Draw wire sensor measures linear movement and displacement using a highly flexible steel cable. The cable drum is attached to the sensor element which provides a proportional output signal based on the measured distance. Our draw wire sensors have compact design with easy and flexible mounting for integration into machinery. They can also be easily customized to fit in high volume applications in OEM.
Our range of draw wire sensors offer quasi-infinite resolution with maximum measurement range of up to 50m. They provide long-term reliability and operational stability even under harsh ambient environment as they are manufactured from high quality components. Users can choose between analog or digital output depending on their measuring requirements.
Draw Wire Measurement Principle
Draw wire displacement sensors measure linear movements using a highly flexible steel cable. The cable drum is attached to a sensor element which provides a proportional output signal.Measurements are performed with high accuracy and high dynamic response, and the measuring drum is axially coupled with a multi-turn potentiometer, an incremental encoder, or an absolute encoder, thus, a linear movement is transformed into a rotary movement and then converted into a resistance change or into countable increments.The use of high quality components guarantees a long life cycle and high operational reliability.
For more information, please check out our catalogue for draw wire sensors
Draw Wire Sensor Overview
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MT Series | Miniature draw wire sensor
The wireSENSOR MT series miniature draw wire sensor is the smallest draw-wire sensor currently available in the test and measurement
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WDS-MP / MPW | Robust miniature draw wire sensor
The wireSENSOR WDS-MP/MPW miniature draw wire sensors are designed for mobile applications in the industry. They are ideal when used
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WDS-MPM | Robust, miniature draw wire sensor
The wireSENSOR WDS-MPM miniature draw wire sensors are designed for application that requires fast movement and short displacement in an
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WDS-P115 | Industrial long range draw wire sensor
Based on state-of-the-art technology, the WDS-P115 offers an extremely compact design with large measurement range at an attractive price to
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WDS-P200 | Long distance draw wire sensor
The WDS-P200 is a long range draw wire sensor designed for measuring large displacement in industrial applications such as in
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WDS-P60 | Industrial draw wire sensor for OEM
The wireSENSOR WDS-P60 is an industrial draw wire sensor with compact and robust design with aluminum housing for general displacement
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WDS-P96 | Industrial draw wire sensor for OEM
The wireSENSOR WDS-P96 is an industrial draw wire sensor with compact and robust design with aluminum housing for general displacement
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WPS-K100 | Robust draw wire sensor for outdoor industrial applications
The WPS-K100 is a cost-effective and compact draw wire sensor that is specifically designed for outdoor industrial or high-volume OEM
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WPS-MK120 | Compact long range draw wire sensor
The wireSENSOR WPS-MK120 is a compact, miniature draw wire sensor with the largest measurement range from the MK series. It
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WPS-MK30 | Low cost draw wire sensor for OEM
The wireSENSOR WPS-MK30 is a miniature draw wire sensor specifically designed for high volume OEM applications. This economical draw wire
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WPS-MK46 | Low cost draw wire sensor
The wireSENSOR WPS-MK46 is a miniature draw wire sensor specifically designed for high volume OEM applications. It offers a large
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WPS-MK60 | Miniature draw wire sensor for OEM
The wireSENSOR WPS-MK60 is a miniature draw wire sensor specifically designed for high volume OEM applications. The WPS-MK60 is capable
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WPS-MK77 | Low cost draw wire sensor
The wireSENSOR WPS-MK77 is a miniature, low cost draw wire sensor specifically intended to be used in high volume production
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WPS-MK88 | Low cost draw wire sensor
The wireSENSOR WPS-MK88 is a robust, compact draw wire sensor specifically designed for mobile applications such as displacement measurement in
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WPS-MK88-U45R | Low cost draw wire sensor for high volume mobile applications
The wireSENSOR WPS-MK88-U45R is unique due to its non-contact potentiometer. This offers a service times of eight times longer than