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How to select, apply and integrate the right encoder for an industrial automation application

November 4, 2013 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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Updated June 2016 by Lisa Eitel || by Joe Kimbrell, Product manager, Drives, Motors and Motion, AutomationDirect Encoders are used to determine the position, velocity and direction of motor shaft speed and other mechanical motion. They provide information required for the precise control of a variety of applications, such as positioning a rotary table, pick […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Linear Encoders, Mechanical PT, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: AutomationDirect, Baumer, BEI Sensors, Dynapar, Encoder Products Co., HEIDENHAIN, Leine & Linde, Renishaw, usdigital

Dynapar Launches New SLIM Tach ST67 and ST85

May 29, 2013 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Dynapar introduces new additions to its compact and rugged NorthStar SLIM Tach family, the SLIM Tach ST85 and ST67 Encoders. These encoders join the recently released Northstar SLIM Tach ST56 in providing our customers with the newest magnetic technology designed into the popular SLIM Tach products. These redesigned magnetic digital tachometers show versatility in being able […]

Filed Under: Encoders Tagged With: Dynapar

Hazardous Series HSD35 Encoder Launch

May 9, 2013 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

Dynapar introduces an addition to its line of hazardous encoders offering, the rugged Hazardous Series HSD35 optical encoder. This robust encoder expands the current portfolio of hazardous series encoders which also include the AX71, EN42, EN44, ISD37, ISD25, ISW38, X25, Hazardous Series HD20, and Hazardous Series HD25, and will provide customers with a broader choice in […]

Filed Under: Encoders Tagged With: Dynapar

NorthStar SLIM Tach ST56 Encoder Launch

April 1, 2013 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

Dynapar announces a new addition to its compact and rugged NorthStar SLIM Tach family, the SLIM Tach ST56 Encoder. This redesigned magnetic digital tachometer shows its versatility in being able to provide reliable position and velocity feedback from electric motors in both industrial and harsh duty environments while being mechanically compact for space constrained applications. The […]

Filed Under: Encoders Tagged With: Dynapar

NorthStar HDN and HDP Shaft-less Encoders

March 6, 2009 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Gurnee, IL – Dynapar announces the introduction of the NorthStar HDN and HDP series of shaft-less encoders. The new encoders feature true non-contact sensing technology that eliminates encoder shafts, bearings, and seals. As a result, the encoder is highly reliable, compact, completely sealed, and easy to integrate into existing applications. Coupling with “Air” Unlike traditional […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: Dynapar, northstar, shaft-less encoder

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