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Installation Manual
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Chapter 2: Installing the LDT
The 958A is designed for insertion into mobile hydraulic and clevis style cylinders. The hydraulic cylinder must be
prepped for an Embedded Style Linear Transducer.
Installation Notes:
The 958A is offered in either a 10.29mm (.405") or an 8mm (.315) diameter guide tube. There
are 4 different magnet styles offered. When the magnet is installed in a ferrous material it is necessary to add a
non-ferrous spacer between the magnet and piston. Non-ferrous materials, such as brass, copper, aluminum,
non-magnetic stainless steel, or plastics, can be in direct contact with the magnet assembly and rod end without
producing any adverse results. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-1: 958A Embedded installed in hydraulic cylinder
Drawing is for reference only. For detailed cylinder machining, contact application support.
2.2: Magnet Mounting Detail
Ferrous
Piston
Non-Ferrous
Piston
Position Magnet
Non-ferrous spacer
30 mm (1.18 in.)
5 mm
(0.19 in.)
30 mm (1.18 in.)
Position Magnet
Piston
Piston
Position Magnet
Non-ferrous spacer
30 mm (1.18 in.)
5 mm
(0.19 in.)
30 mm (1.18 in.)
Position Magnet
Piston
Piston
Magnet installation in ferrous material
Magnet installation in non-ferrous material
Figure 2-2: Magnet mounting detail
