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TECHNICAL GUIDE \u00b7 POSITION SENSING \u00b7 HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lift Cylinder Position
\nSensor Integration
\nEncoder \u00b7 Magnetostrictive \u00b7 LVDT<\/span><\/h1>\n

Integrating position feedback into a hydraulic lift cylinder transforms it from a simple force actuator into a precision positioning device capable of closed-loop position control with accuracies down to \u00b10.1 mm over metre-long strokes. The choice of sensor technology \u2014 magnetostrictive transducer, linear encoder, LVDT, potentiometer, or string encoder \u2014 determines the system’s accuracy, environmental robustness, wiring complexity, and cost. This guide covers the integration methods, technology selection criteria, and commissioning requirements for position feedback on industrial hydraulic lift cylinders.<\/p>\n

Magnetostrictive<\/span>
\nLinear Encoder<\/span>
\nClosed-Loop Control<\/span><\/div>\n

LIFT CYLINDERS \u00b7 POSITION SENSING ENGINEERING \u00b7 JULY 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n

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REFERENCE \u00b7 POSITION SENSOR TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON<\/p>\n

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MAGNETOSTRICTIVE<\/p>\n

\u00b10.1 mm<\/p>\n

Best accuracy and reliability for internal rod installation \u2014 no wear, immune to oil contamination, 0\u20135 m stroke range<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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LINEAR ENCODER<\/p>\n

\u00b10.01 mm<\/p>\n

Highest accuracy for external installation \u2014 glass or steel scale, requires clean environment and mechanical alignment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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STRING POT<\/p>\n

\u00b10.5\u20131 mm<\/p>\n

Lowest cost external option \u2014 spring-retracted cable measures extension length; adequate for most industrial closed-loop applications<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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LVDT<\/p>\n

\u00b10.05 mm<\/p>\n

High accuracy, frictionless, short stroke \u2014 used in test rigs and high-precision positioning applications up to 300 mm stroke<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n