Sophisticated cylinder sensing
August 2008
Sensors & Transducers
The new MZT8 magnetic cylinder sensor offers numerous innovations. The ASIC chip technology from SICK combines the shortest of housings with maximum accuracy. As a result of the new design and innovative production process, the MZT8 also achieves best handling and tightness results.
With a length of just 24 mm, the MZT8 is one of the most space-saving magnetic cylinder sensors on the market. Its user-friendliness is a further highlight. This is achieved through the possibility of drop-in single-hand mounting in the slot of the pneumatic cylinder. The mounting screw is constructed in such a way that it cannot be lost, ie, it cannot fall out during fixing of the sensor in the cylinder slot. Moreover, locating the screw near the cable input also ensures optimum strain relief.
Accurate position detection in pneumatic cylinders
As the sensor element of the MZT8 is at the front of the housing, the device can detect piston positions without travel loss so that a very high level of accuracy is achieved as scattering effects are reduced. Thus all devices in the series provide constant, homogeneous switching properties.
The packaging materials offer considerably increased resistance for harsh operating conditions and are immune to cutting oils and coolants. The housing is completely sealed through a new production process, and the electronics are therefore protected against dampness.
The MZT8 is designed to be used at operating temperatures of between -30 and +80°C.
For more information contact Jendamark Automation, +27 (0)41 391 4700, [email protected], www.sick.com
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