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Linear position sensor adapts to existing hydraulic cylinder designs

October 6, 2017 By Paul Heney

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alliance sensors hydraulic cylinder sensorAlliance Sensors Group has expanded its in-cylinder position sensor product line to include the MHP-7 series linear inductive sensors. These compact inductive linear sensors were designed to be installed into the rear endcap of hydraulic cylinders for operation at pressures up to 5,000 psig. Their 1-in. hex aluminum or stainless steel housing are ideal for mobile hydraulics, factory automation machinery, or oil and gas exploration equipment, and mount to the cylinder with a standard male o-ring port thread.

Features of the MHP-7 include:
• No magnet required
• Compact 1-in. hex aluminum or stainless steel housing
• Contactless—no wear from cycling or dithering
• Ranges from 25 to 600 mm (1 to 24 in.)
• Excellent stroke-to-length ratio
• SenSet for field scalability of analog output

The MHP-7 series sensors are based on a proprietary contactless inductive sensing technology with a short stroke to length ratio. They employ a 7-mm diameter probe inserted into an 8-mm (5/16 in.) gun-drilled hole in the cylinder rod to measure position rather than a ring magnet or pot contact spool. They are offered in ranges from 25 to 600 mm (1 to 24 in.) full scale with a wide variety of on analog I/Os and either connector and cable terminations.

The MHP-7 series also includes the MR-7 and ME-7 series for larger cylinders and actuators and the SS-7 for subsea applications.

H. G. Schaevitz LLC / Alliance Sensors Group
www.alliancesensors.com

Filed Under: Sensors / Gauges Tagged With: alliancesensorsgroup

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