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SICK, Inc: SICK, Inc: Wire draw encoders

Sick Stegmann has introduced BKS Wire Draw Encoders, a compact wire draw measurement system that includes and integrated absolute encoder to minimize the size of the unit.

Designed to provide high resolution (to 0.05mm) position or distance information for linear measurements paths to 5 m at speeds to 3.5 m/sec, even under difficult mounting positions. Available with SSI or HIPERFACE interfaces as standards, and with a Profibus interface via an optional Profibus adapter. They fulfill the linear measurement requirements of a number of automation applications, including presses, punching and injection machines, and processing machines.

Phone: 800/811-9110

www.stegmann.com

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