Position Sensors & Controls

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Rotary position sensors are good solutions for applications that require electromechanical feedback from a change in position, change in direction, or speed of rotation. Most applications that require position feedback employ either a rotary position sensor to translate a change in angular mechanical position to an electrical signal, or a linear position sensor to translate a change in distance to an electrical signal. The general intent is to detect the change or motion and give feedback to a system's controls to determine the next response. CTS has a wide range of capabilities and supports most applications from harsh industrial environments to communication and audio industry applications.

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Linear Position Sensing
Rotary Position Sensing
Angular Position Sensing
Magnetoresistive Position Sensing
Optical Position Sensing
Inductive Position Sensing
Potentiometric Position Sensors
Hall-Effect Position Sensing

Position Sensors and Controls

Rotary Position Sensors

CTS has over 20 years of experience with non-contacting technology developing products for the automotive market and is now utilizing the same technology to develop industrial grade rotary position sensors. The core design allows for packaging in various configurations to fit every application. Utilization of selected ICs and programming allow for output of the required communication protocol. These devices are ideal for applications such as wheel balancing equipment, material handling equipment, medical diagnostic equipment, controls for heavy equipment, flow valves, and a myriad of other applications where precision, reliability, reduced maintenance, and quality are key requirements.

Rotary Position Sensors

Encoders

CTS encoders are electromechanical devices that measure and convert the position or rotation of a shaft into an analogue or digital output signal. This makes them very valuable for applications that depend on instant, accurate and reliable position monitoring, such as industrial automation, computer input devices and audio equipment.

Encoders

Potentiometers

CTS is a leader in the design and manufacture of robust, reliable and high-quality industrial-grade rotary potentiometers that serve customers globally. Constructed with carbon composition, conductive plastic or wire-wound elements, these potentiometers can operate in environments with wide temperature ranges. An ingression protection rating of up to IP67 is available on some models, along with a rotational life of up to 3 million cycles. Decades of experience and manufacturing excellence enable CTS to offer rotary potentiometers and custom-engineered solutions to meet customer requirements in a multitude of markets.

Potentiometers

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