Position Sensors / Detectors / Transducers
Position Sensor suits shorter displacement distances.
Press Release Summary:
BIL analog, absolute linear position sensor uses proprietary, magnetoinductive technology to provide non-contact continuous positioning information. Measuring 95 mm long, product delivers analog temperature-compensated linearized stroke information up to 50 mm and non-linearized stroke information up to 60 mm. Sensor head and processing elements are sealed to IP 67 standard, providing resistance to shock, vibration, moisture, and contaminants.
Original Press Release:
Balluff Introduces Breakthrough Non-Contact Analog Position Sensor
FLORENCE, KY (April 8, 2003) - Balluff introduces a new type of analog, absolute linear position sensor that uses proprietary, cost-effective, magnetoinductive technology to provide highly accurate, non-contact continuous positioning information. Mini-proportioned and optimized to provide motion control information for shorter displacement distances, the versatile and innovative BIL allows existing motion control systems to be affordably upgraded from end-of-stroke to the flexibility and precision of continuous, absolute positioning feedback.
Balluff's compact BIL is only 95 mm long, allowing it to fit into tight places other linear position feedback devices cannot. The BIL delivers high resolution, analog temperature-compensated linearized stroke information up to 50 mm, and non-linearized stroke information up to 60 mm. Voltage and current-output versions are available. The BIL is durable and robust, with no moving parts other than the magnet. Its sensor head and processing elements are sealed to IP 67 standard, providing high resistance to shock, vibration, moisture and common contaminants.
"Balluff magnetoinductive technology involves interaction between a magnet attached to the piston and a specially shaped triangular coil. The BIL is an ideal replacement for wear-prone contact devices such as potentiometers, photoelectric sensors or other small-stroke linear feedback devices," states Balluff Product Manager. Henry Menke. "The BIL is a cost-effective upgrade to conventional continuous position feedback sensing devices on virtually any short displacement motion-based system. It also adds real flexibility to on/off, end-of-stroke systems, and with its small size, you can mount it virtually anywhere."
Balluff Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH & Co., Neuhausen, Germany. Balluff has been one of the world's leading sensor suppliers since 1921 with the resources, commitment, and know how to help customers significantly increase productivity and lower production costs. Balluff products include a complete line of sensors, transducers, ID systems, and connectors and cables. Our sensor lines include photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, and magnetic, as well as other more specialized sensor products to fit virtually any sensing application. Balluff concentrates on providing innovative and practical sensor solutions for a wide range of applications and industries. For further information on Balluff, Inc. call 1-800-543-8390, or visit www.Balluff.com.
For more information on the Balluff BIL sensor, contact Brigitte Loze at (800) 543-8390 x3271, e-mail bloze@balluff.com, or visit http://www.balluff.com/bil.
BALLUFF INC. o 8125 Holton Drive o Florence, Kentucky USA o (800)543-8390 o Fax: (859)727-4823 o www balluff.com o Email: balluff@balluff.com
