SIKO is introducing MSA111C & MSA501, true absolute, fine pitch magnetic encoder systems that have excellent dirt immunity, and an impressive specification that breaks new ground in position feedback for linear motors. Linear motors have particularly high demands in the quality of position feedback signals. In the early days of linear motor technology, it was […]
Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O
HEIDENHAIN Linear Encoder Perfect for Linear Motors
HEIDENHAIN announces its miniature incremental exposed linear encoders, the LIF400 Series, designed especially for linear motor applications. With its postage-stamp size scanning unit and very high accuracy, these encoders are of special interest to stage manufacturers or anyone using linear motors in their machine design. With travel up to 1 meter, the LIF400s maintain a […]
Standard-Setting Absolute Linear Encoder Now Available with Fanuc Interface
HEIDENHAIN’s LC 200 linear encoder continues to set the standard in linear measurement on long machine tool axes. Now available with a Fanuc interface, this encoder is increasing its available interface options and meeting further demand. An absolute type encoder, the LC 200 offers its advantages for measuring lengths of up to 28 meters, such […]
RSF Offers Exposed Linear Encoder with Multi-Color LED Status Display
The new RSF MS 45 brings to market an exposed linear encoder that features an integrated status display with a multicolor LED to facilitate simple mounting as well as to allow for monitoring signal quality during operation. This frictionless kit style encoder is perfect for motion feedback applications such as the low cost linear motor […]
EtherCAT I/O is Tightly Integrated into Aerotech’s A3200 Automation Machine Controller
Aerotech announces the addition of EtherCAT to the A3200 Integrated Automation platform that offers motion control, PLC, and I/O in a single, integrated environment. The EtherCAT interface provides users with the ability to seamlessly incorporate additional high- and low-power digital and analog I/O into a system. Users import the EtherCAT I/O configuration file into the […]
RSF Offers New Exposed Linear Encoder with Multi-Color LED Status Display
The new RSF MS 45 brings to market an exposed linear encoder that features an integrated status display with a multicolor LED to facilitate simple mounting as well as to allow for monitoring signal quality during operation. This unusual scale with an accuracy grade of ± 30 µm is perfect for simpler applications such as […]
Programmable Linear Position Sensors from Novotechnik
Novotechnik U.S. introduces the LS1 Series of non-contact linear position sensors. These sensors are based on Novotechnik’s Novopad, a non-contacting inductive technology, are insensitive to magnetic fields and have no mechanical sensor track. Models with and without return spring are available. The LS1 Series feature programmable end-points using easily accessible push buttons on top of […]
TTK70 absolute linear encoder with compact read head by SICK
Sick has launched a compact absolute linear encoder specifically designed as a motor feedback system for linear motors or for positioning machine tools and robotics. Offering a reliable alternative to fragile optical scales, the TTK70 comes with sub-micron resolution as well as an accuracy of +/-10 microns. The high-performance magnetic encoder features a compact yet […]
Magnetic Field Cylinder Sensors from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff has expanded their Global line of products to include a broad line of magnetic field cylinder sensors called Global BMF. The Global Line from Balluff is an offering of economically priced general-purpose sensors and accessories for industrial automation. Balluff’s BMF magnetic field cylinder sensors are based on non-contact, solid-state sensor technology that […]
RLS heavy duty linear encoder offers 5µm accuracy
RLS (www.rls.si), a Slovenian motion sensing associate of Renishaw, has introduced the LinAce, a tough linear encoder that delivers ±5µm accuracy and full closed-loop control. Designed to be integrated into pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical actuators, the encoder comprises a sliding read-head module and a solid steel shaft with an integrated cylindrical scale. It is highly […]