Design by Objective: EXTREME ENVIRONMENT

Feb. 1, 2005
Series EK600 large-bore magnetic encoders offer accurate speed and position sensing while withstanding oil, dirt, and temperatures to 100C. FEATURES &

Series EK600 large-bore magnetic encoders offer accurate speed and position sensing while withstanding oil, dirt, and temperatures to 100°C.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • High resolution feedback up to 3,000 cycles/rev from rotating shafts up to 10 in. in diameter
  • More than 100 combinations of resolution, wheel OD, and operating air gap available

ADMOTEC INC.
Lebanon, N.H.
(603) 448-7000
www.admotec.com
Circle 109

Inductive proximity sensors

A family of inductive proximity sensors can tolerate harsh outdoor conditions and extreme temperature fluctuations.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Stainless-steel housings; IP69K rating
  • Operating temperature range of -40 to 185°F
  • Ignore radiated electrical interference levels of 100 V/m according to ISO 7637-2 severity level IV
  • 12, 18, and 30-mm diameters; flush and non-flush mountable
  • 24-Vdc units available hardwired or with quick connectors

IFM EFECTOR INC.
Exton, Pa.
(800) 441-8246
www.ifmefector.com
Circle 110

Washdown coating for speed reducers

Stainless Bost-Kleen (SBK) washdown protection for speed reducers prevents wear and cracking caused by caustic chemicals and high-pressure washdowns.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Prevents rust and reduces possibility of bacteria growth
  • Uses a Bisphenol-F type epoxy for high chemical, pressure, and thermal resistance
  • Available on all of company's speed reducers

BOSTON GEAR
Quincy, Mass.
(888) 999-9860

www.bostongear.com
Circle 110

Sealed linear encoders

Redesigned LC 400 absolute sealed linear encoders incorporate a single-field scanning technology that uses a large single scanning window to increase contamination resistance.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Constant signal quality over entire measuring length
  • Resolution to 10 nm
  • Maximum travel speed to 180 m/min

HEIDENHAIN CORP.
Schaumburg, Ill.
(847) 490-1191
www.heidenhain.com
Circle 112

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