Precision Linear Motion Potentiometers

Precision Linear Motion Potentiometers

Linear displacement sensors for distance measurement

The most cost-effective method for measuring mechanical linear motion is with a linear potentiometer. P3 America’s precision linear motion potentiometers accurately measure lengths of 8mm up to 1500mm, and come in a wide variety of mounting styles and mechanical interfaces; push rod shafts with or without spring loading, rod end bearings, sliding cursor (shaftless), threaded shaft ends, probe tips, through shaft (rear shaft). High resolution (essentially infinite) and high measuring dynamics (shock, vibration, speed, etc.) to meet the requirements for industrial use. Absolute position sensing, signals, and measured values are retained (true power on) even if the supply voltage is interrupted.

Customize with P3 America

At P3 America, you’ll find an array of high-accuracy precision linear motion potentiometers built to last. we can partner with you to deliver a sensor to your specifications. It is not unusual for fractional measuring lengths, improved precision, temperature tolerance, or special wiring requirements to be met for serial or occasional production.

Contact us to speak directly with an applications engineer about the components for your project.

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  • LMC8 Series 8mm, 11mm and 12mm stroke lengths
    LMC8 Series 8mm, 11mm and 12mm stroke lengths
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    LMC8 Series

    Miniaturized linear potentiometer in 8mm up to 15mm stroke lengths. Front and rear guided shaft. 8mm x 7mm low profile housing. 20 million cycle life.
    $35.00 - $50.00
    Short Description  Manufactured by SAKAE --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Miniature. Through shaft. Precision. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 8, 11, 12 and 15 mm Spring Return No Element Conductive...
    $35.00 - $50.00
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  • LMCR8 Series w/Internal Spring Return 8mm, 11mm, 12mm stroke lengths
    LMCR8 Series w/Internal Spring Return 15mm stroke length
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    LMCR8 Series (w/Shaft Spring)

    Miniaturized linear potentiometer in 8mm up to 15mm stroke lengths. Internal shaft spring return. Front and rear guided shaft. 8mm x 7mm low profile housing. 20 million cycle life.
    $50.00 - $82.00
    Short Description Manufactured by SAKAE --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Shaft spring. Miniature. Through shaft. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 8, 11, 12 and 15 mm Spring Return Yes:  internal (<15mm...
    $50.00 - $82.00
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  • LMT Series
    LMT Series
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    LMT Series

    Miniature displacement sensor. Rugged aluminum housing. 10, 14 and 25 mm stroke lengths. Front and rear guided shaft (through shaft). Compact. Long life and high accuracy. IP54.
    $105.00 - $112.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Conductive plastic linear motion potentiometer Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 10, 14 and 25 mm Spring Return No Resistance...
    $105.00 - $112.00
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  • LMTIS Series
    LMTIS Series
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    LMTIS Series

    Miniature displacement sensor with internal shaft spring. Rugged aluminum housing. 10, 14 and 25 mm stroke lengths. Front and rear guided shaft (through shaft). Compact. Long life and high accuracy. IP54.
    $124.00 - $131.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Conductive plastic linear motion potentiometer with internal shaft spring Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 10, 14 and 25 mm Spring...
    $124.00 - $131.00
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  • LMC13-12 R5K ±20% L2% Threaded Shaft Linear Motion Potentiometer | Small Image
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    LMC13 Series

    12mm up to 100mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Threaded shaft end. 12mm x 11mm low profile housing. 20 million cycle life.
    $66.00 - $110.00
    Short Description Manufactured by SAKAE --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Miniature. Precision. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 12, 25, 50 and 100 mm Spring Return No Element Conductive plastic Resistance...
    $66.00 - $110.00
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  • LMCR13 Series / Linear Motion Potentiometer w/Shaft Spring Return
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    LMCR13 Series

    12mm up to 100mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Shaft spring return (external). Threaded shaft end. 12mm x 11mm low profile housing. 20 million cycle life.
    $91.00 - $135.00
    Short Description Manufactured by SAKAE --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Shaft spring. Miniature. Precision. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 12, 25, 50 and 100 mm Spring Return Yes...
    $91.00 - $135.00
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  • LMC15-10 R5K ±10% L2% Threaded Shaft End Linear Motion Potentiometer | Large Image
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    LMC15 Series

    10mm up to 30mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Threaded shaft end. 24mm x 15mm low profile housing. 20 million cycle life.
    $49.00 - $91.00
    Short Description  Manufactured by SAKAE --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Miniature. Through shaft. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 10, 15, 20 and 30 mm Spring Return No Element Conductive...
    $49.00 - $91.00
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  • LMCR15 Series / Linear Motion Potentiometer w/Shaft Spring Return
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    LMCR15 Series

    10mm up to 30mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Shaft spring return (internal). Threaded shaft end. 24mm x 15mm low profile housing. 20 million cycle life.
    $74.00 - $108.00
    Short Description  Manufactured by SAKAE --- Specifications Attribute Value Series / Type Shaft spring. Miniature. Precision. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 10, 15, 20 and 30 mm Spring Return Yes...
    $74.00 - $108.00
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  • LMH15 Series / Hall Effect Linear Motion Potentiometer
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    LMH15-30

    Hall Effect. 30mm stroke length. 5V supply. 0.5 - 4.5V output. 0.5% linearity. IP65
    $112.00
    Short Description About 8 weeks delivery if not in stock. --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Hall effect. 30mm stroke length. 0 - 5V output. IP65. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 30 mm Spring Return No Supply...
    $112.00
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  • LMHR15 Series / Hall Effect Linear Motion Potentiometer w/Shaft Spring Return
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    LMHR15-30

    Hall Effect. 30mm stroke length. Shaft spring return (external). 5V supply. 0.5 - 4.5V output. 0.5% linearity. IP65
    $121.00
    Short Description About 8 weeks delivery if not in stock. --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Hall effect. Spring loaded. 30mm stroke length. 0 - 5V output. IP65. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 30 mm Spring Return Yes...
    $121.00
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  • MBX Series / Open Frame Linear Motion Potentiometer
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    MBX Series

    50mm up to 200mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Open frame, sliding cursor (shaftless). Low profile aluminum housing. 5 million cycle life.
    $134.00 - $162.00
    Short Description 64 weeks delivery. --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Open frame. Precision. Long life. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 100, 150 and 200 mm Mechanical End Stops No Element Conductive...
    $134.00 - $162.00
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  • CFL Series
    CFL Series
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    CFL Series

    50mm up to 610mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Open frame, sliding cursor (shaftless). Low profile aluminum housing. 20 million cycle life.
    $96.00 - $465.00
    Short Description Manufactured by SAKAE --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Sliding cursor Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 610 mm (customs welcome) Mechanical End Stops Only on 'ES'...
    $96.00 - $465.00
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  • OPH Series Open Frame Linear Potentiometer
    OPH Linear Potentiometer
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    OPH Series

    Open frame linear potentiometer. Sliding cursor (shaftless). 50mm up to 1000mm stroke lengths. Low profile aluminum housing. High precision and long life.
    $94.00 - $308.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Open frame (sliding cursor) conductive plastic linear potentiometer Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450,...
    $94.00 - $308.00
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  • Cable version
    Connector version
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    SLPC Series

    Compact with dual rod end bearings. 10mm up to 400mm stroke lengths. Precision linearity and very long life. Ø18mm aluminum housing. IP65.
    $144.00 - $263.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Compact  linear displacement transducer with rod end bearings Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 10 mm up to 400 mm Repeatability < 0.01...
    $144.00 - $263.00
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  • SLPIS Series / Linear Motion Potentiometer cable output
    SLPIS Series / Linear Motion Potentiometer connector output
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    SLPIS Series (w/Shaft Spring)

    Internal shaft spring. 10mm up to 100mm stroke lengths. Probe tip shaft end. Ø18mm aluminum housing. Long life and high accuracy. IP65.
    $134.00 - $225.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Precision potentiometer with internal shaft spring. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 10 mm up to 100 mm Spring Return Yes (internal...
    $134.00 - $225.00
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  • SLPS Linear Motion Potentiometer Cable Version
    SLPS Linear Motion Potentiometer Connector Version
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    SLPS Series (w/Shaft Spring)

    External shaft spring. 10mm up to 100mm stroke lengths. Probe tip shaft end. Ø18mm aluminum housing. Long life and high accuracy. IP65.
    $163.00 - $253.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type External Shaft spring. Industrial. IP65. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 10 mm up to 100 mm Spring Return Yes (external...
    $163.00 - $253.00
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  • SLPK Linear Potentiometer Cable connection
    SLPK Linear Potentiometer Connector
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    SLPK Series

    Through shaft with M5 threaded shaft ends. 10 mm up to 200 mm stroke lengths. Ø18mm aluminum housing. Long life and high accuracy. IP65.
    $140.00 - $233.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Precision conductive plastic linear potentiometer Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 10 mm up to 200 mm Spring...
    $140.00 - $233.00
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  • SLPKS Series / Linear Motion Potentiometer Cable connection
    SLPKS Series / Linear Motion Potentiometer Connector
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    SLPKS Series (w/Shaft Spring)

    External shaft spring. 10mm up to 100mm stroke lengths. Probe tip shaft end. Ø18mm aluminum housing. Long life and high accuracy. IP65.
    $131.00 - $219.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type External Shaft spring. Industrial. IP65. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 10 mm up to 100 mm Spring Return Yes (external...
    $131.00 - $219.00
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  • Cable version
    Connector version
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    SLPT Series

    Swivel joint for lateral misalignment. 10mm up to 400mm stroke lengths. Precision linearity and long life. Ø18mm aluminum housing. IP65.
    $122.00 - $243.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Potentiometric Linear Displacement Sensor Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 10 mm up to 400 mm Spring Return No  Element Conductive...
    $122.00 - $243.00
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  • LSC Series
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    LSC Series

    Ø25 mm aluminum housing. M14 threaded bushing . M5 threaded shaft end. 25mm up to 400mm stroke lengths. High accuracy and 100 million movements life. IP65.
    $241.00 - $325.00
    Short Description 3 - 5 weeks delivery. Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Metal Housing with Bushing Mount. Heavy duty. IP65. Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 25 up to 400 mm Resistance...
    $241.00 - $325.00
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  • ELSC Series
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    ELSC Series

    Inernal signal conditioner; 0-10V or 4-20mA otutput. Ø25 mm aluminum housing. M14 threaded bushing . M5 threaded shaft end. 25mm up to 400mm stroke lengths. High accuracy and 100 million movements life. IP65.
    $282.00 - $366.00
    Short Description 3 - 5 weeks delivery. Manufactured by OPKON   --- Specifications Attribute Value Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 (mm) Linearity ±0.5% (<75mm),...
    $282.00 - $366.00
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  • LPC Series - Precision Linear Motion Potentiometer
    Shaft side rod end bearing
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    LPC Series

    Heavy duty linear potentiometer with dual rod end (heim) bearings. Ø35mm aluminum housing. 50mm up to 800mm stroke lengths. High precision and excellent repeatability. 100 million movements life. IP65.
    $181.00 - $329.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Heavy duty linear displacement transducer with rod end bearings Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 50 up to 800 mm Resistance Value 5k ohms (50...
    $181.00 - $329.00
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  • ELPC Series - Linear Motion Potentiometer with integrated signal conditioner.
    shaft side rod end bearing
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    ELPC Series

    Internal signal conditioner; 0-10V or 4-20mA output. Measuring lengths of 50mm up to 750mm. Dual rod end (heim) bearings. Ø35mm aluminum housing. 100 million movements life. IP65.
    $222.00 - $329.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800 (mm) Linearity ±0.5%...
    $222.00 - $329.00
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  • RTL Series - Linear Motion Potentiometer
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    RTL Series

    33mm x 33mm aluminum housing. Up to 1000mm stroke lengths. Threaded shaft end or swivel bearing. High accuracy, long life and excellent repeatability. IP65.
    $120.00 - $308.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Industrial linear potentiometer. Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 30 up to 1000 mm Resistance Value 5k ohms (50 - 600 mm), 10k ohms (650...
    $120.00 - $308.00
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  • ERTL Series - Linear Motion Potentiometer w/ integrated signal conditioner.
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    ERTL Series

    Internal signal conditioner; 0-10V or 4-20mA output. 30mm up to 1000mm stroke lengths. Threaded shaft end. 33mm x 33mm profile aluminum housing. 100 million movements life. IP65.
    $161.00 - $214.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 30, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 1000...
    $161.00 - $214.00
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  • LPH Series / Linear Motion Potentiometer
    Sliding cursor with pivot linkage
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    RPH Series

    Sliding cursor with pivot linkage. 33" x 33" profile. Measuring lengths of 100mm up to 1950mm. High accuracy and long life. IP40.
    $185.00 - $555.00
    Short Description 3 - 5 weeks delivery. Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Sliding cursor with pivot linkage for lateral misaligment Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 100 up to 1950 mm Resistance...
    $185.00 - $555.00
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  • ERPH Linear Displacement Sensor
    Sliding cursor with pivot linkage
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    ERPH Series

    Internal signal conditioner; 0-10V or 4-20mA output. Sliding cursor with pivot linkage. 33" x 33" profile. Measuring lengths of 100mm up to 1950mm. High accuracy. 100 million movements life. IP40
    $230.00 - $478.00
    Short Description Manufactured by OPKON --- Specifications Attribute Value Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 1000.......1950...
    $230.00 - $478.00
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  • REM13 Series / Linear Motion Potentiometer
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    REM13 Series

    50mm up to 1000mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Magnetic coupled sliding cursor. Ø13mm aluminum housing . 100 million cycle life. IP67.
    $270.00 - $495.00
    Short Description --- Specifications Attribute Value Type IP67. Fully sealed. Sliding cursor. Measuring Distance (Stroke Lengths) 50 mm up to 1000 mm Cursor Sliding. Magnetically coupled Element Conductive...
    $270.00 - $495.00
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  • HEM12 100 I K R5K W20% L0.05% / Linear Motion Potentiometer

    HEM12 Series

    50mm up to 1000mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Magnetic coupled sliding cursor. 250 bar / 400 bar (peak) for in cylinder applications. Ø13mm stainless steel housing. 100 million cycle life. IP67.
    $345.00
    Short Description About 10 weeks delivery if not in stock. --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Magnetic cursor. IP67+. Stainless steel. 250 bar. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 50mm up to 1000 mm Cursor Sliding...
    $345.00
  • HEM16 150 E K3 R5K W20% L0.05% / Linear Motion Potentiometer
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    HEM16 Series

    50mm up to 1000mm stroke lengths. Precision linear motion potentiometer. Magnetic coupled sliding cursor. 250 bar / 400 bar (peak) for in cylinder applications. Ø16mm stainless steel housing. 100 million cycle life. IP67.
    $509.00
    Short Description About 10 weeks delivery if not in stock. --- Specifications Attribute Value Type Magnetic cursor. IP67+. Stainless steel. 250 bar. Measuring Distance (Stroke Length) 50mm up to 1000 mm Cursor Sliding...
    $509.00
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Partner with P3 America for Expert Solutions

Choosing the right motion control technology can be a challenge. Determining what type of precision linear motion potentiometer is appropriate for your application can be overwhelming without an expert to explain all the intricacies involved. P3 America has decades of experience providing applications engineering, rapid prototyping, OEM support, and distribution support. Our engineers are well versed in the challenges of sourcing high-accuracy potentiometers for a wide range of industries and are well equipped to help you find the answers you need. Whether you need just a few units custom-built for your project, or you want to source large volumes at a discounted rate, we’ve got you covered at P3 America.

Contact us to speak with an applications engineer about your project. We’ll be able to recommend whether to use stock or custom-made precision linear motion potentiometers.

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