Sensor Technologies to Detect Pneumatic Cylinder Position

Sensor Technologies to Detect Pneumatic Cylinder Position

In the field of automation, a very popular choice for prime

mover duties is the pneumatic cylinder. Pneumatic

cylinders carry many advantages in terms of relatively

low first cost, application simplicity, and durability. To

integrate a pneumatic cylinder into an automated system,

it is necessary to supply electrical signals to the controller

indicating the position status of the cylinders. Toward that

end, pneumatic cylinder manufacturers, machine builders,

and end users have developed a number of ways to detect

extension or retraction of a pneumatic cylinder and provide

an electrical signal to the control system.