Thinner encoder broadens assortment for drives

An encoder is mounted at the rear of a motor and therefore affects the motor's overall length. In tight spaces, the build length can be restricted. That's why Leine & Linde has developed a new thinner encoder series.

Compact design
The 700 series is compact and robust. The series features large hollow shafts up to 25.4 mm, which means that it can often be mounted directly on the motor's shaft without an intermediate adapter for shaft reduction. This characteristic contributes to minimising the overall build length, and at the same time facilitates mounting.
Despite its compactness, the encoder is designed for the tough environments where a typical Leine & Linde product is used. Mechanically it features a dual set of heavy duty bearings and a well-encapsulated enclosure. Electronically it is built for reliability in tough environments where it is subjected to vibrations and electrical disturbances.

Modules
Leine & Linde has a wide range of electrical interfaces to choose among, each adapted to different frequencies, temperatures and cable lengths. This is why there is always a solution optimised for the particular application where the encoder is needed. The signals can consist of square waves, sinus waves or even be optical with the help of a gateway for OptoLink transmission.
On the mechanical side, there is multitude of different shaft variants that cover the market's standards for both inch- and millimetre-based dimensions.

Complete assortment
The 700 series complements Leine & Linde's previous assortment of encoders for drives. With respect to robustness, it is positioned midway between the established models in the 500 and 800 series. The 500 series covers the industry's standard options for Ø58 mm encoders, while the 800 series is larger and especially adapted for heavy duty applications. Regardless of the demands your motor places on encoder size, robustness and function, there is a solution.