Position sensing in mobile applications can be tricky, especially on large machines with long boom cylinders. Such machines often rely on cable reels and string pots, but these devices are not always reliable. They can stretch, thus require recalibration. And the elements—winds causing erratic readings and dither in the hydraulics, ice buildup preventing the wire…
Sandvik Mining finds a unique use for a linear position sensor
Sandvik Mining is a drilling solutions provider focused on the design and manufacturing of a wide range of underground in-the-hole (ITH), and geo-technical drilling equipment. The company’s products…
Modular transducer allows measurements up to 130 ft
Position sensing in mobile applications can be tricky, especially on large machines with long boom cylinders. Such machines often rely on cable reels and string pots, but these…
Rota Engineering Announces New Position sensors at ConExpo
Rota Engineering Ltd., announces the unveiling of new position sensors for hydraulic cylinders at ConExpo 2014, booth 81907. These sensors have been designed for ultra-robust environments where smallest size footprint is required to maintain critical pin to pin dimensions of existing cylinders. These sensors are used on mobile cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, loaders of…