Position Sensors & Encoders

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Position Sensors & Encoders

BEI Sensors, Kavlico, and Newall provide highly engineered position devices designed to deliver accurate and effective communication between operator and machine — even in the harshest environments.

Solid Design, Reliable Product, Proven Experience

Sensata's position line from BEI Sensors, Kavlico, and Newall, make up our highly-engineered devices that span the entire range of position sensors, linear and rotary encoders, potentiometers, draw wires and inclinometers.
They’re designed to deliver:

High quality and durability
Accuracy, repeatability
Reliability in tough environments
Competitive pricing

Download the Position Sensors Selection Guide to get a comprehensive overview of the different products and options offered.

Rotary Econders

coupled to rotary equipments provide a digital feedback signal to a controller.

linear encoders by gvz components

Linear Encoders

these linear sensors are well sealed and especially rugged.

hall effect sensors by gvz components

Hall effect sensors

to measure the position of a rotating magnet to produce an analog position signal.

potentiometers by gvz components

Potentiometers

potentiometers use a variation in resistance to measure rotary or linear position.

inclinometers, tilt sensors by gvz components

Inclinometer Tilt sensors

Tilt sensors indicate an angular position relative to the local gravity vector.

Draw wire sensors

have a wire spool attached to a rotary sensor to convert the wire length into a value.

DROs

DROs or Digital Readouts give a visual numerical indication of position when used with linear encoders

LVDTs

are the standard for flight and engine control position measurements.

RVDTs

industry standard for angular and rotary measurements in aerospace and industrial applications.