As the demand for greater control and functionality increases, position-sensor-instrumented hydraulic cylinders are becoming more important in the heavy industry, mobile equipment, and subsea worlds.

Cary, N.C. — MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division, has developed a smaller version of its rugged MH series of hydraulic sensors. The smaller MS series devices come with a 28-mm diameter housing for ...

MR-7, MHP-7 and ME-7 Series. In-cylinder LVITs are typically offered in full-scale ranges from 100 mm to 900 mm, in port-mounted or internally embedded packages, with either connector or cable ...

Cylinder-position sensors are used in pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. They determine the home and end stroke of the piston head within the cylinder. The difficulty lies in detecting the position ...

Every application engineer has their own definition of “excessive speed.” A good rule of thumb is that standard hydraulic cylinder seals can easily handle speeds up to 3.28 ft/sec. (1 m/sec.).