Linear Potentiometer Position Sensors
Linear Potentiometer sensors are a simple yet effective choice for position sensing applications.
The primary sensing components of a linear potentiometer are a flat resistive element and a sliding contact (wiper). Linear Potentiometer resistive elements are often made of graphite, resistance wire, or conductive plastic (carbon particles in plastic). Wipers are often made from a metal alloy which provides its own spring force against the resistive element. They are usually multi-fingered to decrease contact resistance against the resistive element.
Best for applications...
- That are cost sensitive
- Where the sensor has limited exposure to fluids
- That doesn't require a sensor with an unlimited mechanical life
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• Ruggedized Linear Potentiometer
• Stroke lengths available from 25 to 300 mm (1 to 12 inches)
• Rod End Joints for simple mounting
• Environmental rating of IP61
• Compact Size, only 0.90" (22 mm) diameter
• Ruggedized Linear Potentiometer
• Stroke lengths available from 300 to 700 mm (14 to 28 inches)
• Rod End Joints for simple mounting
• Environmental rating of IP61 (Dust tight, Water resistant)
• 1.4" (36 mm) diameter
• Ruggedized Linear Potentiometer
• Stroke lengths available from 350 mm up to 700 mm (14 to 28 inches)
• Rod End Joints for simple mounting
• Environmental rating of IP61 (Dust tight, Water resistant)
• 1.4" (36 mm) OD housing
• Spring Loaded Linear Potentiometer
• Stroke lengths available from 10 to 100 mm (0.4 to to 4 inches)
• Environmental rating of IP61
• Compact Size, housing is only 18 mm x 18 mm
• Spring Loaded Miniature Linear Potentiometer
• Stroke lengths available from 5 to 100 mm (0.2 to to 4 inches)
• Environmental rating of IP61
• Compact Size, housing is only 16 mm diameter