HEIDENHAIN now offers the PNC 610 control system for auxiliary axes for modular expansion of the TNC hardware. The independently working PNC 610 enables machine tool builders to realize modular and scalable automation solutions for handling workpieces and tools in order to respond to the end users’ respective requirements in an optimum manner. Auxiliary axes […]
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Modified angle encoders for functionally safe machine applications from HEIDENHAIN
HEIDENHAIN has updated its angle kit encoder line by modifying the ECA 4000 angle ring encoder series for use in safety-related applications. Of notable use in machine tools where dangerous conditions exist, this new ECA 4410 encoder is also useful in many automation applications such as in robotic arms. Factors contributing to this new functionally […]
Modular RENCO encoders for blood pumps in medical industry
HEIDENHAIN’s RENCO brand RCML15 rotary encoder has been widely used as a preferred feedback solution in automated medical devices throughout the world, and is now commonly found in motors being made for blood pumps too. The encoder’s slim and lightweight design combined with its reliability make it a popular go-to source for feedback in this […]
Motion system applications: encoders in aerospace and manufacturing
THERE ARE AS MANY ENCODER CHOICES as there are design objectives. When encoders provide position feedback, it’s common to specify encoder resolution exceeding what the application requires as a way to address the partial count uncertainty of digital measurements. Heavy industrial equipment for metal stamping, wind turbines, printing, and steel processing often uses high-speed rotary […]
New hollow-shaft encoders from HEIDENHAIN provide functional machine safety
HEIDENHAIN’s new series of functionally safe hollow-shaft connection rotary encoders, the ECN/EQN/ERN 400 series, are especially useful in applications where quick machine shut-off is required in dangerous situations. Featuring a new shaft coupling which provides mechanical fault exclusion for connection to the customer’s machine shaft, these new encoders are of particular use in safety-related applications […]
Sealed rotary encoders for high loads offered globally by HEIDENHAIN
HEIDENHAIN has expanded its range of incremental sealed rotary encoders for high loads with the new ROD 620 and 630 models of the ROD 600 series. The sturdy design of these encoders’ mechanics opens up broad fields of application in machine tool, plant construction, and in position feedback systems for controlling asynchronous motors. The ROD […]
New TMB+ series torque motor from ETEL
ETEL has unveiled the newest advancement of their torque motor family, the TMB+. In order to keep up with the high demands of the machine tool market, ETEL has taken its existing TMB line of torque motors and redefined it to increase its overall torque, size selection, and winding options to expand upon its series […]
Leine & Linde adds speed monitoring to encoder
The Leine & Linde 1000 series rotary encoder with speed monitoring capabilities is used in applications where secure speed feedback is critical in order to protect motors, machinery or operators from risk of failure. This is especially useful on heavy moving machinery such as hoists, lifts, cranes and mining equipment, to name a few. Leine […]
New robust encoder for vector motor control from Leine & Linde
Leine & Linde’s new MRI 2850 bearing-less encoder is designed for high horsepower electric motor applications using vector control. It’s of particular use as a motion feedback solution in applications such as large rotating machinery typically found in the construction, pulp & paper, oil & gas, wind and marine industries. The MRI 2850 is a […]
HEIDENHAIN debuts new angle encoder modules
HEIDENHAIN’s new product family is a merger of HEIDENHAIN bearing and angle encoder technologies. The new MRP 2000, 5000 and 8000 (as well as customer-specific variants) are unique modules containing bearing sets not conventionally available and are able to be integrated with various encoder types to yield highly stiff modules that are easy to install. […]
