Non-contact, wear-free magnetic field sensors for indicating end-of-travel and intermediate positions have long been a standard in pneumatic automation technology. They reliably detect the actual position in both pneumatically powered actuators such as cylinders and grippers and in special pneumatic applications such as on screwdrivers, maintenance units, motors, tensioners and slides.

Because of their capability of increasing digitalization of automation technology, more intelligent, networkable pneumatic actuators are in demand. For one thing, the piston travel needs to be continuously monitored so that automated position setting can be achieved. For another, it should be possible – beyond the actual process data – to obtain comprehensive service and diagnostics information. Our magnetic field positioning systems and sensors with IO-Link meet this specification completely. This intelligent technology provides all the desired data and ensures perfect linear feedback. It turns your pneumatic actuator into an optimal IIoT solution which moves you to the front row of digitalization in pneumatic drive technology.

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