Automation Parts

Using optical shaft encoders in nasty environments - caustic, fine dust, saline, and the like - has always been, at best, a chancy proposition. The electronics and other critical components at the heart of an optical encoder do not lend themselves to being used in these types of difficult environments. At least that used to be the case, but Superseal, the encoder designed by Encoder Products Company (EPC) specifically for your worst nightmare, goes a long way towards solving that problem. Built on the time tested and ultra reliable Model 725 Size 25 Optical Shaft Encoder platform, Superseal starts by adding double o-rings to the case seal and two Teflon seals to the bearing assembly, but it doesn't stop there. A double case, sealed encoder within a sealed encoder design, means that, even if the nasty stuff gets past the first layer of protection, extra layers still won't let it reach the critical components. Add to that still more sealing around the cable ports

Encoder Products Company is pleased to introduce the New Model 15 Line of Encoders. Designed with the OEM in mind, the Model 15 Line provides big benefits in a small package. The Model 15 is available in three styles: Shaft (S), Thru-bore (T), and Hollow bore (H). These small units have a low 1" profile in an industry standard size 15 (1.5"diameter) housing. But don't let the small size fool you, The Model 15 Line provides unequalled accuracy, high-speed performance, and up to 12-pole commutation. Each style features a lightweight Zytel housing, and precision bearings, which can be sealed up to a rating of IP64. Ideal for brushless servo-mount motor applications, the Model 15 can also withstand the harsh environments of a variety of industrial applications. The Model 15 also features an optional 100°C temperature capability, allowing servo-motors to operate at high speed outputs, perfect for specialized assembly machinery or robotics applications. However,

Encoder Products Company (EPC), manufacturer of the popular Accu-Coder brand of encoders, has made one of the most versatile members of its Accu-Coder Cube Series, the Model 715, even more flexible by dramatically extending its range of available resolutions. Simply put, this means that you can now order a Model 715 in nearly any resolution from 1 to 10,000!   The Model 715 Bi-directional Encoder is a very flexible member of the Cube Series Accu-Coder that operates in one of two modes. In the first mode (Model 715-1), it provides a constant pulse width output on one output channel for clockwise shaft rotation, and on another channel for counterclockwise rotation. In the second mode (Model 715-2), the constant pulse width output is on one channel regardless of the direction of shaft rotation. Another channel is a direction line indicator that outputs a logic level "1" for clockwise shaft rotation, and a logic level "0" for counterclockwise rotation.