AutomationDirect has added Lika draw wire linear measurement devices, also known as string encoders or string potentiometers, which use a steel cable wrapped on a spring-loaded reel to measure ...

Kübler by TURCK has expanded its draw wire series with versions that measure distances ranging from 0.25 to 40 meters. This system is designed to work with sensors and encoders with analog ...

Whether mobile elevating work platforms, mobile cranes or truck-mounted concrete pumps, mobile machines have to consistently function as smoothly, precisely and efficiently as possible. This requires ...

Absolute draw wire encoders from Sick Stegmann can measure as far as 50 meters while holding resolution within 0.025 mm. They find applicability on everything from cranes to excavators and are robust ...

The DWS60 Draw Wire encoder system provides linear motion feedback over long distances for a range of industrial applications. Key features include an extended measurement range capable of measuring ...

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Draw-wire transducers use a drum on which a measuring wire is wound. A rotary encoder or potentiometer connects to the spring-loaded drum, which automatically retracts the wire to an angular position.