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Position measurement in thrusters

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Large vessels are equipped with thrusters to make the vessel more manoeuvrable in critical situations. Our rotary potentiometers provide angle position feedback of steerable thrusters, while our linear potentiometers provide position feedback of the thruster blades. They offer high precision and long life expectancy.

Rotary potentiometers

Rotary potentiometers

  • Measuring range 360° to 3.600°
  • Various options in measurement principle
  • Motion control & position determination
Linear potentiometers

Linear potentiometers

  • Measurement range 10 mm to 1.000 mm
  • Compact in size and light in weight
  • Conductive plastic or wirewound