Cylinder sensors for industrial automation

Cylinder sensors

Cylinder sensors detect the field of the magnet integrated into a piston and report its position to the control system. They confirm end positions or selected intermediate positions on compatible cylinders in assembly, packaging and handling equipment. Mounting options include T-slots, C-slots, clamps and adapters. Selection requires checking cylinder type, piston magnet, cylinder wall material and slot dimensions. Reed or electronic sensing, PNP/NPN output and electrical connection are chosen to suit the actuator and application.

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01Application requirements

Cylinder / mountingSensor typeConnectionProtection / application

02Electrical connection

Connection type

03Environment and constructionOptional

Housing / wetted material Protection rating Operating temperature

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IN PRACTICE

Typical applications

Piston position

Confirming extension and retraction.

Pneumatic automation

Controlling movement sequences.

Part handling

Checking actuator position.

Pneumatic clamp position

Confirming part clamping and release.

Assembly stations

Checking cylinder position before the next operation.

Automatic sorting

Confirming pneumatic ejector movement.