How to Choose a Linear Position Sensor for a Hydraulic Cylinder in 2025 (Without Losing Your Mind)
You’re knee-deep in a new hydraulic project. Maybe it’s an upgrade for a production line, or maybe it's a smart mobile machine for rough terrains. Either way, you’ve hit that critical point: selecting the right linear position sensor for a hydraulic cylinder . It sounds simple, but you already know—it’s anything but. With so many sensor types, interfaces, integration needs, and cost-performance tradeoffs, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But in 2025, the stakes are higher. From Industry 4.0 requirements to predictive maintenance demands, the wrong decision won’t just cost you downtime—it could derail your system’s entire functionality. So how do you make the right call? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in this guide. Let’s walk through what matters, how to align it with your use case, and why smart hydraulics (powered by brands like THM Huade ) are redefining sensor integration. 1. Understand What You're Measuring — And Why It Matters Imagine you're configuring a system w...