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Heidenhain Rotary Encoders February 2022

Company News - February 2022


Today, automation is all around us—and the demands are greater than ever. Engineers must answer the call for dynamic automation solutions that are safe and efficient. HEIDENHAIN encoders are well suited to support these needs—including fast-cycle-time applications that require external sensor information (such as temperature). The selection of a rotary encoder or encoder technology for use within the system depends on the accuracy requirements of the application whether it is position and/or velocity control.

E-Motion would like to help our customers choose a rotary encoder for an automation project.


What to Consider When Choosing a Rotary Encoder

Controlled servo drives are used in many areas of automation technology, converting, printing, handling, and robotics including production machines and machine tools. The selection of a rotary encoder or encoder technology for use within the system depends on the accuracy requirement of the application whether it is position and/or velocity control.

Before making an encoder decision, an engineer should examine this and all the major encoder properties that have the largest influence on important motor performance. These include:

  • Positioning accuracy
  • Speed stability
  • Audible Noise, as little as possible
  • Power loss
  • Bandwidth, which determines drive command-signal response




Why HEIDENHAIN Rotary Encoders?

  • High resolutions for smooth speed control
  • Proven robustness
  • Compact size and simple installation
  • Options available with Functional Safety up to SIL 3 and PL e


Rotary encoders from HEIDENHAIN


Rotary encoders for separate shaft coupling

Rotary encoders with mounted stator coupling


Beyond Automation

February 1, 2022 is the most important day with the start of the Lunar New Year.

The Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is being celebrated worldwide, with dances, music, fun and festivities to mark the end of the year of the Ox and the start of the year of the Tiger.




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