C&K’s MPSR series of magnetic sensors are designed for non-contact position and proximity detection in tough dirty environments. The 61mm long housing is aluminium with a stainless steel cable, and operating life is 4 million actuations in spite of dirt, dust, oil, grease and water, according to the company. The switches are electro-mechanical, with Form C (change-over) ...

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