GCA-AE-Series LVDT Position Sensor
These heavy-duty gage heads enable high performance in environments containing moisture, dirt, and fluid contaminants
Key features
- Air extend, spring retract
- All-welded stainless steel construction
- Resistant to harsh environments
- Hermetically sealed housing
- 25 µ-inch [0.6 µm] repeatability
- IEC IP68 rating to 1,000 PSI [70 bars]
- Long cycle life
About the GCA-AE Series Air extend AC operated gage heads
The GCA-AE Series heavy-duty gage heads enable high performance in environments containing moisture, dirt, and fluid contaminants. These Gage heads are air-extend, spring-retract LVDTs (Linear Variable Differential Transformers) with precision linear bearings.
These robust high-temperature gage heads allow measurements over long strokes up to ±1 inch [±25.4mm]. A removable black-chromed, hardened tool steel tip is threaded (4-48UNF-2A) to the working end. Internal construction prevents the core and shaft from rotating as they move longitudinally. The integral electrical connector (welded) provides for easy installation and allows replacing a damaged cable without sacrificing the sensor. Installation and adjustment are facilitated by an external ½-20 mounting thread and the two locknuts supplied with each unit.
The ruggedness, long life cycle, and very high reliability of the GCA-AE Series provide a low cost of ownership over the life of the equipment onto which they are installed. The one-piece front end (barrel which contains the bearing assembly), machined
from solid stainless steel bar, coupled with a bronze bushing, has far greater resistance to bending forces and side loads compared to other designs. This is particularly important on the longer stroke versions; it reduces the common risk of probe
damage/bending during installation or maintenance of industrial equipment. The GCA-AE Series designs also require fewer parts and weld joints, thereby increasing overall structural integrity and reliability.
Other features GCA-AE Series
- MS type connector (MIL-C-5015)
- High temperature
- High side loading resistance
- Calibration certificate supplied with each unit
- Long strokes up to ±1 inch
- Hardened tool steel contact tip
Applications for GCA-AE Series
- Factory automation
- Industrial printing equipment
- Steel mills
- Metal thickness gaging
- High temperature applications
- Environments requiring hermetically sealed transducers
- In-process measurements (feedback loop with PLC or CNC controller)
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
Specification | Value |
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Measurement range | 1.27 to 25.4mm |
Non-linearity | ±0.25% FR |
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- 25 µ-inch [0.6 µm] repeatability
- IEC IP68 rating to 1,000 PSI [70 bars]