Sunday, August 10, 2008

Magnetic Encoders for Harsh Environments


INDUSTRIAL ENCODER CORPORATION

Member of the GESgroup of Companies
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Magnetic Encoders for Harsh Environment Applications

July 7, 2008
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Industrial Encoder Corporation (IEC) announces that the IH103 series encoder with a Magneto Resistive sensor has been applied on drilling rigs in the Oil Field Industry. The encoder includes a cover and housing machined from Stainless Steel in order to prevent corrosive activity that occurs in extended usage in Harsh Environments. The Magneto Resistive sensor is used to provide the best performance and longest life for the encoder in this application.

The encoder will be certified for Explosion Proof applications. The encoder is compatible with Barriers known to be typically used in applications requiring protection against explosions.

IEC’s product line includes Optical and Magnetic Encoders:

Incremental and Absolute Encoders (Hollow Shaft and with Shaft)
Heavy Duty Industrial Ratings
Hollow Shaft Encoders with bores up to 65 mm.
Motor Mounting Friendly for Hollow Shaft Encoders

Competitive Advantages of IEC’s Encoders include:

Machined Mechanical Parts for structural integrity (not cast)
Superior Mechanical Assemblies tolerant of misalignments and overloading
Modern ASIC design with 100% short circuit and reverse voltage protection
IP66/67 Sealing - Stainless Steel Housing options
Unbreakable Disks or Sensor Assemblies - 300 KHZ. Frequency response
6,000 rpm standard maximum speed with higher speed as an option

IEC’s products have been used and proven extensively in Robots, Cranes, Forestry, Oil and Gas Drilling, Machining, Elevator, Factory Automation, Food Processing, Material Handling, and Energy Production applications. IEC is UL certified, and is also certified for Explosion Proof applications in Zones 1, 2 and 3.

IEC designs, manufactures, and markets Optical Encoders for demanding applications. For more information please contact Tony Petrecca, Industrial Encoder Corporation, at 888-277-6205, tony.petrecca@globalencoder.com or Jon Gum, Motion Control Research, at 435-627-1086 or jon.gum@globalencoder.com.

Proven Encoders for Elevator Applications


INDUSTRIAL ENCODER CORPORATION

Member of the GESgroup of Companies
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20,000 Elevator Encoders

August 6, 2008
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Industrial Encoder Corporation (IEC), a worldwide acknowledged leader in the supply of Optical and Magnetic Encoders for demanding Industrial Applications, announces that Elevator manufacturers have installed over 20,000 IEC encoders within the past 10 years.

IEC’s complete product line of Solid Shaft and Hollow Shaft encoders have always used unbreakable optical disks or magnetic sensors for all applications, superior mechanical assemblies machined from solid Aluminum (Castings are never used) and a patented floating bearing assembly that is highly tolerant of misalignments and overloading, coupled with a conservative electronic design utilizing a modern custom ASIC, with 100% short circuit protection and reverse voltage protection.

The IH103 and IH950 are the primary encoders requested by the elevator segment with shaft bore diameters ranging from 0.625 to 1.625”. The IH950 and IH103 are available in any resolution up to a maximum of 50,000 ppr. Although most customers require a straight through shaft, specific mounting requirements are frequently accommodated.

Options for the IH 103 include Heavy Duty Ratings, IP67 sealing, Stainless Steel Body, extended Temperature Range of -40° to +100° C, and Interface Protocols as required by our customer’s Operating System.

IEC’s product line includes Incremental and Absolute Encoders from 1.1” to 5.8” in diameter and with shaft bores up to 4” in diameter.

IEC’s products have been proven and used extensively in Robots, Cranes, Forestry, Oil and Gas, Machining, Elevator, Factory Automation and Food Processing, and Energy Production applications. IEC is also certified to certain UL standards and for Explosion Proof requirements.

IEC designs, manufactures, and markets Optical Encoders for demanding applications. For more information please visit http://www.globalencoders.com/ or contact Tony Petrecca at 888-277-6205 or at tony.petrecca@globablencoder.com.