Zaber’s new X-RSW-E Series rotary stages are worm gear-driven continuous rotation stages with built-in controllers and motor encoders. A version with just built-in controllers (X-RSW Series) is also available. Capable of speeds up to 75 rpm and torque up to 2.25 N-m, these stages are ideal for high precision and high speed angular positioning applications. […]
Encoders
Explosion-proof encoder is most compact, for oil and gas
A new flameproof and explosion-proof encoder that meets UL, ATEX, and IECEx standards — Model LP35 from BEI Sensors — is the first hollow-shaft encoder with a 2.01-in. profile that operates directly in Division 1, Zone 1 environments. It’s for oil and gas machinery that must withstand extreme conditions where ignitable concentrations of flammable substances can exist under normal conditions. “In […]
Sendix absolute: EtherCAT conformance tested second generation encoders with minimum cycle time
Kübler introduces the latest generation of the Sendix absolute EtherCAT encoders with the shortest bus cycle time for EtherCAT currently available, with a position update every 62.5 μs. The new EtherCAT encoders from Kübler are faster than other devices available on the market. The shorter cycle time of the new Sendix absolute EtherCAT encoders allows […]
Top encoder trends for 2015: Smarter, more reliable designs
As critical components in motion control systems, encoders have come a long way from the mostly mechanical devices of yesteryear. We asked some leading encoder manufacturers to tell us how encoder designs are changing and what industries and applications are driving those changes. Here’s what those manufacturers said. 1. What are some of the key […]
New compact encoders for OEM designs from Pittman Motors
Pittman Motors’ new E30C and E30D optical incremental encoders satisfy the demands of volume original equipment manufacturers for encoders in precision-motion control applications. The E30C and E30D encoders are small in diameter and low-profile, yet offer high resolutions and multichannel outputs. The E30C and E30D are 5V, 2 and 3 channel optical encoders and available […]
GUI supports new CUI encoder series
CUI Inc.’s AMT Viewpoint Graphical User Interface (GUI) supports the recently released AMT11 incremental and AMT31 commutation encoder series. The AMT family is a rugged, high accuracy encoder based on CUI’s proprietary capacitive encoder platform. Thanks to the unique technology, AMT encoders are not susceptible to contaminants that typically plague encoders in industrial environments. Additionally, […]
Leine & Linde 600 Series Encoders Now Offer EtherCAT Option
Leine & Linde’s ISA and IHA 600 series of solid shaft and hollow-shaft absolute rotary encoders are optimized for process and machine control in the harsh environments found in steel, mining and energy industries. EtherCAT is one of the latest networking technologies to be used for process or equipment control in these applications, and Leine […]
New compact encoder for heavy industrial uses
The new Leine & Linde model PSE 923 encoder can meet the needs of the steel, mining, and heavy equipment industries. Its compact size offers superior performance than much larger solutions, making it practical for a wider variety of applications. The foundation of the 900 encoder series is a solid aluminum housing incorporating bearings that […]
Magnetic ring encoder benefits large rotating machinery
The Leine & Linde MRI 2000 rotary encoder is designed to provide feedback solutions for large rotating machinery, typically found in the Construction, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Wind and Marine industries. Introduced two years ago, this encoder has now received significant performance upgrades. The MRI ring encoder is segmented into pieces, something that […]
ATEX-certified dynamic plate brake for topdrive applications
Wichita Clutch recently introduced the 118VM Topdrive Plate Brake for oil and gas applications. The 118VM brake is a hydraulic pressure applied, single plate unit developed for high-energy dynamic stopping and parking in vertical-shaft mounted applications. It also has the capacity to handle repeated dynamic stops in succession. The 25.2” (640 mm) diameter brake is […]