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C-LVDT Response Speed
Adapts a capacitive sensor to a high-performance, LVDT-like contact measurement system.
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Specifications | Air-Bearing Design | Mechanical
"When we were looking for our air bearing LVDT, Lion Precision quoted quickly, efficiently and professionally. The competition had a 4 week lead time to quote, and 8 weeks delivery in product. Lion wins hands down!”
Measurement Range |
0.5 mm 0.020" |
Contact Force |
0.2 g to 100 g |
Radial Stiffness |
< 0.25 µm/g |
Bearing |
Linear, porous air bearing |
Diamond Tip |
Radius: 3.175 mm 0.125" Mount: 4-48AGD Thread |
Moving Mass |
5.55 g Shaft, 1.35 g Tip, 6.9 g Total |
Air Connection |
1/16" ID flexible tubing |
Air Consumption |
3-7 lpm 0.10-0.25 cfm |
Operating Air Pressure |
420-480 kPa 60-70 psi |
Air Filter Requirement |
5 µm particle size |
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.
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.
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.
