The MSA213K high-resolution, non-contact absolute linear encoder from SIKO provides the absolute position at any time, without referencing or buffer battery. With its high signal quality, the encoder is ideal for use in handling and assembly automation, machining systems, pick-and-place applications, PCB machining and always provides precise values for position and speed measurement in linear […]
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SIKO’s new SG61 draw-wire linear sensor measures lengths to 6 m
SIKO — maker of wire-based sensors — now sells SG61 wire-actuated encoders. These are suitable for measuring lengths up to 6 m. On the basis of 30 years of experience in development and production, a wire-actuated sensor has been designed that impresses with its compactness, sturdiness and flexibility. Compact and robust wire-based linear sensor The […]
SIKO LEC100 and LEC200 sensors for Industry 4.0 (IIoT) linear drives, material handling, and robotics
Magnetic motor feedback is indispensable in linear drives, circuit-board assembly, handling systems, robotics, and other Industry 4.0 machines for automation. The purpose of these sensors is often to track speed and position and communicate that data to a main controller in realtime. Now ultra-compact LEC100 and LEC200 sensors from SIKO gives design engineers two new […]
Compact actuators help save some dough
Edited by Mike Santora In machines for industrially manufactured bakery products, product changes must be flexible, precise and repeatable. This requires precision with numerous set-up and adjustment options. Siko integrated fieldbus positioning drives into the new “Soft Star CTi” dough dividing and molding machine, which combines the motor, transmission, absolute measuring system, control and power […]
Linear and angular magnetic measurement for applications in hazardous areas (ATEX)
Some applications (such as the oil and gas industry and some chemical processing) need sensors that are ATEX-certified (ATmosphères Explosibles). The ATEX certification is used in the area of explosion protection. New sensor for applications in potentially explosive areas Designed by SIKO GmbH for use under ATEX conditions, the magnetic sensor MSK320SKF came about in the course of […]
Measuring distances with a direct measured value display
In many areas of industry or mechanical engineering, there are measuring jobs to be done with wire-actuated encoders to measure distances or displacements that are not connected to control systems but the measured values should be displayed. Be it in material handling, the packaging industry, the paper industry, or the textile industry. The task of […]
IoT is possible with new linear magnetic sensors from SIKO
Hot trends in industry — functional safety and Industry 4.0 — will increasingly let plant operators manage new tasks with digitalization in production. Ultimately, machines could come to independently control and monitor short-term (production) changes, without posing a risk of danger or death. Right now, machine safety to satisfy Machine Directive 2006/42/EC is paramount. Tests generally […]
New magnetic sensor for linear and angular measurement
One new magnetic sensor MSK320SKF from SIKO is an Atmosphères Explosibles or ATEX incremental encoder for use in applications located in hazardous areas. Some applications — including those in oil and gas and chemical processing — need sensors that are ATEX-certified … especially where explosions are a concern. The sensor’s resilience makes it versatile. In continuous use, SIKO sensor technology is cost-effective; because the MSK320SKF is […]
SIKO introduces absolute Encoders MSA111C & MSA501
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 […]
