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4. Limit switch detection
Proximity sensors are used to generate an electrical signal that indicates when the piston has reached its end-of-stroke position. In connection with pneumatic cylinders, these sensors are commonly referred to as cylinder sensors or end-of-stroke sensors.
There are 2 main proximity sensor technologies:
electrical or electronic sensors,
pneumatic and mechanical sensors.
This section explains how these different technologies work, and the applications for which they are suited.
4.1 Electrical or electronic contact sensors
There are two main technologies in this family: electrical contact sensors and electronic non-contact...
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Materials used
Bibliography
- (1) - HESSE (S.) - Rationaliser grâce à la manipulation. - Version anglaise : https://frscribe.com/doc/7339269/99-Pneumatic-Applications (1994).
- (2)...
Standards
- Pneumatic transmissions – Single-rod cylinders, 1,000 kPa (10 bar) series, 8 mm to 25 mm bores – Basic and installation dimensions. - ISO 6432 - novembre 2015
- Pneumatic transmissions – Cylinders with detachable mountings, 1,000 kPa (10 bar) series, 32 mm to 320 mm bores – Basic dimensions, fixings and accessories. - ISO 15552 - juin 2018
- Pneumatic transmissions – Cylinders – Compact cylinders, 1,000 kPa (10 bar)...
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