It’s not uncommon to have a motion feedback application where space is limited. This can occur in semiconductor, medical, metrology, automation and other industries. For these situations, NUMERIK JENA’s RIK kit-style optical angle encoder without bearing could be the solution. It consists of a scanning unit with a very low height profile and a graduation […]
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Small Profile Linear Encoder Includes Advanced Features
With a size of only 36mm x 13.5mm x 14.8mm, RSF Elektronik’s MS 15 optical kit linear encoder could have the industry’s smallest mechanical profile – it also boasts several advanced features. The kit encoder provides a 40-micron grating pitch on an 8-mm wide steel tape carrier that has a double-stick backing for mounting directly […]
Inherently safe fiber optic estop and u-beam sensors
MICRONOR introduces two new inherently safe, fiber optic signaling products for the industrial automation, robotic and medical markets. The MR380 series Fiber Optic Emergency Stop offers ESTOP Functional Safety compliance with SIL1 rating. The MR382 series Fiber Optic U-Beam Sensor is a general purpose photo interruption/slot sensor. The products consist of a passive optical Sensor […]
Modular Optical Rotary Encoders Address Many Applications
Non-contact optical rotary encoders can address motion control applications in dynamic stages and machines in the general automation or semiconductor industries, such as a pick and place machines. These sensors are also used on air bearing spindles, blood pumps, and servo motors in robotic applications. By offering its ERO 1200/1400 series of modular optical rotary […]