Linear Position Sensors Suppliers

AMETEK Automation & Process Technologies - Clawson, MI
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Worldwide manufacturer of industrial process sensors including linear sensors & linear position sensors. Products include intrinsically safe programmable linear position sensors, rod style linear transducers, linear cable reel sensors & programmable zero & span non-contact linear position sensors. Specifications of cable reel sensors include stroke range of up to 1200 in. & mechanical accuracy of 0.05 percent of active stroke. Linear sensors are available in different styles, configurations & sizes.
Brand Names: B/W Controls
www.ametekapt.com/products/

Micro-Epsilon - Raleigh, NC
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer and custom manufacturer of linear position sensors. Types include capacitive, eddy current, laser and confocal sensors. Available with +/-0.05 percent to +/-5 percent full scale output linearity.
www.micro-epsilon.com/displacement-position...

Lion Precision Inc. - Saint Paul, MN
Distributor, Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
ISO 9001:2008 registered manufacturer of linear position sensors & transducers including linear capacitive & eddy-current (inductive) displacement sensors for gauging. Capacitive sensors have bandwidth to 15 kHz, resolution as low as 0.4 nm & ranges from 10 um to 10 mm. Capacitive sensors are used in clean, dry environments on conductive or nonconductive targets depending on application & for high-speed, moving targets. Eddy-current sensors have a bandwidth to 80 kHz, resolution as low as 20 nm & a range from 0.5 to 15 mm. Inductive sensors are used in wet, hostile environments on ferrous & nonferrous conductive targets.
www.lionprecision.com

Sensor Systems, LLC - Saint Petersburg, FL
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
ISO 9001:2000 & AS 9100:2004 certified lean manufacturing capable custom manufacturer of linear position array pressure sensors. Types include temperature & non-temperature compensated pressure sensors, un-compensated pressure sensors, general purpose temperature compensated pressure sensors, general purpose pressure sensors, general purpose explosion proof pressure sensors & high performance pressure sensors. Features include corrosion resistance, pressure ranges from 200 psi to 5000 psi. Sensors are made of materials including stainless steel. Applications include fluid control, liquid level, lubrication systems, gas compressors, chemical processing systems, wastewater treatment, HVAC & refrigeration & pulp & paper processing.
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Trans-Tek, Inc. - Ellington, CT
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer of LVDT transducers & sensors for measuring up to plus /- 30 in. for linear displacement or motion measurements. Types include AC to AC & DC to DC LVDT transducers. Specifications of transducers include operating temperature up to 400 degrees F, housing OD up to 0.75 in. & frequency of excitation up to 10 KHz.
www.transtekinc.com/

RDP Electrosense, Inc. - Pottstown, PA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of LVDT displacement & gauging transducers. Standard models are available in various mechanical configurations in both AC & DC to DC versions with outputs of plus/minus 5 volts, 0 to 10 volts, & 2 wire 4-20 ma loop powered. Improved linearity specifications of plus/minus 0.1 percent available for most models. Measuring ranges start at plus/minus 0.25 mm (0.01 inch) & go up to plus/minus 470 mm (37 inches). Options for high temperature, mild radiation, high pressure available on most models. Sealed versions for wash down or submersible applications available in similar configurations. Custom designed solutions also available.
Brand Names: Temposonic
www.rdpe.com/us/men-disp.htm

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. - Cincinnati, OH
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer of pressure sensors including position & linear sensors for pneumatic cylinder application. Applications include machinery, packaging, textiles, medical equipment, animation, material handling, assembly, recreation, electronics, food processing, coatings, security & testing.
www.clippard.com/cylinders

OTP Industrial Solutions - Locations
Distributor, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
Distributor of electrical devices including sensors. Various types include inductive, proximity, tension, laser, LED, ultrasonic, diffuse-reflective, through-beam, retro-reflective, distance-settable & temperature sensors. Features of sensors vary upon models & include stainless housings, LED indicators, PNP/NPN auto detect, adjustable sensing range, programmable time delays, corrosion resistance, multiple connectors & sensor pockets. Sensors are used in steel mills, automotive manufacturing, pipe & rod mills, conveyors, cranes & assembly lines. On-time delivery.
www.otpnet.com/electrical/

IFM Efector, Inc. - Exton, PA
Distributor, Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer and custom manufacturer of position sensors including linear, slip rings and throttle position sensors. Various sensors also include vision, process, inductive, capacitive, magnetic, cylinder, photoelectric, fiber optic and inspection sensors. On-time delivery.
www.ifm.com/ifmus/web/lit-download-position...

Measurement Specialties, Inc. - Hampton, VA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
Design & manufacturer of sensor products to meet application requirements in many industries including automotive, off-road, medical, industrial, consumer, military/aerospace, test/measurement & traffic applications.
www.meas-spec.com/position-sensors.aspx

ISSC-Kanson Electronics, Inc. - Hohenwald, TN
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
Woman-owned custom mf. of linear output & inductive DC position sensors. Specifications of sensors include 0.5 mA to 20 mA output, 8 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm & 30 mm dia. & 40 mm x 50 mm x 12 mm size & 0.1 mm to 6 mm sensing distance & 15 VDC to 30 VDC power supply. Sensors are available with threaded tubular metal bodies & PVC insulated cables.
Brand Names: ISSC
www.issc-kanson.com/

CHERRY/ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie, LLC - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified. Manufacturer & designer of rotary linear angular position sensors for automotive engine applications. Specifications include 4 mA to 8 mA input current at 5 VDC voltage, maximum overvoltage up to 16 VDC, +/-2% output linearity at 5 VDC voltage, -40 degrees C to +125 degrees C operating temperature & -40 degrees C to +135 degrees C storage temperature. Features include programmable offset, gain, temperature compensation & clamping voltage, encapsulated electronics & EMI/ESD protection. Sensors are also suitable for throttle, pedal, implement & valve position sensing. RoHS compliant.
Brand Names: Cherry
www.cherrycorp.com/english/sensors/Rotary_P...

LMI Corporation (Linear Measurement Instruments Corp.) - Fenton, MI
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of precision measuring systems & instruments. Products include sequential flush & gap gages, surface probes, digital indicators, true position or hole location gages, door seal gages, deck lid seal gages, wireless seal gap systems, ripple gages, laser gages, digital transmitters, data collectors, wireless gages, automated gauging systems & data acquisition software packages. Custom products, R & D & full turnkey products are also available. Markets served include automotive, aerospace, glass, plastics & metal stamping.
Brand Names: Diamondback, LaserGauge
www.lmicorporation.com

PHD, Inc. - Fort Wayne, IN
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer of position sensors including linear & rotary position sensors. Available as teachable sensors & hall effect sensors. Capabilities include designing, contract manufacturing & assembling.
Brand Names: PHD
www.phdinc.com/Products/Category.aspx?produ...

MTI Instruments, Inc. - Albany, NY
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Custom manufacturer of sensors for linear position, displacement & vibration measurement applications. Types of sensors include laser triangulation, fiber-optic & capacitive sensors. Position sensors are available with graphic touch screen interface, analog input channels, interface controllers & single & multi channel capacitance rack systems.
Brand Names: Accumeasure
www.mtiinstruments.com/products/precisionin...

Turck, Inc. - Plymouth, MN
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Worldwide manufacturer & distributor of standard & custom sensors including linear position sensors. Types include inductive & inductive magnetic cylinder position sensors. Cylinder position inductive sensors are available in 2-wire AC/DC, 3-wire NPN, 4-wire AC/DC, 4-wire DC PNP & 4-wire DC NPN probe styles & in probe lengths ranging from 232 mm to 1155 mm. Specifications of 2-wire AC/DC probe style sensors include sensing range up to 2 mm, operating voltage ranging from 20 Vac to 250 Vac, switching frequency of 30 Hz. & operating temperature ranging from minus 25 degrees C to plus 70 degrees C.
www.turck-usa.com/Company_Information/Sensi...

Royal Hydraulics - Northridge, CA
Distributor, Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Manufacturers' Rep, Service Company
Manufacturer & service company offering linear & rotary position sensors & automated system integrators. Offers a wide range of custom & standard hydraulic & pneumatic power units including filter manifolds, ground support systems, static compression load testers & turbine bearing lube systems. Other products include heat exchangers, flow meters, pumps, cylinders, filters & fittings.

Senix Corp. - Hinesburg, VT
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Designer & manufacturer of linear positioning controls including non-contact ultrasonic distance sensors & transducers. Specifications vary depending upon models & include -40 degrees C to +70 degrees C temperature, 12 degree to 15 degree beam angle, 50 kHz to 225 kHz ultrasonic frequency, relative humidity up to 100% & 10 VDC to 30 VDC power input. Various features include stainless steel & PVDF housings, thread body & sinking & solid state switches. Options include mounting brackets, adapters, displays & hardware. Applications include automation, OEM, multi-sensor systems, tank networks, chemical environments & indoor & protected locations.
Brand Names: Senix, ToughSonic
www.senix.com/applications.htm

Capacitec, Inc. - Ayer, MA
Custom Manufacturer
ISO 9000 certified custom manufacturer of capacitive position sensors for linear inductive motors, particle accelerators, diesel fuel indicators, vibration measurements, turbochargers, gas turbine blade tip clearance & high vacuum & cryogenic process applications. Specifications of sensors include 1,600 degrees F operating temperature & frequency response up to 200 kHz. Non-contact displacement sensors, probes, electronic racks, cards & amplifiers are also available.
Brand Names: Capacitec
www.capacitec.com/Markets/High-Temperature-...

I & C Sales North, Inc. - Southgate, MI
Custom Manufacturer, Manufacturers' Rep
Mfr's rep. of linear position, velocity, rotary & incline cable extension transducers.
www.icsalesnorth.com/pvr.html

Micronor - Newbury Park, CA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer of industrial automation & motion control feedback products including: rotary/linear encoders, resolvers, rotary limit switches & custom engineered geared feedback units (FBUs). Replacements for obsolete OEM FBUs from Thomson Micron.
www.micronor.com/

SICK, Inc. - Minneapolis, MN
Distributor, Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001:2004 certified manufacturer & designer of industrial sensors including motion sensors, position sensors & linear position sensors. Sensors have brass nickel-plated plastic housing material & PNP switching outputs. Specifications include scanning range from 30 mm to 800 mm, 80 kHz to 400 kHz ultrasonic frequency,127.5 mm to 138.5 mm L, 0.36 mm resolution, less than or equal to 2 percent of final value accuracy & less than or equal to 70 mA power consumption. Other specifications include 32 milli seconds to 240 milli-seconds response time & minus 20 degrees C to plus 70 degrees C ambient operating temperature.
Brand Names: IVP, Sick

OSRAM SYLVANIA - Danvers, MA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer of linear EGR position sensors. Features include contactless sensor, G level capability up to 30 g, stable electrical performance at long term high temperatures. Measuring range to 12 mm, accuracy plus/minus 2 percent (plus/minus 1 percent linearity). Hall effect technology.

Glaco, Inc - Blair, NE
Distributor, Custom Manufacturer
Distributor of linear valve position sensors. Specifications include -40 degrees F to plus 220 degrees F temperature & 0.100 in. end sensing distance. Linear valve position sensors are made from 316 stainless steel & are suitable for industrial & commercial applications.
Brand Names: Westlock

Siemens Energy, Power Generation - Orlando, FL
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
Manufacturer of linear EGR position sensors. Features include contactless sensor, G level capability up to 30 g, stable electrical performance at long term high temperatures. Measuring range to 12 mm, accuracy plus/minus 2 percent (plus/minus 1 percent linearity). Hall effect technology.