Position Sensors
A Position Sensor is a device which measures the position of something, whether that is to move the given object to a position or to measure how far the given object has moved. The movement is then converted into an electrical signal so that it can be recorded.
Position Sensors can monitor movement in either a linear or rotary fashion and Heason can provide sensors to measure either.
Heidenhain
Exposed linear encoders are designed for use on machines and...
Heidenhain
Sealed linear encoders from Heidenhainare protected from dust, chips and splash fluids and are ideal for operation on machine tools. An alumi...
Heidenhain
Length gauges from Heidenhainoffer high accuracy over long measuring ranges. These sturdily made gauges are available in application-oriented ...
Heidenhain
In rotary encoders with integral bearing and stator coupling, the graduated disk of the encoder is connected directly to the shaft to be meas...
Heidenhain
Rotary encoders without integral bearing operate without friction. The two components – the scanning head and the scale disk, drum, or ...
Heidenhain
Heidenhain angle encoders are characterized by high accuracy values in the arc second range and better. Examples for application are rotary t...
Heidenhain
Heidenhain angle encoders are characterized by high accuracy values in the arc second range and better. Examples for application are rotary t...
Heidenhain
The robust ERM modular magnetic encoders are especially suit...
Heidenhain
Position display units serve to visualize the values measure...
Heidenhain
The interface electronics from Heidenhain adapt the encoder signals to the interface of the subsequent electronics. They are used when the su...
Zettlex
Non-contact, inductive angle encoders for high-precision, reliable measurement in harsh environments.
Encoders
Many of the position sensors we can offer are referred to as encoders. Encoders are a type of position sensor which essentially convert motion into an electrical signal. The signal is then read by a control device within the motion control system.
Encoders are used a lot within factories and other applications that you may have heard of;
- Elevators – Encoders are used not only to position the elevator to the correct level on the floor so that you can exit safely, but also on the doors themselves to ensure that they open and close at right time when the elevator is in the correct position.
- Railroad lifting jacks for cars– when a railway car needs to be jacked up, there will often be multiple jacks used. Encoders are used within the jacks to ensure that they will reach the same level and in unison.
- Label application systems for bottles or jars – encoders are often used within labelling machines to ensure that the label is correctly placed by controlling the timing and the speed of the rotation of the bottle or jar.
- Cranes – encoders will ensure that the operator knows when to pick up or release a load.
The filling of bottles or jars – encoders are used within the machines to ensure that the bottles and jars are in the correct position for filling.
Position Sensors from Heason
We can offer both contacting and non-contacting rotary encoders including the inductive encoders known as IncOders from Zettlex. The IncOders are for precision angle measurement and work like a transformer using an inductive technique.
We have a range of linear encoders which include sealed linear encoders to protect the sensor from dirt and dust. With a slim line range for applications where space is tight and a full size range we are confident we can supply linear encoders to suit any application.
Contact us on +44 (0) 1403 792 300 for more information on our Position Sensors.
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