Draw-wire displacement sensors measure linear movements using a highly flexible steel cable. The cable drum is attached to a sensor element which provides a proportional output signal.
Measurements are performed with high accuracy and high dynamic response. The use of high quality components guarantees a long life cycle and high operational reliability.
We offer a wide selection of draw-wire displacement sensors with numerous types of output signal. This means that each customer has the opportunity of selecting the best sensor for his application.
Choose between analog and digital outputs to optimize your individual measurement task. OEM-solutions for customized integration possible.
Our sensors are application friendly due to the excellent measurement range to size ratio and the fact that they are easy to mount and use. The rugged sensor construction ensures reliable operation even under difficult ambient conditions.
Heavy duty draw wire sensors for general industrial applications
Draw wire sensors of the FD60 - FD115 series are designed for general use. Numerous options enable a suitable sensor to be selected for almost any application.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 100, 150, 300, 500, 750, 1000, 1500
- Linearity max. 0.5mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer, Voltage, Current
- Robust aluminium case
- Easy and flexible mounting
Various analogue outputs and measuring ranges make many applications possible.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 1000, 1500
- Linearity max. 0.2mm
- Signal output: Incremental encoder
- Robust aluminium case
- Easy and flexible mounting
Various measuring ranges and digital output types facilitate fast integration for many application areas.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 2000, 2500
- Linearity max. 2mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer, Voltage, Current
- Robust aluminium case
- Easy and flexible mounting
Various analogue outputs and measuring ranges make many applications possible.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 3000
- Linearity max. 0.6mm
- Signal output: Incremental or absolute encoder
- Robust aluminium case
- Easy and flexible mounting
Various measuring ranges and digital output types facilitate fast integration for many application areas.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 3000, 4000, 5000, 7500, 10.000,
15.000
- Linearity max. 3mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer, Voltage, Current
- Robust aluminium case
- Practical mounting grooves for easy fixing
- Compact design
The analogue series is extremely compact and provides many different measuring ranges. The series has an attractive price/performance ratio based on state of the art technology.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 5000, 7500, 10.000, 15.000
- Linearity max. 1mm
- Signal output: Incremental or absolut encoder
- Robust aluminium case
- Mounting grooves for easy fixing
The digital version with absolute or incremental encoder makes many applications possible. The series has an attractive price/performance ratio based on state of the art technology.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 5000, 7500, 10.000, 15.000
- Linearity max. 1mm
- Signal output: Incremental or absolut encoder
- Robust aluminium case
- Mounting grooves for easy fixing
Draw wire sensors of the FD200 Digital series are specially designed for industrial applications in lift engineering, crane systems, forklift trucks and high bay warehouses. The rugged case and solid, high quality components guarantee high operational reliability and a long service life even in harsh industrial environments.
Miniature draw wire sensors for OEM applications
The miniature draw-wire sensors of the FDMK series are specially designed for use in high-volume production. Due to the favourable price and the compact size of the sensor, new potential designs and cost optimization are the benefits to the user.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 50, 150, 250, 500, 750
- Linearity max. 0.1mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer
- Customer-specific versions
- Smallest design in this sensor class
- Low-cost model
- OEM applications
- Measuring ranges (mm): 50, 150, 250, 500, 750
- Linearity max. 0.1mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer
- Customer-specific versions
- Smallest design in this sensor class
- Low-cost model
- OEM applications
- Measuring ranges (mm): 1000, 1250
- Linearity max. 1mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer
- Customer-specific versions
- Smallest design in this sensor class
- Low-cost model
- OEM applications
- Measuring ranges (mm): 1000, 1250
- Linearity max. 1mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer
- Customer-specific versions
- Smallest design in this sensor class
- Low-cost model
- OEM applications
- Measuring ranges (mm): 2100
- Linearity max. 5.25mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer
- Customer-specific versions
- Smallest design in this sensor class
- Low-cost model
- OEM applications
- Measuring ranges (mm): 2100
- Linearity max. 1.05mm
- Signal output: Incremental encoder
- Customer-specific versions
- Smallest design in this sensor class
- Low-cost model
- OEM applications
- Measuring ranges (mm): 2300, 3500, 5000
- Output type: Potentiometer, Voltage, Current
- IP65
- Smallest design in this sensor class
- Low-cost model
- OEM applications
- Customer-specific versions on request
The FDMK88 is especially designed for mobile applications in series such as mobile cranes or mobile working platforms. The combination of dimensions, robust design, measurement range and price-ratio makes the FDMK88 unique. Therefore, it has the potential to reduce production costs significantly.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 3000, 5000, 7500
- Linearity max. 4.5mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer, Voltage, Current
- Customer-specific versions
- Smallest design in this sensor class
- Low-cost model
- OEM applications
- Measuring ranges (mm): 50, 150, 250
- Linearity max. 0.125mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer
- Miniature draw-wire sensor
- Flexible mounting
- For fast movements
The draw wire sensors of the FDPM Series are the preferred choice in applications which are characterised by fast movements, short displacements and limited space. This is achieved using miniaturised components combined with high resolution hybrid potentiometers.
- Measuring ranges (mm): 100, 300, 500, 1000
- Linearity max. 0.5mm
- Signal output: Potentiometer
- Miniature design
- FDPW – waterproof version
- For extreme conditions
- Medium measuring ranges
The FDP/FDPW draw wire sensors are designed both for industrial use as well as for mobile applications. This draw-wire displacement sensors are the preferred choice where mid-size displacements must be acquired under limited space conditions. The FDPW (waterproof) is particularly suitable for applications with harsh ambient conditions.
Heavy duty draw wire sensors for customer specific encoders
The draw wire sensors in the FD60, FD96, FD115 and FD200 Series are designed so that simple mounting of an incremental or absolute encoder is guaranteed. The selection of the interface, resolution and type of connection can therefore be individually configured.
Draw-wire sensor mechanics for mounting encoders
- Measuring ranges (mm): 1500, 3000, 5000, 7500, 10.000, 15.000, 30.000, 40.000, 50.000
- Linearity max. 0.3mm
- Signal output: depends on the encoder
- Almost every encoder can be installed
- Robust aluminium case
- High quality precision components
- Many different versions