PK Rodless rectilinear displacement transducers are based on potentiometric technology for every kind of linear displacement. The word potentiometer comes from potential, which refers to voltage potential, or difference. A potentiometer then is a device for measuring voltage difference.
In fact, a potentiometer is simply a resistor with a variable resistance value. Typically it is composed of a resistive material through which a current is passed. Unlike a static resistor, however, the point at which the current exits the resistive material is variable. Most often this is done by using a brush, which makes electrical contact with the resistive material, and which can be moved using a handle.
By moving the brush, the voltage potential being measured can be modified. For these sensors the rod is the brush and the further it is pulled the higher the reading. These Gefran sensors are drop in replacements for other popular brands, such as Novotechnik. For any questions, give our sales team a call.
- The transducer has been improved in order to guarantee greater reliability under all conditions
- Mechanical linkage using joint with take up of play, M5 thread
- Installation is made simpler by the absence of electrical signal variation in output, outside the Theoretical Electrical Stroke
- The new grooves provide an excellent alternative to the usual system of fastening with brackets
- Ideal for applications on plastic injection presses, vertical presses, and on many other processing machines
- Grade of protection IP40
Gefran PK Series Features
Enhanced transducer for reliable performance in all conditions. Mechanical linkage with play adjustment, M5 thread. Simplified installation with consistent output signal. New grooves offer an excellent alternative to brackets. Suitable for plastic injection presses, vertical presses, and other processing machines. IP40 protection rating.
Gefran PK Series Specifications
| Model | 100 | 130 | 150 | 175 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 275 | 300 | 350 | 360 | 400 | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 | |
| Useful electrical stroke (C.E.U.) + 3 / -0 | mm | 100 | 130 | 150 | 175 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 275 | 300 | 350 | 360 | 400 | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| Theoretical electrical stroke (C.E.T.) ± 1 | mm | 103 | 133 | 153 | 178 | 204 | 229 | 254 | 279 | 305 | 355 | 365 | 406 | 458 | 509 | 559 | 611 |
| Resistance (C.E.T.) | KΩ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Mechanical stroke (C.M.) | mm | 113 | 143 | 163 | 188 | 214 | 239 | 264 | 289 | 315 | 365 | 375 | 416 | 468 | 519 | 569 | 621 |
| Case length (A) | mm | 253 | 283 | 303 | 328 | 354 | 379 | 404 | 429 | 455 | 505 | 515 | 556 | 508 | 659 | 684 | 761 |
| Model | 650 | 700 | 750 | 800 | 850 | 900 | 1000 | 1100 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2250 | 2750 | 3000 | |
| Useful electrical stroke (C.E.U.) + 3 / -0 | mm | 650 | 700 | 750 | 800 | 850 | 900 | 1000 | 1100 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2250 | 2750 | 3000 |
| Theoretical electrical stroke (C.E.T.) ± 1 | mm | 660 | 713 | 763 | 815 | 865 | 915 | 1017 | 1117 | 1271 | 1521 | 1771 | 2021 | 2271 | 2275 | 3025 |
| Resistance (C.E.T.) | KΩ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Mechanical stroke (C.M.) | mm | 671 | 723 | 773 | 825 | 875 | 925 | 1027 | 1127 | 1281 | 1531 | 1781 | 2031 | 2291 | 2795 | 3045 |
| Case length (A) | mm | 881 | 863 | 913 | 965 | 1015 | 1065 | 1167 | 1267 | 1421 | 1671 | 1921 | 2171 | 2406 | 2935 | 3185 |
Novotechnik TLH series Replacements
PKM series is a direct cross to the Novotechnik TLH series. Convert your Novotechnik TLH series part numbers to Gefran PK Series with the chart below.
| Novotechnik Model Number | Stroke | Gefran Model |
| TLH-175 | 175MM | PK-M-175 |
| TLH-225 | 225MM | PK-M-225 |
| TLH-300 | 300MM | PK-M-300 |
Improve Your Injection Molding Processes with Gefran Linear Transducers
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