A typical linear encoder consists of a scanning unit and a scale. The scale is generally glass and is cemented to a support, usually an aluminum extrusion. The scanning unit contains a light source, ...

SCHAUMBURG, IL--(Marketwired - May 12, 2015) - NUMERIK JENA's LIK 41 kit-style optical linear encoder is ideally suited for those motion feedback applications where space is limited. The scanning unit ...

Renishaw (www.renishaw.com) has developed new linear encoders that feature a special stainless steel scale, ultralow ±30 nm cyclic error, patented filtering optics and ±4μm accuracy to deliver the ...

LIC 4000 measures up to 27 meters with resolution of 1 nanometer. June 29, 2009 – Incorporating absolute technology to a multi-substrate scale tape linear encoder design, HEIDENHAIN introduces the ...

Optical or magnetic linear encoders handle high-res needs in dirty jobs. Linear encoders help minimize errors in motion transmission such as backlash, hysteresis, abbe errors, ball-screw thermal ...

HEIDENHAIN’s new LIP 6000 miniature linear encoder system, consisting of a scanning unit and glass scale, has the unusual capability to measure to 2 nm resolution with high speed of 4m/sec at long ...

Encoders are the most widely used feedback devices for electric motor control, capable of delivering precise position and speed feedback for closed-loop performance. With numerous technology options ...

Offering high reliability and safety, the LIC 4000 series linear position encoders integrate a multi-substrate scale tape with absolute encoder technology, which provides position immediately at ...

Encoder Technology, also known as Encodertech®, announces the immediate availability of a new line of linear analog optical encoder modules (LAM250) targeted for application in detecting and reporting ...

Optical and magnetic encoders deliver position feedback on KMT Lidköping’s VTG4000 machine, to achieve accuracy of 1 µm form deviation on 4,000-mm diameter workpieces. Blade pitch adjustment is one of ...