Position Sensors / Detectors / Transducers
Air Cylinder Sensor is designed to facilitate installation.
Press Release Summary:
Series SF1, used in position sensing, offers ability to make position inquiries using digital switching points or through analog methods along entire stroke. All sensor components are securely joined to cylinder, and teach-in procedure eliminates need for manual setting. Product is available on Series OCT pneumatic mini cylinders to ISO 6432 (octagon cylinder) as well as other standard cylinders or custom cylinders with end-user-defined combination of bore/stroke.
Original Press Release:
SEMICON WEST 2007: Innovative Air Cylinder Sensor Technology in Bosch Rexroth's SF1 Series
(LEXINGTON, KY - www.boschrexroth-us.com) Equipped with an expanded range of functions, the new series SF1 cylinder sensors from Bosch Rexroth substantially reduce installation and maintenance costs during operation while making position sensing even more user-friendly. All of the sensor's components are securely joined to the cylinder.
The easy-to-use teach-in procedure does away with manual setting, reducing the number of moving parts and making installation quicker and easier. A further step towards condition monitoring is the option of monitoring the entire stroke using an analog output signal. The sensors' ability to make position inquiries using digital switching points or through analog methods along the entire stroke is the latest stage in development from a pure accessory part to an integral functional component of the pneumatic actuator.
Currently the SF1 sensor is available on Rexroth Series OCT cylinders, a line of pneumatic mini cylinders to ISO 6432. Also known as the Octagon cylinder because of its unique octagon shape piston, it features rotating or non-rotating rods, and a wide variety of other useful and cost-saving features. Standard cylinders are available or your own custom combination of bore/stroke and options can be designed using Bosch Rexroth's on-line configurator for cylinders and valve systems.
Visit www.boschrexroth-us.com or call 800-REXROTH for more information on the SF1 series cylinder sensors.
Bosch Rexroth AG, part of the Bosch Group, achieved sales of approximately $6.2 billion (4.9 billion Euro) in 2006 with over 29,800 employees. Under the brand name of Rexroth the company offers all drive and control technologies, from mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics to electronics and associated service. Over 500,000 customers worldwide utilize Rexroth's unique technological know-how to implement their innovative and future-oriented systems and machine concepts. The global player, represented in over 80 countries, is an extensive supplier of components and systems for industrial and factory automation and mobile applications. Visit www.boschrexroth-us.com for more information.
For more information, please contact
Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Janeen Boone
1953 Mercer Road
Lexington, KY 40511-1021
Telephone (859) 259-3852
Fax (859) 281-3491
janeen.boone@boschrexroth-us.com
