Industrial Position Sensors

But what are the position sensors doing when they are installed in an application? And how do you decide which sensor is the right one for your application?

To answer the first question: the magnetostrictive position sensors deliver the most exact position and velocity measurement. If we take the hot rolling mills example, the sensors are used to determine the thickness of the steel. The rolls are connected to cylinders, which move up and down, and inside are the sensors installed. The user sets the thickness parameter and then the rolls work on the steel until the desired thickness is achieved.

An example where the position sensors are not integrated into a cylinder is the paper industry. Here, they are mounted alongside the machine and help to set the cutting tools. The users enter the paper parameters and the tools automatically adjust accordingly with the help of the connected position sensor so that the machine cuts the paper in the right size continuously.

A third example that not directly springs to mind is the application of position sensors in wind turbines. In this installation, the sensors are used for the pitch positioning of the rotor blades in order to catch most of the wind needed to generate energy.

As for the second question, how to decide which position sensor is the right one for your industrial application, you need to know your system, the requirements the sensor should fulfill, possible approvals or standards that your industrial sector is working with. With this information it is easy to choose "your" sensor among our wide selection of position sensors for industrial applications. The full overview can be found here and if you are still unsure about how to pick the right sensor or need more information, you can also send us an email at info.de@mtssensors.com or give us a call +XX XXXX XXXXXXXX.