MAGNETIC ROTARY ENCODERS
RELIABLE. FLEXIBLE. INNOVATIVE.
Timken magnetic encoders deliver reliable, high performance for a broad range of applications in many industries. From robotics, to laboratory and medical equipment, PTZ cameras to automotive applications, servo and stepper motors and a host of general factory automation applications, our rotary encoder technology can meet or exceed your expectations even in the most demanding environments. We offer modular, integrated and customized solutions with both incremental and absolute position encoders up to 22 bits.
Our magnetic rotary encoders provide a better alternative to optical encoders for high-temperature, shock, vibration, high-humidity and particulate contamination environments.
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BENEFITS OF MAGNETIC ENCODER TECHNOLOGY
Breakthroughs in magnetic encoding technology have enabled the development of low cost, compact encoders that are highly accurate and can perform well in dirty or harsh environments where optical encoders could skip pulses. Timken's team of engineers has pioneered patented magnetic encoder designs that leverage Hall Effect technology to achieve high resolution via a robust magnetic target disc.
Unlike optical encoder technology magnetic encoder designs do not need a clean transparent gap. Magnetic sensing will function properly with only some distance between the magnetic target and sensor. As long as this gap is not filled with a ferrous material, magnetic pulses will be sensed by MPS technology.
This resilience extends to various environmental factors like dirt, dust, oil, and moisture, ensuring consistent performance unaffected by external contaminants.
Timken’s absolute position encoders offer standard resolutions up to 22 bits. We offer three integratable packages with bores 100 mm, 80 mm, 61mm, 49 mm and 39 mm all with multi-turn capability. Patent pending opposing sensor chips eliminated the need for calibration. For collaborative robot applications these encoders can be coupled with a similar form factor incremental input side encoder.
Our M15A modular 16 bit package can accommodate typical servomotor shafts up to 0.5 in. and 10 mm. Our M15MTA is available with patent pending low power, 50μA, multi-turn capability (coming soon!).
Customized solutions are available to meet specific performance needs and dimensional requirements. We offer solutions that can be integrated into customer equipment by supplying custom PCB’s and targets as well as only encoder chips that can be mounted on the customer’s circuit board.
Timken’s incremental encoders offer standard resolutions up to 8196PPR. We offer three modular packages to accommodate a wide range of motor dimensions using up to a 0.5 in. and 10 mm shaft diameter. In addition, our THS25 package can accommodate a 1.125 in shaft and 25 mm, with to 2560PPR.
Customized solutions are available to meet specific performance needs and dimensional requirements. We offer solutions that can be integrated into customer equipment by supplying custom PCB’s and targets as well as only encoder chips that can be mounted on the customer’s circuit board.
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