TURCK Cylinder Position Sensors
Turck cylinder position sensors are used for the detection of magnet equipped pistons on pneumatic cylinders through a nonmagnetic wall. A patented, state of the art electronic magnetic circuit is the basis of operation for these sensors. The sensors are manufactured using a polypropylene over-molding technology, which allows the product to be completely sealed into small sizes without compromising durability. The small size also allows for very low profiles that reduce the chance of damage when mounted to the outside of the cylinder.
Turck has taken the approach of using two sensor styles, along with various adapter brackets, to fit individual cylinders for the majority of applications. The “UNT” and “UNR” housings were designed to fit into specific grooves found in extruded profile type cylinders, as well as standalone devices without the need for any additional brackets. The UNT style was made to fit into a standard “T” groove and the UNR was made for the “C” groove, neither requiring additional hardware for standard mounting. Both of these designs allow the sensor to be dropped in from above anywhere along the span of the cylinder.
Magneto-resistive sensors can be used for:
- Material handling
- Automated assembly
- Stamping
- Conveying
- Sorting
- Product positioning
- Industrial robots
| Cylinder Style | Housing | Output Function | Electrical Connection | Click for Price and Availability |
| C-groove cylinder | UNR | No contact, PNP | Cable with connector, M8 X 1 | BIM-UNR-AP6X-0.3-PSG3M W/M |
| C-groove cylinder | UNR | No contact, NPN | Cable with connector, M8 X 1 | BIM-UNR-AN6X-0.3-PSG3M W/M |
| C-groove cylinder | UNR | No contact, PNP | Cable with connector, M12 × 1 | BIM-UNR-AP6X-0.3-RS4 W/M |
| Dovetail groove cylinder, T-groove cylinder, Round cylinder, Tie-rod cylinder | UNT | No contact, PNP | Cable with connector, M8 × 1 | BIM-UNT-AP6X-0.3-PSG3M |
| Dovetail groove cylinder, T-groove cylinder, Round cylinder, Tie-rod cylinder | UNT | No contact, PNP | Cable with connector, M12 × 1 | BIM-UNT-AP6X-0.3-RS4T |
| Tie-rod cylinder, Tie-rod cylinder, Cylinder with external dovetail groove | INT | NAMUR | Cable | BIM-INT-Y1X |
