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959CT Linear Position Sensor

Gemco 959CT Linear Displacement Transducer

The Gemco 959CT is an introductory rod-style linear displacement transducer. The position sensor is designed with stainless-steel construction and is ideal for caustic applications and machines with high-cycle rates. The non-contact design allows this LDT to be used in highly repetitive applications without mechanical wear.

The housing of the linear displacement transducer is less than 2” in depth, allowing for installation in applications where traditional rod style transducers will not fit, or in applications where customers want to simplify installation and serviceability of the sensor. This linear displacement transducer is built to withstand severe environmental conditions, and a loss of power will not cause the unit to lose position information or require re-homing. 

Gemco’s 959CT features auto-tuning capability, which allows the LDT to sense a magnet other than the standard ring magnet and adjust its internal signal strength accordingly. This is very beneficial when replacing a linear transducer in a hydraulic cylinder where the brand of the installed magnet is not known.  

Featuring
 • Analog Output, 0 to 10 VDC, 0.25 to 4.75 VDC,0.5 to 4.5 VDC, or 4-20 mA
• High Vibration Resistance to 20 Gs – 10Hz–2KHz
• High Shock Resistance to 100 Gs, single hit
• Sensor Stoke Lengths from 2 to 100" / 50 to 2540 mm
• High Accuracy/High Resolution – 16-bits
• Diagnostics Over Analog Output
• Wide Input Power Range of 8 to 30 VDC
• IP68 Rating
• All Stainless Steel Construction 
• Programmable Zero and Span Points
• AGC–Automatic Gain Control

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  • Application Notes +

    • Industrial Hydraulic Cylinders

      Withstand hand shock & vibration, as well as high pressures and temperature swings.

    • Packaging - Stretch Hooding Machine

      Improved Cycle Time

    • Steel Mills - Monitor Torch Cut Off Heads

      Close the Loop on Torch Cut-Off Heads and Monitor the Slab Length

    • Steel Mills - Electric Arc Furnace Cover

      Absolute Position Feedback in the Harshest Environments

    • Automation - Position Feedback

      Flight Simulators

    • Plastics - Blow Molding

      High Shock and Vibration Ratings

    • Lumber - Planers

      Optimize Production Capabilities

    • Entertainment - Motion Simulators

      For The Entertainment Indistry

    • Lumber Laser - Guided Edger

      Reduce Scrap and Maintenance Costs

    • Agriculture - Automated Spraying and Cultivation Equipment

      Eliminate Manual Adjustments and Crop Damage

    • Heavy Industry - Cranes

      Prevent Overtravel

    • Heavy Industry - Crusher and Baler

      Eliminate Inefficiency and Wear

    • Automotive - Battery Manufacturing

      Improved Quality Control

    • Automotive - Glass Manufacturing

      Increase Throughput Time

    • Steel Mills - Continuous Casting

      Keep this Massive Mechanical Process Running Non-Stop

    • Steel Mills - Steel Making

      Only the Strong Survive

    • Steel Mills - Walking Beams

      Absolute Continuous Feedback

    • Recycling - Baling Machines

      The 950MD Mill Duty Housing and 953 VMax Linear Displacement Transducer (LDT) are an ideal alternative to Limit Switches and lower cost linear sensors.

    • Correct Installation of LDT in a Hydraulic Cylinder

      Manufacturers of hydraulic cylinders, and machinery using hydraulic cylinders that are looking for automation, need to know the positioning of the cylinders to help automate the process.