Created and designed to produce linear motion, our pneumatic cylinder and actuator sensors are the ideal solution for important industrial processing applications such as clamping and positioning. These devices are also designed to detect the linear position of a piston, predominantly used in applications where position feedback is required.
Magnetic sensors, which are formally known as reed sensors are one of the most common proximity sensors found being used in conjunction with pneumatic cylinders, they detect the magnetic field of a magnet that is integrated within the piston of the cylinder. The sensor is usually mounted on the exterior of the piston body, switching on or off when it is either near the magnet or not.
Many of our pneumatic cylinder and actuator sensors feature an LED indicator, choices that are ATEX approved and different sizes and ports to suit your specific application.
Types of Pneumatic Cylinder & Actuators
Browse our range and you will find that we have a huge variety of different types.
Some of our sensors are magneto resistive
Solid-state
Transmitters
Magnetic hall
Featuring a floating contact
Electronic PNP
RS Components offers you the world's most reliable and market-leading brands, allowing you to choose your pneumatic cylinder and actuator sensors with ease and trust. Choose from Festo, SMC and of course our trusted own brand RS Pro.
Description:
Festo SRBS series position sensors are used to
detect rotation of the shaft for rotary drives from the DRVS and DSM series. Sensing is performed magnetically and without contact. The sensor can be quickly assembled without having to manually search for switching points. PNP/NPN and NO/NC freely programmablenon-contacting and enclosed ...
Description:
Festo SMT/SME-8M Series T-Slot proximity sensors are fully
compatible with all Festo cylinders that have T-slots. The SME/SMT series provide a reliable sensing solution in a variety of switching options. Sturdy central mounting guarantees that the sensor is securely screwed into the slot. Vibration, shock and tensile forces applied to ...
Description:
Sensor boxes SRBE are used for electrical feedback
and control of the position of process valves actuated using pneumatic quarter turn actuators. They are suitable for use in potentially explosive environments. They can be mounted quickly and easily on quarter turn actuators with a connection pattern to VDI/VDE 3845 using ...
Description:
Sensor boxes SRBE are used for electrical feedback
and control of the position of process valves actuated using pneumatic quarter turn actuators. They are suitable for use in potentially explosive environments. They can be mounted quickly and easily on quarter turn actuators with a connection pattern to VDI/VDE 3845 using ...
