Cylinder sensors

Product Details

(Click to enlarge image) In most automation systems, cylinder sensors are indispensable to control production. Precise position detection on cylinders by means of compact sensors is very important to ensure smooth production. These sensors are essential in industrial fields, including:

• Packaging technology
• Handling technology
• Special purpose machinery
• Process engineering
• Factory automation

Their high switching frequencies, mechanical robustness, and easy handling also qualify them for other applications in the field of automation. The cylinder sensors rest in the T-slot of a cylinder and are mechanically fixed to detect the end positions of the piston in the cylinder. Every time it is in the detection range of the sensor, a signal for further processing is sent to the controller. At Automation24, we offer a large selection of cylinder sensors from ifm which use a GMR cell to provide a maximum of 10,000 signals per second. They feature short-circuit and overload protection as standard and are available with or without M8 connector on the PUR cable. Visit www.automation24.com to view our full portfolio today!