Draw wire sensors are used in industry to measure the linear movement of an object via a flexible steel cable. The cable reel, which is either linked to a rotary potentiometer or an optical encoder, determines the linear position or displacement of the moving object.
Draw wire sensors can be found in numerous industrial settings, from laboratories to saw mills. Depending on their measuring range, they can be used in cars to measure engine throttle movement or, in longer configurations, for height adjustment on a forklift truck.
Depending on the manufacturer, draw wire sensors can be coupled with either rotary potentiometers, incremental encoders, or absolute encoders.
An important technical specification to take into account when selecting a draw wire sensor is its measurement range. The cable reel can vary from a few millimeters to over 50 meters.
- Measuring range
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Draw wire position sensor in plastic housing 80 mm, IP65 / 67 | ZZ0214 ifm electronic
Position feedback for single-seat and double-seat valves. Sensor, adapter and actuating element: all in one set. Reliable fixing even in case of strong vibration in the plant. 80 mm stroke monitoring with 3 programmable switching...
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Explosion proof draw wire position sensor 0 - 3 m | WS12EX ASM
ASM has expanded its POSIWIRE® family of rugged cable extension position sensors with the WS12EX series that has a measurement range up to 118 inches. In locations where combustible dust is present, the maximum allowable surface temperature of installed devices is limited to only 2/3 of the minimum...
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Incremental draw wire displacement sensor ø 38 mm | SL30xx series PEPPERL & FUCHS
Cable pulls enable a rotary encoder to measure linear motion by providing a cable that is pulled in a straight...
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Analog draw wire displacement sensor 250 mm, 4 - 20 mA TURCK
The portfolio comprises inductive,...
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Digital draw wire position sensor LT25 BEI Industrial Encoder Division
The Model LT25 linear cable transducer provides digital position and speed information in a durable, easy-to-install package. The LT25 cable transducer utilizes a flexible cable, a spring-loaded spool, and an incremental optical encoder to precisely measure linear position. Cable transducers are also known in the industry as cable-extension...
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Miniature draw wire position sensor max. 10 m | BCG series SICK
At a glance Measured lengths of 1.25 m, 3 m, 5 m up to 10 m Various interfaces due to a modular concept – all servo flange encoders can be connected Scalable analog interface available Very small housing (55 … 190 mm) Slim housing – spring is integrated into the wire drum Lightweight plastic...
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Draw wire position sensor 100 - 5000 mm | DLS PENNY GILES CONTROLS
The DLS series of draw-wire linear position sensors are a cost effective way to measure linear displacements up to 5000mm in the most demanding industrial environments. Using proven...
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Draw wire position sensor ELCIS ENCODER
"CABLE" EF linear transducers are suitable for applications that can't be fitted by CR80 and RV16 for dimensions, installation or...
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Draw wire position sensor 0.05%, max. 1200 in. AMETEK Factory Automation
- Stroke Range- Up to 1200 inches (100 ft.) standard - Mechanical Accuracy- 0.05% of active stroke - Speed Range- Variable - Cable Tension - Type A unit 2.5 lbs. to...
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Draw wire position sensor 200 mm - 12 m, IP64 | HLS series ELAP
Stout, easy to install, highly protected against environmental agents: ELAP wire encoders series HLS are the ideal solution for those industrial applications which require high accuracy and measuring length up to 12 metres. The encoder HLS is available with strokes ranging from 200 to 12000 mm, and resolutions ranging from 0.04 to 1 mm, push-pull or line driver...
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Draw wire position sensor D.R. Italia s.r.l.
DR ITALIA position transducers are precision sensors that are usually used in moment limiters in the sector of crane trucks and aerial work platforms. They...
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Digital draw wire position sensor 5 - 15 m | WDS-P115 MICRO-EPSILON
D raw wire sensors of the P115 Series are designed for general use. Numerous options enable a suitable sensor to be selected for almost any...
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Absolute magnetic draw wire position sensor 0 - 6 m, IP54/64, SSI, CANopen, DeviceNet FRABA POSITAL
Draw Wires for Industrial Use For an easy and precise linear movement or displacement measurement an absolute rotary encoder can be combined...
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Potentiometric draw wire displacement sensor max. 3 175 mm, IP67 | SR1A SCAIME
SR1 serie The SR1M is part of a series of rugged, low-cost, high performance string pots built for wet environments and outdoor applications. Designed...
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Draw wire position sensor in die-cast-zinc housing 0 - 3 000 mm | SG30 SIKO GmbH
A very robust, wire-actuated encoder of compact design, with a measuring length of up to 3000mm. Suitable for a wide range of applications, e.g. for cranes,...
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Draw wire position sensor Typ: SWF, SWG, SWH, SWA, SWP, SWK TWK ELEKTRONIK GmbH
Cable converter - Measuring system (externally & internally): incremental,...
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Draw wire position sensor max. 6000 mm | Series SX50/ SX80/SX120 WayCon Positionsmesstechnik
Key-Features: - Ranges 50...6000 mm - Analogue – Digital...
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SZG65WDGASSI Draw-wire system SZG65 WDGA SSI Measuring...
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Incremental draw wire displacement sensor 0 - 50 " | ZLZ Red Lion Controls
:: ZLZ - LINEAR ENCODER :: * Low Cost Linear...
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Analog draw wire displacement sensor max. 10 m/s | A50 KÜBLER
The draw-wire mechanics A50 boast both a compact design...
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Potentiometric draw wire displacement sensor max. 5 000 mm | DWT series RDP Electronics
A draw-wire displacement transducer or string pot measures the amount of cable which is pulled out of the unit....
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Miniature draw wire position sensor max. 25" | SM series Celesco
One tough little string sensor, the new low cost SM series is the perfect choice for both the single piece user and the OEM alike. At just...
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Incremental draw wire displacement sensor 10 m | AWE series ATEK SENSOR TECHNOLOGIE
Optical or Magnetic High resistance stainless steel wire...
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Draw wire position sensor max. 8 m | EM series Hohner Automazione
The ENCO-METER rotary/linear converters are electro-mechanical devices designed to transform the linear movement of the end of a cable into a proportional electrical signal. The device consists of a micro-cable made from stainless steel wrapped around a drum of precise...
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Draw wire position sensor 32 ft (10 m) | GS110 LSI
Features: * The GS110 Cable reel is designed for two styles of boom: proportional hydraulic crane booms (when you pull on telescoping lever, boom sections telescope equally) and booms with a maximum boom length of 32 feet (10 meters)....
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Incremental draw wire displacement sensor 2 - 500 cpi | LCE Encoder Products Company
The Linear Cable Encoder (LCE) provides a low cost alternative for obtaining accurate linear measurements. As opposed to typical rotary shaft style encoders, the LCE has a retractable stainless steel cable, allowing for numerous and...
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In the wire sensor series S501P the mechanical detection of linear movement is done by the pretensioned cable wire. Inside the sensor the wire is wrapped on a drum which is tensioned by a helical spring. Pulling the cable wire the linear movement is transformed into a rotated...
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Draw wire position sensor FIAMA
The PF1000, PF2000 are wire potentiometric position transducers that turn a linear motion into a resistance variation. They are made of a precision rotating potentiometer operated by a winding or unwinding...
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Incremental draw wire displacement sensor 0 - 2 500 mm | CD80 BEI IDEACOD
IDEACOD, the leader of the rotary sensor, offers also solutions with linear sensor. The sensor with cable does not need precise linear guidance. It is especially...
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Absolute draw wire position sensor Fernsteuergeräte
The determination of measuring lengths in the range of one up to several meters is preferably carried out by using well priced and easy-tomount transducers...
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Draw wire position sensor 50 - 90000 mm, IP67 | WEP Shanghai Volboff
Special features Ranges 50...90000 mm Protection class IP65; IP67 available Linearity: Analogue output...
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Draw wire position sensor SpaceAge Control
These sensors have size, weight, and installation advantages over...
