Comparison: Precision Potentiometer vs. Hall Effect Sensor
22nd July 2025
To measure linear displacement, a draw wire transducer is an ideal instrument for a multitude of applications, including suspension travel, valve position, forklift operation, scissor lift height, and steering position. As the draw wire extends, it rotates an internal sensing device to produce an electrical output signal proportional to the position, whilst an internal torsion spring maintains tension on the wire rope and serves as the retraction mechanism. The figure below illustrates the key components of a draw wire sensor. Two technologies used for sensing linear displacement are the