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Production metrology, measuring equipment/systems, DROs
News Release from: Newall Measurement Systems | Subject: Spherosyn Digital Linear Encoder
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 March 2002
Digital linear encoder is 'on the ball'
Featuring a novel 'ball' technology, this digital encoder is competitively priced against glass- scale encoders and significantly reduces fitting time and dramatically increases efficiency levels.
While many manufacturing companies are struggling under the current economic climate, an increasing number of machine-tool builders, system integrators, machine designers and engineering companies are managing to cut costs and increase productivity with the help of Newall's Spherosyn Digital Linear Encoder Featuring Newall's unique 'ball' technology, the Spherosyn Digital is competitively priced against glass-scale encoders and significantly reduces fitting time - dramatically increasing efficiency levels in machine applications
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 1 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Unlike glass-scale encoders, the Spherosyn Digital is IP67 rated.
Completely sealed against oil, dust, coolant and other workshop contaminants, the Spherosyn Digital design guarantees unbeatable levels of reliability and performance for end users; continuing to function accurately even when submerged in coolant and covered in swarf.
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The robust construction of the Spherosyn Digital, with no fragile or easily damaged components, means it can be easily mounted without the fear of damage associated with glass products.
Its high resistance to shock and vibration also means it can be fitted in almost any environment, no matter how demanding.
Spherosyn Digital encoders are compatible with the majority of DROs and controls in current use, either directly using TTL differential quadrature output signal or the hybrid version which gives a 1V p-p or 11mA p-p analogue output.
Repeatability on the Spherosyn Digital encoders is always within one resolution count.
The Spherosyn Digital's self-aligning fixing brackets allow virtually effortless scale mounting, with a single drill hole required for each set of brackets.
The design of the Spherosyn Digital also allows alignment in almost any position; unlike glass-scale encoders that usually have to be installed with the lip seal facing downwards to prevent contamination.
With the exception of a dial indicator, used to align the reader head, installing the Spherosyn Digital requires no need for additional electronic devices; while its self-contained design also removes the need for additional electronic connections.
The Spherosyn Digital's design guarantees unbeatable levels of reliability and performance.
End-users benefit from the fact that the Spherosyn Digital shows none of the wear characteristics usually associated with glass encoders, removing the need for costly replacements while also negating the need for cleaning and maintenance.
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