The encoder is available in standard lengths to 470 mm and up to 720 mm by special request. Resolution is 5 μm or 1 μm after fourfold evaluation. The units ship with a left or right cable exit for mechanical compatibility. The four ball-bearing guides track two steel rails integrated into the aluminum housing, protecting the bearing surfaces from dust and other contaminants.
Heidenhain Corp., 333 E. State Pkwy., Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 490-1191, heidenhain.com