Air-Bearing C-LVDT
(Capacitive LVDT)

Uses an internal capacitive sensor to create a high-performance, LVDT-like contact measurement system.

Same high performance as capacitive sensors
Friction-Free air-bearing design
Minimal side-loading effects
Adjustable down-force as low as 0.2g
Works in hostile environments
Retractable tip
Replacable diamond tip
Requires capactive sensor system (Elite or CD).

Details below:
Specifications | Air-Bearing Design | Mechanical

C-LVDT Specifications

Measurement Range	0.5mm 0.020"
Contact Force	0.2g to 100g
Radial Stiffness	< 0.25µm/g
Bearing	Linear, porous air bearing
Diamond Tip	Radius: 3.175mm 0.125" Mount: 4-48AGD Thread
Weight of Moving Mass	4.2g
Air Connection	1/16" ID flexible tubing
Air Consumption	3-7 lpm 0.10-0.25 cfm
Operating Air Pressure	420-480kPa 60-70psi
Air Filter Requirement	5µm particle size

C-LVDT Air-Bearing Construction

p-lvdt cutaway iew The air-bearing of the C-LVDT is the key to providing incredibly high-resolution contact measurements.

A porous carbon bearing flows air around the probe's plunger. The air cushion provides friction-free movement and radial stiffness that minimizes side-loading effects when scanning a moving target.

Diamond Tips

Each Lion Precision C-LVDT comes complete with an interchangeable diamond tip. The high-precision measurements performed by the C-LVDT demand the highest quality contact interface.

Diamond is Superior to Ruby:

Low Friction - Side forces cause less lateral deflection from moving targets and less hysteresis on direction reversal.

Highly Polished Surface - Diamond accepts and holds a high polish, minimizing the possibility of scratching the measured surface.

Minimal Wear - Increased accuracy and longer life.

C-LVDT Mechanical Outline

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Air-Bearing C-LVDT (Capacitive LVDT)