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Inductive Displacement Sensor, 1m

SISCO-DS-M506

The SISCO inductive displacement sensor features an extremely compact design, specifically engineered for long-stroke applications. With an exceptionally high repeatability of ±0.01mm, it liberates high-precision measurement from complex system integration, providing users with a more flexible, economical, and hassle-free displacement measurement solution. It is suitable for applications requiring precise displacement feedback, such as machine tools, cutting machines, and automated equipment.

$175.29

Laser Displacement Sensor, 30m

SISCO-DS-SWLDS30A

The SISCO laser displacement sensor is an industrial-grade measuring device. Equipped with a precision optical system, it maintains high-accuracy measurements of ±(2mm + d × 0.01%) even in outdoor and harsh environments. The measurement rate is flexibly adjustable, balancing accuracy and response speed. With a total power consumption of less than 3.0W, it combines high efficiency and stability, making it an ideal solution for industrial measurement and automation control applications.

$493.17

Linear Displacement Sensor, 1000mm

SISCO-DS-WPSXSA2

The SISCO linear displacement sensor is a miniature measuring device that combines ingenious design with high performance, making it an ideal solution for industrial displacement measurement. It cleverly integrates the core advantages of angle and linear displacement sensors, achieving a large stroke measurement range of 100-1000mm within a limited space, thanks to its compact structure and small installation space requirements. With a linear accuracy of up to 0.1%, it precisely meets the high-precision needs of various industrial scenarios.

$153.09

LVDT Displacement Sensor, 10m

SISCO-DS-SOPH8

The SISCO LVDT displacement sensor is a high-precision measuring device based on the differential transformer principle. Its core feature is its compact 8mm pen-shaped spring-loaded design, equipped with a high-hardness zirconia probe and precision guide rails. Combined with a slip-free contact structure, its unique pen-shaped design makes it easy to install and integrate, while temperature compensation ensures the stability of measurement results.

$386.32

Wire Displacement Sensor, 1000mm

SISCO-DS-MNH80

The SISCO wire displacement sensor is a high-precision, high-reliability measurement device designed for industrial control applications. It offers both digital and analog signal outputs with a resolution up to 0.008mm, and is compatible with mainstream industrial buses and PLC systems for easy integration. Its compact design and superior performance make it the preferred solution for short-distance, high-precision measurement.

$243.68

What is a displacement sensor?

A displacement sensor is an electronic or mechanical device used to measure changes in the position of an object. It converts the displacement of an object into an electrical signal for monitoring, control, or recording.

Simply put, it's a device that measures "how much" and "where" an object has moved—for example, how much a door has opened, how far a robotic arm has extended, or the distance a car's brake pedal has been pressed. It can accurately capture these movements and ultimately convert the physical quantity of "displacement" into an electrical signal (voltage, current, resistance, etc.), allowing the device or system to "understand" the object's position change.

What types of displacement sensors are there?

Displacement sensors are mainly divided into two categories: contact and non-contact. The core types are as follows:

Contact: Potentiometer type (inexpensive and simple, but subject to wear), resistance strain gauge type (measures minute displacements, requires calibration);

Non-contact: Inductive type (resistant to harsh environments, measures metals), capacitive type (high precision, measures minute displacements), photoelectric type (fast response, short to medium distance), laser type (extremely high precision, long distance), Hall effect type (compact, shock-resistant, low cost), ultrasonic type (measures non-metals, unaffected by light).

They are widely used in industrial automation (robot positioning), automotive (accelerator/pedal position), aerospace (servo control), and medical equipment, and are key components for achieving precise control and condition monitoring.

What are the core advantages of displacement sensors?

The core advantage can be summarized as the precise and real-time conversion of the key mechanical quantity of "displacement" in the physical world into quantifiable, transmittable, and processable electrical signals, thus becoming the "perception cornerstone" for achieving automated and intelligent control.

Converting Physical Displacement into Measurable Signals
This is the most fundamental advantage. It can accurately convert the invisible and intangible "position changes" and "distances moved" of machines and components into standard electrical signals (such as voltage, current, or digital signals). This makes abstract mechanical motion perceptible, transmittable, and processable.

Achieving Precise Measurement and Control
It provides extremely high accuracy, resolution, and reliability. Whether it's a micron-level change or a large-amplitude linear motion, the sensor can accurately measure it, thus providing accurate feedback to the automation system, achieving high-precision closed-loop control, and ensuring production quality and equipment safety.

As the "Sensory Nerves" of The Automation System
The displacement sensor is the bridge connecting the physical world and the control system. It monitors position information in real time and feeds it back to the controller (such as a PLC), which then makes decisions and drives actuators accordingly. This is the foundation for all automated applications, including smart manufacturing, robotics, and precision machining.

In short, the core advantage of displacement sensors lies in giving machines the ability to "sense their own motion state," which is a prerequisite for achieving precision measurement and intelligent control.