Smart Industry 4.0, big data collection and increased automation rely on positon sensors that precisely measure and feedback rotary and linear position and motion. This often calls for contactless solutions, with long product lifetimes and a rugged design to withstand the harsh environmental conditions the machinery operates in.
Furthermore, industrial machinery and automation systems depend on rotary controls for operation. Piher is a trusted partner for manufacurers of industrial machinery, automation and robotic systems throughout the world. We create and manufacture innovative products and solutions that empower our customers to safeguard the environment and enhance their quality of life. Our safe and efficient offerings help industrial clients implement next-generation energy-efficient and environmentally friendly motors, compressors, and HVAC systems.
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
ROBOT ARM POSITION
Position sensors in industrial robots are used to determine the current location of the robot arm and its attachments. Our non-contact magnetic position sensors are highly accurate and can be placed in robot pivot joints where angle or linear position feedback is needed.
VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER IOT MODULE
High voltage industrial systems depend on vacuum circuit breakers to protect the machinery from current spikes and short circuits. To monitor the health of the trigger motor and the number of incidents, the circuit breakers can be equipped with a IoT module that feedbacks the angle and activation speed of the motor shaft and transmits it to the IoT.
TIMER AND CONTROL RELAYS
Timer relays are used extensively in industrial applications, HVAC systems and building services to provide time-delayed switching. Our trimmer potentiometers provide options such as stepped outputs and mechanical stop positions that enable precise time and others function setting.
CNC MACHINE CONTROL PANELS
CNC machines use various control interfaces such as working mode selection or speed selection. Our panel-mount potentiometers features a mechanical packages where the rotary movement can be combined with robust detent mechanisms to obtain a high number of mechanical stops.
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
In environments with especially high requirements towards ingress protection such as paint spray systems, panel-mount potentiometers based on resistive technology might reach their limits. Our panel-mount Hall-effect sensors offer a highly accurate and rugged alternative for these types of applications.
INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS
The amount of air circulating in a HVAC system is controlled by adjusting the opening angle of the ventilation flaps. Position sensors feedback the latest flap position to the system control and allow manual or automatic adjustment of the ventilation.
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
Inclination sensors and angle sensors are used to align photovoltaic systems and parabolic mirrors exactly with the sun and thus maximize the energy yield.
AUTONOMOUS WAREHOUSE ROBOTS
Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) use drive motors for steering and lifting mechanisms. These movements have to be logged and measured. Position and angle sensors inform the control unit about the gripper angle, lift position and the navigation direction to the picking or the charging stations, allowing safe and smooth operation.
Other Sensors for Industrial Markets:
| Robots | Valves | Pumps | Conveyor systems |
| Compressors | Industrial mixers | Heat exchangers | Automation systems |
| Industrial sensors | Hydraulic systems | Pneumatic tools | Electric motors |
| Generators | Industrial boilers | Cooling towers | Air compressors |
| Industrial cranes | Conveyor belts | Laser cutting machines | 3D printers |
| Water treatment systems | PLC systems | CNC machines | Welding machines |
| Pressure sensors | Flow meters | Packaging machines | Grinding machines |
| Material handling systems | Air filters | Gears and gearboxes | Bearings |
| Lubrication systems | Chain conveyors | Industrial ovens | Electric hoists |
| Safety systems | Transformers | Inverters | Robotic arms |
| Actuators | Industrial fans | Hydraulic presses | Vacuum pumps |
| Fuel cells | Diesel engines | Gas turbines | Solar panels |
| Wind turbines | Hydraulic cylinders | Switchgear | Distribution panels |
| Solenoid valves | Industrial dryers | Extrusion machines | Vibratory feeders |
| Industrial saws | Press brakes | Electric furnaces | Plasma cutting machines |
| Industrial chillers | Gear pumps | Ball bearings | Centrifugal pumps |
| Hydraulic lifts | Pressure vessels | Rotary valves | Industrial scales |
| Control valves | Heat pumps | VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) | Industrial dryers |
| HVAC systems | Electric actuators | Pneumatic actuators | Hydraulic actuators |
| Industrial fans | Servo motors | Stepper motors | Ball screws |
| Linear actuators | Electric generators | Capacitors | Inductive sensors |
| Optical sensors | Photoelectric sensors | Proximity sensors | Magnetic sensors |
| Vibration monitoring systems | Temperature sensors | Ultrasonic sensors | Pressure transmitters |
| Level sensors | Flow control valves | Hydraulic pumps | Industrial relays |
| Servo drives | Conveyor rollers | Ball mills | Industrial robots |
| Lathe machines | Hydraulic turbines | Industrial saws | Hydraulic couplings |
| Industrial magnets | Hydraulic clutches | Hydraulic motors | Hydraulic filters |
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Potentiometers and Panel Controls
Hall-Effect Rotary and Linear Sensors
