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Piston position sensing on pneumatic cylinders is done using cylinder sensors. They are fitted directly to the cylinder. Through the housing wall made of non-magnetizable material, the piston’s ring magnet is sensed (e.g. aluminium, brass or stainless steel).
The pneumatic cylinder’s piston ring contains permanent magnets, which the magnetic cylinder sensor can detect by penetrating the nonmagnetic cylinder wall. The sensor’s output alters when the piston approaches it.
The sensor’s built-in LED provides information about the switch’s status. In holding applications where stronger magnetic fields are required, rod (cylinder) magnets are long, circular magnets with a diameter that is greater than their length.
Magnetic sensors have the working principle based on the measurement of changes in magnetic moment of magnetic material when exposed to magnetic fields. The magnetic materials say ferromagnetic react to temperature change or magnetoelastic materials react to a mechanical stress, in the medium with which they interact.
These sensors measure the degree of current resistance to function (the resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to its length). In this technique, a sliding contact travels alongside a probe that is fixed inside the cylinder. Where the contact lies along the probe’s length depends on its resistance.
The Global Magnetic cylinder sensor market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
The first magnetic cylinder sensor with two configurable switching points, the MZ2Q Magnetic Cylinder Sensor was unveiled by SICK. The new MZ2Q is perfect for a range of automation technology activities and lowers wiring and installation expenses.
This “2 in 1” sensor allows for quick piston movements, accurate detection of various gripper positions, and two-fold pneumatic cylinder final position detection. Over a 2-in. (50 mm) stroke size, the MZ2Q may be trained to recognise the beginning stroke (retracted) and end stroke (extended) locations.
The sensor can be fully recessed in the T-slot and has an IP 67 enclosure rating. The MZ2Q is offered in versions with 2 m (4-wire) and M8 (4-pin) connectors. Its versatile installation possibilities and universal accessories,
