New Linear Potentiometers to Detect Position and Linear Direction Movement
Press Release Summary:
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- Sliding contact moves along a linear resistive element acting as a variable resistor
- Stroke lengths vary from 10 to 1000 mm
- Configuration styles include slide housing, heavy duty cylinder with rod eyes, rodless slide, spring loaded with ball tip, 1/2inch diameter cylinder with flange and more
Original Press Release:
AutomationDirect Adds Linear Position Potentiometers
GEFRAN linear potentiometers and accessories are now available from AutomationDirect. Linear potentiometers are used to detect position and linear direction movement. A sliding contact moves along a linear resistive element acting as a variable resistor. The proportional change in resistance indicates the position and provides a distance measurement signal. A signal conditioner can be used with the potentiometers to convert the signal to 0-10V or 4-20mA.
Eight series of linear potentiometers are available. Configuration styles include slide housing, heavy duty cylinder with rod eyes, rodless slide, spring loaded with ball tip, 1/2inch diameter cylinder with flange, rod eye or bracket mounting, and 3/4inch cylinder with rod eye mounting. Stroke lengths vary from 10 to 1000mm depending on the series.
Starting at $146.00, Gefran linear potentiometers from AutomationDirect are CE approved and have a 3-year warranty.
Learn more by visiting: www.automationdirect.com/linear-potentiometers
About AutomationDirect:
In business since 1994, AutomationDirect is a distributor offering thousands of industrial automation products for electrical control systems, including PLCs, operator interfaces, AC drives, motors, stepper systems, sensors, motor controls, enclosures and more. Their prices are typically well below the list price of more traditional automation companies because of their business model and focus on efficiency, and the majority of their products are stocked for fast shipping. Plus, get free two-day delivery on orders over $49; some limitations apply. For more information, contact them at 800-633-0405 or visit www.automationdirect.com.
Editorial Contact:
Tina Gable
Phone: 678-455-1845
Email: tgable@automationdirect.com