LINEAR ENCODERS
Select the product line of interest: ACU-RITE Sealed Linear Encoders – HEIDENHAIN Sealed Linear Encoders – HEIDENHAIN Exposed Linear Encoders
Sealed Linear Encoders
Together with ACU-RITE digital readouts, ACU-RITE linear encoders form an economic and effective package solution for initial setup or retrofitting on your machine tool.
SENC 50 Precision Glass Scale
As the result of its extremely compact dimensions, the SENC 50 linear encoder in many different types of applications and situations. It is especially suitable if the installation space is limited or otherwise restricted.
SENC 150 Precision Glass Scales
The SENC 150 from ACU-RITE is the ideal scale for all applications.
The compact and robust design, and the numerous possibilities for mounting, make it ideal for retrofitting. The slight dimensions and high accuracies of this ball-bearing guided encoder, which uses the reflected light method, are ideal prerequisites for use in metrology applications.ACU-RITE 200 series with LCD screen technology offers the possibility of running different types of operations with just one readout.
Linear Encoders
Linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN are essential for machines that require high quality positioning accuracy, reliability and machining speed. Their advanced design improves productivity by eliminating machine tool position errors caused by thermal expansion of recirculating ball screws in linear feed axes, reversal errors, errors caused by deformation of the drive mechanics by machining forces, and kinematic problems through pitch error in the recirculating ball screw.
HEIDENHAIN’s linear encoders are used in a wide variety of industries from milling machines to electronics and semiconductors. The direct drive technology of linear motors offers low wear, low maintenance and higher productivity. Compact, lightweight and easy to install, linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN function properly even after many years of operation.
In addition to increased accuracy, high long-term speed stability and thermal behavior control, HEIDENHAIN’s linear encoders also reduce machine frame vibration, stop excessive noise exposure and are highly tolerant to contamination.
Sealed Linear Encoders
Sealed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN are protected from dust, chips and splash fluids and are ideal for operation on machine tools. An aluminum housing and elastic sealing lips protect the scale, scanning carriage and guideway from chips, swarf, dirt and splashwater The scanning carriage travels in a low-friction guide within the scale unit. It is connected to the external mounting block by a coupling that compensates unavoidable misalignment between the scale and the machine guideways. Sealed linear encoders are available with full-size scale housings for high resistance to vibration up to 30 m measuring length, as well as slimline scale housing for limited installation space up to 2040 mm measuring length.
LB 382 / 382C Sealed Linear Encoder for Large Measuring Lengths
Measureing lenths from 440 mm up to 3040 in Single-Section Housing and from 3240 to 30040 mm (Multi-Section Housing).
Incremental linear encoder for measuring steps to 0.1µm.High positioning accuracy and traversing speed through single-field scanning
Horizontal mounting possible
Can be delivered as mirrored version
LC 183 Absolute Sealed Linear Encoder
Absolute linear encoders for measuring steps to 0.1 µm (resolution to 0.005 µm)
High positioning accuracy and traversing speed through single-field scanning
High vibration rating
Horizontal mounting possible
LC 193F (Fanuc interface) / 193M (Mitsubishi interface) Absolute Sealed Linear Encoder
Absolute linear encoders for measuring steps to 0.1 µm (resolution to 0.005 µm)
High positioning accuracy and traversing speed through single-field scanning
High vibration rating
Horizontal mounting possible
LC 483 Absolute Slimeline Sealed Linear Encoder
Absolute linear encoders for measuring steps to 0.1 µm (resolution to 0.005 µm)
High positioning accuracy and traversing speed through single-field scanning
For limited installation space
LC 493F (Fanuc interface) / 493M (Mitsubishi interface) Absolute Sealed Linear Encoder
Absolute linear encoders for measuring steps to 0.1 µm (resolution to 0.005 µm)
High positioning accuracy and traversing speed through single-field scanning
For limited installation space
LF 183 / LF 183C Incremental Sealed Linear Encoder
Incremental linear encoder for measuring steps to 0.5 µm
High vibration rating
Horizontal mounting possible
LF 481 / LF 481C Incremental Slimline Sealed Linear Encoder
Incremental linear encoder for measuring steps to 0.1 µm
Thermal behavior similar to steel or cast iron
For limited installation space
For very high repeatability
LS 1679 Incremental Sealed Linear Encoder
Incremental Sealed Linear Encoder
Integrated wear-free roller guide with steel ball bearings on steel rod
Large mounting tolerances for connecting by coupling rod
LS 177 / LS 177C Incremental Sealed Glass Scale Linear Encoder
Incremental Sealed Linear Encoder
Integrated wear-free roller guide with steel ball bearings on steel rod
Large mounting tolerances for connecting by coupling rod
LS 187 / LS 187C Incremental Sealed Glass Scale Linear Encoder
Incremental linear encoder for measuring steps to 0.5 µm
High vibration rating
Horizontal mounting possible
LS 378C Incremental Sealed Glass Scale Linear Encoder
Incremental linear encoder for use on manually operated machine tools
LS 477 Incrmental Slimline Glass Scale Linear Encoder
Incremental linear encoder for measuring steps to 0.5 µm
For limited installation space
With single-field scanning
LS 487 Incrmental Glass Scale Linear Encoder for Universal Applications
Incremental linear encoders for measuring steps of 1 µm and 0.5 µm
Defined thermal behavior
For limited installation space
Simple installation with mounting spar
LS 628C Incrmental Slimline Glass Scale Linear Encoder
Universal linear encoder
Exposed Linear Encoders
Exposed linear encoders are designed for use on machines and installations that require especially high accuracy of the measured value.
Typical applications include:
- Measuring and production equipment in the semiconductor industry
- PCB assembly machines
- Ultra-precision machines
- High-accuracy machine tools
- Measuring machines and comparators, measuring microscopes, and other precision measuring devices
- Direct drives
LIC 4015 Absolute Steel Scale with METALLUR Graduation
Exposed absolute linear encoder
Accuracy grade ± 5 µm
Steel scale-tape drawn into aluminum extrusions and tensioned
LIC 4017 Absolute Steel Scale with METALLUR Graduation
Exposed absolute linear encoders
Accuracy grade ± 5 µm
Steel scale-tape drawn into aluminum extrusions and fixed at center
LIC 4019 Absolute Steel Scale with METALLUR Graduation
Exposed absolute linear encoders
Accuracy grade ± 5 µm
Steel scale tape is cemented on mounting surface with PRECIMET
LIDA 277 Incremental Linear Encoder with Large Mounting Tolerance
Incremental linear encoder with large mounting tolerance
Scale is fastened in adhesive scale tape carrier
Accuracy Grade ± 30 µm
LIDA 279 Incremental Linear Encoder with Large Mounting Tolerance
Incremental linear encoder with large mounting tolerance
Scale is fastened in adhesive scale tape carrier
Accuracy Grade ± 30 µm
LIDA 287 Incremental Linear Encoder with Large Mounting Tolerance
Incremental linear encoder with large mounting tolerance
Scale is fastened in adhesive scale tape carrier
Accuracy Grade ± 30 µm
LIDA 289 Incremental Linear Encoder with Large Mounting Tolerance
Incremental linear encoder with large mounting tolerance
Scale is fastened in adhesive scale tape carrier
Accuracy Grade ± 30 µm
LIDA 473 / LIDA 473C Incremental Linear Encoder for Very Limited Installation Space
Incremental linear encoder for very limited installation space (measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.1 µm)
simple installation with PRECIMET® adhesive film
large mounting tolerances
LIDA 475 Incremental Linear Encoder for Very Limited Installation Space
Incremental linear encoder for limited installation space
Large mounting tolerances
Limit switches
For large measuring lengths up to 30 m (with a single-section scale tape and individual scale-carrier sections)
LIDA 477 Incremental Linear Encoder for Very Limited Installation Space
Incremental linear encoders for limited installation space
For measuring ranges up to 6 m
Large mounting tolerances
Limit switches
LIDA 483 / LIDA 483C Incremental linear encoder for very limited installation space (measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.1 µm)
Incremental linear encoder for very limited installation space (measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.1 µm)
simple installation with PRECIMET® adhesive film
large mounting tolerances
LIDA 485 Incremental Linear Encoder for Limited Installation Space
Incremental linear encoder for limited installation space
Large mounting tolerances
Limit switches
For large measuring lengths up to 30 m (with a single-section scale tape and individual scale-carrier sections)
LIDA 487 Incremental Linear Encoder for Limited Installation Space
Incremental linear encoders for limited installation space
For measuring ranges up to 6 m
Large mounting tolerances
Limit switches
LIDA 573 Incremental Linear Encoder for Limited Installation Space
Incremental linear encoders for limited installation space
For measuring steps of 1μm to 0.1 μm
Simple mounting with PRECIMET adhesive film
Large mounting tolerances
LIDA 583 Incremental Linear Encoder for Limited Installation Space
Incremental linear encoders for limited installation space
For measuring steps of 1μm to 0.1 μm
Simple mounting with PRECIMET adhesive film
Large mounting tolerances
LIF 471 Incremental Linear Encoder
For measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.1 µm
Simple mounting with PRECIMET® adhesive film
Position detection through homing track and limit switches
Relatively insensitive to contamination thanks to SUPRADUR graduation
LIF 481 Incremental Linear Encoder
For measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.1 µm
Simple mounting with PRECIMET® adhesive film
Position detection through homing track and limit switches
Relatively insensitive to contamination thanks to SUPRADUR graduation
LIP 281 Incremental linear encoders for very high accuracy and high position stability
OPTODUR phase grating on Zerodur® glass ceramic
LIP 372 Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
For measuring steps to 0.001 µm (1 nm)
LIP 382 Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
For measuring steps to 0.001 µm (1 nm)
LIP 471A / LIP 471R Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
For limited installation space
LIP 481A / LIP 481R Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
For limited installation space
LIP 571C / LIP 571R Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
For larger measuring lengths
For measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.05 µm
LIP 581C / LIP 581R Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
Incremental linear encoder for very high accuracy
For larger measuring lengths
For measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.05 µm
PP 281R Two-Coordinate Incremental Encoder
Two-coordinate TITANID® phase grating on glass
For measuring steps of 1 µm to 0.05 µm
