New IP67-Rated LMB-410 spar linear encoders from AMO Corporation

AMO Corporation is proud to launch the all-new IP67-rated LMB-410 spar linear encoders at the IMTS 2010 in Chicago.

Available through CNC Design Pty Ltd (www.cncdesign.com) – a Melbourne-based control and automation specialist, the new LMB-410 measuring scales feature a stainless steel carrier providing robust measuring/position feedback and performance comparable to linear optical encoders.

The LMB-410 spar linear encoders, which operate on an inductive scanning principle, are suitable for general purpose machines like medical equipment, printing equipment, machine tools and military/aerospace applications.

Their IP67 rating makes the measuring scales suited for contaminated or dirty environmental conditions such as fluid submersible applications.

LMB-410 spar linear encoders feature adhesive-free mounting spar with a snap cover, which eliminates concerns associated to spars becoming loose in oily surroundings. The encoders also offer a slim stainless steel carrier integrated to the machine with an interlocking snap cover and screws to secure the scale tape in position. The encoder head can be equipped with automatic wipers to clean the scale during operation. The auto offset and gain compensation of the encoder head also eliminates the need for a test box during setup stage. The encoders can operate in a temperature range from -10º C to +100º C for up to 30m length and ±3μm/m accuracy. These meet high-speed, vibration and high-shock specifications.

Any non-guided AMOSIN encoder head can also be used with LMB-100 or LMB-400 scale mounting version. The absence of any magnetic components in the inductive scanning system removes the need for electromagnetic interference. Thus, AMOSIN encoders have no machine backlash error or measurement hysteresis.

AMO Corporation’s new IP67-Rated LMB-410 Spar Linear Encoder

AMO Corporation (www.amo-inc.com) is proud to announce the release of the new IP67-rated LMB-410 Spar Linear Encoder, which will be spotlighted at the 2010 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Place, Chicago on September 13 to 18. The company’s stall will be found in Booth #E-5220 inside the Quality Assurance Pavilion located in the Lakeside Center (East) Building.

The new LMB-410 offers robust measuring/position feedback with IP-67 rating and performance similar to a linear optical encoder. The LMB-410, operating on an inductive scanning principle, is best suited for general purpose machines, such as medical equipment, printing equipment, machine tools and military/aerospace applications. Its IP67 rating makes the machine ideal for dirty or contaminated conditions including being fluid submersible.

Its adhesive-free mounting spar with a snap cover eliminates concerns related to adhesive-backed spars becoming loose in oily environments. Its encoder head is equipped with wipers to automatically clean spar scale during operation. The encoder head’s gain compensation and auto offset eliminate the need to use a test box during setup.

The LMB-410 is rated for operation that ranges from -40 to +120°C for any measuring length ± 5 micron/m linearity. The new encoder also meets high-shock, high-speed and vibration specifications.