Thread: Magnetic Sensor on Pistons(help)
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Re: Magnetic Sensor on Pistons(help)
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Originally Posted by jgannon View Post
I've ordered these before, and I've wondered if the magnet makes the cylinder heavier. Bimba's website doesn't seem to provide any helpful info. Any empirical data?
Not 100% sure, but I believe that all the cylinders have the magnet in them, it's just a matter of putting the sensors on the outside. It seems like you can order those sensors alone. We have a few with the sensors in our shop, I'll take a look at them.
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