Florence, KY – Balluff’s new line of EtherNet/IP™ machine-mount I/O blocks provides seamless communication down to the sensors and actuators and, along with supporting cables and accessories, offers immediate cost savings with long-term performance. The comprehensive line of EtherNet/IP™ products includes twelve versions of machine-mount I/O blocks, an IP 67 unmanaged switch, network cables and […]
Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O
V-Twin Magnetic Field Sensor from Balluff
Florence, KY – Balluff’s new BMF V-Twin magnetic field sensor is two sensors with one connector. This low-profile design allows users to reduce installation time and cost by requiring only one four-conductor cable with either M8 or M12 connections for two end-of-stroke sensors. Because the BMF V-Twin has just one connection for two sensors, it […]
Pulsed-Inductive Sensor for Low-Cost Linear Position Feedback
Florence, KY – BIW Pulsed-Inductive sensors from Balluff only look like traditional resistive linear potentiometers. However, unlike linear potentiometers, BIW sensors use patented, non-contact technology to provide continuous, absolute, analog position feedback. Because there is no mechanical contact, wear is not an issue. BIW sensors are available at a price level equal to or lower […]
Upgrade your motion system
Motion systems require upgrades for several reasons including obsolescence, cost, or technolog advancement. Such progress, however, is often accompanied by design and implementation challenges. How you handle these challenges will determine the success or failure of the change. Recent advancements in field programmable gate array technology enable digital servo amplifiers like the Danaher Motion S200 […]
BEI launches new high-speed linear encoder line
Goleta, CA – The rugged LN linear encoder provides fast, accurate and repeatable position feedback for a wide range of motion control applications. The LN, an inductive linear encoder, is not subject to the speed limits imposed on its optical counterparts. The encoder’s sealed read head completely surrounds the scale, eliminating the risk of the […]
SICK STEGMANN Goes 3D
DAYTON, OH – SICK STEGMANN, INC. has created a comprehensive and interactive online catalog of 2D and 3D configurable product models using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET®. This new functionality allows customers, regardless of their design format, to configure, view and download 2D and 3D CAD drawings directly into their designs to check for fit and function. […]
New Quadrature Encoder Display from BEI
Goleta, CA – This straightforward digital counter accepts quadrature encoder outputs and displays either rotational or linear position on a bright, easy-to-read numeric display. Fully operational right out of the box, the SA100 does not require optional plug-in boards or a complicated configuration process. Simply connect a rotary or linear encoder to the connector on […]
Encoders Ride A Controlled Explosion
In motor racing terms, it doesn’t get much simpler — traverse the straight line from A to B as quickly as possible. Within a split second, the engine of a 360 kg motorcycle screams to 7,500 rpm. Before a spectator has a chance to comprehend what has transpired, the race is over and bike and […]
Free "Exposed Linear Encoders" Catalog from Heidenhain
SCHAUMBURG, IL – (May 2007) – For those machine builders and users that realize the need for highly resolved, accurate and frictionless measuring systems, HEIDENHAIN Corporation offers exposed linear encoders and now an updated free catalog detailing them. Applications for these encoders range from semiconductor-based machines, linear motors and stages, medically-oriented machines, and metrology/measurement technology […]
New Guide to Encoder Solutions
(DAYTON, OH) – SICK STEGMANN, INC. introduces their 2007 overview guide to Encoder Solutions and Technical Innovations. This free guide features many new products and details their entire family of incremental encoders, absolute encoders, linear encoders and wire draw systems, format adjustment positioning drives and related accessories. Each section provides technical/educational information on the given […]
