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Magnetostrictive Linear Displacement Transducers from Kingmach
Selecting a magnetostrictive linear displacement transducer for field monitoring often comes down to two things: long-term stability and a supplier who understands the conditions. At Kingmach, we have been equipping geotechnical projects with these sensors for years, so we know that standard off-the-shelf units rarely fit when boreholes are tight or the application involves submersion. Our series is built around the magnetostrictive principle, using a waveguide and a position magnet to give absolute, non-contact measurement. It is a straightforward design that avoids wear parts, which matters when a sensor is embedded in concrete or installed in a remote slope and expected to deliver data for a decade. The output is typically analog or digital, depending on what your logger expects, and we keep the electronics sealed to IP68 as a baseline. Clients often ask about stroke length and resolution, and our answer is that we can handle strokes from 50 mm up to several meters with micron-level repeatability. Because we manufacture in-house, we also do custom mounting brackets and cable lengths without long lead times. This page walks through the technical side of the transducers, what makes them suitable for demanding sites, and how you can specify a unit that matches the measurement range and environmental constraints of your next project.
Technical Detail
Kingmach Measurement & Monitoring Technology Co., Ltd. has built its reputation as a professional manufacturer of geotechnical instruments, and the magnetostrictive linear displacement transducer is one of the core products in our wide range. We design these transducers for projects where standard LVDTs or potentiometric sensors do not hold up because of moisture, vibration, or the need for absolute position feedback right at power-up. The magnetostrictive technology offers inherent advantages: there is no physical contact between the sensing element and the position magnet, so you get a sensor that does not drift from mechanical wear. Depending on the model, linearity can be within ±0.02% of full scale, and the update rate is fast enough for dynamic monitoring—typical bandwidth on our standard units is up to 3 kHz, which covers most geotechnical data acquisition systems. We also pay attention to the housing. Stainless steel or anodized aluminum bodies protect the waveguide and electronics, and the connection is usually a robust military-style connector or a direct cable gland with double shielding. For applications like dam monitoring, tunnel convergence, or bridge bearing displacement, we can supply the transducer with a sliding magnet assembly or a float type for liquid level measurement, all calibrated to work with common dataloggers. Our global distribution network means we can ship to project sites in Europe, Asia, or the Americas with the same technical support and after-sales service. And because we are a mid-range supplier, you get reliable performance without the premium of high-end brands, and we are flexible on custom ranges, output signals (4-20 mA, 0-10 V, SSI, Modbus), and even firmware tweaks if you need a specific filtering behavior. When you contact us, we usually ask for the measurement range, mechanical constraints, and the environment, and we can propose a solution from our existing line or quote a custom variant.
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A magnetostrictive sensor gives absolute position directly, with no moving wire to wear or get tangled. It uses a position magnet that travels along a rigid rod, so it is better for installations where you can guide the movement, like a hydraulic cylinder or between fixed points. Draw-wire sensors have a flexible cable, which is convenient when you cannot guide the motion, but they need more maintenance and can accumulate dirt.
Yes, we regularly supply units with IP68 sealing for continuous submersion. The rod and connection are potted to prevent moisture ingress, and we use corrosion-resistant materials. For dam seepage monitoring or underwater gate position, we will recommend the right cable gland and venting, if needed, to handle long-term hydrostatic pressure.
We can configure the transducer with analog outputs like 4-20 mA or 0-10 V, or digital interfaces such as RS-485 with Modbus RTU or SSI. Most Campbell loggers accept voltage or current inputs directly, and we can provide the wiring diagram. For Modbus, we usually set the baud rate and register mapping to match the CR1000X or similar models.
We keep standard stroke lengths from 50 mm to 2 meters in stock, but we can manufacture longer ranges up to about 5 meters on request. Custom lengths usually add two to three weeks to the lead time, depending on how busy our production is. It is worth checking with us because we often have partially assembled rods that can be cut to a specific length faster.
On our standard magnetostrictive transducers, the linearity error is typically less than 0.02% of full scale, so on a 1-meter unit that translates to roughly ±0.2 mm. The resolution is even finer, usually in the micron range, but installation alignment and thermal expansion of the rod can introduce additional uncertainty if not accounted for. We can help you estimate the overall system accuracy based on your mounting arrangement.
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