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Draw wire sensors are a type of linear position sensor. They use a cable and a spring-loaded spool to measure and detect linear displacement. Draw Wire Sensor Operating Principle Draw wire sensors are small in size compared to their measuring range. Often a draw wire sensor would be selected...

A sensor is a measuring device which senses a change in their surrounding environment, they are often manufactured into larger systems and devices and can monitor different variables depending on the type of sensor they are. There is a multitude of different sensor types, the most popular...

Thermistors measure temperature by measuring the resistance of the electrical energy passing through the thermistor which is relative to temperature. Negative Temperature Coefficient defines that as the resistance decreases the temperature increases and vice versa. Positive Temperature Coefficient...

Positions, speeds and lengths can be measured reliably and efficiently with the new measuring system LMSMA from WACHENDORFF. WACHENDORFF has significantly optimised the adjustment possibilities of the systems, which are based on a spring arm with a central spring. This results in numerous...

So, what are the differences between the two devices? The main difference is the output signal – a sensor will give an output in the same format as the signal was received whereas the transducer will take the signal, transform it into different measurement and give this as the...

Industries for Rotary Encoder Applications Rotary encoders are incredibly diverse and are used across many different industries. Some industries which they are used within regularly are; Packaging Food and beverage Printing Textiles Mobile vehicle Aerospace Material...