Do you have long linear measurement needs?
Do you need saw bench or machine position?
Belval has a very nice digital solution.
MasTec has been marketing Belval ( Meter Drive ) for 10 years.
Linear
Strap or Tape Encoder
- The simple solution for high-speed measuring and positionning over long distances : the opto-electronic head slides along the steel tape and reads the number of holes, up to 10 m/s. There are no mechanical parts, and therefore no wear.
- 1mm or 0,1mm resolution.
- Most common applications:
Ø Cutting profiles, pannels, tubes
Ø Positionning robots, gantry cranes
Ø Galvanoplasty, automatic warehousing
Rollzam
- The tape is rolled up in a housing with automatic spring rewinding. The head and electric cables are stationary and protected.
- Advantages :
Ø Very simple mounting
Ø No need to support the tape
Ø No cable stress
Ø Uses less space
Ø Measures up to 10m- Ideal for :
Ø Positionning fork lifts and other telescopic systems
Ø Measuring heights
Ø Moving pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
Ø Saw cut-off positionning
- Ideal for :
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