE (su)
The traverse distance su is between 5 and 20 mm, depending on the cylinder's construction (wall thickness, diameter and magnetic induction). The typical hysteresis is 1 mm and remains constant.

ACTUATING SPEED
The sort response times of the sensors allow actuating speeds of up to 5 m/s.


LINKS
Magnetic Cylinder Sensors Product Information (PDF)