With thousands of options utilizing multiple technologies, sometimes it is logical to start with the target and then review the types of functions that magnetic sensors, switches, transducers, and pickups can perform looking at that target. By first indicating if you need a gear, a magnet, or a shot rod, you can start here and narrow down our standard products by selecting your target.
Magnetic Sensors For Magnet and Steel Targets
Gear
Hall effect sensors detect rotating gears and ferrous targets to measure speed, direction, tooth count, position, and alignment with reliable, contactless operation
Rack Gear
Hall effect sensors detect rack gear movement to measure speed, direction, position, tooth count, and alignment with reliable, contactless operation.
Magnets
Hall effect sensors detect magnetic fields to measure speed, direction, count, position, proximity, alignment, and field strength with accurate, contactless operation.
Other Ferrous Targets
Hall effect sensors detect ferrous metal targets to measure speed, direction, count, position, proximity, and alignment with accurate, contactless operation
Multi-Pole Magnet Tape
Hall effect sensors detect multi-pole magnetic tape to measure speed, direction, position, distance traveled, proximity, and alignment with reliable, contactless operation.
Angular Position Magnet
Hall effect sensors detect angular position magnets to accurately measure the rotational angle of shafts and other rotating targets with reliable, contactless operation.
Shot Rod
Hall effect sensors detect high-speed shot rods in die casting equipment to measure speed, direction, and count with reliable, contactless operation.
You’ve Selected a Sensor Target, Now Choose Your Function!
Once you have selected your target, the next step will be to select the function, or what it is you are looking to measure from the target. A list of functions that can be measured from that target will be listed on the next page. After you have selected your sensor function all sensors that meet your function and target will be listed and you can sort out the packaging and electrical features to determine the best sensor for your application.
If you are not sure where to start or have a custom application, contact our engineers to discuss the specifics of your requirements. As alternatives to this sensor selection tool, you can browse our catalog, or start by selecting your sensor by function. A competitor cross reference catalog is also available to search through proven replacements for sensors manufactured by a number of different companies.
Need a Custom Solution?
If you are not sure where to start or need custom functionality or you find the sensor you like but it needs to be 2” longer, or made from aluminum instead of stainless steel, or needs a unique pigtail connection, contact our Engineers to put together the customized magnetic sensor that best fits your needs.