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Position Sensor Engineering Guides
How LVDTs, draw wire, rotary and tilt sensors actually work — and how to specify one that survives your machine. Written by our engineering team from real applications.
How LVDTs, draw wire, rotary and tilt sensors actually work — and how to specify one that survives your machine. Written by our engineering team from real applications.
Learn how an LVDT works: coil construction, AC vs DC output, accuracy limits, and how to choose one for harsh industrial position measurement.
Read guide · 6 min →Contactless LVDT or resistive potentiometer? Compare wear life, accuracy, temperature, output and cost to pick the right linear position sensor.
Read guide · 6 min →How to specify a draw wire position sensor: measuring range, output signal, IP rating, cable exit and mounting — with real model comparisons.
Read guide · 6 min →Which output should your position sensor use? Compare 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, SSI, incremental and bus outputs on noise, distance, cost and resolution.
Read guide · 6 min →How to add position feedback to a hydraulic cylinder: magnetostrictive in-cylinder, draw wire external, or LVDT probe — with pressure, mounting and selection advice.
Read guide · 6 min →How tilt sensors and inclinometers work: MEMS, electrolyte and servo principles, accuracy limits, mounting zeroing, and how to pick the right range.
Read guide · 6 min →What IP67, IP68, IP69K and NEMA 4X actually mean for position sensors — and how to choose the right sealing for washdown, rain and immersion.
Read guide · 5 min →A string potentiometer measures long linear travel with a cable and a resistive element. Learn how it works, how to wire it, and when to choose one.
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