Encoders

Baumer has unveiled its latest HS35 family of incremental hollow shaft encoders, which include a fully-programmable version, for speed control applications and heavy-duty positioning. The rugged encoders are specifically designed to withstand high-pressure cleaning, shocks of up to 200 g and ambient temperatures ranging from -40°F to +212°F. Baumer... [Read more]

Baumer (www.baumer.com) has unveiled its small absolute encoder series MHAD, which seamlessly combines the functional capabilities of an absolute encoder with the product benefits of narrow dimensions. With a very compact design, the encoder measures only 50 mm in diameter and 20 mm deep. This makes the encoder easy to fit into tight areas where installation... [Read more]

Balluff (www.balluff.com) has announced that its latest S2E Rotary BML rotary encoder offers a new level of positional information, making it suitable for applications such as speed control, conveyors and angle measurement. Easy to set up and accurate, this rugged rotary encoder comes at a lower cost and is provides more effective improvement on traditional... [Read more]

BEI Sensors (www.beisensors.com) has unveiled a space-saving and ultra rugged industrial encoder that meets the required standards and certifications for use in potentially explosive environments. Model HS52 is the industry’s first ATEX and UL rated explosion proof hollow shaft encoder. This rotary encoder can be operated directly in Zone 1 and Division... [Read more]

Incremental encoders, like absolute encoders, are used to track motion as well as to determine speed and position. Incremental encoders generally supply square-wave signals in two channels, A and B, which are offset by 90 degrees, or out-of-phase by 90 degrees. This helps in determining the direction of rotation. The output signals of an incremental... [Read more]

Encoders can be either absolute or incremental. Absolute encoders have a unique code for each shaft position. Or in other words, every position of an absolute encoder is distinctive. The absolute encoder interprets a system of coded tracks to create position information where no two positions are identical. Another feature is that absolute encoders... [Read more]

Posital (www.posital.com) has announced that its Magnetocode (MCD) absolute rotary encoders now features a new hollow-shaft variant of the MCD encoder, making the devices easier to mount on shafts up to 20 mm in diameter. Featuring excellent accuracy, adaptability and reliability, the new devices are offered with digital or analog electrical interfaces.... [Read more]

Avago Technologies (www.avagotech.com), one of the world’s leading suppliers of analog interface components for industrial, consumer and commercial applications, has introduced the new AEAT-9000 ultra-precision absolute encoder, which delivers outstanding accuracy for smooth motor drive performance. Available in a modular package, this high-resolution... [Read more]

ILF Technologies (www.ilftech.com), one of the world’s leading suppliers of web finishing solutions for converting and printing industries, has announced that it will present the ILF M3 “Cutting Edge” Rotary Cutter at the upcoming Graph Expo this September inChicago. Built for maximum uptime and make readies, the M3 Rotary Cutter is designed with... [Read more]

Siko GmbH (www.siko.de) has proudly announced the release of a new rotary encoder that adapts to the application and not vice versa — the AH36M rotary encoder. With this principle, the company has taken a new direction in the rotary encoder segment, and has incorporated a magnetic analog absolute encoder that features a “teach-in-function” to... [Read more]