01 · What it does
They show where a moving part is, such as a rod, a lever or a slider, and send the position to the control unit. They are used wherever the machine has to know or control a stroke.
On cylinders, levers and agricultural equipment, the stroke to detect is described alongside the mounting. Output signal, connector and cable complete the position sensor request.
02 · Where it is fitted
- earth-moving machine cylinders and booms
- control levers
- tractor equipment
03 · What to include in your request
- 01
- stroke or measurement range
- 02
- output signal type
- 03
- voltage
- 04
- mounting
- 05
- connector and cable
04 · Keep browsing this line
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