Absolute Wire Draw Encoders measure lengths up to 50 m.
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Consisting of wire draw mechanism and encoder, Series BTF provides resolution up to 0.025 mm and is available with SSI, Profibus, CANopen, and DeviceNet fieldbus technology. Proportional to length being measured, drum rotation is converted to absolute position and transmitted by rotary encoder, providing position or distance information for linear measurement paths. Devices are suited for crane, drilling, and excavator systems, as well as presses, punching, and injection machines.
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Absolute Wire Draw Encoders Measure Lengths up to 50 Meters
DAYTON, OH - SICK STEGMANN, INC. introduces BTF Absolute Wire Draw Encoders. These encoders provide resolution up to 0.025 mm and are designed for measuring lengths up to 50 m. The combination of the wire draw mechanism and absolute encoder enables made-to-measure solutions for almost any application profile.
These wire draw encoders are available with a number of interface options, including SSI, Profibus, CANopen and DeviceNet fieldbus technology, to satisfy various application requirements. They are well suited for use in a variety of industries and applications, including crane, drilling and excavator systems; presses, punching and injection machines; weir systems and locks; high-bay shelving and theatre stages; woodworking and stone processing machines; machinery construction; and medical technology, among others.
Wire draw encoders consist of wire draw mechanism and an encoder. The rotation of the drum is proportional to the length being measured. The drum rotation is converted to an absolute position and transmitted by a standard rotary encoder. This provides high-resolution position or distance information for linear measurement paths, even under difficult ambient conditions. Precise linear guidance, as required for other length measurement systems, is not necessary.
SICK STEGMANN, INC. is a wholly owned subsidiary of SICK AG in Waldkirch, Germany. SICK|STEGMANN is a world leader in the design and manufacture of incremental, absolute and linear encoders, as well as motor feedback systems.
For more information contact: SICK STEGMANN, INC., 7496 Webster Street, Dayton, OH 45413; (800) 811-9110; (937) 454-1956; fax: (937) 454-1955; email: sales@stegmann.com; or visit www.stegmann.com.
